AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoEdo Security Crackdown: Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo escalated his fight against kidnapping and cultism, vowing to sign death warrants and publicly hang convicted offenders at the Ring Road roundabout, while pushing for special courts to clear cases in weeks. Kidnap Case Update (Benin City): Police and security operatives arrested a suspected kingpin, Christian Okoduwa, in Uromi and demolished his residence, as another suspect, Marvelous Isaac, claimed the gang’s firearms were rented from a community security chief in Oredo, “Liberty,” after the Vegetable Market abduction and ransom. Traditional Support for Security: The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, summoned native doctors, traditional priests and Okaigheles for emergency meetings to complement government efforts against worsening insecurity. Health & Welfare (Edo): Edo health officials pledged sustained support for indigent sickle cell patients and urged routine genotype screening and counselling. Diplomacy (Nigeria): Former INEC chair Mahmood Yakubu assumed duty as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar, welcomed by African envoys including Benin’s representative. Sports: Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr said Nigeria’s poor start in qualifiers cost them a 2026 World Cup spot.
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