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Edo Security Corps Arrest Father, Son Over Kidnapping
Edo Security Corps arrest father, son, and another suspect over alleged farmer kidnapping and ransom collection in Ovia North East
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) have arrested a father and his son, alongside another suspect, over their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a farmer in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State.
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The Edo kidnapping suspects arrested operation followed intensified bush combing by security operatives after the reported abduction of a farmer in the area a few days earlier.
Deputy Corps Commander (Operations), Mr Richard Balogun, confirmed the arrests and praised the operatives for what he described as their determination and sustained pressure on the suspected kidnapping gang.
According to him, intelligence-led searches were launched after the victim was abducted and ransom was reportedly collected by the suspects during the incident.
Balogun said the victim, while being processed for release, later identified one of the suspects as the person who allegedly shot him during captivity, a breakthrough that aided the arrests.
He further disclosed that three suspects were eventually apprehended, including a father and his son, as security operatives intensified clearance operations across forested areas believed to be used by the gang.
The suspects are believed to be part of a criminal network allegedly responsible for a series of attacks and killings in Lgue-Ero, Lwu, and Lzakagbon communities within the local government area.
Balogun confirmed that all arrested suspects have been handed over to the police for further investigation and possible prosecution.
He also assured residents that security operations would continue in the area in line with directives from Governor Monday Okpebholo, aimed at flushing out criminal elements and restoring peace.
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The Edo State Security Corps said it remains committed to sustained bush combing operations as part of broader efforts to curb kidnapping and violent crime across the state.
The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.
Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.
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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.
Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.
The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.
It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.
Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.
Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”
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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”
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