Security

EndSARS: Panel of Investigation Closes Window on Petition Submission

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Submission of petitions on Police brutalities and human rights abuses to the Panel of Investigation has ended in Ogun State.

The Chairman of the State Judicial Panel of Investigation, retired Justice Solomon Olugbemi while speaking with newsmen that at the Magistrate Court 1, Isabo, Abeokuta stated that one hundred and five petitions were received from members of the public.

Retired Justice Olugbemi explained that the Panel had so far attended to nineteen out of the total petitions submitted.

The Chairman stressed that the panel will ensure that justice is served based on evaluation of evidences provided.

Wale Oloukun

Crime

Police Nab Five Robbery Suspects in Ogun

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Five members of a robbery syndicate, who robbed members of Christ Apostolic Church situated at Gudugbe Alagbon area of Wasimi in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state have been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command.

The suspects, Abubakar Ibrahim, Sulaiman Yusuf, Ismail Yusuf, Umar Aliu and Yinusa Musa were arrested following a distress call made by the shepherd in charge of the church Obisesan Seye that the suspects had invaded the church with dangerous weapon while vigil was ongoing.

He said the suspects attacked the church members, beating some members to stupor before dispossessing them of their valuables and abducted one Mrs Mojisola Atolagbe.

The police public relations officer, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi said in Abeokuta said the policemen attached to Ewekoro Division responded to the call and apprehended five out of the six suspected robbers.

Mr oyeyemi said one cutlass, two sharp pointed cudgels and assorted dangerous charms were recovered from the suspects.

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.

 Olusegun Folarin

Health

OGSHA Charges Agency in Charge of Disease Control to Be Proactive

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Ogun state House of Assembly has called on the Agency in charge of disease control in the State and the State Primary Healthcare Board to be proactive at preventing incident of outbreak of diseases.

Speaker of the house, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, made the call while responding to the presentation of a member representing Egbado North state Constituency  Mr Adegoke Adeyanju during a plenary held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The Speaker who commended the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for the rehabilitation of primary health centers across the state, stressed the need for renovation and equipment in more primary health centres in all parts of the State.

The Assembly also challenged the State Water Corporation to resuscitate the old Water Station at Imasai – Ibooro and other similar water stations across the State to boost the supply of potable water to residents.

Mr Oluomo noted that access to potable water by all residents of the State would promote hygiene and prevent outbreak cholera and other diseases. 

Earlier while speaking under personal explanation, Mr Adeyanju had canvassed for the supply of potable water in rural areas and called for the rehabilitation of primary health centres, in line with the on- going renovation of primary health facilities across the State.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Lifestyle

Amosun Gifts NTA Abeokuta With Operational Vehicle

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The Senator representing Ogun Central at the National Assembly and former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has donated an operational vehicle to the Nigerian Television Authority, Abeokuta.

Handing over the keys to the management of NTA at the Ogbe, Abeokuta premises of the station, Senator Amosun said the gesture was to assist the station to surmount some operational difficulties and enhance its performance. 

Represented by his media aide, Alhaji Bola Adeyemi, Senator Amosun promised not to relent in his efforts towards boosting the capacity of people and relevant organisations in the senatorial district. 

Receiving the car keys, the General Manager, NTA, Abeokuta, Mrs Funmi Wakama described the donation as a huge intervention to solve critical challenges of operational logistics and mobility faced by personnel of the station. 

Mrs Wakama who appreciated the former governor for the kind gesture also called on other philanthropic individuals and corporate bodies to extend support to the establishment.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Environment

OGSHA Wants Relevant Authorities to Rid Streets of Lunatics, Destitutes

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Ogun State House of Assembly has urged the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to work with other relevant bodies to halt the increasing number of destitutes and mental health patients roaming the streets of Abeokuta, the State capital. 

During a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the lawmakers also called for collaborations with security agencies and other stakeholders to rid the society of cult clashes and kidnapping.

In separate contributions, the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Dare Kadiri, Mrs. Atinuke Bello, and Mr Oludaisi Elemide called for urgent actions to address some of the issues.

Responding, Mr. Oluomo maintained that the issue of security was a tripartite duty of the community, government and security agencies, with a renewed call on the various security formations to strengthen their operations in all parts of the state especially as the yuletide season approaches. 

Meanwhile, two bills including Ogun State Safety Commission Law, 2020 and State Energy Board Law, 2020 have scaled through second reading.

The Safety Commission Bill would help to prevent hazards in homes and industries across the State, while the Energy law was aimed at providing alternative power generation system towards achieving seamless access to electricity, especially in rural areas.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke.

Economy

Ogun Government Launches Adire Digital Marketplace

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on the Federal Government to promote Adire fabric at the National level and adopt the attire for National events.

Prince Dapo Abiodun who made the call at the official launching of the Adire Ogun Digital Market Place held at the June 12 Cultural Center, Kuto Abeokuta, also announced that  plans were underway to make Adire fabric part of the school uniforms in the state  next year.

Our correspondent, Bolanle Adesida has the details.

Governor Dapo Abiodun explained that adoption of the attire by the Federal government would go a long way in promoting the local contents in the country.

While pointing out that Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports could also make use of Adire as ceremonial dress for the athletes, the governor called on stakeholders in the information, culture and tourism sector to partner the state towards promoting national heritage.

Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed while speaking at the event

The governor also said that the plans to use Adire Fabric as school uniform in the state would stimulate economy, empower Adire makers and enrich tailors across the state.

Governor Abiodun said that his administration would extend the Adire revolution across all the nooks and crannies of the state and urged Nigerians to adopt a positive attitude towards continuous use of indigenous fabrics.

In a remark, the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed while commending Ogun State government for the project said that Adire Ogun Digital Marketplace was a confluence of culture and technology.

The minister described the digital market as a great innovation which would go a long way in creating jobs and preserving cultural and traditional heritage in the country. 

Earlier, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Oluwatoyin Taiwo had explained that the launching of the Ogun Adire digital marketplace would reposition the industry for effective service delivery.

Bolanle Adesida

News

Gov. Dapo Abiodun Eulogises Late Balarabe Musa

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Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has described second Republic Governor of Kadunna State late Balarabe Musa as a selfless humanist who served his people with all sense of responsibility during his lifetime.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said that the late Elder statesman lived an exemplary life dedicated to the service of God and humanity. 

He pointed out that the deceased made Nigerians his primary concern and served his people with dignity and sense of purpose. 

Governor Abiodun prayed that God Almighty would give the family and the people of Kaduna State the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

Late Alhaji  Balarabe Musa became Governor of Kaduna State under the umbrella of the People’s Redemption Party in October, 1979

Bolanle Adesida

Culture

OSHA Holds Session to Review State Chieftaincy Law

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In a bid  to review the State Chieftaincy law with a view to addressing incessant litigation in chieftaincy matters, and others  related issues, the  Ogun State House of Assembly held an interactive session with relevant stakeholder on the proposed Chieftaincy Law.

The initiative was preparatory to setting the pace for the process of putting in place a new law aimed at repelling the existing legislation for a more comprehensive law that would help reform the traditional institution in the State. 

The Speaker of the State House of Assembly ,Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, who presided over the session held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta ,noted that the session was meant to parley the monarchs with a view to putting in place an all- encompassing legislation towards resolving issues creating avoidable legal tussle in the institution.

Decrying the numerous court cases relating to installation of monarchs and land related matters filed before the different courts, the Speaker opined that the traditional institution supposed to be exemplary and dignified.

Mr Oluomo expressed the readiness of the Ninth Legislature in the State to blaze the trail by setting the pace for improved standard to give a well defined role to traditional rulers.

In his remarks, the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Afolabi Afuape described the proposed legislation as laudable and long overdue, saying it would put an end to the aged long disputes in the process of installation.

The meeting had in attendance Paramout Rulers from Egba, ijebu and Yewaland.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Health

Ogun Deputy Governor Seeks Support to End Prostate Cancer

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The Ogun State Government has called on Nigerians to support efforts aimed at ending prostate cancer through sensitisation programs and actions towards reducing deaths associated with the disease.

Governor Dapo Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Engineer Noimot Salako-Oyedele gave the advice at the ground-breaking ceremony of Rotary Prostate Cancer Center in Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu Ogun State.

Engineer Salako-Oyedele who noted that the initiative would complement government efforts at boosting health care delivery in the state commended the organisation for its active participation in the Nigeria health Care development.

Also Speaking, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker who also appreciated the donor and its investment in the health sector of the State, restated the present administration’s determination to improve life expectancy of residents.

Earlier, the District Governor, Bola Oyedele assured that the project would be completed in eight months and solicited the support of well-meaning Nigerians to donate towards equipping the center.

Modupeola Sobukonla

Judiciary

Judicial Panel of Enquiry: Victim Seeks Govt. Support in Ogun

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A victim of stray bullet suspected to be from police rifle in Abeokuta has called on the Ogun State Government for support to treat his injured leg to be able to walk again.

The victim Mr Kamol Ganiyu made the plea before the Ogun Judicial Panel of Investigation set up to investigate complaints of victims on police brutality, human rights violations and extrajudicial killings by security operatives sitting at the Magistrate Court one, Isabo, Abeokuta.

Mr. Ganiyu explained that he needed the government’s support to fly out of the country for the operation.

The petitioner revealed that after the incident he was called to Elewe-Eran Police headquarters and was offered two hundred and fifty thousand naira by the police which he told the panel was rejected.

The respondents in the petition, Mr. Akeem Jimoh and Mrs. Lola Onifade denied offering the victim any amount to bury the case.

The Chairman of Ogun State Judicial Panel of Investigation, retired Justice Solomon Olugbemi revealed that two hundred and seven medical bill receipts, eight photographs and a cloth with blood stain were received from the petitioner while the car with bullet hole was also inspected and marked as evidence.

Wale Oluokun

Politics

Ogun House Of Assembly Probes OPIC Activities

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In continuation of the consideration of the financial reports of Ogun State Property and Investments Corporation, OPIC, between 2015 and 2019, the Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption has revealed that the former Managing Director of the Corporation, OPIC, Mr. Jide Odusolu, disposed of a portion of its landed property which was purchased for over 515 Million Naira at Isheri and valued at 848 Million Naira at a giveaway price of 164 Million Naira.

It was alleged that the property was sold off barely ten days before the expiration of the last administration in May, 2019.

The Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Musefiu Lamidi, in company of his deputy, Abdul Bashir Oladunjoye, and other committee members questioned the former MD on why over 4 Million Naira could not be accounted for in the construction expenses of the MITRO Residence, Ibara, which was carried out during the period under review. 

The House Committee decried the manner in which the former MD spent the total sum of 881 Million Naira on the construction and procurement of equipment for the MITRO Residence at Ibara without the approval of the State House of Assembly, while the Committee members also requested for clarification on the role of the OPIC Board in the running of OPIC as well as the process of the project execution.

Mr. Lamidi further confronted the MD regarding the Corporation’s inability to keep fixed assets registers, likewise the non-availability of cash book and bank reconciliation statements on demand to external auditors, who equally noticed that from samples of daily cash schedules, cash receipts were not fully lodged.

All the infractions the lawmakers pointed out were in contravention of the Appropriation Laws for the period, as well as in contrast to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards, IPSAS and the State Financial Regulations, which equally mandated the keeping of up-to-date fixed assets register by government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.    

Consequently, the Committee directed Odusolu to re-appear on Wednesday, 25th November, 2020, the date he freely picked by himself as a convenient date, having taken permission to only stay for maximum of two hours for the day’s proceedings on account of ill health.

Odusulu was directed to avail the Committee of more documents and clarification on all records including projects and other transactions carried out under his watch.

Other details requested by the lawmakers included land sales, properties, lease amongst others with specifications of their respective location, sizes, type of building and cost facilities external to the building to be submitted on or before Wednesday, November 11th, 2020.

Responding, Mr Odusolu noted that though he didn’t secure the approval of the State House of Assembly for the Mitro project, he had the approval of the former Governor Ibikunle Amosun for the construction, noting that 40 Million Naira was part of funds spent in the course of the construction of the Mitro Residence. 

He claimed that the housing project at Isheri had been concluded under a shell company in construction, just as he disclosed that the law setting up the Corporation allowed the MD to report directly to the State Governor and not the Board.

Mr Odusolu assured the lawmakers that all other documents requested would be provided at the next proceeding of the House Committee.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Crime

2 Dead, 32 Vehicles Burnt, As Tanker Crashes On Kara Bridge

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Two people have been presumed dead in a fatal crash that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Witnesses told journalists that a tanker loaded with diesel which was bound for Lagos fell and exploded due to over-speeding causing the content to spill to nearby buildings and burn vehicles parked in that axis.

The spokesman of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi who confirmed the incident said thirty-two vehicles were involved in the accident.

Mr Akinbiyi said remains of the driver and the motor boy had been taken to the morgue of Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital, Sagamu.

He said though normalcy had been restored to the axis, vehicular movement was still at what he described as snail pace.

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

Police Arrests Suspected Ritual Killer in Ogun

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Operatives of Ogun state police command have arrested a twenty year old suspected ritual killer, Festus Simon accused of killing a twelve old boy in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said in his statement at Abeokuta that the suspect was arrested at Simawa area of the state following a tip off of the hide out while trying to evade police arrest under the pretense of looking for job.

Mr Oyeyemi said the suspect had fled his resident at Iyana church area of Iwo road Ibadan to Simawa area of Ogun state after he allegedly killed his victim on 1st October 2020.

The police spokesman said the suspect had made useful statement while the Oyo state police command had been contacted for onwards transfer of the suspect.

 Mr Oyeyemi pointed out that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun had used the feat to renew the determination of police to get rid of crimes in the state.

Olusegun Folarin

Education

COVID-19: SUBEB Train Teachers on Preventive Measures in Ogun

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A two day capacity training on the Management practices in the Post COVID-19 period for Head-teachers of Public Primary Schools and Principals of Public Junior Secondary Schools across Ogun State has been held as part of efforts to further flatten the curve of the pandemic in the State.

Addressing the participants in Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu said the training was necessary to remind the teachers on the need to remain safe.

Professor Arigbabu also explained that the training was put together to broaden the knowledge of school Managers and Stakeholders in Education sector to take preventive measures towards reducing the spread of coronavirus in schools. 

He announced that all public schools would continue to have their classes in phases to avoid overcrowding and help to contain the spread of the virus.

In a message to the occasion, Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, who encouraged the participants to endeavor to get tested in bid to know their status said the pandemic was still spreading hence the need to abide by the safety guidelines.

Also, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary and Secondary Education, Mrs. Ronke Soyombo appreciated Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB for ensuring prompt and adequate monitoring school compliance on COVID-19 Protocols.

Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC representative and the Zonal Coordinator, South West Office, Abeokuta, Dr (Mrs.) Abidemi Oyedokun while commending Ogun SUBEB for organizing series of virtual trainings on effect of COVID-19 urged participants to ensure safety in schools. 

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Board Secretary, Ogun SUBEB, Mr. Wasiu Kuye said the present administration remain committed to qualitative, functional and technology-driven education for the people of Ogun State.

MODUPEOLA SOBUKONLA.

Energy

Power Generation: Ogun Govt. Signs MoU with British Power Firm

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Ogun State government has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding MOU, with a British Power Firm, as part of efforts to improve power generation towards unlocking more  economic potentials and attract more investors.

The state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun while signing the MOU with the British Power Firm in his Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta office said as a leading industrial State, there was need for the State to have constant power supply to serve existing companies and attract new ones.

Prince Dapo Abiodun signing the MOU

While noting that medium and small scale businesses rely on power to thrive, Governor Abiodun pointed out that self sufficiency in electricity would encourage artisans to venture into small scale businesses which would further boost industrial capacity of the State.

Governor Abiodun Speaks

Earlier, the British Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria Mr. Ben Lienellyn-Jones who led the company’s delegation had said that the company was in the State to partner the state government in the area of energy, power and other businesses towards creating jobs for the people. 

Also, a director in the Company, Mr. Joel Abrams, said the company would provide 250 Megawatts of electricity to serve 50,000 residents and companies at the initial stage and would be improved upon subsequently.

Bolanle Adesida

Economy

Ogun Launches Scheme To Train 5000 Unskilled Youths

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Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has launched the State Youth Employment Scheme, with a promise to unleash the creative energies in the younger generation towards building a more vibrant economy in the state.

At the event in Abeokuta to mark this year’s National Youth Day, Governor Abiodun gave the assurance that five thousand unskilled youths across the state would be empowered under the scheme. 

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun (Right0 with Ogun State Youth Ambassador and 2020 BBNaija winner, Laycon at the event.

Our correspondent, Bolanle Adesida has the details.

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun explained that two hundred and fifty youths in each of the twenty local government areas of the state would be selected for the scheme.

While pointing out that the participants would be trained to become artisans and receive allowance during the skills acquisition programme, Governor Abiodun said the beneficiaries would also be connected to off-taker organizations in both public and private sector.

The governor described the new empowerment scheme as another opportunity for the youths to realise their dreams, adding that the scheme would enhance employment generation, alleviate poverty and boost food security in the state. 

Earlier, the Ogun State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Oludare Kehinde, had explained the government’s plans to ensure the implementation of policies and programmes to enhance the living standard of the youths.

Some of the youths present at the event

Mr Kehinde also commended the youths in the state for their peaceful and mature conduct in the wake of the #EndSARS protest.

Some of the youths, who spoke with Radio Nigeria including, Mr Michael Aderenle and Mr John Olaosebikan described the programme as a laudable development. 

They also acknowledged the government’s efforts to boost the welfare of youths, and promised to take advantage of the empowerment programme to improve their productivity. 

Bolanle Adesida

Crime

Police Apprehend Man for Allegedly Killing Girlfriend in Ogun

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Men of the Ogun state police command have arrested a thirty-one-year-old man, an indigene of Ebonyi state over alleged murder of his girlfriend.

In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said the arrest followed a report by one Adebayo Aladesuyi who is a manager of a hotel in Ibafo revealing that during a routine check of the hotel room by the management, the dead body of the occupant of one of the rooms was discovered with bruises on her neck suggesting that she might have been strangulated.

Mr  Oyeyemi said the DPO, Ibafo division, Mr Jide Joshua had led his detectives to the scene and recovered the corpse to Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Shagamu for post mortem examination.

According to him, preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased checked into the hotel with a man who sneaked out of the hotel after killing the woman.

He explained that, the technical and intelligence based investigation by the DPO led to unraveling of the identity of the suspect and was subsequently traced and apprehended by the detectives.

The PPRO noted that on interrogation, the suspect confessed checking into the hotel with the deceased and that they had a misunderstanding which led to physical assault between them. 

The suspect further confessed to have left the corpse of the deceased in the room and sneaked out of the hotel after she collapsed and gave up the ghost during the heated misunderstanding

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Awolowo Ajogun has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to homicide section of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation and diligent prosecution.

He also appealed to hoteliers in the state to always have proper documentation of their customers in order to assist the police in such situation.

Francisca Irekpita

Sport

Something needs to be done to return Gateway United to the top – Stakeholders

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The prolonged stay of Gateway United football club of Ogun state in the Nigeria National League, NNL, has continued to be a source of concern to sports administrators and fans in the state.

Those who spoke with Radio Nigeria said there was the need for state government to convene a sports summit to address the myriads of challenges affecting the club.

Olusegun Folarin has the details.

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

Ogun Police Apprehends Notorious Cultist

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Ogun State Police Command has arrested a notorious leader of a cult group, Akibu Tikare in Ogijo area of the state at a robbery scene.

The twenty six year old Suspect was arrested following a distress call received at Ogijo division at that a group of armed robbers were operating between Gbaga and Kamalu area of Ogijo robbing people of their belongings at gun point.

The Spokesman of the state Command, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi explains that men and officer of the division as well as some members of the vigilante group rushed to the scene where the suspect was arrested while other members of his group who he claimed they came from Ikorodu and Owutu area of Lagos State escaped.

Mr Oyeyemi recovered from the suspect a locally made double barrel short gun.

Akibu Tikare

He said, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun had directed the immediate transfer of the suspect to State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence department for investigation. 

Olusegun Folarin

Politics

Governor Abiodun Debunks Warehouse Looting Rumor

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Ogun State Government has concluded arrangements to empower 5000 youths across the state towards unleashing the creative energies of the youths and building a more vibrant economy in the state.

The state Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun who made this known while speaking with newsmen in his Abeokuta, Oke Mosan, office, explained that 250 youths in each of the twenty local government areas of the state would be empowered.

He explained that the state government would build the capacity of the participants as well as giving them monthly stipends, adding that the participants would be attached  to small and medium scale enterprises as well as government agencies.

While debunking rumor that some warehouses were looted in the state, Governor Abiodun said the report was an attempt to malign his administration and called on the people of the state to disregard the report.

Governor Dapo Abiodun Speaks

The Governor who also urged the people of the state to go about their legitimate businesses, said security agencies would continue to patrol the major streets towards ensuring peace across the state.

Bolanle Adesida

Crime

Ogun Police Rejects Suspected Car Thief

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Some Residents of Abeokuta have called on the Nigeria Police to work on its image rather than blaming the youths that protested against its activities.


The residents made this known while reacting to the incident of rejecting criminal suspects arrested by the public by officers of the Zone two Area command of the Nigeria Police in Abeokuta.

The Police Area Command beside the Press Centre in Oke Ilewo had turned back some youths that arrested suspects for an attempt to steal a car in the area.


While the youths were told to take the suspect to another station, some of the officers gave the hint that their decision was in answer to the youths protest that they don’t want police.


A businessman, Mr Timothy Akande who said the policemen action was in bad faith noted that such a reaction could encourage jungle justice.


Also speaking, a witness to the incident, Mr, Are Ibikunle said the suspect had approached them at the Car market pretending to be a buyer and was given the key when he attempted to bolt away with the car.


He explained that the car seller later called the Vigilante men to take custody of the suspects after the police station rejected the suspects.


The Ogun Police Command Spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi when contacted on the incident said he was not aware of the rejection of the suspect by any station.


Wale Oloukun

Politics

Ogun Sets Up Committees To Address Police Brutality

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Governor Dapo Abiodun has set up three committees aimed at providing answers to the agitations of the youths protesting against police brutality in the state.

According to a statement made available by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Kunle Somorin in Abeokuta, while the governor appointed a retired Justice Solomon Olugbemi as the Chairman of the Judicial Panel of Investigation on alleged cases of Police brutalities against citizens of the state, the governor is to head the second committee on Special Security and Human Rights Committee while the third committee has Mr Joseph Ogunniyi of the Nigeria Bar Association, Ota branch as the Ombudsman.

The statement said the appointments were in line with the resolution of the National Economic Council at its last meeting.

The committees list include the Judicial Panel of Investigation which has Retired Justice Solomon Olugbemi as the Chairman, Comrade Olayinka Folarin member, Ms Omonajevwe Janet Abiri member and retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Babatunde Ogunyanwo as member.

Other members of the committee include Comrade AbdulJabar Ayelagbe, Comrade Bamgbose Tomiwa, Ms Aisekegbe Momodu and Mrs. Oluwatosin T. Ogundele that will serve as the secretary of the committee.

The term of reference of the committee include to receive and investigate complaints of police brutality, human rights violations or related extra-judicial killings; evaluate evidence presented and recommend compensation and other remedial measures, where appropriate.

The Special Security and Human Rights Committee has the governor, Prince Dapo Abidoun as chairman with Heads of the security agencies in the State as members.

Other members include Head of any special tactical unit of the Police in the State charged with fighting armed robbery and other violent crimes, Mr. Babatunde Adeluola, representing the youths, Mrs. Peju Osoba representing civil society and Comrade Obatungashe Israel Adebayo.

The terms of reference of the committee include the task of ensuring the protection of the rights of citizens by all security and law enforcement agencies; monitor the prosecution of any officer indicted by the Presidential Panel on Police Reforms and entertain complaints of human rights violations from the State’s Human Rights Complaints Office.

The third committee, Human Rights Complaints Office has Mr. Joseph Ogunniyi as the Ombudsman while other members include Mr. Bamidele Adebayo and Mr. Shodeinde Oluwaponmile.

The committee is to facilitate easy access of complainants to prompt attention and assistance and give regular reports to the Special Security and Human Rights Committee for action.

The governor also announced Victims’ Support Fund of Fifty Million Naira set aside as start-up amount to enable payment of monetary compensation to deserving victims.

Wale Oluokun

News

#EndSARS: Ogun To Set Up Panel On Police Brutality

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A judicial panel is to be set up in Ogun State to look into all cases of police brutality against the people.

Governor Dapo Abiodun who announced this in Abeokuta explained that the eight-member panel would be chaired by a reputable retired judge. 

Governor Abiodun explained that representatives of the youths, the Civil Society Groups, students and a retired law enforcement officer would also be part of the team, stating that the assignment was expected to be carried out within 6 months. 

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun speaking on the judicial panel on police brutality

Governor Abiodun also said a compensation fund would be earmarked to compensate those who had been adversely affected by police brutality in the state.

He maintained that the voice of the protesting youths had been heard and their demands would be met.  Bolanle Adesida

Crime

EndSARS Protesters Arrested in Ogun for Attacking Police

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Twenty-three EndSARS protesters in Ogun State have been arrested by the police after attacking the police formation at Magbon in Abeokuta.

Spokesman of the Ogun State police command Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi while reacting to the protest by some youths in the state, which has entered the third day, said a pump-action gun and two cut-to-size pistols with cartridges were recovered from the protesters while they also injured two police officers during the violent protest.

Correspondent Wale Oluokun hàs the details of the protest.

Yoruba

Àjọ FRSC Sèkìlọ̀ rírọrase lójú pópó láti dènà ìjàmbá ọkọ lósù bà-bà-bà

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Àjọ ẹ̀sọ́ ojú pópó, FRSC, ti rọ àwọn tó ńsàmúlò ojú òpópónà, láti máà sọ́ráàse lásìkò osù bà-bà-bà láti dènà ìjàmbà ọkọ̀ ikú òjijì àti ìfarapa.

Ọga n’ílesẹ́ náà, lẹ́kùn Èkó àti Ògùn, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Imoh Etuk sọ̀rọ̀ yíì níbi ìfilọ́lẹ̀ ètò ìlanilọ́yẹ̀ osù bà-bà-bà nípinlẹ̀ Èkó.

Ótọkasi pé, óléní èèyàn ẹgbẹ̀rún mẹ́rin tó gbẹ́mimì látara ìjàmbá ọkọ̀ lọ́dún 2019, nílẹ̀ Nàijírìa táwọn tóòtóò ẹgbẹrunlọna ọgbọn sì farapa yana-yana.

Ọgbẹni Etuk, dẹ̀bi púpọ̀ nínú àwọn ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ ìjàmbá ojú pópó ru, eré àsájù, pẹ̀lú àlàyé pé àjọ FRSC, ti setán láti wójùtú sí ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ ọhun èyí tósìmú àjọ náà sàgbékalẹ̀ ẹ̀rọ tó ńsòdiwọ̀n eré sísá.

Kò sài wá rọ àwọn awakọ̀ láti ma sọ́rase lójú pópó lọ́nà àti mádinkù bá ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ ìjàmbá ojú pópó.

Net/Elizabeth Idogbe