Author: Uthman Salami
The Ogun State Police Command is currently investigating an alleged assassination attempt on Chief Adebowale Emmanuel from the Iredo Community in Lagos State. The incident, related to a kingship dispute, happened as the chief was traveling from Ijebu Ode to Ikorodu via the Ijebu Ode-Epe Expressway. Multiple bullets hit the chief’s vehicle, but he managed to escape and seek safety. According to the police spokesperson, the attack stems from a power struggle within the ruling family over the coronation of a new king, despite the current king being alive. Law enforcement has visited the scene to prevent further violence and…
Police Seize Eight Motorcycles in Raids on Criminal Hideouts in Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command recently conducted raids on criminal hideouts in various communities within Abeokuta, resulting in the seizure of approximately eight motorcycles. The division’s operatives, in collaboration with other security agencies, carried out the raids following an incident that occurred on Monday night. Communities such as Olomore, Soyoye, Ibara Orile Junction, Abule Otun, Oke-Ata, Mango area, Ita Oshin Roundabout, Lafenwa market, and Mile 2 were targeted during the raids. This action comes in response to the tragic death of Femi Adeshina, a barber who was reportedly killed…
The Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, recently emphasized the importance of peaceful protests in light of the destructive nature of the 2020 #EndSARS protests. During a security meeting with local government secretaries, she urged residents to refrain from violent demonstrations that could result in damage to public property. Salu-Hundeyin’s statement comes as a timely reminder of the need for orderly and constructive civic engagement. By emphasizing the negative impact of violent protests, she highlights the importance of expressing grievances through peaceful means. This message serves as a call to action for residents to uphold the values of…
Female students allegedly raped by robbers at Tai Solarin University of Education Two first-year female students at Tai Solarin University of Education in Ogun State were reportedly raped by suspected robbers in their apartment on Monday. The incident occurred around 12:30 am when armed robbers forcibly entered the students’ residence, stealing their belongings and then taking them to an uncompleted building where they were assaulted. The State Police Command confirmed the incident, noting that efforts are underway to apprehend the suspects. The survivors have been taken to the school clinic for treatment. The spokesperson for the police assured that every…
Two members of a seven-person criminal gang, Chukwuma Bartholomew and Igwe Monday, have been arrested for the abduction and murder of Point of Sale operator, Olúwaṣeun Oworu, and 71-year-old farmer Adekunle Ifelaja in Ogun State. The suspects were apprehended at their hideouts in Ijebu on June 28, 2024, after a sting operation by the state police command. This gang was responsible for a series of kidnappings and murders in the Ijebu-Igbo area. They targeted victims for ransom, despite receiving large sums and not releasing them. The gang used the stolen PoS machine to conduct transactions with the victims’ families. Police…
In a tragic turn of events in Ogun State, a rice farmer named Taiwo Paul was brutally murdered by suspected herders in the Kata Area of Ewekoro Local Government. Another farmer, Peter Danjuma, also met his untimely death due to electrocution in the Isoyin area of Atan-Ijebu. The State Police Command confirmed these two devastating incidents. Paul, 26, was found battling for his life in a pool of blood after being attacked at his rice plantation. Despite efforts to save him, he tragically succumbed to his injuries. The police have initiated a preliminary investigation to apprehend the perpetrators of this…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has provided an additional 100 Saudi Riyals as “pocket money” to each of the state’s 1,868 Hajj pilgrims, following an initial grant of $186,800 to cover a shortfall in their Travel Basic Allowance. The announcement was made by the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Olanrewaju Layode, during a gathering at Alsaad Flower Hotel 2 in Makkah. Sanwo-Olu’s gesture aims to ensure the comfort and welfare of the pilgrims during their stay in Muna and Arafah. The governor’s commitment to meeting all pledges, including covering costs for sacrificial rites and providing funds for essential garments, has…
In a tragic incident at Ajayi Crowther University, 25 students were arraigned for the brutal murder of Alex Timileyi, a 200-level engineering student. Timileyi was killed by his colleagues over an accusation of stealing a mobile phone, with his assailants shaving his head before his death. Following the expulsion of some students involved, the suspects were handed over to the Oyo State police for prosecution. A petition to Governor Seyi Makinde by a relative of the deceased urged for justice, which led to the court arraignment of the accused individuals. The court remanded the students in prison pending trial, with…
A hunting expedition turned tragic when Sunday Ijiola was accidentally shot and killed by his colleague, Atanda Agbobiado, during a hunting trip in a forest near Owode Ketu, Ogun State. The incident occurred on May 28, 2024, as a group of about fifteen hunters were pursuing a deer in the forest. Atanda mistook Sunday for the prey they were chasing and fired the fatal shot. Sadly, Sunday passed away while being taken to the hospital. The suspect fled the scene, prompting a police investigation into the matter. The victim’s family demanded an autopsy. This incident is not the first of…