Items recovered includes; One (1) English-made Beretta pistol, One (1) locally made pistol, Four (4) live 9mm Beretta ammunition, One (1) HP laptop, One (1) iPhone S, One (1) Tecno phone, One (1) Samsung phone, One (1) PS5 game console, Two (2) necklaces, One (1) laptop charger. The recovery of the firearms and ammunition confirms the gang’s preparedness for armed confrontation, while the assorted electronics, jewellery, and PS5 console matched descriptions earlier provided by multiple victims robbed at gunpoint around the Okpanam–Asaba axis.

Segun was an exceptional public servant—visionary, dedicated, and deeply patriotic. His leadership at NEPC and his tireless work in promoting Nigeria’s non-oil export agenda left an indelible mark on the nation’s economic landscape. He carried himself with humility, warmth, and brilliance, qualities that endeared him to colleagues, friends, and all who had the privilege of working with him.

We raised alarm like I have said earlier, and we were both invited by the Ughelli ‘A’ Division DPO and the Ughelli South Division DPO, for a meeting. We were both warned not to do anything or trespass the land until the matter is fully resolved, and if we had wanted to demolish a building in the land, common sense will tell you that we wouldn’t have cried out to the public and government at the first time”

Dafinone promised close collaboration with the Alliance, noting that credible journalism remains vital to public accountability. He encouraged the body to use its platform as a unifying force, adding, “Let this conference not only celebrate your achievements, but chart a clear vision for responsible reporting, unity, and the positive transformation of Urhoboland.” He closed with a rallying call for “a stronger voice for the Urhobo nation — a voice of truth, progress, and pride.”

“It is a shame that we do not have someone we can confidently call an Urhobo leader,” he declared, accusing those in authority who fail to uplift the Urhobo nation of “foolishness.” Ominimini lamented that despite the presence of oil wells, flow stations, and vast energy assets across Urhobo land, the people remain shut out of major decision-making circles.