Human Angle

Provide emotional support when necessary – Police

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By Olusegun Folarin 

Police have encouraged residents of Ogun state to give necessary support and seek experts’ assistance for their family members whose relatives or loved ones required emotional support.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Alamutu stated this in a statement while reacting to the death of a 49 year old woman, Mrs Idowu Victoria who allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself on the ceiling fan inside her room in Ibafo area of the state.

Mr Alamutu who spoke through the command’s spokesperson, Omotola Odutola said the son of the deceased Idowu Qudus had reported the incident at Ibafo Divisional Police officers.

Idowu Qudus told the policemen that he had met his mother hung on the ceiling fan when returned from the Church.

Mr Alamutu who noted that there was no suicide note found at the scene when officers arrived the place described suicide as unlawful act, noting that, sufferers of mental health needed more support from their family to prevent fatality.

Crime

Ogun Police Arrest Four Microfinance Bank Staff for Alleged Murder

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By Olusegun Folarin

Four members of staff of a Microfinance Bank situated at Abule Ijoko Lemode area of Ifo local government have been arrested by operatives of Ogun State Police Command over the death of a 50 year old Vivian Omo, a wife to one of their debtors.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement in Abeokuta.

Mr Oyeyemi explained that the bank staff had visited the home of the deceased to ask for the payment of loan taken from the bank by the deceased’s husband but they were told that the man was not at home.

He said the deceased was pushed by one of the staff when she was trying to prevent them from packing all the electronics in the house to their office.

The PPRO noted that the corpse had been deposited at Ifo General Hospital morgue for autopsy.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olanrewaju Oladimeji, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to Homicide section of the state Criminal Investigation Departments for further investigation.

Mr Oladimeji also warned loan agencies to stop taking laws into their hands in the process of recovering loan from their debtors, noting that anyone caught in such act would be arrested and prosecuted.

Crime

Ogun Police Parade Fourteen for Various Offences

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By Olusegun Folarin

Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olarenwaju Oladimeji has attributed the feat achieved in the fight against criminals in the last few days to the strategies mapped out in the command to deal with criminals in the state

Mr Oladimeji stated this while parading fourteen suspects at the command’s Headquarters, Eleweran Abeokuta.

The Commissioner of Police listed the crimes committed by the suspects to include armed robbery, theft, cult-related crimes and ritual killings.

Mr Oladimeji said the command arrested one Ifasoji Ayangbesan who allegedly bought parts of a dismembered victim and offered the sum of one million naira bribe to the police at Obalanede area of Ogun state.

He noted that the command would deploy all its resources to wage war against crime and criminality as well as their sponsors.

Mr Oladimeji solicited the continued support of members of the public especially in the area of information that would assist the command in the efforts to rid the state off crime.

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Crime

Police Nab Lagos-Based Armed Robbery Suspects in Ogun

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By Adebola Ajayi

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four members of a Lagos based robbery gang, who have been terrorizing Ode-Remo area of the state in recent times.

The suspects, Habeeb Salaudeen, Ezekiel Jayesimi, Olamilekan Teniola, and Olaitan Sonibare, were arrested following a distress call received by policemen attached to Ode-Remo Divisional Headquarters that armed robbers numbering about seven have invaded a house at COTCO Road, Ode-Remo, and dispossesing the residents of their belongings.

A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, showed that, upon the distress call, officers at the Ode-Remo Divisional Headquarters moved to the scene and on getting there, they engaged the hoodlums in gun battle, but the robbers managed to escape in a white Rav 4 car which they came with.

According to the statement, luck, however, ran against them when they were accosted by policemen at Warewa who stopped them having seen the bullet hole on their vehicle.

It said the robbers subsequently abandoned the car and ran away, but were technically trailed to Mushin area of Lagos where four of them were apprehended.

The statement indicated that the suspects have all confessed to the commission of the crime, and listed items recovered from them to include few I-phones and many android phones.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Frank Mba, has directed that the suspects be transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation, and a massive manhunt for the remaining members of the gang, with the view to bring them to justice.

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Crime

Octogenarian Defiles Minor in Ogun State

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Ogun State Police Command has arrested an 84 years old man, Stephen Jack for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl.

In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspect who resides in the Okunowa area of Ijebu Ode was arrested following a report lodged at Obalende divisional headquarters by the father of the victim, who reported that he discovered that his daughter was bleeding and when he asked the little girl of the cause, she informed him that the suspect had defiled her. 

According to Mr Oyeyemi, the DPO Obalende division, Mr Murphy Salami mobilized his detectives to the scene, where the old man was apprehended. 

He also noted that preliminary investigation had revealed that the old man was a known Pedophile in the area.
The police spokesperson said that the victim had been taken to the General Hospital,  Ijebu Ode for medical treatment. 

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole, had directed that the suspect be transferred to State Criminal Investigation Departments for more investigation and possible prosecution.

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Police Arrest Herbalist over Alleged Rape of Client

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A herbalist, Mr Samson Ogundele has been arrested by the police in Ogun for allegedly having carnal knowledge of a 17 year old apprentice who approached him for spiritual consultations to find missing money. 

The suspect was apprehended at Ọjà Ọ̀dàn in Yewa North local government area of the state following a complaint of attempted rape lodged by another apprentice at the police station. 

According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, 9 teenage hairdressing apprentices had consulted the herbalist to help them in finding a missing 1000 naira note and had paid 700 naira as consultation fee before the incident. 

The PPRO explained that the teenage girls accused the herbalist of holding separate sessions with them one after the other and it was the third apprentice that raised the alarm over attempted rape while another girl later complained that she was actually defiled by the herbalist during the purported consultation and was sworn to secrecy.

Mr Oyeyemi said the police, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Mr Gabriel Ikechukwu effected the suspect’s arrest and took the victim to the state General Hospital, Ọjà Ọ̀dàn where the Doctor confirmed that she had been defiled.  

He pointed out that the State commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole had directed that the suspect, who confessed to the commission of the crime, should be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and diligent prosecution.


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Crime

Ogun Police Nab Notorious Aiye Cult Members

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Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested three members of the notorious Aiye cult group allegedly terrorizing different parts of Abeokuta. 

The suspects, Jonathan Oshinalu, Kola Bolugbe, and Jimoh Aliu were arrested after the SWAT operatives received an intelligent report that the suspects alongside their cult leader simply known as “Ben” were holding a meeting at Ogun Radio, Mile 2 Area of Lafenwa Abeokuta, with the intention of launching another attack in some parts of the metropolis. 

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement in Abeokuta.

Mr Oyeyemi explained that Ben had escaped with bullet wounds after his deadly group had engaged the SWAT team in a gun battle while three among them were apprehended. 

The command’s spokesman said the hoodlums during the attack destroyed the patrol vehicle of Lafenwa Division before they were subdued by the superior firepower of the police.

He noted that an unregistered Lexus 330 car the suspects used for their operations was also recovered by the SWAT team. 

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole, had directed a massive manhunt for the escaped gang leader and other members of his group. 

Mr Bankole also ordered a discreet investigation into the activities of the arrested hoodlums with the view of arraigning them in court as soon as possible. 

Olusegun Folarin

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We will unravel those behind viral video of barking lady – Ogun Police

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Ogun State Police Command has commenced investigation to unravel the source of the video of a barking naked lady in a police cell posted on the social media.

According to a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta by the Command spokesperson, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the lady was alleged to have been diabolically used by a suspected yahoo boy and was brought to the police station.

The command spokesman said the lady was uncontrollable when she was brought to the station and was taken to the hospital for medical attention by her parents with the help of the police, while the suspected Yahoo boy was subsequently arrested for interrogation.

He explained that the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Lanre Bankole who was surprised on the posting of the video on social media ordered the investigation to unravel the source of the video and how it was posted on social media.

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Crime

Ogun Police arrest Teacher over alleged defilement of Pupil

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Ogun State Police command has arrested a 25 year old class teacher at a nursery and primary school in Ago Iwoye for allegedly having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 13 year old girl.

The suspect, Ayobami Oluwatobiloba Runsewe, was arrested after the victim’s mother reported the incident at Ago Iwoye divisional headquarters.
The victim’s mother alleged that the suspect had lured the victim to his house at Ayegbami area of Ago Iwoye after the school lesson and forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.
The Police Public Relations officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi who confirmed the arrest of the suspect in Abeokuta said a blood soaked pants of the victim was brought to the station as an evidence.

Mr Oyeyemi said the suspect initially denied having anything with the victim, but when the victim confronted him, he was unable to say anything further.

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to anti human trafficking and child labour unit of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

Ogun Police Apprehend Suspected Cult Members

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Operatives of Ogun state Police Command have arrested three suspected members of a cult group for allegedly terrorizing Abeokuta.

The suspects, Abdul Jelili, Oluwatosin Olanrewaju and Yussuf Odesanya were apprehended while trying to force their way into the venue of an event organized by graduating students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Ojere Abeokuta.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the three suspects in a statement in Abeokuta.

Mr. Oyeyemi explained that two locally made pistols loaded with live cartridge were found on the suspects when a search was conducted on those

those coming to attend the sign out Programme at Olusegun Obasanjo presidential Library. 

The command’s spokesman said investigation revealed that the suspects were not from any institution but hoodlums that had been allegedly disturbing the peace of Abeokuta in recent time. 

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Lanre Bankole, has directed that the suspects be transferred to state criminal investigation and intelligence department for discreet investigation.

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Crime

Teenager Nabbed Over Alleged Homicide

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An eighteen year old senior secondary School student has been arrested by men of Ogun state police command for allegedly attempting to kill her guardian, Mrs. Esther Bada through food poison.

The suspect, Tope Fasanya was arrested after the victim had reported the case to policemen.

The victim explained that the suspect who had been living with her since when she was in primary three after the demise of the suspect’s father allegedly put poison in the food she served.

The woman claimed that she felt a sharp stomach pain and became very uncomfortable after eating the food and instructed the suspect to eat the food but she refused.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi who confirmed the incident said the suspect said that a rat poison substance was added to the victim’s food to enable her to return to her mother.

Mr Oyeyemi said the victim was quickly taken to Owode Egba general hospital, from where she was referred to Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta for proper medical treatment.

The commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole had directed that the suspect be arraigned in court as soon as investigation was concluded.

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Crime

Obsanjo Workers’ Kidnap: We are collaborating with other security outfits – Police

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The Police Command in Ogun State says it is collaborating with other security agencies to rescue the three workers of former President Olusegun Obasanjo abducted by kidnappers.

The command spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, while speaking with newsmen explained that the Anti-Kidnapping Section and the Special Weapons and Tactics section of the police were on the trail of the kidnappers.

He hinted that other police operatives and security operatives were also working toward the same objective.

The Ogun Police command spokesman advised residents to be security conscious and to refrain from keeping late nights, especially in isolated areas.

The three employees of Obasanjo Holdings were abducted by gunmen at a community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.

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Judiciary

Ogun Police Nab Two Robbery Suspects

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Operatives of Ogun state Police Command have apprehended two armed robbery suspects while carrying out robbery operation in Agbara area of Ado-Odo ota local government of Ogun state. 

The Command’s Spokesman, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said in a statement in Abeokuta that the suspects, Olanrewaju Sikiru  and Olayemi Obisesan were arrested while terrorizing the residents of Area 8, OPIC estate Agbara.

Mr. Oyeyemi said two among the robbery suspects were arrested with gunshot injuries while others escaped with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.

The Command’s Spokesman said the arrested suspects told policemen that they came from Lalupon area of Ibadan in Oyo state to join others in Agbara for the robbery operation. 

Mr. Oyeyemi listed items recovered from the suspects to include two double barrel locally made pistols, twelve live cartridges, two expended cartridges, two  laptops, eighteen different phones, cash sum of fourteen thousand, five hundred and ninety naira and one  motorcycle with registration number DGB 411 VY.

The commissioner of police, Mr  Edward  Ajogun, who commended the quick response of his men to distress call ordered a massive manhunt for the fleeing members of the gang. 

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Crime

Ogun Police Arrest Three For Robbery

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Men of Ogun state police command have arrested three armed robbery suspects for allegedly invading a provision shop and dispossessed the owner of huge sum of money.
The suspects, Anu Ibikunle 32 year old , Rasheed Bisiriyu 22 years of age and Adebowale Dada 25 year old were apprehended after the policemen in Atan- ota divisional headquarters got information that men of underworld had invaded a provision and drinks shop at oke ore area, and the owner,one Tope Alabi had been held hostage.
The Police Public Relations officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement in Abeokuta.
Mr Oyeyemi who explained that suspects attacked the policemen said the determination of the men and officers of the command paved the way for their arrest.
He said the items would from the suspects included
one locally made pistol, two live cartridges and assorted dangerous charms.
Meanwhile, the commissioner of police, Mr Edward Ajogun has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for discreet investigation.
Mr Ajogun also appealed to members of the public to always inform the police on time whenever they noticed any distress situation.

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

Ogun Police Apprehend Man For Impersonation, Kidnapping

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Police in Ogun state have arrested a suspect for impersonation and kidnapping a military officer in Odo Pako Ota, in Ado-odo Ota local government area of Ogun state.

The suspect, Waliu Oloyede was arrested after the policeman attached to Sango Ota divisional headquarters got a report an army officer was having issues with vigilante men in the area.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi said in a statement in Abeokuta that the suspect was arrested in full military camouflage uniform with the rank of W02 while attempting to snatch a gun from a Vigilante man.

Mr. Oyeyemi explained that the suspect suspect in company of his colleagues had abducted W/o2 military officer at about half past eleven in the evening of 16th July 2021and took him to their hideouts in Alagbado, Lagos State where all his belongings including his uniform were collected.

The command spokesman who said the victim escaped noted that the suspect decided to use the uniform to perpetrate heinous acts before he was arrested. 

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edward Ajogun has ordered the transfer of the suspect to anti-kidnapping unit of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation.

Mr. Ajogun also ordered a massive manhunt his other accomplice with the view to bring them to justice 

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

Ogun Police Claim Attack by Yoruba Nation Activists, Group Refutes

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Some Police officers have been allegedly injured by activists of Yoruba nation following the arrest of some of their members in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

Among the injured Police officers were traffic officers at Moore Junction area.

The Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident, accused the Odua agitators of launching unprovoked attacks on the security operatives.

He explained that the agitators attacked the police headquarters in the state as well as policemen on duty.

Mr. Oyeyemi confirmed that the eleven agitators arrested for unruly behaviour at Alake palace were released on the order of the Commissioner of Police.

However, one of the agitators, Mr Ibukunoluwa John while speaking with newsmen denied the allegations of attack by his colleagues, describing the rally as peaceful and violent free.

He stated the agitators were not part of the reported violence, stating that the reported snatching of rifle and pistol from security men were not carried out by their members.

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Crime

Ogun Police Crack Fraudsters Den, Nab Four Herbalists

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Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command has arrested four herbalists for allegedly defrauding a woman, Imoleayo Ashade of one million three hundred and ten thousand naira at a fraudsters den in Ijebu Ode.

Exhibits recovered from the fraudsters den by the police included a box containing various denominations of fake currencies, charms and money fraudulently collected from the last victim.

The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edward Ajogun who took newsmen round the fraudsters den, said the arrest was made with collaborative efforts of the Awa-Ijebu Police Division and members of OPC and vigilantes in the area.

The victim, Imole Asade said the journey took her a week and some months, saying that she once assisted two men among them with accommodation at her family house but was lured to the hideout when they promised to return the favour by rendering spiritual financial assistance.

On his parts, the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Security, (RTD), AIG Olushola Subair, who also accompanied the CP to the hideout, said the fraudsters were going to be dealt with according to the law.

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Crime

Ogun Police Nab 5 Men over 25 Year-Old’s Murder

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Police in Ogun state have arrested five men for allegedly beating twenty-five-year old Monsur Kareem to death.

A statement made available by the Ogun State Police Command’s spokesman, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi explained that the suspects include Toheeb Popoola, Ibrahim Ridwan, Mutiu Tijani, Akeem Ishola and Lawal Afeez.

He hinted that the suspects were arrested after the deceased’s father, Mr. Najeem Kareem, reported that the suspects beat his son to coma following a misunderstanding.

The statement said the deceased was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead by the doctor on arrival.

According to Mr. Oyeyemi preliminary investigation had shown that the deceased was intervening in a misunderstanding between a landlord and a tricycle owner in the area.

The police spokesman said the argument between the two led to one of the suspects inviting others arrested to jointly beat the deceased to coma. 

The statement further noted that the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kenneth Ebrimson had ordered the transfer of the suspects to homicide section for investigation while the corpse of the deceased had been deposited at Ifo General Hospital’s mortuary for autopsy.

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