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Police Arrest Suspected Illegal Arms Dealer

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Nigeria Police Force Zone 11 Headquarters in Osogbo has reacted to a statement issued by the Amotekun Corps concerning the arrest of one Amoo Saheed Ajibola.

In a statement signed by the Zonal Public Relations Officer, Mr Adewole Ogunyemi, says the suspect is currently under investigation for alleged involvement in gun running, illegal sales of prohibited arms, forgery, and unlawful possession of firearms.

The command described Ajibola as a principal suspect who had been on the run for a long period.

It states further that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly sold prohibited firearms to unauthorized individuals for criminal activities.

He was also accused of forging a fake police license, despite an existing ban on issuing licenses for prohibited arms to individuals since 2018.

The police further disclosed that three additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the case, while a barrel gun has been recovered as part of the ongoing investigation.

The statement also indicates that prior efforts to invite the suspect were unsuccessful before his eventual arrest through credible intelligence.

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Suspected Destitute Arrested With NIN, ATM Cards

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By Jeffrey Ahonmisi

A suspected destitute who identified himself as Yunusa Oguntola has been apprehended on Oba Adebimpe Road, Dugbe, Ibadan, with various incriminating items, including National Identification Numbers, NIN, slips and Automated Teller Machine, ATM cards belonging to unidentified persons.

An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, said he raised the alarm after noticing the suspect sitting opposite the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, office in Dugbe Ibadan, with a suspicious sack.

He said he alerted people around the area, leading to the suspect being accosted.According to the eyewitness, when the contents of the sack were examined, several items were discovered, including six mobile phones, clothes, ATM cards from various banks, a torchlight, charms, NIN slips, a police identity card, a screwdriver, a padlock, a duvet, and an undisclosed amount of cash.

he suspect, who claimed to be a beggar, said he usually comes to Oba Adebimpe Road from Ita Baale Olugbode area of Ibadan to solicit alms.

He also claimed that he bought two of the new phones for personal use.

The visibly unkempt suspect, who appeared elderly, was dressed in a dirty Ankara outfit at the time of his arrest.

Men of the Oyo State Police Command, Eleyele, Ibadan, were later alerted and the suspect was whisked away for further interrogation and possible prosecution.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Police Arrest Man Over ₦8.41m Visa Scam

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Nigeria Police Force, Osun State Command, has arrested a 54-year-old man, Ojo David Oluwasesan, over an alleged visa fraud involving ₦8,410,000.

The Osun State Command’s spokesperson, Mr. Abiodun Ojelabi, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Gotan, said the suspect defrauded victims under the false pretence of securing travel visas.

Mr. Ojelabi explained that the incident occurred in January 2025 when two complainants, introduced to the suspect by a friend, met him after he presented himself as a travel agent capable of processing travel documents but instead of delivering on the agreement, the suspect allegedly absconded with the money and became unreachable.

He advised members of the public to exercise caution when dealing with travel agents for visa processing to avoid falling victim to fraud.

Police have since charged the suspect to court, where authorities remanded him in a correctional facility pending further proceedings.

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Oyo/Osun Customs Seizes Goods Worth N3bn

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command, says it has recorded seizures with a cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of about three billion naira within one month.

The Acting Controller of the Command, Mr Wale Adewole made this known in a release made available to newsmen.

Mr Adewole explained that the seizures were made at various flashpoints through credible intelligence, sustained patrols, and strategic enforcement operations. 

He added that the figure represents an over fifteen percent increase compared to seizures recorded in the  same period of in 2025.

According to him, the items  were intercepted from individuals attempting to smuggle prohibited items into Oyo State and were transferred to the appropriate authority in line with established procedures.

According to Mr Adewole, the items included cannabis sativa, cartridges, pharmaceutical products, used clothes, shoes, foreign parboiled rice, spaghetti, used tyres, compressors, and petroleum motor spirit.

The acting controller condemned smuggling, describing it as a threat to national security and economic stability.

Edited by Olaolu Fawole

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NAPTIP Arrests Suspected Trafficker

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, in Ogun State have arrested a 26-year-old woman, Omotola Sarah, for allegedly trafficking a 13-year-old girl to Burkina Faso for sexual exploitation.

The State Commander of NAPTIP, Mrs Bosede Jimoh, disclosed this during a sensitisation and inauguration of a Vanguard Club at Kobape Community High School in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the State. 

Mrs Jimoh explained that the suspect, a divorcee and mother of six, was currently under investigation, while efforts were ongoing to dismantle the trafficking network linked to the case, including collaborators outside the country, adding that with the intervention of NAPTIP Ogun Command, the victim was successfully rescued and repatriated to Nigeria.

Describing the arrest as a major breakthrough in the fight against human trafficking in the state, Mrs Jimoh explained that the victim was trafficked from a salon in Abeokuta where her mother had enrolled her for vocational training in hairdressing due to academic challenges. 

She warned parents and students to be vigilant, noting that traffickers often exploited vulnerable situations to lure unsuspecting victims.

The NAPTIP Commander expressed optimism that the Vanguard Club initiative would empower students with the needed knowledge to avoid trafficking and raise awareness on its dangers.

Addressing the students, the school Principal, Mrs Adeyinka Akinyele and a Desk Officer from the Ministry of Education, Mrs Modupeola Afolabi, advocated more commitment to the anti-trafficking campaign, urging the learners to speak up and report suspicious activities.

Delivering a lecture, the State Project Officer of the School Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project, STEAP, Mr Samuel Okoroji, emphasized the importance of awareness and capacity building for students, teachers and other stakeholders to enable early identification and response to trafficking cases.

The event was put together in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development, ICMPD, with support from the Government of the Netherlands, as part of efforts to curb the rising incidence of human trafficking among school-age children.

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Police Nab Murder Suspect, Stop Cult Violence

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Nigeria police force, Oyo Command has recorded multiple breakthroughs in its sustained fight against crime across the state.

A statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Olayinka Ayanlade, said operatives arrested a murder suspect, Yaru Saka, in Tede, Atisbo Local Government Area, over the killing of Amodu Saliu.

The statement indicates that a locally made gun was recovered, and the suspect has confessed to the crime.

Also in Jobele, the command has quelled a cult-related clash, rescuing a 35-year-old man with stab injuries.

 The PPRO said two suspects had been arrested, while a blood-stained knife was recovered. The suspects are assisting investigations to arrest other fleeing cult members.

In a related development, a 23-year-old suspect has been arrested at ilora over a violent attack on a night guard whose left hand was reportedly severed with a cutlass.

 The suspect was found with a blood-stained cutlass and has confessed to the crime.

In another development, the command has dismantled a three suspected burglary syndicate inside a commercial bus loaded with stolen household and electronic items in Ibadan.

The PPRO has affirmed that previous burglary cases have been traced to them.

The statement  says all the  suspects will be charged to court .

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Security Agencies Pledge Collaboration with CDHR on Human Rights Protection

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Members of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, have been advised to remain firm and resolute in their efforts to ensure the promotion of human rights, the rule of law, and a just and equitable society.

Chairman, Board of Trustees of CDHR, Mr Femi Falana, who was represented by a member of the Board, Mr Malachy Ugwummadu, gave the advice during the Annual General Conference of the CDHR held at the Nigeria Labour Congress Secretariat, Leme, Abeokuta.

Mr.Falana noted that widespread corruption in the country has continued to undermine the rule of law, even under a democratic dispensation.

He stressed the need for members of the CDHR to remain vigilant and consistently monitor government activities to ensure compliance with the provisions of the law.

In their separate remarks, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Dr Lanre Ogunlowo, represented by a Chief Superintendent of Police, Mr Goddy Iteyere, and the Commander of the Ogun State Security Network Agency, So-Safe Corps, Mr Soji Ganzallo, represented by his assistant, Mr Adegbuyi Adegunwa, stated that security agencies were not opposed to lawful protests by registered groups, provided there would be no breakdown of law and order.

They assured participants of their commitment to collaborate with the CDHR in the promotion and protection of human rights through prompt action on petitions, arrests, investigation of alleged abuses, prosecution of offenders, and the enforcement of accountability.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, Ogun State, Mr Popoola Samson, Chairman of Trade Union Congress, TUC, Comrade Akeem Lasisi, and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, represented by Mr Chris Omoni, commended CDHR for its sustained fight against human rights violations.

They assured the organisation of continued support from the labour unions in the pursuit of justice and equity for Nigerians.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, Comrade Yinka Folarin, while welcoming delegates from across the country, reiterated the commitment of CDHR to monitoring human rights abuses, providing legal support to victims, and creating public awareness through education on citizens’ rights and the importance of the rule of law.

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Ogun Customs Officers Under Another Attack Within One Week

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun 1 Area Command, has recorded a second violent attack on its officers within one week during an ongoing anti-smuggling operation in Ogun State.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Zakari Chado said the latest incident occurred along a bush path at Alapoti in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, where Customs officers on routine patrol intercepted motorcycles conveying smuggled foreign parboiled rice.

Mr Chado explained that forty-six bags of 50-kilogramme of foreign parboiled rice were seized and loaded into a patrol vehicle, after which the officers were ambushed by a large mob armed with dane guns, stones, bottles and charms while withdrawing from the area in an attempt to recover the seized items.

The command’s spokesperson stated that the officers successfully repelled the attack after about thirty minutes of confrontation, during which one of the assailants sustained injuries and later died, while a suspect who claimed ownership of the seized rice was arrested and currently under investigation.

The command noted that the repeated attacks on its personnel were linked to intensified anti-smuggling operations, which have resulted in major seizures of prohibited items including arms, ammunition and narcotics across the area.

Reacting to the incident, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Ogun 1 Area Command, Mr Olukayode Afeni, condemned the attack and assured that the service would not be deterred, warning that all those involved would be identified and prosecuted.

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Police Arrest Seven Suspected Bandits Behind National Park Attack

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits in connection with the deadly attack on Old Oyo National Park in Oloka area of Orire Local Government Area.

The attack, which occurred on January 6, 2026, claimed the lives of five persons, including forest rangers and operatives of the National Park.

A statement by the command public relations officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade indicates that the suspects arrested included the alleged ringleader of the attack.

According to the command, the attackers, heavily armed with sophisticated firearms, stormed the National Park office at about 9:00 p.m. on motorcycles, overwhelmed personnel on duty, and forcefully freed detained gang members earlier arrested for various criminal activities within the park and surrounding communities.

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Femi Haruna, immediately deployed operational assets to the area and directed the Command Monitoring Unit to take over the investigation.

The intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of three initial suspects identified as Mohammed Dangi (52), Abubakar Abdullahi, and Sheu Usman.

Police said interrogation of the suspects revealed that a 10-man gang operating on five motorcycles carried out the attack.

Further investigations, based on actionable intelligence, resulted in the arrest of four additional suspects on January 25, 2026.

They include Toro Malami (43), Usman Alhaji Ummaru, Laolo Muhammadu (22), and Usman Alhaji Isah (32).


The command said the arrested suspects have continued to provide credible intelligence, aiding ongoing efforts to track down other fleeing members of the gang and recover weapons used in the attack.

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Osun Police Apprehend Teenager over Alledged Public Disturbance

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect in connection with the death of a youth in the Idoka community of Ibokun Town, following an incident linked to alleged drug abuse and a violent confrontation.

In a statement by Commissioner of Police Mr. Ibrahim Gotan and issued by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Abiodun Ojelaji, the suspect is identified as Isaac Lucky and he was taken into custody after residents reported repeated disturbances and criminal activities attributed to him within Idoka and neighbouring areas of the state.

According to Mr. Gotan, complaints from community members indicated that the teenager was frequently involved in unlawful acts allegedly influenced by the regular use of illicit substances, including kolos, loud, and tramadol.

He explained that the fatal incident occurred on December 19, 2025, after the suspect was accused of committing another offence in the community, prompting local youths—including the deceased—to pursue him.

The commissioner stated: “Following a thorough investigation, the suspect was charged to court and subsequently remanded at a correctional centre.”

He reiterated the command’s commitment to maintaining public safety across the state and urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities to security agencies.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Truck Laden With Suspected Explosives Intercepted in Saki

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded a major operational success following an intelligence-led operation in Saki, Oyo State.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, said police operatives intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a routine stop-and-search operation.

The truck and the suspected items were immediately secured and taken into police custody.

The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Mr Femi Haruna, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

Specialised personnel from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit were subsequently deployed to safely secure the materials for forensic examination.

Police say a detailed analysis is ongoing to determine the exact nature of the items and their intended use.

The driver of the truck has been arrested and is currently cooperating with investigators, as efforts continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding the interception.

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Police Foil Kidnapping, Rescue Victim Hours after Abduction

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command, has rescued a man identified as Haruna Lawal, a few hours after he was kidnapped in Olorunda Village, Oyo State.

The command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen.

DSP Ayanlade said the swift rescue was made possible through the coordinated response of police operatives and the command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property.

According to her, the command received a distress call at about ten minutes past two on Saturday morning from the victim’s sister, Alimot, who reported that suspected kidnappers armed with dangerous weapons had invaded her brother’s residence.

She said the assailants abducted Haruna Lawal and fled with his motorcycle to an unknown destination.

Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Mr Femi Haruna, police operatives were immediately deployed to the area, launching an aggressive bush-combing and patrol operation.

The patrol team, with sirens activated, forced the kidnappers to abandon the victim and flee, leading to his rescue alive.

The victim sustained a head injury during the incident and is currently receiving medical treatment at the General Hospital, Oyo.

DSP Ayanlade added that efforts have been intensified to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects, while investigations into the case are ongoing.

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Police Arrest Suspected Cultists in Ogun

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Fourteen suspected cultists have been arrested in a  police operation across the Isara, Ipara and Ode axis of Ogun State over alleged unlawful assembly and plans to breach public peace.

Those arrested include Solomon Shobamiwo , Farooq Ogunsola, Toheeb Abolade, Balogun Williams, Ayodele Abdulkareem, Adedapo Ogunsanya, Toheeb Saka, Akpan Dara, Micheal Olakemi, Habeeb Olayinka, Dapo Adeola, Adetunji Adeyemi, Henry Kingsley and Nanso Blessing.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, Mr Oluseyi Babaseyi in Abeokuta said the arrests followed actionable intelligence on the gathering of suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity at a bush location in Ipara-Remo.

Mr Babaseyi explained that the Items recovered during the operation led by the operatives of the Anti- Cultism unit and Special Weapons and tactics teams, included three locally made pistols, 11 live cartridges and four rounds of 9mm ammunition during the raid.

He listed other items to include criminal charms, confraternity caps, a drum suspected for cult initiation, 19 mobile phones, a Samsung mini laptop and nine vehicles, some without registration numbers.

The Police Spokeperson said the suspects were  currently under investigation and would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations, while intelligence-led patrols and sweep operations had been intensified to track down other fleeing suspects in the area.

Meanwhile, The Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Ogunlowo  condemned cultism and all forms of unlawful assembly, urged youths to shun criminal affiliations as the Command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across Ogun State.

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Police Disrupt Truck Robbery Network

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested eight suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate operating along the Papalanto–Ilaro and Owode–Idiroko corridors of the state.

In a statement, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation coordinated by the Anti-Robbery Squad of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta.

Mr Babaseyi explained that the suspects, Mogaji Sodiq, Adebowale Lekan, Ajah Peter, Ganiyu Razaq, Odeleye Ayoola, Egboja Amos, Bello Akeem, and Olaifa Sunday, were apprehended at different locations across the state based on sustained intelligence tracking.

Police operatives recovered a hijacked trailer truck, nine hundred bags of cement, and a locally made single-barrelled pistol during the crackdown.

He added that Investigations revealed that most of the stolen cement had been moved to a warehouse, which was traced and recovered by operatives, noting that further intelligence had uncovered the gang’s involvement in other organised robberies targeting commercial trucks.

The police spokesperson assured that operatives are intensifying efforts to arrest fleeing members of the syndicate, adding that the suspects would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Command also reiterated its commitment to sustained intelligence-led operations to protect lives and property and urged the public to report suspicious activities through approved emergency lines.

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Police Arrest Three Robbery Suspects, Recover Firearms

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo Command of the Nigeria police force has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally fabricated firearm during a routine stop-and-search operation within the Ibadan metropolis.

The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Command’s Operations Department as part of ongoing proactive policing measures aimed at curbing crime and improving public safety across the state.

A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP  Olayinka Ayanlade , indicates that  the suspects were intercepted while riding in an unregistered commercial tricycle, popularly known as Keke Maruwa.

The statement  says the search led to the recovery of a locally made single-barrel gun, modified into a short arm for easy concealment.

The suspects were later  identified as Abdulrahman Rasheed, Biodun Fatai and Muiz Salawudeen, all aged between eighteen and nineteen years.

DSP Olayinka said the Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, has directed that the suspects and the recovered firearm be transferred to the Command Monitoring Unit for discreet and intelligence-driven investigation.

According to the police, the suspects confessed during interrogation to their involvement in several armed robbery incidents in Ibadan and other parts of Oyo State, admitting to snatching mobile phones, motorcycles and other valuables at gunpoint.

The police said the suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations, while urging members of the public to continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information to enhance public safety across the state.

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Three in Police Custody over Alleged Murder of FRSC Official  

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By Mojisola Oladele 

Osun State Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo has remanded three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Command, Lasisi Oluwamayokun, and her daughter, Adesewa, at the Ilesa Correctional Centre until 6th February.

The suspects, Gboyega Daramola, 39, Sunday James, 38, and Fajemirokun Victor, 36, were arraigned before the presiding magistrate, O. A. Daramola, on Friday.

They were brought before the court by the Osun State Commissioner of Police, who filed a motion ex-parte seeking an order to remand the defendants pending legal advice from the Ministry of Justice.

In an affidavit in support of the motion, deposed to by the Investigating Police Officer, Inspector Babawale Taiwo urged the court to remand the defendants while awaiting advice from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution.

Inspector Taiwo cited the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Osun State, 2018, noting that a court order was required to remand the suspects in a correctional centre pending the outcome of legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution.

Recall that Oluwamayokun, 38, and her daughter went missing on 2nd November, 2025, after leaving their residence at Obasanjo Hilltop Estate, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

They were later confirmed dead after allegedly being lured by a man-friend of the deceased, Victor Fajemirokun, who was subsequently arrested.

Meanwhile, Fajemirokun reportedly admitted to luring the victims to their deaths at the hands of ritualists in Osun State when he was paraded by the Police alongside two herbalists, Gboyega Daramola and Sunday James, at the Osun State Police Command headquarters in Osogbo.

Late Oluwamayokun and her daughter, Adesewa, had recently been buried at St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Ita-Olookan, Osogbo.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Doctor in Police Net for Issuing Fake Medical Report

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By Adebola Idowu

The Ogun State Government has confirmed the remand in prison of a medical doctor for allegedly issuing a fake medical report to help a popular blogger, Adetoun Onajobi, also known as @justadetoun, evade police arrest.

The doctor has since been arrested and charged for fraudulent medical documentation and obstruction of justice, while investigations continue to identify other accomplices, as Adetoun remained at large.

The State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Oluwashina Ogungbade in a statement, said that Police investigations later revealed that the medical report was fraudulent, as the doctor who authored it allegedly confessed that he never met, examined or treated Adetoun, contrary to the claims in the report.

Mr Ogungbade also made it known that the Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count charge against the blogger, who is currently on the run, following a petition lodged against her.

He explained that Adetoun, an internet personality, had over the years been accused of bullying, harassment and using offensive language against individuals on social media platforms.

According to him, the matter escalated following an accident involving boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in Ogun State, when Adetoun allegedly posted videos claiming there was no ambulance service anywhere in the state and further accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of being in Ghana, partying and impregnating women instead of attending to the boxer’s welfare.

He described the allegations as false, malicious and misleading, stressing that Ogun State operates several state-owned and state-supported ambulance services.

The State Attorney-General who noted that such claims posed a public safety risk by misinforming residents about available healthcare services, stated that , government consequently reported Adetoun to the Police for alleged violations of the Cybercrimes Act, 2015.

Mr Ogungbade said that the Police reportedly invited her for questioning on January 5, 2026, after issuing a formal notice on January 2, and she failed to honour the invitation and allegedly went into hiding, despite earlier boasting that she had evidence to substantiate her claims.

He further said that while in hiding, Adetoun reportedly released another video claiming she was ill and unable to report to the Police, and subsequently, her lawyer submitted a letter to the Police, attaching a medical report from a Lagos-based doctor, stating that she was medically indisposed.

Mr Ogungbade also alleged that Adetoun had previously bullied a woman sweeping an estate in Lagos and unlawfully filmed and shared images of the woman’s underage child on social media.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Police Slam Blogger with Six-Count Charge

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

The Ogun State Police Command says it has filed a six-count charge against an internet blogger, Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known on social media as @justadetoun, over alleged cyberbullying and related offences.

In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the charges before the Abeokuta Division of the Federal High Court stemmed from allegations that the suspect used social media to spread false claims and cyberbully the Ogun State Governor, contrary to the Cybercrimes Act.

According to the statement, the suspect failed to honour a Police invitation extended to her on January 2nd 2026, claiming through her lawyer to be medically indisposed and submitting a medical report in support.

Mr Babaseyi said that the command’s investigations later established that the report was false, and the medical doctor involved was arrested and arraigned before an Ogun State Magistrates’ Court for conspiracy.

The Police Public Relations Officer stated that Adetoun Onajobi has remained evasive and her current whereabouts are unknown, adding that efforts are ongoing to apprehend her and produce her before the court. 

The statement reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to combat all forms of crime, including digital offences, while respecting constitutional rights, stressing that freedom of expression does not confer immunity from criminal acts.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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So-Safe Corps Arrests Suspected Cult Member in Ogun 

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By Olusegun Folarin 

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, also known as So-Safe Corps, has arrested a 25 year old suspected cult member, Abiola Sunday in Ogbo, Ijagun area of the state.

The State Commander of the Corps, Dr. Soji Ganzallo confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement in Abeokuta through the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Corps, Assistance Commander Adegunwa Adegbuyi.

According to the So-safe Commander, the suspect, a resident of Imosan, was apprehended after months of surveillance following his earlier escape from arrest over alleged cult-related activities.

Dr. Ganzallo explained that operatives acted on credible intelligence at half past one in the afternoon on January fifteenth, 2026, leading to the arrest of the suspect at Ifesowapo Community by officers from the Leguru Area Command.

The Corps Commander described Abiola Sunday, a former student of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, as a known member of the Aiye Confraternity, who had allegedly terrorised residents and visitors within the Ogbo, Ijagun community.

He added that the suspect had been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force at the Igbeba Area Command in Ijebu-Ode for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Dr Ganzallo reassured residents of Ogun State of the Corps’ continued commitment to the protection of lives and property, in collaboration with other security agencies.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Gunmen Kill Police Officer, Kidnap Expat in Oyo

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By Abisola Oluremi

A police officer has been confirmed dead following an attack by suspected gunmen on a company’s at Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, in Oyo State.

In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, Oyo State Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the attackers stormed the facility in a commando-style operation, leading to a gun battle with security personnel attached to the company.

DSP Ayanlade said the police officer was fatally shot while repelling the attack, while some of the assailants were believed to have sustained gunshot injuries during the exchange of fire.

Despite the resistance, the gunmen abducted a Chinese expatriate, described as a principal officer of the company, before fleeing the scene.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Mr Femi Haruna, has directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations to deploy the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and other tactical teams to the area.

The police said bush-combing operations were ongoing, while investigations had been intensified to rescue the abducted expatriate and arrest those responsible for the attack.

In a related development, the command also announced the arrest of four suspects in connection with cases of defilement, murder, and unlawful possession of suspected human parts across the state.

DSP Ayanlade said one of the suspects, identified as Usman Azeez, was arrested in Ado-Awaye for the alleged defilement of a 14-year-old girl.

He said the suspect was currently in police custody as investigations continued.

The police spokesperson also disclosed that operatives arrested another suspect, Abdulraheem Koni, in connection with the alleged murder of his former employer, Lateef Giwa.

The case was reported at the Tede Police Division, and the suspect is presently being detained.

The statement further confirmed the arrest of another suspect over an alleged murder in Ibadan, where the victim later died from injuries sustained during an altercation.

The corpse has been deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination.

The police also arrested a commercial driver along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Guru Maharaji Village for unlawful possession of items suspected to be human parts, recovered during a routine stop-and-search operation.

The command said investigations were ongoing in all the cases, adding that suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Ogun NDLEA officials inspecting some of the seized Cannabis Sativa
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NDLEA Arrests Three, Seizes 1.6 Tonnes Cannabis in Ogun

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun State Command, has seized 1.6 tonnes of cannabis sativa in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, as part of its intensified crackdown on drug trafficking.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Haris Musa, said NDLEA operatives made the seizure during a carefully coordinated, intelligence-driven operation at a residential compound in Mowe.

Mr Musa disclosed that officers arrested three suspects at the scene, including a Benedict Joseph Thaddeus, while they attempted to load the illicit drug consignment into a Toyota Sienna bus and a Hummer bus.

According to him, operatives recovered a total of 115 bags of cannabis sativa, weighing about 1,600 kilogrammes, dealing a major blow to drug trafficking networks operating in the state.

The NDLEA spokesperson said the Ogun State Command had reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the offensive against drug syndicates, in line with its statutory mandate to curb the circulation of illicit drugs.

He added that the ongoing operations were aimed at protecting public health and security, in line with the agency’s strategic vision and directives.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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NDLEA Bursts Major Drug Haul

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA Ogun State Command, has sustained its aggressive offensive against drug trafficking with the seizure of 1.6 tonnes of cannabis sativa in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state.

The Command’s Public Relation Officer, Mr Harris Musa said the seizure was made during a carefully coordinated, intelligence-led operation by operatives of the NDLEA at a residential premises in Mowe.

Mr Musa explained that three suspects, including Benedict Joseph Thaddeus, were arrested at the location while attempting to load the illicit drug consignment into a Toyota Sienna bus and a Hummer bus.

He said that a total of 115 bags of cannabis sativa, weighing 1,600 kilograms, were recovered at the scene, dealing a significant blow to drug trafficking networks operating within the state.

Mr Musa reaffirmed the Command’s determination to sustain the momentum in line with its statutory mandate of dismantling drug syndicates and curbing the circulation of illicit drugs.

He added that the ongoing operations are aimed at safeguarding public health and security, in alignment with the strategic vision and directives of the Agency

Edited by Adetutu Adetule

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Ogun Police Arrest ‘Portable’ Again

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, again, and ordered an investigation into a viral video showing his alleged assault while in custody.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluseyi Babaseyi who confirmed the arrest, said Portable was currently being detained by the police, but described the actions seen in the circulating video as unacceptable and contrary to police standards.

Mr Babaseyi condemned the alleged beating of the handcuffed suspect and the filming of suspects in custody, stressing that the police do not permit such conduct under any circumstance.

The police spokesperson assured that the Command had ordered a full investigation into the incident captured in the video, adding that appropriate action would be taken against any personnel found culpable.

Although the reason for Portable’s arrest was yet to be disclosed as at the time of filing this report, it would be recalled that he was recently involved in a violent scuffle with one of his wives and other family members.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Governor Suspends Monarch over Alleged Misconduct

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Government has suspended the Sobaloju of Ofiki, Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, for allegedly violating the State’s Executive Order 001/2023, which governs mining activities in the state and for encouraging trespassing on government gazette assets.

According to a letter signed by the Director, Chieftaincy Matters in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Olajire A.M,Chief Sobaloju was accused of violating the order as well as allegedly issuing consent letters to mining companies without proper authorisation.

Chief Solaloju was also accused of permitting mining activities in State Government’s reserved forest and facilitating unauthorised mining operations.

The letter indicated that Chief Sobaloju has been suspended from the palace of the Onito of Ito effective from Monday, January 5, 2026, pending the outcome of investigation into the allegations, adding that his suspension is a precautionary measure to ensure the integrity of the investigation.

It noted that the decision was taken to protect the interest of Oyo State and its people.

The letter, entitled “Re: Complaint against Chief Sobaloju of Ofiki for violation of State Exectuive Order, Forest Reserve Regulations and encouraging trespassing of government gazetted assets,” read in part: “I am directed to refer to the above subject and inform you that you have been accused of violating the State Executive Order 001/2023, which governs mining activities in Oyo State, and of encouraging trespassing on government gazetted assets.

“The allegations include issuing consent letters to mining companies without proper authorisation, permitting mining activities in State Government Reserves Forest, and facilitating unauthorised mining operations.”

It directed the embattled Chief to refrain from all activities related to mining and issuance of consent letters to miners, refrain from interfering with the investigation into the allegations against him and to make himself available for questioning as required by the investigating team.

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Security Arrests LG Staff over Theft

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By Mojisola Oladele 

Security operatives have arrested a staff member of Boluwaduro Local Government Area in Osun State, Mrs. Felicia Olaojo, over an alleged attempt to steal government property from the council secretariat.

In a statement, the Media Assistant to the Chairman of Boluwaduro Local Government, Mr. Saheed Omokanye, revealed that the arrest followed intelligence reports indicating that the staff member allegedly tried to smuggle government-owned items and sensitive official documents out of the council premises.

Mr. Omokanye explained that Mrs. Olaojo was intercepted by security personnel while trying to move the items through the perimeter fence of the local government secretariat, thereby, raising suspicion among officers on duty. 

He stressed that, upon prompt response, the security operatives stopped her and recovered several government properties found in her possession.

Mr. Omokanye confirmed that the suspect has been handed over to the police for further interrogation and investigation.

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