Crime

Fatinoye’s Murder: Culprits must be brought to book – Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has directed the State Police Command to apprehend the killers of a couple, Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye, who were killed and set ablaze in their home on the first of January this year, by yet-to-be-identified assassins.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun declared that the killers who equally kidnapped the couple’s son and drowned him in a river should not go unpunished.

Describing the incident as unfortunate and heart-breaking, Governor Abiodun vowed that his administration would not hesitate to deploy the required resources with the view of unmasking those behind the dastard act and ensuring that the crime did not become part of unresolved murder cases in history.

While expressing his sympathy to the families of the deceased, Governor Abiodun gave the assurance that no effort would be spared in bringing the perpetrators of the heinous crime to book.

He also said that his administration would continue to strengthen security architecture across the state to ensure that Ogun State would never be conducive to criminals.

Bolanle Adesida

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Security

Kidnapped University Student Reunites With Parents

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The lucky escape of a 17-year-old boy, Ireoluwa Akinlaja from the den of kidnappers that abducted him in Ogun State has continued to elicit reactions from different quarters. 

The State Government in its reactions explained that security operatives were still on the trail of the kidnappers from whom the boy escaped when security agents swooped on their den at Ikorodu area of Lagos State. 

A statement in Abeokuta by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Mr Kunle Somorin shows that the teenage student of a private University in Osun State earlier kidnapped on his way to join his parents at the Redemption Camp along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway had been reunited with his parents.

The government promised that no effort would be spared to rid the State of criminals, pointing out that the security system had been fortified to repel undesirable elements in the state with zero tolerance for crime. 

It commended the security personnel and tasked them not to relent in their commitment to restoring public confidence and safety on the highways and other parts of the state. 

Bolanle Adesida

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Politics

Ogun LGAs Get Liaison Officers

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed Liaison Officers in each of the 20 Local Government Areas of the State.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Kunle Somorin says the appointments are made in furtherance of the present Administration’s inclusive approach to governance.

The statement explains that the appointments will boost agenda of the present administration in the state and deep democracy.

It shows that the appointments will also improve Local Government Administration and bring governance closer to the people at the grassroots.

Eleven local governments out of the 20 local government areas in the state got one liaison officer each, while nine local government areas got two Liaison officers each according to the number of the constituency in each of the 20 local government areas in the state.

Bolanle Adesida

Environment

Ogun State Government Debunks Video of Bandits in Forest

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Ogun State government has debunked the video being circulated on some social media platforms that bandits have taken over Ogere-Remo forest in the state.

In a statement in Abeokuta, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Mr Kunle Somorin, described the video as fake and not recorded in any forest in the state.

Mr Somorin said a fact check on the said video was that of the General Service Unit drone which captured armed cattle rustlers hiding with stolen livestock in Kenya, East Africa.

Mr Somorin added that the bandits who were seen making breakfast tried to shoot down the drone when they noticed it was recording them.

He noted that Ogun, under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun, had not only been adjudged as the safest state to live in, but most serene to conduct businesses without fear.

While calling on the residents of the state to disregard the video and its content, Mr Somorin said the video was deliberate attempt to discredit the good work of Governor Abiodun, adding that the present administration would continue to ensure security of lives and property across the state.

He said operatives would be immediately deployed to the location mentioned, to prove to the residents that the video was nothing but hoax.

Yoruba

Ìjọba Ìpińlẹ̀ Ògùn Déde Ìsinmi Ọdún Ọlọ́jọ́ Mẹ́rìnlá Fáwọn Òsìsẹ́

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Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn Ọmọọba Dapọ Abiọdun ti páà lásẹ fún àwọn òsìsẹ́ ìjọba ní ìpínlẹ̀ náà pé kí wọ́n bẹ̀rẹ̀ ìsinmi ọdún kérésì àti ọdún tuntun láti òní ọjọ́ kẹrìnlélógún osù kejìlá títí di ọjọ́ kẹrin osù kínní ọdún tó ń bọ̀ nítorí bí àjàkálẹ̀ àrùn covid 19 se ń gbilẹ̀ lórílẹ̀èdè yí.

Akọ̀wé ìròyìn fún Gómìnà, Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Kunle Somọrin ló fojú ọ̀rọ̀ yí síta nílu Abẹokuta pẹ̀lú àlàyé wí pé Gómìnà Abiọdun ń fẹ́ káwọn òsìsẹ́ náà pa ara wọ́n mọ́ lásìkò ọdún, àti ètò àpéjọpọ̀ wọ ọdún tuntun pẹ̀lú àwọn ayẹyẹ min-in tí máà ń wáyé ní ìpínlẹ̀ náà.

Gómìnà Abiọdun tun páà lásẹ pé gbogbo èèyàn tí yóò bá wá ní ilé ìjọsìn kò gbọdọ̀ ju ìdá àadọ́ta lọ àti pé kò gbọdọ̀ sí àpéjọpọ̀ àayàn tí yóò tayọ àadọ́ta lẹ́ẹ̀kan soso nínú ayẹyẹ.

Ó tún tọ́ka si pé, gbogbo iléèwe tó wà ní ìpínlẹ̀ náà ló gbọdọ wà ní títìpa di ọjọ́ kejìlélógún osù kinni ọdún 2021, gómìnà tún se àfikún ẹ̀ pé ilé ọtí, àti ilé ijó, pẹ̀lú ibi ìgbafẹ́ gbogbo tó wà ní ìpínlẹ̀ náà gbọ́dọ̀ wà ní títìpa di ọjọ́ min ọjọ́re.

Fọlakẹmi Wojuade

Security

Customs Death: Gov. Abiodun Calls for Restraint in the Use of Arms

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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has called for restraint in the use of lethal arms by law enforcement officers in the State.

The governor made this known while intervening in the unrest that erupted in Imasayi, Yewa North Local Government Area of the State, when a joint Task Force, comprising of the Military, Police, Customs, Immigration and the DSS had a faceoff with the youths of the community which resulted in the untimely death of an officer.

Governor Abiodun said he has been in contact with relevant authorities in the Army and the Nigeria Customs Service, NSC.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Kunle Somorin, hinted that talks are ongoing towards apprehending the suspects who allegedly killed a uniformed officer during the crisis.

The statement said a manhunt has been launched on the suspect who also made away with the slain officer’s weapon.

The statement further explained that suspects arrested in connection with the criminal act are giving useful information that would lead to the arrest of the main suspect.

Governor Abiodun urged law enforcement agents to exercise restraint and be humane in carrying out their duties.

The governor also commiserates with the families of the slain officer and promised that no stone would be left unturned to unearth the circumstance of the crisis.

Wale Oluokun