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Armed Robbers Raid Ogbomoso Power Substation in Shocking Attack

Published

6 months ago

May 12, 2026

Ogbomoso power substation robbery shocks residents as armed men attack 132KVA facility in Oyo State and cart away equipment

Armed men numbering about six have reportedly attacked a 132KVA power substation in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, in a violent incident that has raised fresh concerns over infrastructure security in the region.

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Ogbomoso substation robbery incident occurred on Monday at the Temidire/Ajeja facility along Ikirun Road, where the assailants allegedly invaded the station and carted away electrical equipment.

According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers arrived fully armed and equipped with tools used to dismantle and remove components from the facility during the raid.

A security guard at the station, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspects fled the scene immediately after carrying out the operation.

Ogbomoso power facility robbery case prompted swift responses from local authorities, with chiefs from the palace of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, visiting the site shortly after the attack.

Officials of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) from the Ganmo station also visited Ogbomoso to assess the extent of the damage and review security lapses at the facility.

Among the officials who inspected the site were Engr. Adetunji (Assistant General Manager, Transmission), Engr. Afusat Umar Muazu, and Engr. Adetoyinbo A. Adekunle from TCN Ilorin.

As of the time of filing this report, the total value of the equipment stolen had not yet been disclosed, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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The attack adds to growing concerns over the vulnerability of critical power infrastructure across the country, as authorities continue efforts to track down the perpetrators.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

Published

13 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.