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Police arrest four gun runners in two states
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF have arrested at least four suspected gun runners in Imo and Delta States.
The Commissioner of Police for the Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday.
The CP said the arrest was a follow up on the case of “unlawful possession of a berretta pistol recovered at a park in Effurun, Uvwie LGA on 1st May 2026”
He identified the suspects as one Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Clifford Boleyelefa, Amadi Princewill and Amadi Felix Chibuike.
The CP noted that the suspects “were arrested in Bayelsa and Imo state respectively, after a pain staking investigation and intelligence-led operations carried out by operatives of the command”.
“The first suspect Emmanuel Chukwuemeka was arrested in Bayelsa on the 4th of May 2026 alongside his friend and roommate whose phone he used as a means of communication to purchase the gun.
“Emmanuel revealed that he bought the gun from one Amadi Princewill for the sum of N290,000 and sold the gun to one Desmond (at large) for the sum of N380,000 who in turn way billed it to Effurun and contacted Oghenemine Ogidi (now deceased) to collect it and send to Sapele.
“Following the confession of Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, the second suspect Amadi princewill was trailed and arrested in Imo State on 15th of May 2026.
“Upon the arrest of Amadi Princewill, and on interrogation, he stated that he bought the gun from one Amadi Felix for the sum of 200,000.
“Consequently, Amadi Felix was trailed and arrested in Owerri Imo State on 16th may 2026.
“All suspects are members of black axe confraternity. They will be charged to court upon completion of investigation while manhunting for other suspects including Desmond is still ongoing”.
Report reaching DAILY POST from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, indicates that the Oyo State Government has begun the demolition of a house used as a hideout by the kidnappers of the sister of the immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twins.
The victims were abducted last Wednesday.
They were later rescued by the police on Saturday.
Our correspondent gathered that the state government has moved the necessary equipment to the area to demolish the house.
The house is located at Lakoun Estate, Olomi-Olojuoro Road, in Oluyole Local Government Area.
DAILY POST gathered that the demolition is being carried out on Monday by officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transportation, accompanied by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force.
Details later.
Troops of Headquarters 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Eastern Sanity II, have said that they arrested three suspected arms dealers and recovered weapons and ammunition in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State.
The development was disclosed in a press release issued by Mazinho Attah, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Abia State.
According to the 14 Brigade, the operation, which was conducted in the early hours of June 7, 2026, saw troops of 14 Brigade Garrison and 14 Military Intelligence Regiment carry out a cordon-and-search operation at Amaetiti Iheshiowa community in Arochukwu LGA in conjunction with other security agencies.
He said the operation was based on credible intelligence regarding the proliferation of arms and ammunition within the community.
During the operation, the Nigerian Army said that three suspects identified as Francis Ifere (37), Oso Kalu (40), and Ifere Oti (32) were apprehended.
It listed the items recovered from the suspects to include seven locally fabricated Dane guns, 22 live cartridges, one motorcycle, and a bus allegedly belonging to one Stephen Kalu, which was impounded after the owner fled before the arrival of troops.
The press release further stated that troops across the various battalion areas continued to conduct night patrols and routine security operations aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of action and ensuring the safety of lives and property.
There was pandemonium at the Old Garage area of Osogbo, Osun State, when a fire outbreak occurred with emergency responders working to contain the blaze.
A video sighted by DAILY POST on Sunday showed firefighters at the scene as thick smoke billowed from the affected area.
According to report, the fire broke out within the Old Garage axis, adding that two petrol stations were located close to the scene.”
When contacted, the Osun State Command of the Federal Fire Service confirmed the incident.
“Yes, it is true. The fire investigative department is there,” Federal Fire Service said.
There was no official information on the cause of the fire or whether any casualties had been recorded at the time of filing this report.
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