The Taofeek Adeleke family has appealed to the government, well-meaning individuals, and organizations for assistance in raising the ransom demanded by kidnappers who abducted their son, Olayemi Adeleke, last Saturday.
The head of the family, Mr Taofeek Adeleke, explained that the abductors are demanding the sum of 15 million naira for the release of Olayemi, who was kidnapped at his residence in Alapinnu Community along Ogunmakin Road in Ibadan at about 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.
Narrating the incident, Mr Adeleke explained that the victim was alone at home when he noticed armed men attempting to force their way into the fenced compound.
His attempt to escape proved unsuccessful as the kidnappers eventually caught up with him and whisked him away.
Some neighbours in the area also confirmed hearing gunshots during the incident, which forced residents to flee for safety.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO of the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, told newsmen that the command is making concerted efforts to ensure the safe rescue of the victim.
Security operatives in Oyo State have arrested six suspects for allegedly aiding the gunmen behind the abduction of schoolchildren and the killing of two teachers and a commercial motorcyclist in Oriire Local Government Area.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this during a telephone interview with Radio Nigeria.
DSP Ayanlade said the arrests followed intelligence reports linking the suspects to the attackers who carried out the assault last Friday in the Ahoro-Esiele community.
According to him, the suspects allegedly acted as informants for the kidnappers, maintaining phone communication with the armed group before and after the incident.
Police sources revealed that some of the conversations focused on movement routes and possible hideouts within the Old Oyo National Park axis, believed to have been used by the criminals to evade arrest.
The police added that intelligence gathered from the phone exchanges played a crucial role in tracking down members of the suspected network during coordinated raids across multiple locations.
DSP Ayanlade said the suspects are currently in custody and assisting investigators with useful information.
He assured residents that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects linked to the attack.
The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command, has commenced a comprehensive examination of the video circulating on social media in connection with the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen that the footage is currently undergoing detailed forensic analysis to determine its authenticity and to support ongoing investigations.
According to the PPRO, the process is expected to aid rescue operations and assist security agencies in identifying and arresting those responsible for the heinous act.
Mr Ayanlade reassured residents of the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safe return of all abducted persons to their families.
He noted that intensive operational, intelligence-driven, and tactical efforts are ongoing in collaboration with other security agencies to secure the victims unharmed and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Agro-Rangers have neutralised a suspected bandit and arrested two others following a gun duel in Iseyin, Oyo State.
Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Samuel Opebiyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to Radio Nigeria.
Mr Opebiyi said personnel at the Iseyin Base responded to a distress call from the Sawmill Area reporting suspected kidnapping activities.
According to him, the Agro-Rangers encountered five armed suspects upon arrival at the scene, who immediately opened fire.
“Acting in line with the rules of engagement and in defence of lives and property, the team returned fire,” the statement said.
The exchange of gunfire lasted several minutes, after which one suspect was neutralised and two others apprehended.
The remaining two suspects reportedly fled into the surrounding forest with suspected gunshot injuries, prompting an ongoing manhunt.
Items recovered from the suspects include a cartridge gun with live and spent ammunition, two cutlasses, a metal rod, and assorted charms.
Mr Opebiyi stated that the arrested suspects and recovered exhibits have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Iseyin Divisional Headquarters, for further investigation.
The corpse of the neutralised suspect has been deposited at the mortuary.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations.
President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun’s resignation earlier today and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation.
The President acknowledged his dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to strengthening internal security architecture during his tenure.
Appointed in June 2023, Egbetokun was serving a four-year term scheduled to conclude in June 2027, in line with the amended provisions of the Police Act.
In view of the current security challenges confronting the nation, and acting in accordance with extant laws and legal guidance, President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu to serve as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect.
The President is confident that AIG Disu’s experience, operational depth, and demonstrated leadership capacity will provide steady and focused direction for the Nigeria Police Force during this critical period.
In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council shortly to formally consider the appointment of AIG Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation.
The President reiterates his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening institutional capacity, and ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force remains professional, accountable, and fully equipped to discharge its constitutional responsibilities.
In a bid to strengthen the effectiveness of police personnel in combating crime and enhancing their individual capacity, the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command has organized a three-day training for its senior officers.
The training designed for Divisional Police Officers, DPOs, and other tactical commanders was held at the Command headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.
Welcoming the participants, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Joseph Adenola said the training was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to strengthen the Nation security system.
Mr Adenola reiterated that the training would go a long way to improving their skills in the use of modern technology, community policing and judicious use of firearms.
“I had been under the training of the facilitator, which had helped me greatly in my career, hence the need to bring him here to teach others that have not had the same opportunity”, the commissioner explained.
Mr Adenola noted that the trainees were expected to pass the knowledge gained across to their subordinates to have a more efficient and combatant policing in the state.
The lead facilitator, who is a retired Inspector General of Police, Mr Olafimihan Adeoye said the training was designed to make the officers more accommodating to their community as well as improve their personal skills.
“We are going to look at the role of community policing in tackling crime, and many more topics”, Mr Adeoye said.
The one hundred and eighty Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders would be trained with the theme: “Building Capacity for Effective Superintending”.
Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun says efforts to recruit additional personnel into the Nigeria Police Force are ongoing to address the shortage of manpower within the force.
He disclosed this at a 3-day retreat organized by the Police Service Commission for the Committee of Retired Inspectors General of Police in Ibadan.
The IGP who highlighted the various strategies implemented by the police force, said the funding difficulties have shown notable improvement.
He also announced the establishment of a Special Intervention Squad within the Nigeria Police Force that would revitalize the Police Mobile Force and other units to enhance its role in performing additional security tasks and aid effective policing.
Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command has foiled an attempt by members of the recently dissolved park management system, PMS, to cause mayhem in the state.
In the process, seventy eight suspects were arrested and paraded while cache of firearms, charms and over Three million naira were recovered from the arrested suspects.
Parading the suspects at Police headquarters Eleyele Ibadan, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams said the Force while acting on intelligence report, was able to arrest some of the PMS members led by one Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi popularly known as Auxillary.
The Commissioner of Police explained that a strategic intelligence raid was conducted in a Hotel around Alakia-Isebo in Egbeda Local Government, and Seventy-Eight suspected hoodlums, who had perfected plans to unleash mayhem at major parts of the metropolis were arrested in possession of sophisticated firearms, (724) Seven Hundred and Twenty-four Cartridges, assorted charms, (33) Thirty-three Mobile Phones, and a cash sum of about (#3,450,000) Three Million Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira Only.
“Worthy of note is that, though the PMS Chieftain was able to escape with some of his boys during the gun duel with the Police, however a member of the group was neutralized in a gun duel with the Police.”
“Recall that the same group was alleged to be responsible for the attack on (14) Fourteen members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) along Agodi axis under Ibadan North-East LGA enroute the venue of yesterday’s Inaugural celebrations.”
The police commissioner said, in line with Standard Operational Procedure, all recovered items were properly documented, packaged and recorded for onward forensics analysis and for evidence purposes in accordance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and all other relevant laws.
Mr Adebowale reiterated his unwavering commitments towards tackling criminal rascality, hooliganism and blatant disregard for the rule of law.
He therefore enjoined residents of the state to cooperate with the Police with the provision of useful information to help apprehend the recently sacked PMS chieftain.
He also noted that residents would in the coming days, witness high patrols, coordinated stop and search along designate points across the nook and cranny of the State.
The Commissioner of Police explained that he had directed Area Commanders to personally lead convoy patrols and rings of supervision of Police operatives within their respective areas of jurisdiction.
“Thus far, the location and environs is actively monitored with ample deployment of Police Operatives to boost the confidence of residents against any fear of molestation or harassment as they go about their legitimate businesses.”
“In cases of emergencies, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615(Tell free) (Oyo State Security Trust Fund), and Oyo State Police Command Emergency lines 07055495413 and 08081768614.”
The Nigeria Police Force, Ejigbo Division has alerted the public that a wandering horse has been brought to the custody of the police.
The Divisional Police officer, Ejigbo Police Division, Mr Taye Awodi while speaking with Radio Nigeria said the horse was seen unguarded in Ijimoba area four days and was brought to police custody recently.
The police called on anyone with useful information about the animal to contact the police in Ejigbo, Osun State
As part of steps to ensure a safe society, security agencies in Oyo state have synergized to wage war against insecurity.
General Officer Commanding, 2 division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General Aminu Chinade, made this known during a joint security route match by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in Oyo state.
The General Officer Commanding, who spoke through Garrison Commander, Brigadier General Nsikak Edet, said the exercise became necessary to create a formidable team in tackling insecurity.
General Chinade said the action would help security agencies to interact and know their respective roles.
He promised to respect the relationship among the sister agencies and make use of it judiciously.
In a message delivered by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Jimoh Moshood, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mr Adebowale Williams said the gesture would send a signal to Nigerians that security agencies were on top of their game at reducing criminal activities in the state.
Contributing, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC Commandant, Mr Micheal Adaralewa, noted that the joint route march was an unprecedented action which showed they could all work in unity to protect the lives and property of the entire citizenry.
Other security agencies which were part of the joint route march include The Nigeria Airforce, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Correctional Services, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC as well as members of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC.
Youths recruited as constabularies into the Nigeria Police Force to complement the police in maintaining Security in Osun State on Wednesday staged a protest in Osogbo, the state capital over the nonpayment of 18 months’ salary.
The special constables in their hundreds had stormed Oke-Fia from where they moved to the popular Olaiya Flyover, Osogbo in protest, alleging that the government is owing them for 18 months.
The protesters complained that they had not been paid any salary since the completion of their training in May 2021.
Some of the protesters rode on motorcycles carrying three passengers each while others who dressed in black Police Uniform harmed themselves with placards with various inscriptions such as “Pay our salary now”, “Okada ridersare sleeping with our wives”, “Pay us our 18months salary”, “Pay us Our Stipends And Allowances”, “18 months without kobo” among others.
Speaking with newsmen one of the constables, Mr Tijani Adewale said despite the fact that they had not been paid a kobo, they had been committed to duties saying in the course of which four constabularies lost their lives on duty.
According to him, “We have gone to the local government, honourables and dignitaries and yet nothing is done”.
“We lost three persons in Ikire and one in Iree. These people died in the course of discharging their duty. We are very dutiful despite the fact that we have not been paid a dime. Due to unpaid allowances, tricycle and Okada riders have snatched our wives because of the inability to take care of them.”
Addressing the protesters, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Adewale Olokode ordered them to stop the protest with immediate effect just as he assured them that the authority in charge would see to their matter.
“You are embarrassing the force with your protest; you should have channelled your grievances to the appropriate quarters. Is just like you are disturbing public peace with your protests”.
“As far as you are wearing this uniform we expect you to maintain high discipline as force men”. Mr Olokode added.
Ahead of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Governorship primary in Osun State on Tuesday 8th March, 2022, the Police have assured the people of adequate security.
In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Osun State Command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, the force explains that adequate measures have been put in place to ensure that break down of law and order is prevented.
The Police authority charged politicians to play the game according to the rules, adding that it will not hesitate to invoke the law on anyone who acts contrary to the rules.
The Police assured the aspirants of a level playing field to allow them to exercise their rights within the Law.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc, NPM, fdc, has approved a new and improved dress code for women officers which permits them to wear stud earrings, and headscarf under their berets or peak caps as the case may be while in uniform.
The dress code was unveiled at the IGP’s meeting with Strategic Police Managers on March 3, 2022.
The IGP explained that the Nigeria Police workforce has officers from every local government in the country with a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds and increased inclusion of female folks.
This, therefore, brings the need to guarantee inclusion, gender mainstreaming, ethnic and religious diversity in the workplace for optimum output and professionalism.
This has informed the improvement for effective global workforce diversity management. Other countries that have adopted the same dress code include Canada, the United States of America, Sweden, Turkey, Australia and the United Kingdom amongst others.
The dress code is optional and Senior Women Police Officers have been tasked by the IGP to ensure compliance with the approved standard for women police officers who have opted to adopt the dress code.
The Inspector-General of Police noted that this development, which is in line with international best practices addresses the growing concern for gender mainstreaming and respect for culture and diversity.
Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested two members of a kidnap syndicate terrorizing Ijebu-Ode and it’s environ.
The suspects, Samuel Oke Abiodun and Denis Blessing were arrested after a technical and intelligence-based investigation.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement in Abeokuta.
Mr Oyeyemi explained that the two suspects confessed to have participated in four different kidnap operations in Ijebu-Ode especially in the kidnap of the Deputy Director I.C.T department at Tai Solarin University of Education, Mrs Abimbola Lateefat.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole who commended the resilience of his men in smashing the syndicate ordered the transfer of the suspects to the anti-kidnapping unit of the State criminal investigation and intelligence department for discreet investigation.
Mr Bankole also directed a massive manhunt for remaining members of the syndicate with the view to bring them to justice.
Ogun State police command has arrested two suspected members of Eiye cult group for forcefully initiating a student into their group.
According to a statement by the command spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi the suspects, Owoseni Gbemisola and Ogunsola Ayo were arrested following a report by a 21 years old student of Olabisi onabanjo university reported that he was lured to Ijebu Igbo by one Yemi Justice under the pretence of going for a job.He stated that on getting to ijebu igbo, the said Yemi alongside Owoseni Gbemisola and Ogunsola Ayo blindfolded him, beat him and forced him to be initiated into Eiye confraternity.
Mr. Oyeyemi said police embarked on intelligence surveillance for the suspects and arrested Owoseni Gbemisola in Ago iwoye who still threatened the complainant to bring him to their fold by force and other suspects.
The Ogun state, commissioner of police, Mr. Lanre Bankole has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to state criminal investigation department for investigation to enable prosecution of the case.
The Delta State Police Command has arrested one Blessing Oghule allegedly found in possession of a fabricated berretta pistol with five rounds of live ammunition and illicit drugs.
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 25, said that Oghule was arrested alongside three other suspects during a raid on black spots at Abraka axis in Asaba.
“On 21/10/21 at about 1415hrs, the Command raider operatives in compliance with the directive of the Commissioner of police Delta state, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, PSC+ raided black spots at Abraka axis in Asaba.
Irefin According to the PPRO, five suspected stolen phones, a bag containing substances suspected to be cocaine and Indian hemp were recovered from Oghule.
“During the raid, four suspects namely Blessing Oghule, Nweke Abudi, Ebuka Paul, and Sunday Inuse were arrested.
“One English berretta pistol with five live 9mm ammunition, five suspected stolen phones, one hand bag containing weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, one nylon bag containing substances suspected to be ice and ten wraps of substances suspected to be cocaine were recovered from Blessing Oghule.” He added.
The Nigerian Police Force has dismissed Sergeant Samuel Philipps from its service, having found him guilty of shooting a teenager in Ijeshatedo Area of Lagos few days ago.
A release signed by the Lagos State Police Public Relation Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu says the sergeant shot the female teenager Monsurat Ojuade at close range which led to her death.
The release says Sergeant Phillips was dismissed after the conclusion of his orderly room trial. The suspect will be charged to court today for murder.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu further sympathises with the bereaved family, and reiterates his earlier promise that justice would be done in this case.
Monsurat on 11th of September was allegedly shot below the belt by Sergeant Phillips when the deceased was about to lock her mother’s shop after seeing people running helter-skelter.
The Delta State Commissioner of Police CP Ari Mohammed-Ali, has urge residents of the state to ignore the threat of an attack on the government and people of state purportedly by Fulani herdsmen.
CP Mohammed-Ali stated his in Asaba, while briefing newsmen on effort by the police to douse tension in the area following the delivery of a threat letter to the state printing press, with an ultimatum that the government should rescind its ban on open grazing.
The Commissioner of Police speaks on the development:
CP Ari Mohammed stressed that the command takes such information seriously and has summoned all Area Commanders and Deputy Police Officers across the state for an emergency meeting to strategize on appropriate response in the event of an attack.
Meanwhile, the leadership of the Hause/Fulani Community in the state led by the Sarki Fulani Alhaji Musa Mohammed, has denied any involvement in the incident, saying the settlers have had a longstanding cordial relationship among members of the various ethnic nationalities in that state.
There have been a high level of apprehension among residents across the state following the secret delivery of the threat letter in Asaba.
Nigeria Police Osun state command has foiled an attempted robbery along Akure/Ilesa road, at Iwara junction.
A statement by the command Public Relations Officer, Mrs Yemisi Opalola said the quick intervention of men of the command, JTF & other local security outfits foiled the attempted robbery by herdsmen.
The statement notes that motorists who abandoned their vehicles later returned after the arrival of the police and other security personnel.
The statement adds that the suspected herdsmen were prevented from carrying out their criminal activities, contrary to online reports that motorists were kidnapped.
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered a nationwide deployment of police officers and other operational assets of the force for water-tight security ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration and beyond.
The IGP’s order was contained in a statement signed by the force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, Mr. Frank Mba.
It directed all Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police (CPs) and other strategic commanders to put more efforts into stabilizing security, improving public safety and making the country a safer place for all citizens.
The IGP who noted that the nation’s security ecosystem is challenged, assured that these challenges are not insurmountable.
He reassured the citizens that the force under his new policing vision is already implementing new, improved, tailored-to-suit and robust security solutions aimed at tackling crimes and neutralizing both existing and emerging security threats in the country.
The IGP, while restating his belief that the nation will soon overcome its security challenges, further noted that the force is equally upscaling its collaboration with the military and other law enforcement agencies in both intelligence sharing and other target-oriented missions and operations.
He enjoined citizens to support the police in forming a common front in tackling the security challenges.
In addition, the IGP reminded the citizens of the newly introduced Phase-4 National Response on COVID-19 Health Protection Regulation and called for voluntary compliance with the protocols.
He equally directed Commissioners of Police in all the states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to ensure full enforcement of the protocols.
The police boss, however, warned that police officers deployed for such enforcement must do so with utmost professionalism, while exhibiting compassion, decorum and due respect for the fundamental rights of the citizens.
Meanwhile, the IGP, on behalf of the entire officers of the Nigeria Police Force, congratulated all Muslim faithful in the country as they join the Muslim Ummah across the globe to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
Mr. Baba urged them to internalize the virtues and teachings of Ramadan in their day-to-day endeavours and admonished all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of obedience to the laws of the land and the pursuit of common good.
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have have arrested two robbery suspects while operating at Sagamu interchange area of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Saturday 27th February, 2021.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi who confirmed the arrest in a statement gave the names of the suspects as Solomon Aghofure, a 30-year-old indigene of Delta State and Emmanuel Mathew, a 37- year- old indigene of Abia State.
Mr Oyeyemi said the suspects were arrested on the fateful day when the police patrol team of Sagamu Division were on routine patrol of the expressway at about 1.30 am.
He added that the suspects and their gang who had already positioned themselves at the interchange in readiness for attack on the commuters and motorists plying the road, opened fire on the passing patrol team led by the Divisional Police Officer, Sagamu, CSP Okiki Agunbiade.
Mr Oyeyemi explained that the team engaged them in shoot -out at the end of which one of them sustained gunshot injuries and was subsequently apprehended.
He said other members of the gang escaped into the bush abandoning their operational vehicle.
The command spokesman added that the bush was thoroughly combed from where the other suspect was also arrested.
Mr Oyeyemi said a police corporal attached to the team also sustained gunshot injuries on his leg and was rushed to hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Abeokuta for discreet investigation.
He also directed that the fleeing members of the gang must be hunted for and brought to justice.
Four Transport Union Workers have been kidnapped at Iwaraja junction along Ilesha/Akure expressway in Oriade Local Government Area, Osun State on Monday night.
Radio Nigeria gathered that seven transport workers were travelling from Osun state to Akure and they were all kidnapped by suspected armed herdsmen.
It was gathered that the kidnappers later freed three of the abductees, a male and two female with an instruction that they should go and source ransom to free the remaining four victims.
A security source said security operatives including Odua People Congress (OPC), Amotekun corps and other security agencies are combing the forest around the Iwaraja junction where the abduction took place to rescue the four remaining victims.
The Police Public Relations officer for Osun State Command did not pick her number for confirmation.
When the Osun State Coordinator of OPC, Prince Deji Aladeshawe was contacted, he confirmed the kidnap.
Also, the Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun, General Bashir Adewinmbi rtd. confirmed the kidnap of the transport workers.
He said efforts are ongoing to ensure that they are released.
