Ogun NDLEA officials inspecting some of the seized Cannabis Sativa
Crime

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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Crime

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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Environment

Ogun Moves against Shanties, Illegal Structures in Mowe-Ibafo

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Ogun State Government has expressed concern over the uncontrolled spread of illegal structures, especially shanties on the rights of way on the highway and indiscriminate parking of heavy trucks by drivers.

The Special Adviser to Governor on Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya stated this in an interview with newsmen during the on-the-spot assessment by the State Government Special Committee on Illegal Structure to Mowe-Ibafo axis of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Mr. Oresanya said the government would move against further encroachment of its acquired land and work on the relocation of the affected people to sanitize the environment.

He noted that the Physical Planning and Urban Development Ministry as well as that of Transport and Environment, Bureau of Land and Survey and other relevant agencies of government would meet and engage the stakeholders’ ways to improve on the government’s concept for the development of the affected areas. 

Mr. Oresanya gave the assurance that the present administration would be alive to its responsibilities of ensuring a decent physical environment by putting an end to further Infractions on the right of ways in the Mowe, Ibafo, Arepo, Isheri Olofin Town and other places.

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

Police Arrest Four Robbery Suspects in Ogun

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Men of Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspects who burgled a phone accessory shop in Ile Ife Osun state and ran to hibernate in Ogun state.

The suspects; Nura Bashir, Awalu Aliyu , Shuaibu Abdul Rasheed and Abdullah Usman were arrested following a report by one Gbenga Siyanbola, at Mowe police station

The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement in Abeokuta explained the victim’s vehicle developed a mechanical fault somewhere in Mowe and While trying to rectify the fault, the four men suddenly appeared and robbed him of his phone.

Mr Oyeyemi further explained that the Dpo Mowe division, Mr Marvis Jayeola who led his men to go after the culprits apprehended one of the suspects which later led to the arrest of the other three accomplices.

The police spokesperson said Preliminary investigation revealed that, the suspects had earlier burgled the shop of the same complainant at Ile ife in Osun state, adding that their recent victim in Ogun state happened to be their earlier victim.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of police, Mr Edward Ajogun has ordered that the suspects be transferred to Osun state command for diligent prosecution.

Olajumoke Idowu

Crime

Ogun Police Discover Another Baby Factory In Mowe

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Another baby factory has been uncovered by men of the Ogun State Police Command at Mowe area of Obafemi Owode Local Government.

A statement by the command’s spokesman, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi explained that investigation had linked the baby factory to one Florence Ogbonna currently having a pending case on related issue.

The building housing the alleged baby factory

He hinted that the discovery at Lagos Street, Mowe, was made possible following the complaints from residents of the area to the Mowe Divisional Police Headquarters on the suspicion of sale of babies.

Mr Oyeyemi said the residents of the area had complained of sighting ladies not carrying babies after months of carrying pregnancies in the area.

He explained that a man suspected to be working for the operator of the home was also arrested with four women and four children including a heavily pregnant and a nursing mother whose baby was suspected to have been sold.

In the meantime, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police has ordered manhunt for the said suspect Florence Ogbonna and the transfer of the case to the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Labour Unit for investigation.

The discovery would be the second within a week in Ogun State from the same local government area also linked to the same Florence Ogbonna.

Wale Oluokun

Crime

Police Uncover Baby-Making Factory in Mowe

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A baby-making factory had been uncovered by men of the Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command at Imedu-Olori area of Mowe in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state.

The illegal baby factory according to the command’s spokesman, Alhaji Abimbola Oyeyemi, was discovered when one of the inmates escaped from the home and reported at Mowe Police Station.

Alhaji Oyeyemi said the escaped inmate reported that she was lured into the home and was held captive.

The police explained that the alleged owner of the baby factory, one Florence Ogbonna had been contracting the service of able-bodied men to sleep with the ladies in order to impregnate them.

According to the police spokesman, when the detectives raided the baby-making factory, twelve ladies between ages twenty to twenty-five years were rescued with six of them heavily pregnant.

The police have since effected the arrest of the operators of the home including Florence Ogbonna, Chibuke Akabueze, and Chibuzor Okafor in connection to the case.

Meanwhile, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kenneth Ebrimson has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Labour Unit of the State criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation.

He also directed the safe keep of the victims pending the time they would be re-united with their respective families.

Wale Oluokun