Crime

‘Tescom’ Shot Dead in Suspected Ogun Cult Killing

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A suspected cult clash that occurred in the Ijeun Titun area of Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State has left one person, identified as ‘Tescom’, dead. It was gathered that the incident happened around 8 pm on Sunday. A source who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the nature Continue Reading

Security

Aiyedatiwa Applauds Synergy between Ondo State Security Agencies

Web News 19 March 2024 182 0

By Isaac Afolabi Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has applauded the synergy between security operatives in the state in the bid for a crime-free society. Governor Aiyedatiwa spoke when he hosted the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Abayomi Oladipupo in Akure. Governor Aiyedatiwa said plans were underway for the provision of more logistical vehicles for all security Continue Reading

Security

Osun State Command Gets a New Commissioner Of Police

Web News 5 January 2024 358 0

By Folake Oye A new Commissioner of Police, Mr Bzigu Dali Kwazhil has assumed duty at the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF. This follows the recent redeployment of former Commissioner of Police, Mr Isyaku Mohammed. Mr Kwazhil was born in Mildu Shalmi, Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State and holds […]Continue Reading

Crime

Ogun Police Arrest 3 for Tricycle, Motorcycle Theft

Web News 26 August 2023 263 0

By Olusegun Folarin Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspects for allegedly stealing tricycles and a motorcycle in different locations in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola said in a statement in Abeokuta that the suspects, Shaibu Isah, Sunday Achiri, and Azeez Mufutaru, were apprehended following a tip-off. She […]Continue Reading

Security

Easter: We are committed to a more secure Oyo State – Police

Web News 7 April 2023 296 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams while felicitating with the Christian faithful has assured of adequate security measures to ensure a crime-free environment during and beyond the Easter festivities. The police commissioner stated this while briefing his officers and men on their preparations towards Easter Celebration at the Continue Reading

Crime

Police Arrest Couple in Ogun for Allegedly Attacking Teacher

Web News 19 January 2022 628 0

The police in Ogun State have arrested a man, Joseph Oyedele and his wife Elizabeth for allegedly invading Toyon High school, Ere Village in Ado-Odo Area of Ado Odo-Ota Local Government with thugs to beat a teacher, Abel Thomas for beating their son. The suspects were arrested after the policemen attached to Ado-Odo Divisional Headquarters […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Arrest Eighteen Suspects, Traffic Warden Officer, In Osun

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The Osun State Police has paraded eighteen suspected criminals for various offences including a Traffic Warden Officer, Mr Haruna Yusuf attached to Omuaran Divisional Police Station. Presenting the suspects, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode alleged that in January 2019, the Traffic Warden stole a Barreta service Pistol from one late Inspector Ehigimetor Continue Reading

Crime

4 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Police Net Over Murder

Web News 22 December 2021 652 0

Ogun State Police Command has arrested 4 suspected internet fraudsters over the murder of 20-year-old Alexander Uzoma. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said the suspects were arrested after the mother of the victim, Ogechi Alexander report the incident at Adigbe Divisional Headquarters. Mr Oyeyemi said the mother told the policemen […]Continue Reading

Crime

Osun Police Nab Six Over OAU Masters Student’s Death

Web News 17 November 2021 785 0

Six people have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command in connection with the death of a master’s degree student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Mr. Timothy Adegoke.  A statement by the Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mrs. Yemisi Opalola says that the command is working assiduously to unravel the circumstances surrounding […]Continue Reading

Security

Building Synergy: Lagos CP Attends Closing Ceremony Of 81 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition 2021

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In sync with the spirit of comradeship, and inter-service collaboration, the Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, today 12th August, 2021 attended the closing ceremony of this year 81 Division Inter-brigade combat proficiency competition hosted by the Headquarters, 9 Brigade, Ikeja. The event afforded leadership of the Police and the Military an ample Continue Reading

Crime

Lagos Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Dislodge Miscreants

Web News 11 August 2021 662 0

Determined to rid Lagos State of miscreants and other criminal elements, the State Police Command in a well-coordinated, intelligence-led and purposeful operation, carried out a raid on notorious black spots at Canal Axis in Ago-Ogota area of the State at about 2000hrs of last night. The operation, led by the Operations Department of the Command, was […]Continue Reading

Security

Eidel- Kabir : Police Command Assures Maximum Security In Ogun

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Police command, Ogun State says, it has put a robust security arrangement in place to ensure hitch free Sallah celebration.  The Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun who stated this in Abeokuta noted that men and officers of the command had been deployed to strategic locations to nip any violent crime in the bud. Mr Ajogun […]Continue Reading

News

Tears As Remains of Police Officer Slain In Omuo Ekiti Is Laid To Rest

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Many people could not hold back their tears on Wednesday in Ikere Ekiti, as the remains of the female police officer, Bukola Okawaye, who was murdred during Bye-Election in Omuo Ekiti was laid to rest. The police officer was among those shot dead by some political thugs during the poll. Speaking at the burial ceremony, […]Continue Reading

Crime

2 Nabbed For Robbing Gold Merchant Of 6m Naira Jewelry

Web News 31 March 2021 637 0

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers for allegedly for robbing a gold merchant of golden chains and rings valued at six million naira at gun point. The suspects Jerry Chukwedu and Tomiwa Olawale were arrested after one Abubakar Hassan reported the incident at Ogijo Divisional Police Headquarters. The […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo CP Decorates Newly Promoted Officers

Web News 7 January 2021 986 0

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Nwachuku Enwonwu has called on the newly promoted officers to see their elevations as higher responsibility in tackling insecurity that is bedeviling the society. He stated this while decorating the thirty seven newly promoted officers from the rank of Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police . Mr Enwonwu […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo CP Speaks On Killings, Abduction In Ibarapa

Web News 4 January 2021 687 0

RE: SAVE OUR SOUL IN IBARAPA LAND IN SECURITY WISE The attention of the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu, psc have been drawn to the two incidents that happened at Idere in Ibarapa central Local Government Area where a business woman and two 9-year old cousins were killed by unknown […]Continue Reading

Security

Avoid the use of fireworks, unauthorised street carnivals – Oyo Police

Web News 24 December 2020 544 0

The Oyo State Police Command, has cautioned members of the public against the use of fireworks otherwise known as bangers, knockouts and other explosives during this yuletide season. The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Nwachuckwu Enwonwu gave the warning in a press release made available to Radio Nigeria. Mr Enwonwu equally warns against organizing Continue Reading

Crime

Lagos State Police Command Recovers Stolen OGHA Mace

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The police operatives attached to Trade Fair Station of the Lagos State Police Command on Friday recovered the missing mace of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, at Abule-Ado Area of the state at about 8.30am. A release by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of Lagos State Police Command, Mr Muyiwa Adejobi says the […]Continue Reading

Crime

I sold the heads of burnt Iwo Road Police Officers for #1000 naira – Suspect

Web News 27 November 2020 9851 0

A teenager, Adewale Abiodun, and a 24-year-old Aliu Mubarak, have confessed to carting away heads of two policemen that were burnt at Abayomi Area of Iwo Road, Ibadan, during the #EndSARS protest and sold to an herbalist for a thousand naira. The duo made the confession at Police Headquarters, Eleyele during parade of some arrested persons. […]Continue Reading

Security

New Ondo State Police Commissioner Assumes Office

Web News 3 June 2020 2728 0

The newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP, in Ondo State, Mr Bolaji Amidu Salami, has resumed duty on Wednesday 3rd of June at the state headquarters of the Nigeria Police Command, Igbatoro Road, in Akure. Mr Salami took over as the 30th Ondo State Commissioner of Police from Mr Undie Adie, who was redeployed to […]Continue Reading

Crime

Ogun Police Arrests 108 People for Breaching Lockdown Order

Web News 15 May 2020 850 0

One hundred and eight persons have been arrested and prosecuted in Abeokuta for violating the lockdown order at the Ogun State Mobile Magistrate Court. The offenders arrested by security agents within Abeokuta metropolis were tried for non-use of face mask and unlawful movement in line with measures to contain COVID-19 in Ogun state. The Mobile […]Continue Reading

Security

204 New Police Recruits Resume Duty in Ogun State

Web News 29 April 2020 1804 0

Two hundred and four newly passed-out recruit constables have resumed duty at Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran in Abeokuta. According to a statement by the command spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr.  Kenneth Ebrimson while receiving the new police recruits admonished them to be good ambassadors of the force whenever they are Continue Reading

Judiciary

Oyo Govt, ALGON Case Suffers Setback

Web News 20 March 2020 741 0

There was confusion today at Oyo State High Court as two different counsels appeared for the Minister of Justice in a case the Oyo State Government filed against the suspended Council chairmen over the crisis rocking the leadership of local governments in the state.  In the case, Commissioner of Police in Oyo Continue Reading

Security

Community Policing Solution to Security Challenges – Oyo CP

Web News 19 February 2020 1403 0

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Shina Olukolu, says community policing is the solution to security challenges hindering the growth of Nigeria. Mr. Olukolu stated this while receiving the award tagged “crime crusher” of the Nigeria Police Force organised by Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC in collaboration with Crime Alert Security Network. Continue Reading

Security

Oyo Police Reiterates Ban on Illegal Use of Siren

Web News 14 February 2020 653 0

Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, Mr. Shina Olukolu has called the attention of the public to the directives on the ban of unauthorized use of sirens, revolving lights and covered number plates on vehicles. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi.  The statement […]Continue Reading