Crime

Ogun Worker Dies from Stray Bullet

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

A casual worker engaged by the Ogun State Government has been killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a yet- to – be- identified soldier during a demolition exercise along the Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area.

Confirming the incident in Abeokuta, the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluseyi Babaseyi, said investigation had commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the shooting and to identify the soldier involved.

The Police Spokesperson explained that the victim, Oluwaseyi Adeoye, was part of a team from the state Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development assigned to enforce building regulations at a Company near Orile-Imo.

Eyewitnesses at the scene said the enforcement team met resistance from armed military personnel stationed at the facility, leading to a confrontation after officials insisted on carrying out the demolition of structures said to contravene approved specifications.

The witnesses explained that during the fracas, a soldier allegedly opened fire and Adeoye was reportedly struck by a stray bullet, resulting in his death at the scene, after which his remains were deposited at the State General Hospital morgue in Ijaye, Abeokuta.

Meanwhile, The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Tunji Odulami, condemned the killing and assured that security agencies had been contacted to ensure those responsible are identified and brought to justice.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Crime

Police Disrupt Truck Robbery Network

By Web News 496

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested eight suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate operating along the Papalanto–Ilaro and Owode–Idiroko corridors of the state.

In a statement, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation coordinated by the Anti-Robbery Squad of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta.

Mr Babaseyi explained that the suspects, Mogaji Sodiq, Adebowale Lekan, Ajah Peter, Ganiyu Razaq, Odeleye Ayoola, Egboja Amos, Bello Akeem, and Olaifa Sunday, were apprehended at different locations across the state based on sustained intelligence tracking.

Police operatives recovered a hijacked trailer truck, nine hundred bags of cement, and a locally made single-barrelled pistol during the crackdown.

He added that Investigations revealed that most of the stolen cement had been moved to a warehouse, which was traced and recovered by operatives, noting that further intelligence had uncovered the gang’s involvement in other organised robberies targeting commercial trucks.

The police spokesperson assured that operatives are intensifying efforts to arrest fleeing members of the syndicate, adding that the suspects would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Command also reiterated its commitment to sustained intelligence-led operations to protect lives and property and urged the public to report suspicious activities through approved emergency lines.

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Crime

Police Slam Blogger with Six-Count Charge

By Web News 331

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

The Ogun State Police Command says it has filed a six-count charge against an internet blogger, Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known on social media as @justadetoun, over alleged cyberbullying and related offences.

In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the charges before the Abeokuta Division of the Federal High Court stemmed from allegations that the suspect used social media to spread false claims and cyberbully the Ogun State Governor, contrary to the Cybercrimes Act.

According to the statement, the suspect failed to honour a Police invitation extended to her on January 2nd 2026, claiming through her lawyer to be medically indisposed and submitting a medical report in support.

Mr Babaseyi said that the command’s investigations later established that the report was false, and the medical doctor involved was arrested and arraigned before an Ogun State Magistrates’ Court for conspiracy.

The Police Public Relations Officer stated that Adetoun Onajobi has remained evasive and her current whereabouts are unknown, adding that efforts are ongoing to apprehend her and produce her before the court. 

The statement reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to combat all forms of crime, including digital offences, while respecting constitutional rights, stressing that freedom of expression does not confer immunity from criminal acts.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Crime

Ogun Police Arrest ‘Portable’ Again

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, again, and ordered an investigation into a viral video showing his alleged assault while in custody.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluseyi Babaseyi who confirmed the arrest, said Portable was currently being detained by the police, but described the actions seen in the circulating video as unacceptable and contrary to police standards.

Mr Babaseyi condemned the alleged beating of the handcuffed suspect and the filming of suspects in custody, stressing that the police do not permit such conduct under any circumstance.

The police spokesperson assured that the Command had ordered a full investigation into the incident captured in the video, adding that appropriate action would be taken against any personnel found culpable.

Although the reason for Portable’s arrest was yet to be disclosed as at the time of filing this report, it would be recalled that he was recently involved in a violent scuffle with one of his wives and other family members.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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