Judiciary

38 Abolongo Inmates Freed by Oyo CJ

Web News 19 March 2024 129 0

By Jeffery Ahonmisi 38 inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Service, Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abolongo, Oyo Town, have been granted pardon by the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima. The 38 inmates who received the leniency included those pardoned for stealing, burglary, and Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Governor Makinde Visits Victim’s Family Of Abolongo Jailbreak

Web News 29 October 2021 437 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration recognises the heroic service of the slain soldier and all other security agents operating in the state. He stated this during his visit to the family of the military officer killed during the jailbreak at the Abolongo Correctional Facility, Oyo, Corporal Ekaile Emmanuel.  Governor Makinde, who was Continue Reading

Security

Abolongo Update: Police Detonate Explosive Device Planted By Attackers Of Correctional Centre

Web News 26 October 2021 582 0

The improvised explosive device, IED, that was believed to have been used by the attackers of Abolongo prison have was detonated this afternoon by the officers of the anti-bomb unit of the Nigeria Police. Speaking with Radio Nigeria, Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian correctional service, Oyo State Command, Olanrewaju Anjorin explained that the anti-bomb […]Continue Reading

Security

Wakeel Iskilu Not In Abolongo – NCS Boss

Web News 24 October 2021 940 0

Controller General Operations, Nigerian Correctional Service, Tukur Ahmed has said that Wakeel Iskilu is not in Abolongo prison. He said also that, Moniya serial killer Sunday Shodipe, was not brought to Abolongo. Speaking with Radio Nigeria, Tukur Ahmed said this information was aimed at debunking the rumour earlier stated about the two persons, that, they […]Continue Reading