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10 Suspected ‘Eiye Confraternity’ Members Arrested in Sagamu

Web News 9 May 2023 454 0

By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State Police Command has arrested ten members of a dreaded Eiye Confraternity who have been allegedly terrorizing Sagamu and its environs in recent times. The suspects, Adekoya Adesina, Ayinde Olumide, Adebayo Jamiu, Ajayi Temitope, Taiwo Olatunji, Oladapo Ayeye, Continue Reading

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Ogun Police Nab 3 Members of a robbery gang in Abeokuta

Web News 7 May 2023 568 0

By Olajumoke Idowu Three members of a robbery syndicate who invaded the phone market popularly known as “Tarmac” on the 12th of April 2023, where they killed one of the traders after carting away several expensive phones have been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command. The State Police Public Relations officer, Mr […]Continue Reading

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Middle Aged Woman in Police Net for Selling Baby

Web News 17 April 2023 354 0

By Olajumoke Idowu  A 33-year-old woman Olaide Adekunle has been arrested by men of Ogun State Police Command for selling her 18-month-old baby at the rate of 600,000 naira to yet to be identified buyer. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement in Abeokuta said the suspect was arrested following […]Continue Reading

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Six in Police Net for Kidnapping, Murder

Web News 6 January 2023 559 0

Six persons including a couple, Taiwo Olutufese Ajalorun and Salawa Oyenusi Ajalorun have been arrested by Operatives of Ogun State Police Command for the alleged kidnapping, killing and dismembering of a 26-year-old mother of two, Oyindamola Adeyemi. The suspects, Lukman Oladele, Kayode Ibrahim, Bello Akeem, Alebiosu Adebayo, Fatai Rasheed and Fatai Jimoh were apprehended Continue Reading

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3 Arrested over Alleged Attempt to Kill Policeman

Web News 2 January 2023 272 0

The Police Command in Ogun says it has arrested three suspects over an alleged attempt to kill a police officer, Akinpelu Sunday, while carrying out his duties at Orile Imo in Obafemi- Owode Local Government Area of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the arrest in a statement […]Continue Reading

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Man in Police Net for Alleged Robbery, Murder

Web News 13 December 2022 319 0

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28 year old, Moses Ayomide for armed robbery and killing of one Qudus Popoola. In a statement by the command Public Relations officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspect was arrested following a distress call received by Policemen at Agbado divisional headquarters, that armed robbers were operating at […]Continue Reading

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Herbalist in Police Net for Murder

Web News 30 November 2022 599 0

Ogun state Police Command has arrested a native doctor, Idowu Talabi for killing his 30 years old co-tenant, Isau Oluwatobiloba. In a statement by the State Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspect was arrested following a report lodged at Ikenne divisional headquarters by the wife of the deceased, who reported that she returned from […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Police Arrest Four Notorious Kidnappers

Web News 23 November 2022 367 0

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four members of a notorious kidnap gang for allegedly terrorizing Abeokuta and its environs. The suspects, Ismaila Ibrahim, Musa Muhammed, Irekura Abu and Okanlawon Muhammed were arrested following a series of kidnapping cases at Soyooye and Ibara Orile Area of Abeokuta. The Police Public Relations Officer, […]Continue Reading

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Three Suspects in Police Net for alleged Car Theft

Web News 13 November 2022 467 0

The Police in Ogun State have arrested three men for allegedly snatching a car in Abeokuta. The suspects include, Moses Abiodun, Seyi Oyenekan and Monsuru Majekodunmi. The State Police spokesperson, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement in Abeokuta said they were apprehended on the 9th of November,  2022, following a complaint lodged at the Oke-Itoku Police […]Continue Reading

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Violence Rocks Community Over Chieftancy Tussle

Web News 13 September 2022 383 0

There are conflicting reports on the number of persons affected as three residents have been reportedly killed and properties razed in the outbreak of violence over the enthronement of a new king in Agọṣaṣa, a town in Ipokia local government area of Ogun State. The lingering tussle over the installation of a new monarch followed […]Continue Reading

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Security Operatives in Ogun Swoop Down on Kidnappers, Rescue Victims

Web News 6 September 2022 552 0

Three suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the men of Ogun State Police Command at a forest along Imeko- Iwoye-Ketu road and rescued three victims of their kidnap operation unhurt.  The suspects, Aliu Abubakar, Umaru Tukur and Yau Isah were arrested when policemen at Imeko divisional headquarters received information that about 8 kidnappers armed with […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Police Arrest 3 Eiye Confraternity Leaders

Web News 3 September 2022 724 0

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested three leading members of the dreaded Eiye Confraternity who have been allegedly terrorizing Ijebu-Ode and its environs. The suspects, Odukoya Odushina, Subomi Popoola and Itunuoluwa Taiwo were arrested after the police at Obalende Divisional Headquarters in Ijebu Ode received information that the cultists were seen Continue Reading

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Police Nab Most Wanted Cultist

Web News 1 May 2022 876 0

Men of Ogun State police command have arrested a notorious cultist, Rotimi Adebiyi for terrorizing Abeokuta and Ifo areas of the state. The suspect, also known as Paracetamol, who had been on wanted list of the command over his role in several cult clashes in the state which led to the death of some members […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Police Arrest 13 Suspects for Allegedly Destroying People’s Property

Web News 2 April 2022 490 0

Ogun State Police Command says thirteen persons have been arrested for allegedly destroying other people's property following an accident...Continue Reading

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Itori Youths On Rampage as Suspected Smuggler Kills Okadaman

Web News 2 April 2022 1084 0

Youths of Itori in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State have burnt five vehicles over the killing of a motorcyclist by a suspected smuggler. The youths were reported to have gone on a rampage on the suspicion that the accident was caused by a Customs team stationed in the town. Five vehicles parked in […]Continue Reading

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Mother sets Daughter Ablaze over Phone

Web News 23 March 2022 403 0

Ogun State police command says it has arrested one Aisha Tijani a housewife and mother of five for pouring petrol on her 10 years old daughter and set her ablaze. In a statement by the command spokesman, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said the suspect was arrested following a report lodged at Mowe Divisional headquarters by Mr […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Police Apprehend Miscreants and Scavengers

Web News 9 March 2022 456 0

Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force says about fifteen persons have been arrested over the clash between some miscreants and scavengers in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, PRO, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi the fifteen arrested persons were suspected to have participated in the incident. Mr Oyeyemi noted […]Continue Reading

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Another Ogun Traditional Ruler Burnt To Death by Unknown Persons

Web News 8 March 2022 1167 0

Reports from Olowe a village in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, say the traditional ruler of the village, Chief Akin Muheedeen, have been burnt to death by yet-to-be-identified persons. The killing and burning of the Chief Muheedeen is coming about a month after that of the Olu of Agodo, Oba Ayinde Odetola […]Continue Reading

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Police Apprehends Pastor for Allegedly Raping Church Member

Web News 23 February 2022 380 0

Men of Ogun state police command have arrested a pastor, Mathew Oladapo for forcefully having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 19-year-old member of his church. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement in Abeokuta said the pastor was arrested following a report lodged at Ogijo divisional headquarters by the victim. […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Police Nab Fake Inspector

Web News 19 February 2022 550 0

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 38-year-old man, Akinyemi Thomas for allegedly impersonating a police officer.  The suspect was arrested by policemen attached to Sagamu Divisional Headquarters who were on routine patrol of their area with the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Mr Godwin Idehai. The spokesman of the Ogun State Command, […]Continue Reading

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Three Teenagers in Police Net for Ritual-Killing of a Girl

Web News 29 January 2022 991 0

Three boys have been apprehended in the Oke-Aregba area of Abeokuta in Ogun State for allegedly killing a girlfriend of their friend for a money-making ritual. The suspects, Wariz Oladehinde, AbdulGafar Lukman and Mustakeem Balogun were arrested after policemen attached to Adatan Divisional Headquarters received a report from the head of the Community Security Guards, that Continue Reading

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Randy Pastor Lands in Ogun State Police net

Web News 27 January 2022 606 0

Police in Ogun State has apprehended one pastor, Timothy Oluwatimilehin, for allegedly luring a housewife and her two daughters away from their home, keeping them in his own house and having carnal knowledge of them. Pastor Oluwatimileyin was arrested following a complaint at Adatan Police Station by the husband and father of the victims who […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt. Commences Investigation into Alleged Monarch’s Killing

Web News 25 January 2022 1111 0

Ogun State police command has commenced investigation into the alleged assassination of a traditional ruler in Ewekoro local government, the Alagodo of Agodo, Oba Ayinde Odetola by hoodlums. The state police command Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the incident. He said the state commissioner of police, Mr. Lanre Bankole and the Special Continue Reading

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Police Arrest Couple in Ogun for Allegedly Attacking Teacher

Web News 19 January 2022 630 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

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5 Dead in Farmers-Herdsmen Clash in Ogun Communities

Web News 16 January 2022 632 0

The Ogun State Police Command says normalcy has returned to Idofa and Aworo villages in Imeko Afon and Yewa North Local Government Areas of the state where herdsmen and farmers had reportedly clashed last week. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi while speaking on the incident also assured that those […]Continue Reading