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Former finance minister and WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala revealed that her mother was abducted in December 2012 after she uncovered a $2.4 billion fuel subsidy scam. The kidnappers demanded her resignation and exile, but the ordeal ended after five days.
Delta State Police Command arrested two men suspected of belonging to an armed robbery gang that used a tricycle on Osubi Road. The suspects were detained on 11 October 2026 and a shotgun, ammunition and a knife were recovered.
Delta State police announced the arrest of 95 suspected members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity on 15 October 2026 after raids in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe. Weapons and cult insignia were recovered and investigations remain ongoing.
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha and Asaba after extensive rehabilitation, decorating the structure with photographs of President Bola Tinubu and other officials. The bridge, originally built in 1965, had been closed since September 7 for emergency repairs.
The Delta State Government has started a free, multi‑disciplinary health outreach in the Odidi Federated Communities of Warri South‑West LGA, following an oil spill that disrupted local livelihoods.
Delta State Police operatives arrested 26‑year‑old Sunday Nimel in Asaba on 7 October 2026, recovering an AK‑47 rifle, live rounds and two locally‑made guns. The operation was intelligence‑led and involved collaboration with local vigilantes.