Edo Archives

Edo Police Nab Two in Wake of Violent Shooting in Iguikpe Community, Benin City; Manhunt Continues for Remaining Suspects

Benin City, Nigeria – Authorities in Edo have apprehended two individuals following a harrowing episode in Iguikpe Community, where a hostile altercation led to the critical injury of two residents. The incident, which occurred on February 28, involved the alleged orchestration by a former leader of the local youth community and featured indiscriminate gunfire. The chaos unfolded in the afternoon when armed assailants, reportedly led by the previous youth chief, attacked, prompting an immediate response …

Recurring Violence Mars APC Campaign in Edo State: Urgent Calls for Enhanced Security Ahead of Governorship Election

Edo State, Nigeria – Campaign efforts for Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governorship candidate from the All Progressives Congress (APC), have reportedly been disrupted again following an alleged violent attack during a rally in Etsako Central local government area. This incident marks a worrying recurrence of violence in the buildup to the highly anticipated gubernatorial election scheduled for September 21. According to the campaign’s media team, the attack unfolded rapidly as the APC team arrived at …

Violent Clash at Benin Airport: Edo Deputy Governor Accuses State Governor of Assassination Plot as Tensions Escalate

Benin City, Nigeria – A contentious dispute has arisen from a violent incident at Benin Airport, where the convoy of Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, and All Progressives Congress gubernatorial candidate, Monday Okpebholo, was attacked Thursday. Tensions have flared following the event, leading to mutual accusations between Shaibu and the state government. The altercation cost the life of Inspector Akor Onuh, further escalating the political drama surrounding Shaibu’s recent reinstatement. Shaibu, addressing journalists on …

Escalating Violence in Edo State: Killings, Attacks on Soldiers Stir Tensions Ahead of Governorship Election

Edo State, Nigeria — A troubling wave of violence has swept through Ovia South West Local Government Area in Edo State, with recent events marking a significant escalation in the conflict that has emerged as a dominant issue in the lead-up to the September 21 gubernatorial election. The violence includes the murder of three employees of Okomu Oil Palm Company PLC and a local community member, alongside a series of attacks against military personnel which …

Former NBA President Vows Resistance After Violent Attack During Edo Guber Campaign Event

Benin City, Nigeria – Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, the former national president of the Nigerian Bar Association, is determined to resist any form of intimidation following a violent attack by University of Benin (UNIBEN) students. The incident occurred as campaigns for the September 21, 2024 Edo State governorship election were set to begin. Akpata, the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party, was targeted in what his supporters believe was an assassination attempt. A senior official of …