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NDLEA Vows Massive Raids on Drug Hotspots in Edo Ahead Local Government Elections

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Army Nabs 12 Suspected Kidnappers in Edo State Raids
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Army Nabs 12 Suspected Kidnappers in Edo State Raids

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In a series of coordinated operations across Edo North and Central senatorial districts, troops from the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have apprehended 12 individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping activities. The operations, which commenced on May 12, 2026, targeted known hideouts and suspected supply routes in the Owan […]

Edo State Shuts Down Orphanage, Arrests Operator in Adoption Scam Crackdown
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Edo State Shuts Down Orphanage, Arrests Operator in Adoption Scam Crackdown

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The Edo State Government has shut down an orphanage home in Afuze, Owan East Local Government Area, and arrested its operator following allegations of a large-scale adoption scam. The facility, known as Uwadia Children Home, was sealed after a formal complaint was filed regarding irregularities in its adoption processes. Mrs. […]

NDLEA Intercepts 457kg of Marijuana in Edo, Arrests Suspected Trafficker
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NDLEA Intercepts 457kg of Marijuana in Edo, Arrests Suspected Trafficker

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against narcotics trafficking with the interception of 457 kilograms of skunk marijuana during an intelligence-led raid in Edo State. The operation, carried out on December 9 in Uroe community, Owan East Local Government Area, also […]

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