The Department of State Services has arrested a man suspected of being behind the recent attempt to assassinate the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, in Benin, the Edo State capital. Obi, a former governor of Edo State, Chief John Oyegun, and several chieftains and members of the opposition African Democratic Congress, on February 24, escaped death by the whiskers when armed men fired several gunshots at them at their party meeting in Benin.

Shortly after the attack, one Udeme Monday Stephen posted on his X account @stevetom788. He claimed responsibility for the attack and threatened further attacks on Obi. Stephen stated online that Obi was lucky to have escaped in Benin, and vowed that the former presidential candidate would not be that lucky next time.

We warned Obi against his entrance into Edo State, but he mistook our resolve for his Obidiots online noise. Thank his stars he survived this one, Stephen posted. I learnt he is going to my Rivers State. Na my men go handle that one and dem no dey miss target. Speak no peace to a bastard and wish him no long life, for he is destined to die.

A top security source disclosed that, no sooner had Stephen issued the threat than DSS operatives began covert investigation, deploying forensic analysis to track and arrest him. The source disclosed that the suspect is 26-year-old Udeme Monday Stephen, and teaches at Jessica High School in Eliozu, Rivers State, at Umuehere Community, in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the state.

I strongly believe that the outcome of the agency’s forensic investigations implicated the suspect, the source stressed. You know that, as a responsible security organization saddled with the task of counter-espionage, VIP protection, among other asset protection duties, the DSS is always alive to its responsibility of investigating credible intelligence, irrespective of tribe or religion. They swiftly deployed operatives and the man who threatened Peter Obi was nabbed and is in custody, the source declared, adding that Stephen would soon be charged to court.

Operatives of the Ekeki Division of the Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State have arrested a pastor and his wife over allegations of sexual abuse involving a 13-year-old girl in Yenagoa, the state capital.

The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, CP Iyamah Edebor, confirmed the development on Monday, noting that the matter has been transferred to the Gender Unit at the State Police Headquarters for detailed investigation and appropriate legal action.

According to reports, the arrest was effected during a church service on Sunday, which caused concern among members of the congregation.

The pastor was said to have initially left the premises but later reported himself to the police after his wife was taken into custody.

Sources familiar with the case said the minor, whose identity is being protected, is related to the pastor’s wife. The allegations involve incidents said to have occurred both within the church premises and at the pastor’s residence.

The girl reportedly informed her mother after noticing changes in her health. The mother subsequently confronted the couple before reporting the matter to the police.

It was also gathered that the mother reached out to a civil society organisation, the National Association of Women Against Gender-Based Violence, led by Barr. Dise Ogbise Goddy Harry, to seek further support.

Police authorities have assured the public that the case will be handled with sensitivity and in line with due process, especially given the age of the complainant.
Investigations are ongoing.

What began as a routine traffic stop in Lagos exploded into a major crime breakthrough as the Federal Road Safety Corps intercepted a stolen vehicle and exposed a wanted suspect, all through standard patrol enforcement backed by cutting-edge digital intelligence.

In a dramatic turn of events on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at about 5:11 p.m., operatives at the RS2.1114 Isolo Unit Command flagged down an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna bearing registration number LSD438GK for Vehicle Licence Violation. The driver failed to produce valid documentation on demand. By the book, the vehicle was impounded. But what officers uncovered moments later sent shockwaves through the command.

Subsequent verification revealed that the Sienna had been declared stolen and the driver behind the wheel was already a wanted man. In a stunning follow-up on Monday, officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Ajao Division, handed the suspect over in handcuffs to the FRSC Command for further necessary action, sealing what authorities have described as a textbook case of enforcement-driven intelligence success.

What appeared to be a minor documentation offence quickly snowballed into a significant anti-crime breakthrough, underscoring the Corps sharpened operational intelligence and relentless patrol vigilance. The recovery adds to the growing list of stolen vehicles intercepted nationwide through the deployment of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme, a digital verification and traceability framework that has become a nightmare for car theft syndicates.

Through NVIS, stolen vehicles are flagged, tracked, and exposed in real time, tightening the noose on criminals who manipulate vehicle identities and exploit registration loopholes. Security analysts say the system has not only strengthened inter-agency collaboration but has also drastically curtailed organised auto theft rings operating across state lines.

Reaffirming the Corps zero-tolerance stance, FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, applauded the recovery team for its vigilance and professionalism. He declared that road enforcement goes beyond traffic compliance, stressing that it is a critical layer of national security and crime prevention.

The Corps reiterated its resolve to deploy technology, intelligence gathering, and strategic partnerships to safeguard lives and property on Nigerian roads. Motorists have been strongly advised to ensure proper documentation at all times and to cooperate fully with patrol operatives during routine checks, warning that what seems like a simple stop could unearth serious criminal activity.

With another stolen vehicle off the streets and a wanted suspect in custody, the message from the FRSC is loud and unmistakable: the roads are no longer safe havens for criminals.