Crime

Octogenarian Murdered, Dismembered in Farmland Attack

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

An 80-year-old woman, Ayodele Ogundipe, was found dead with her body parts dismembered on her farmland along the Oja-Odan/Ohunbe road in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The octogenarian, who had gone to her farm, was reported missing at the Oja Odan Divisional Police on Thursday, after she failed to return home.

The Ogun State police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, in Abeokuta stated that the command was alerted of the incident by her family.

Odutola stressed that a search party comprising of her family and community members was organised on Friday, leading to the discovery of her dismembered remains.

She revealed that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Ogunlowo, had mandated a thorough investigation into the case in an attempt to piece together all of the events leading up to the death, which seemed to be a ritual killing.

The commissioner extended his condolences to the bereaved family and assured the public that justice would be pursued diligently.

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Police Nab Eight Students over Alleged Cultism

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested Eight students Ifo High School in Ado-Odo/ Ota Local Government.

The students were arrested for engaging in cult activities within the school premises.

The arrested students aged 15 years are Bennett Bolawatife, Aluko Taiwo, Kehinde Aluko while Omolaso Waris, Akinola Ifeoluwa, Azeez Hassan, Kilani Babatunde aka Soldier and Fasedemi Samuel are aged 16.

In a statement made available to newsmen by the Public Relations Officers of the State Command, Omolola Odutola said that an investigation in collaboration with the school authority revealed that the students are members of the Future Guys Cult group and were allegedly initiated by two senior students in SSS 1.

Odutola explained that the authority of the school reported that the students had been involved in cult-related activities, perpetuating disturbances and extorting valuables from fellow students.

The Police spokesperson stated that preliminary investigations have commenced to ascertain the scope of cult activities within the school and prevent future incidents saying the arrested students would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for preliminary investigation.

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Farmer Crushed to Death by Palm Tree

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A 40-year-old farmer, Abdullahi Rasaki, has died after a palm tree fell on him in Bogije Village, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State.

According to the Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the incident occurred around 3:30 pm on Sunday but was reported to the police later that evening by one Gbamila Sunday.

In a statement Odutola said Rasaki and Waheed Abbass had gone to Egbe Semi Jeje, Oke Sopen, to cut palm trees when one accidentally fell on him.

She said, “Abdullahi reportedly screamed in pain for help, and neighbours in the vicinity rushed to his aid, where they removed the tree, and immediately took him to General Hospital, Sagamu, for treatment”.

“Unfortunately, he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor upon arrival at the hospital, suspecting the heavy tree landed on a vital portion of his body.”

“His corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.”

“The case is currently under investigation by the Divisional Crime Branch to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” Mrs Odutola explained.

Meanwhile, the command has extended its condolences to the family of the deceased and urged the public to take necessary precautions while engaging in tree-felling and farming activities to avoid similar tragedies.

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‘Tescom’ Shot Dead in Suspected Ogun Cult Killing

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A suspected cult clash that occurred in the Ijeun Titun area of Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State has left one person, identified as ‘Tescom’, dead.

It was gathered that the incident happened around 8 pm on Sunday.

A source who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the nature of the incident told newsmen that Tescom was sitting in the front of a car wash in the area when some gun-wielding men attacked and shot at him, leading to his death.

It was learnt that residents of the area are currently in fear of reprisal attacks.

The source said, “We heard that the assailant came on a motorcycle, and they just went after only him and shot him in the head.

“Although those who shot him dead bolted away immediately, people were afraid that the deceased’s group members might come for a reprisal attack.

“The police from Ibara Divisional headquarters came at about 9 pm to evacuate his corpse. It is really disturbing and sad.”

When contacted, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident but dismissed the assertion that it was a cult clash.

Odutola said it was a suspected murder case that led to the death of one Olumide Danisa, also known as ‘Tescom’.

 “It was gathered that the deceased was shot in the head by two gunmen who alighted from an unregistered Toyota Corolla vehicle, ash colour, and released shots while Olumide was sitting outside his house at about 19:55hrs of 31/3/24, and fled the scene.

“The victim was rushed to the State Hospital Ijaiye, where the doctor confirmed him dead. His remains have been evacuated to the hospital morgue for autopsy”.

“No arrests have been made, but the Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun PSC has been briefed, and he has directed the Area Commander Metro Abeokuta to commence a preliminary investigation,” Odutola stated.

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Ogun Police Nab Two Men over Robbery

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By Olusegun Folarin

Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested two men for allegedly dispossessing a woman of her belongings in a taxi along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

The suspects, 35-year-old Aliu Oyetola and 40-year-old Seyi Afolabi were arrested after the victim reported the incident at Sango Division.

The victim told the policemen that she was robbed by four men who posed as a fellow passenger in the taxi she boarded from at Ijako market, going to Itori.

She said the suspects pushed her out of the car after dispossessing her of her smartphone valued at eighty-five thousand naira, the money realized from a POS machine sale, worth one hundred and twenty-three thousand naira and a separate cash sum of one hundred and five thousand naira.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Omolola Odutola said in a statement in Abeokuta that two out of the four-man gang of “one chance robbery” were arrested after being given a hot chase by the Sango Ota police operatives.

The command’s spokesperson said the two suspects had made confessional statements and were cooperating with the police by giving useful information that would lead to the arrest of other fleeing felons adding that a Toyota Corolla vehicle with Registration No GGE 659 FR, blue colour was recovered. 

She noted that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Alamutu had ordered that the suspects be transferred to the Anti-Robbery Department of the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.

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Police Begin Investigation into Alleged Extortion, Assault by Officer

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

The Ogun State Police Command says it has commenced the process of disciplinary actions against the Police officers accused in a viral video of alleged assault and extortion at a checkpoint around Ijagun junction near Tai Solarin University of Education. 

The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Omolola Odutola who made this known to newsmen in Abeokuta said the Provost department of the Police was handling the disciplinary proceedings. 

The PPRO explained that preliminary investigation had indicated the officers’ misconduct, while the account number into which the money extorted was deposited had also been traced with the money recovered as exhibits. 

She stated that the Inspector, Rank and File had been detained for orderly room trial, and others involved had been issued official query as directed by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Alamutu. 

Ms Odutola who restated that the Command would not tolerate any form of infringement on the rights of citizens or acts of misconduct among the officers and men promised that the outcome of the orderly room proceedings would be made public after the necessary investigation. 

The complaint, 24-year-old Miss Abidemi Soyemi had raised the alarm that a team of mobile police personnel had assaulted her on the 13th of January 2024 while she was taking her siblings to the campus of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode.

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Policeman Arrested Over Ijaduade’s Shooting

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested a riot policeman who allegedly shot movie director, Azeez Ijaduade at a movie set in Ilisan Remo area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO in Ogun State, Omolola Odutola confirmed this in a statement in Abeokuta.

She explained that the police officer attached to a Chinese expatriate, allegedly expended a shot into the air during the end of the year party in the area, but Ijaduade was unfortunately hit.

The police spokesperson noted that the mobile policeman had been identified and an investigation into the shooting incident had commenced.

She added that the movie director was confirmed stable when visited at the hospital where he was rushed to, and would be discharged soon.

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Ogun Police Nab 2 Ritualists over Killing of 18-Year-Old

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By Olatunji Idowu

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected ritualists for allegedly killing 18-year-old Quadri Salami in Ajemo Area of Abeokuta, the state capital.

The father of the deceased had last month reported at Kemta Police Station of the missing of his son who is an 100 level student of Obafemi Awolowo University.

The suspects, Akeem Usman and Ifadowo Niyi were arrested after thorough investigation by men and officers of the command.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Omolola Odutola who confirmed the arrest in a statement in Abeokuta, said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Alamutu led the team of Tactical Squad to Mile 6 in Ajemo Area of Abeokuta to exhume the decomposing body parts of the deceased from a shallow grave.

She explained that suspects confessed slaughtering the victim and dismembered his vital parts for ritual purposes. 

The command’s spokesperson said one of the suspects, Ifadowo went away with Quadri’s head, and his two wrists, and paid the sum of one hundred thousand Naira into Akeem Usman’s account as proceeds from the sale of the human body parts. 

She noted that suspects claimed to continue to sell the victim’s other body parts on demand to internet fraudsters and buried the heart, two legs, and flesh inside a plastic rubber for rituals and used the remaining parts for “Awure” a crime against humanity.

She added that the suspects are currently in Eleweran at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID pending continuation of discreet investigations and will definitely be prosecuted.

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FUNAAB Student Accused of Poisoning Girlfriend Cleared

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The Federal University of Agriculture, FUNAAB, Abeokuta, has cleared a final-year student of the school, Oladokun Ayomide, over the allegation of poisoning his girlfriend and another lady.

Earlier reports said the Ogun State Police Command arrested Ayomide for allegedly poisoning Ugbokwe Mmasichukwu and another lady, Odumosu Semilore.

The police said the suspect administered a poison believed to be a mixture of brownie cakes, alcohol, and an unknown harmful substance after inviting his girlfriend to his residence in the Surulere community in the Camp area of the city.

However, according to a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Media Directorate of Public Relations, FUNAAB, Olasunkanmi Olajide, and made available to our correspondent on Thursday, the cakes purchased by Ayomide, “contained a high level of alcohol. This led to the unintentional intoxication of the consumers.”

“Ayomide had no malicious intent, as confirmed by the medical examination at their institution’s health centre. The affected individuals were discharged from the hospital the following day and even participated in their examinations on November 10, 2023.”

“It is crucial to emphasise that all charges against Ayomide, brought forth by the parents and the school of the affected ladies, have been dropped due to the lack of malicious intent,” the school stated.

When contacted, the Ogun State Police Command, through its Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed that the student had been released on bail following a settlement by the parents of the students.

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 Police Apprehend Two Pupils for Arson

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The Ogun State Police Command says it arrested two minors for allegedly setting their school in Isheri-Olofin area of Ifo Local Government Area of the state on fire.

The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, made this known in a statement on Sunday.

Odutola noted that the minors gained access into the school, gathered books left behind by the teachers and set them on fire, an act which led to damage of the school books.

She stated, “Two pupils of Community Primary School, Isheri Olofin, aged six years and nine years, both residents of the Isheri Olofin community, have been apprehended for setting fire to their school and properties of the school on October 29, 2023.

“The incident was reported to the police by a chief in the community. According to the report, the minors gained access to one of the unlocked classrooms at Community Primary School, Isheri Olofin. They then proceeded to gather books left behind by the teachers and pupils and set them on fire. The value of the damaged books is currently unknown.

“Upon receiving the report, the Anti-Crime and Detectives Unit visited the scene and brought the alleged children to the police station for interrogation,” she said.

Odutola disclosed further that the parents of the minor would be invited for questioning on the circumstances that surrounded the actions of the children.

“The police have started making inquiries on how to contact their parents as this is a very serious crime for these children to get themselves involved with.

“The police will unravel and update members of the public in due course if there are other persons who may have instigated the youngsters,” she concluded.

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Motorists Worried over Mounting Corpses on Lagos-Ibadan Highway

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Some motorists along the Mowe-Ibafo area have expressed concerns over the rising cases of corpses being dumped along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The motorists who spoke with newsmen on Wednesday expressed fear of disease outbreak and the security threat that such recurring issue may pose to them.

At the Mountain Top University axis of the road, it was observed that there was a corpse with burnt scars wrapped in a blue fabric and tied with rope dumped along the roadside.

Another corpse dumped opposite the university on Tuesday while there was a similar case recently.

A motorist who spoke with newsmen on condition of anonymity for fear of being interrogated by the police urged security agents to beam their searchlight on the area.

 “I think the corpse was dumped overnight but I cannot ascertain it because it was the odour oozing from that axis that attracted attention to it. It means that this place is not safe, especially at night,” he said.

Another motorist who identified himself simply as Rasheed, noted that the decomposing corpse posed a threat to road users if not evacuated quickly.

“The odour coming from the dead body is not good at all and it can cause health issues if not urgently taken away,” he said.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, Omolola Odutola, advised residents to always report such incidents to the Divisional Police Officer in their area while noting that she had informed the nearest police point for necessary action.

“When they observe such a situation, they should report to the nearest police station. The police cannot act when they are not informed, so people should endeavour to always inform their DPO of such issues. The problem is that most times we may not be aware of a missing person unless their family comes to report such,” she said.

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Ogun Police Arrest 3 for Tricycle, Motorcycle Theft

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By Olusegun Folarin

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspects for allegedly stealing tricycles and a motorcycle in different locations in the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola said in a statement in Abeokuta that the suspects, Shaibu Isah, Sunday Achiri, and Azeez Mufutaru, were apprehended following a tip-off.

She said the 21-year-old Shaibu Isah who claimed to be a resident of Ibadan, Oyo State, was arrested while trying to unchain and steal a parked motorcycle with registration number SGM 557 VQ.

The command’s spokesperson pointed out that the two other suspects were arrested while planning to steal a tricycle that was given to them on hire purchase.

She said the duo admitted to absconding with the tricycle, registered as SRA 036 UM, belonging to an individual named Precious from Mowe, with the intention of disposing of it.

The suspects, along with the recovered items, had been handed over to the Redeemed Divisional Police Officer for further investigation.

She noted that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Alamutu advised the public to opt for smart hire purchase systems that involve trackable hirers to prevent incidents of absconding and property diversion.

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Odutola is Ogun PPRO, Oyeyemi for Oyo

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A Superintendent of Police, Omolola Odutola, has assumed duty as the new Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command.

This followed the redeployment of the immediate past spokesman of the command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, to Oyo State.

Oyeyemi, who announced the development on Thursday, expressed gratitude to newsmen for their support throughout his stay in office.

He said, “You people made my job easier as I enjoyed the best of reportage from your various platforms. You people made me to be very popular beyond my own expectations.

“There is time for everything,” she said, adding that “it’s time for me to leave, as my service is needed elsewhere. Kindly extend the same cooperation to my successor.”

The new Ogun PPRO, SP Odutola, a trained lawyer and a criminologist, enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police as a member of ASP Course 25, 2012.

Odutola has served at the Ondo State Police Command and was the first Public Relations Officer of the Maritime Command, Force Headquarters Annex, Kam Salem House, Obalende, Lagos.

An alumnus of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Odutola is a member of several professional bodies, which include the Nigeria Bar Association and the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations.

Culled / Titilayo Kupoliyi

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