Crime
Bad Road: Osun community cries for help over hoodlums attacks
By Funmilayo Olusanya
The people of Ipetu ijesha in Oriade South Local Government Area, Osun State, have pleaded with the federal and state governments to check the activities of hoodlums in the area.
The road which has been like that for three years is said to have become hideout for hoodlums where they would stop drivers and pedestrians to loot them of their possessions.
A check by BizTellers correspondent, Funmilayo Olusanya confirmed that the road is in bad shape and causes traffic for motorist.
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The chairman of the local government, Hon. Oladeji Benedict in an interview said the federal road has been left unrepaired for the past three years that the local and state government has done their best on it.
Speaking about the latest attack by hoodlums on October 12, he claimed that peace had already been restored when he arrived the scene while he begged the federal government to intervene and assist in repairing the road.
He also pleaded on the people to support the government by paying thier tax and alert the security officials if they notice any unusual movement.
Meanwhile the chairman of the National Union of Roads Transport Workers, (NURTW) comrade Olaniyan Idris said the road has been causing problems for villagers especially farmers and traders, as they no longer come from their various places to trade their goods in Ipetu ijesha due to the state of the road and fear of kidnappers.
As at the time of filing this report, some men led by NURTW chairman are on the road to ensure free movement of vehicles.
Additionally, Lens African TV also spoke with motorist and villagers as they beg the government for help because thier lives and properties is at stake.
Police Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Taraba After Sustained Pressure
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of three kidnapped victims in Taraba State following sustained pressure mounted by its rescue teams.
The victims were identified as Otuwe Torhumba, 37; Kenneth Nyiutse, 35; and Michael Emmanuel, 27.
The Force made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in its 24-hour operational update covering security operations recorded across the country on October 2.
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According to the Police, “Due to sustained pressure by Police rescue teams, three of five kidnapped victims — Otuwe Torhumba (37), Kenneth Nyiutse (35) and Michael Emmanuel (27) — were rescued unharmed and reunited with their families.”
The Police said the three victims were rescued unharmed and subsequently reunited with their families.
The Force did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the abduction or the whereabouts of the remaining two victims in the operational summary.
The case is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Jalingo.
The rescue was among several operational successes recorded by the Nigeria Police Force during the reporting period.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of an 86-year-old man and his son after they were allegedly detained by suspected members of the Axe Men confraternity in Cross River State.
The victims, identified as Dominic Columbus Udoh, 86, and his son, Emmanuel Columbus Udoh, 40, were rescued by Police operatives on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across the country.
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According to the Force, Police operatives were mobilised to the scene after receiving information that suspected Axe Men confraternity cultists had unlawfully detained the two men.
The Police said the suspected cultists fled from the scene when operatives arrived.
The Force stated that officers, with assistance from neighbours, “forced open the locked apartment,” where the two victims were found.
According to the Police, both victims had sustained facial and chest injuries.
They were subsequently rescued and conveyed to the Police Hospital for medical treatment.
The Police said the incident is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Calabar.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that personnel of Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) repelled an ambush by suspected bandits along the Amaafu-Abaji Road in Benue State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, during a routine patrol by the security personnel along the road.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across different states.
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According to the Police, “Personnel of Operation Zenda JTF on routine patrol along Amaafu-Abaji Road successfully repelled an ambush by bandits, neutralizing one suspect and recovering his locally fabricated gun.”
The Police added that other members of the group fled into the surrounding bushes following the encounter.
It further stated that “No Police casualty was recorded” during the operation.
The recovered firearm was subsequently taken as part of the evidence from the operation as investigations continue.
The Police said the case has been placed under investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Makurdi.
The Police Force continues to urge members of the public to provide security agencies with timely and useful information that can assist ongoing operations against criminal elements.
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