Two men identified as Olopade Abraham of Alagbaka, Akure and Emmanuel Taiwo, of the same address, have been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly abducting a Senior Traffic Warden, ST Oliniju Kehinde.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Abayomi Jimoh.

The police explained that on the 3rd of April, 2026, one of the suspects, while driving a Toyota Avensis vehicle with registration number NND 398 EA, in the company of Taiwo, flagrantly disobeyed traffic lights at Cathedral Junction, Akure.

The statement added that in the course of enforcing compliance, a “Senior Traffic Warden, ST Oliniju Kehinde attached to ‘A’ Division, contravened the offending vehicle”.

“While being directed to proceed to the station, the driver suddenly detoured to an unknown destination with the officer still in the vehicle.

“Upon raising an alarm, a nearby patrol team attached to Fanibi Division swiftly responded, pursued, and intercepted the vehicle at Winners Chapel Junction, Ondo Road, Akure, where the traffic warden was safely rescued.

“The suspects were eventually taken into custody along with the vehicle,” the statement added.

The Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, Bright Abeke, was reportedly abducted on Friday evening.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 7:25 p.m. at a hotel located along Owumi Road.

Eyewitnesses stated that unidentified gunmen arrived at the scene in a vehicle and opened fire before taking the chairman to an unknown location.

During the disturbance, a local vigilante member identified as Ufuoma and another individual were said to have sustained injuries.

The injured vigilante has since been taken to a medical facility, though his current condition has not been officially confirmed.

As of the time of this report, authorities have not released any official statement regarding the incident.

Supporters and associates of the chairman have gathered in the area seeking information on the chairman’s whereabouts while expressing concern over his safety.

At least, 24 people have been killed in a brutal attack on Debe community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, triggering outrage from Amnesty International, which has called for immediate and impartial investigation.

The attack which occurred on the evening of April 5, 2026, coinciding with Easter Sunday, left scores dead and many others displaced, according to accounts gathered from residents who fled the violence.

Witnesses described the attack as indiscriminate and extremely violent.

One resident, speaking to Amnesty International, said: “The killers were on rampage. During the attack they killed Muslims, Christians and followers of traditional religion. They killed every human being they came across.”

In addition to the killings, widespread destruction was recorded across the community. Several homes were razed, leaving families without shelter, while a Catholic Church, identified as an outstation of Sacred Heart Parish Shafa, was completely destroyed.

Local traders were also affected, with at least 14 shops set ablaze, wiping out goods and livelihoods in the already vulnerable rural settlement.

The violence forced many residents to flee to neighbouring communities, creating a fresh wave of displacement in the area.

Responding to the incident, Amnesty International condemned the killings and urged Nigerian authorities to act swiftly.

The organisation called for a “prompt, thorough and impartial investigation” to ensure that perpetrators are identified and prosecuted.

It also stressed the need for immediate protection for survivors and humanitarian assistance for those displaced, noting that affected families require urgent support to rebuild their lives.

Authorities in Kebbi State are yet to issue a detailed official statement on the attack when this report was filed.