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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State Police Command has declared two men wanted over the alleged killing of a Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC officer, Mrs Funmilayo Lasisi, and her daughter, Sewa.

This was contained in a public notice issued by the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Gotan, and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Abiodun Ojelabi.

Mr Ojelabi identified the suspects as Faturoti Kehinde, also known as Fagorite, and Adumati Idowu, urging members of the public to provide useful information that could lead to their arrest.

According to him, the suspects are linked to the alleged murder of the 38-year-old FRSC officer and her 10-year-old daughter, whose disappearance was reported in November last year.

The statement noted that the victims were last seen on the morning of Sunday, November 2, 2025, after leaving their residence at Obasanjo Hilltop Estate in the Oke-Mosan area of Abeokuta.

It was gathered that the mother and her daughter failed to return home after leaving the house, prompting concern among relatives and eventually leading to a police investigation into their disappearance.

Mr Ojelabi described Kehinde as about 36 years old, dark in complexion, approximately 1.7 metres tall, with white teeth, a pointed nose, oblong head and black hair.

He also said Idowu, who hails from Ijurin-Ekiti, is about 38 years old and shares similar physical features, including a dark complexion, white teeth and a height of about 1.7 metres.

The police spokesperson warned that anyone found harbouring the suspects would be treated as an accomplice.

Mr. Ojelabi recalled that during the investigation, Victor Fajemirokun, identified as the deceased officer’s boyfriend, as well as two herbalists, Gboyega Daramola and Sunday James, had earlier been arrested.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has demanded strict compliance with the Electoral Act, 2026, from all political actors during campaign activities.

Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Dr Mutiu Agboke, issued the call during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo.

He asserted that political rallies are an essential democratic component, allowing parties to present their visions and voters to assess candidates.

“Campaigns are not merely ceremonial displays of strength; rather, they are constitutionally and legally recognised avenues for presenting policy alternatives and manifestoes to the electorate,” Dr Agboke stated.

He emphasised that electioneering campaigns are integral to democratic practice and should not devolve into mere popularity contests.

“As we approach the campaign season, it is imperative to emphasise that all political activities must be conducted strictly in line with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act, 2026, INEC Regulations and Guidelines, the Peace Accord framework and relevant security advisories,” the Osun REC said.

Dr Agboke stressed that campaigns must focus on educating voters about party ideology, mobilising support through persuasion, and strengthening democratic participation.

He urged political parties to centre their rallies on substantive policy issues rather than “rhetorics capable of inciting division among residents.”

In his remarks, Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Gotan—represented by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr Ademola Adebayo—stated that INEC requires maximum stakeholder support to organise a credible poll.

Election campaigns by political parties in the state will commence on 11th March.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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