Security

Police, NCS Collaborate to Strengthen Security in Oyo

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo State Police Command and the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening national security through inter-agency collaboration.
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Femi Haruna, gave the assurance while receiving the Acting Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Command, Mr. Moses Adewole, during a courtesy visit.

Mr. Haruna described the Customs Service as a key stakeholder in border protection and in curbing the influx and consumption of illicit goods, which he said pose serious threats to public health and safety.

He assured the Customs Area Controller of the Police Command’s continued support, stressing that effective security operations require strong synergy among agencies, as no single organisation can work in isolation.

Responding, Mr. Adewole thanked the Police Command for the warm reception and praised the longstanding partnership between both agencies.

He noted that the existing collaboration has enhanced operational success and security across the region, and called for sustained cooperation, particularly in joint operations and intelligence sharing

Mr. Adewole reaffirmed Customs’ commitment to leveraging the relationship to protect lives, secure the economy, and maintain public safety.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Crime

Police Rescue Three-year-old Stolen Toddler

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The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a three-year-old girl in Nnobi, Idemili South Local Government Area, following reports of conspiracy, child theft, and illegal harbouring.

This was released in a press statement by the Anambra State Police Command Spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday.

The child was allegedly abducted by Chioma Anioma, an apprentice in the victim’s household. After realising police were closing in, Chioma reportedly sold the child and fled to Calabar, Cross River State, to evade arrest.

The girl was abducted in Atani, Ogbaru Local Government Area, but was rescued in Nnobi, Idemili LGA, after being sold.

Ikenga confirmed that officers from the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, recovered the child in the early hours of Friday through persistent, intelligence-led operations. The child has since been safely reunited with her parents.

The statement read in part: “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to inform the public that operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, successfully recovered a stolen three-year-old girl following a case transferred from Ogbaru Division, Atani, involving conspiracy, child stealing, and harbouring.

“The operatives rescued the child at Nnobi, Idemili South LGA, and have since reunited her with her parents.

“Preliminary investigations revealed the child was stolen by Miss Chioma Anioma, an apprentice in the victim’s family. Upon realising police were closing in, the suspect fled to Calabar after selling the child to another suspect who remains at large.

“To evade further police pursuit, Chioma abandoned the child at Nnobi before alerting the parents to her location.

“Intensive efforts continue to identify and arrest all suspects involved in the abduction and trafficking syndicate.”

SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed that the command began investigating a child theft report received on September 4, 2025.

Swift action led by officers from the Gender Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Awka resulted in the arrest of the prime suspect, Samuel Ibe. His confession subsequently led to the arrest of his mother, Agatha Ejeweh (35), and younger brother, Ejeweh Chigozie Chidera (15).

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Crime

Ogun Police Burst Cameroonian Human Trafficking Syndicate

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By Abimbola Bamgbose 

The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered a human trafficking and kidnapping syndicate operated by Cameroonian nationals who lured victims into Nigeria under the guise of visa processing.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, indicates that on the 4th of November, 2025, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Eleweran, responded to a distress call from a Cameroonian lady who reported being deceived into Nigeria by one Donald, a fellow national, who promised to secure a Canadian visa for her.

The victim, alongside her 23-year-old sister, was held hostage in Mowe, Ogun State, until she escaped on the 3rd of November and alerted the Police.

Following the tip-off, operatives stormed a two-bedroom apartment in Pakuro, Mowe, where another victim, Kengne Maeva, was rescued unhurt. Two suspects , Ndzana Kamga Isidore and Tingue Stephen were arrested, while the principal suspect, Donald, remains at large.

Preliminary findings revealed that the victims’ relatives in Cameroon had paid a ransom of three point six million CFA into the fugitive’s bank account.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo,  has directed continuous surveillance and engagement with community leaders to report suspicious foreign nationals renting apartments across the state.

The Command assured that it remains committed to protecting lives and property while ensuring that criminals find no safe haven in Ogun State.

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Crime

Police Nab Herbalist for Alleged Murder of Two

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old herbalist, Amechi Okwuokenye, and his 26-year-old brother, Smart Okwuokenye, for allegedly kidnapping and killing two men in Owa-Alidima, Ika North East Local Government Area of the state.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the victims’ bodies had been recovered and deposited in the mortuary for autopsy.

According to the statement, the incident began on September 30, 2025, when one of the victims, 22-year-old Friday Liberty, visited the herbalist but never returned home.

The statement noted that Liberty’s family, who became worried about his disappearance, later received information from his girlfriend explaining that he had gone to see a certain herbalist.

The girlfriend of the deceased then informed the family that she heard a conversation about the said Friday Liberty and a certain herbalist, and advised that they should reach out to the herbalist.

The family contacted the herbalist, who denied seeing him but promised to do some spiritual incantations so their brother could return alive.

According to Edafe “After spending so much money to find the missing victim and the result was not forthcoming, the case was reported to the Agbor Area Command via a petition on 14th October 2025,” .

Following the petition, the spokesperson said the detectives launched an investigation and identified the herbalist as the last person to have had contact with the missing victim.

Surveillance was laid around his shrine at Owa-Alidima in Ika North East LGA, for days, until he was arrested on 23rd October 2025, in his shrine while hiding inside a refrigerator,” the statement continued.

Upon his arrest, the herbalist allegedly confessed that he and his brother kidnapped both Liberty and a motorcycle rider identified as Isioma Ugbeje.

They further stated that Friday Liberty has been his long-time customer who frequently visits him to hypnotise clients so they could give him money easily.

According to Edafe, the suspects later demanded a ransom of ₦10 million from their victims’ families.

When they noticed that the plan was not working, they murdered the victims and dumped their bodies in a soakaway pit by the shrine,” the statement read.

Edafe confirmed that the suspects were now in custody and that investigations were ongoing.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Olufemi Abaniwonda, assured all that justice would be served.

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Crime

Police Arrest Man for Assaulting Wife over Infidelity

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By Adebola Àjàyí

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended one Fatai Quadri following a viral video that captured him violently assaulting his wife, Rukayat Quadri, at their residence in Illese-Ijebu on the 15th of September, 2025.

The suspect, who was seen inflicting fist blows on the victim, resulting in bodily harm, was apprehended by operatives of the Igbeba Divisional Police Headquarters, Ijebu Ode.

A statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, indicates that preliminary investigation reveals that the assault stemmed from a marital dispute arising from allegations of infidelity.

The statement further shows that the suspect has transferred ownership of a 10-room en-suite apartment, jointly built with his wife, to another woman which provoked the violent attack.

According to the statement, the victim is presently receiving medical treatment, while the suspect remains in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

It advises members of the public, especially victims of domestic abuse, to promptly report all forms of violence or threats to the nearest police station for immediate action.

The statement says the State Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo reiterates the Command’s zero tolerance for domestic violence, warning that anyone found culpable of such act will face the full wrath of the law.

Environment

NEMA, Police Collaborate on Disaster Management

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The South-West Zonal Directorate of the National Emergency Management Agency has paid a familiarisation visit to the Oyo State Police Command, as part of efforts to deepen inter-agency collaboration on disaster management.

In a statement shared on NEMA’s official X on Wednesday, the Agency revealed that the delegation, led by NEMA Zonal Director Mr Akiode Saheed, alongside Principal officers from the Directorate and Ibadan Operations Office, was received by Commissioner of Police Mr Femi Haruna, PSC, and senior officers at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

During the visit, Mr. Saheed conveyed the compliments of NEMA Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar and the Agency’s staff to the Commissioner, stating, “We are here to update the Command on NEMA’s strategic plans under our current leadership and to reinforce the long-standing institutional collaboration between our agencies.”

He praised the police for their critical role, noting the “age-long symbiotic relationship” between NEMA and the Nigeria Police Force, and added, “We also appeal for the establishment of a Disaster Management Unit within the Police Command, similar to the Disaster Response Unit (DRU) of the Nigerian military.”

In a remark, the Commissioner of Police, while expressing appreciation and pledging support, said, “We are grateful for this visit and assure NEMA of the Command’s unwavering commitment to strengthening synergy and collaboration with your Agency.”

He further approved the request for a dedicated Disaster Management Unit within the Command.

According to Reports on September 16, the NEMA played a key role in rescuing two construction workers who had been trapped for four days beneath the rubble of a collapsed building at 333 Borno Way, Alagomeji, Ebute Metta, Lagos.

Also, NEMA’s Day 2 incident report further explained that the agency recovered one body on Saturday, while the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed that six victims had been rescued and four bodies recovered as of Monday.

The visit by NEMA to the Oyo State Police Command, coupled with its frontline role in rescue operations such as the Lagos building collapse, highlights the importance of proactive disaster management and stronger partnerships between security and emergency agencies.

By reinforcing synergy, establishing disaster units, and prioritising preventive measures, Nigeria can build a more resilient emergency response system capable of saving lives and reducing the impact of future crises.

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Crime

Police Arrest Suspected Cult Members

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By Mojisola Oladele 

The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists who allegedly caused may-hem at a tertiary institution in the state.

The suspects are: Oluwadamilare Temitope, Ayodeji John, Adepoju Adesoji, Yusuf Abeeb, Fatai Quadri, and Lateef Abiodun.

The Public Relations Officer of the State Command, Mr. Abiodun Ojelabi in a statement made available to newsmen, said the suspects were arrested by the anti-cultism unit of the Command while on township patrol at Iree.

Mr Ojelabi explained that the suspected cultists who attacked themselves by exchanging gunshots inside the school injured two students who are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

Mr. Ojelabi “In compliance to the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, mnips directives, the team swiftly moved to the scene and arrested three suspects one Oluwadamilare Temitope, Ayodeji John and Adepoju Adesoji.”

“Also, on 9th September, 2025 in continuation of the operation, a coordinated and assiduous investigation was carried out; additional three suspects one Yusuf Abeeb, Fatai Quadri, Lateef Abiodun were apprehended in connection with the fracas” He states further 

He said the suspects would be charged to court after the completion of investigation.

In another development, the Police has also arrested Johnson Olagoke, who allegedly robbed two motorcyclists in Ile-Ife.

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According to the PRO, Osun State Police Command, Olagoke carried out the alleged attack on two different occasions.

Mr. Ojelabi stated that the suspects, after attacking his victims, carted away their motorcycle, phones, and cash.

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Cultist in Police Net over Gun Possession

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Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Ismail Afolabi, in possession of a locally fabricated double-barrel shotgun loaded with live ammunition.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the arrest was made following credible intelligence.

According to her, the suspect was apprehended by the Special Weapons and Tactics unit during a raid at the Saje area of Car Wash in Abeokuta, where suspected cultists were reportedly holding a secret meeting.

“On June 27, 2025, at about 17:30hrs, the Ogun State Police Command received credible intelligence that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a clandestine meeting with suspected criminal intent at the Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

“Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit swiftly mobilised to the scene.

“On arrival, one suspect, Ismail Afolabi, was found in possession of a cross-body bag containing a cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun loaded with live ammunition.

“He was apprehended while attempting to flee,” the statement read.

Odutola said preliminary investigations had begun and that efforts were ongoing to arrest other fleeing suspects linked to the meeting.

“The Ogun State Police Command remains committed to eradicating cult-related violence in the state,” Odutola added.

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Security

Police on Standby Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir Celebration

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The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command, has prepared comprehensive security protocols ahead of Eid-El-Kabir celebrations on Friday, 6th of June, 2025.

According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer,  Adewale Osifeso, made available to newsmen in Ibadan, says, the measures include protection of strategic locations, such as Eid grounds, public spaces, critical national assets, correctional institutions, media organisations, among others.

The statement also states that Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical Teams have been instructed to implement a proactive security approach, leveraging intelligence-led tactics such as mobile patrols, strategic searches, surveillance, and targeted interventions.

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo state,  Mr. Joseph Adenola, therefore felicitates the Muslim community on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebrations.

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Education

Police Take Proactive Measures to Address School Clashes

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo State Police Command has launched a series of initiatives to tackle the recurring clashes in secondary schools in Ibadan.

This move follows a stakeholders meeting held at the command’s headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.

Speaking, the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Adenola said, the police will conduct regular visits to schools to educate students on the dangers of unruly behaviour, and the command would partner with state government, parents, and other agencies to find solutions to the problem.

Contributing, the Special Assistant to the Oyo state governor on Security Matters, Fatai Owoseeni emphasized the need for parents to take a more proactive role in raising their children.

Also, the Oyo state Commissioner for Education, Professor Saliu Adelabu, urged the government to review the child rights law to enable good training and inculcation of values into children.

These measures were a direct response to the recent invasion of CAC Grammar School by seventeen pupils of Government Technical College, Orita Aperin, Ibadan.

Present at the meeting included, parents, school principals, permanent secretaries, chairman, Oyo Subeb, Nureni Adeniran among others.

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Crime

Fake Sergeant Arrested in Ogun

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By Francisca Irekpita

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 52 Year-old man, Harry Collins, for allegedly impersonating a police officer.

The suspect was apprehended during a reconnaissance patrol led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, at Mangoro area of the state.

According to the state police spokesperson, Ms Omolola Odutola, Officers on duty became suspicious of his presence, dressed in a full police uniform with a sergeant rank at the Long Bridge and was arrested.

She disclosed that upon interrogation at the station, Collins was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for his impersonation, which further raised suspicion about his activities.

Ms Odutola added that Investigations were ongoing to determine his motives and would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.

The Command therefore cautioned the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals posing as police officers to appropriate quarters for action.

Security

Police Investigate Teen’s Drowning at Abandoned Quarry

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By Francisca Irekpita

The Ogun state Police command has launched an investigation and search operation into the tragic drowning of a Year-old Oluwaferanmi Olasupo, at an abandoned quarry pool near Eseke Village, in Odeda local government area.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Omolola Odutola, who disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta, said the victim’s grandfather, Olaseinde Sunday, reported the incident to the Odeda Divisional Police station.

The command’s spokesperson stated that, upon receiving the information, law enforcement officers and a surveillance team swiftly mobilised to the scene to rescue the victim.

However, she revealed that rescue efforts were postponed due to poor visibility at night, adding that local divers had been contacted to assist in retrieving the body.

According to her, the victim, an inexperienced swimmer, had gone to the quarry site with friends to swim when he allegedly drowned, stressing that his friends had fled after the incident.

The State PPRO, therefore, directed the parents of the victim’s friends to hand over their children for interrogation as part of the ongoing investigation.

Ms Odutola stressed the need to educate the people on the dangers of swimming in unsecured water bodies, particularly abandoned quarry sites.

She equally urged the public to exercise caution and avoid such hazardous areas.

Crime

Police Unravel Mystery Behind Teenger’s Death

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Ogun State Police Command says it has commenced an investigation to unravel the circumstances that surround the death of a 19-year-old boy identified as Sunday Moses in Afio village, Odeda Local Government Area of the state.

Sunday Moses whose lifeless body was hanging from a tree in a secluded rocky area of the village was alleged to have committed suicide.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola who confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta said the deceased was found dead by his brother, John Egbe, who searched for him after several hours of waiting for him to return.

She said that a secondary school graduate had allegedly informed his 47-year-old brother that he found the deceased hanging on a tree when he was looking for a spot with better network reception to make a phone call.

The command’s Spokesperson noted that findings by the police revealed that Moses’ mother had died just weeks earlier and had yet to be buried in their hometown of Oju LGA, Benue State.

She said the remains of the teenager’s corpse had been released to the family for burial according to their traditional rites.

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Crime

Police Arraign Nine Associates of Portable

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Nine associates of Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, have been arraigned before the Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on charges of assault, obstruction, and armed violence.

The suspects, aged between 19 and 28 are facing multiple charges including felony, assault, obstruction, armed violence with cutlasses and guns, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, and intent to kill.

They were allegedly involved in an incident that took place on Wednesday around 10:00 in the morning in Oke-Osa, Sango-Ota, in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.

Police Prosecutor, Sunday Ekong, explained that the incident erupted when the suspects, allegedly acting in concert with the controversial musician Portable, confronted officials from the Ota Zonal Planning office of the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, during an inspection of portable’s business premises.

Magistrate O.M. Somefun however granted bail to each of the nine suspects, setting the bail at 5 million naira each.

The suspects are required to provide sureties who are licensed bond agents registered with the Ogun State government. 

The case was adjourned till March 17 for further proceedings.

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Security

Be Vigilant, Ogun CP tells Motorists

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By Olatunji Idowu

Residents of Ogun state particularly motorists have been encouraged to take advantage of the window provided by the Police to regularize their vehicle documents to avoid sanctions.

The Commissioner of Police, Mrpolice, Lanre Ogunlowo, made the call in a statement in Abeokuta through the command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola.

Mr Ogunlowo noted that the step had become necessary to address the rampant use of unregistered vehicles, motorcycles, tricycles, and dealership plate numbers in violation of extant traffic and vehicle registration laws. 

The Police Commissioner pointed out that the statistical review of 2024 crime data showed that most of the violent crimes in the State, including kidnapping, armed robbery, and rival cult killings, were perpetrated by individuals using vehicles in flagrant disregard of traffic regulations. 

He said that the police would adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward violators, adding that Vehicles found operating without proper registration or documents would be impounded, and offenders would be equally prosecuted.

Noting that the crackdown was part of a broader effort to ensure safety and curb criminal activities in Ogun State, Mr Ogunlowo urged residents to adhere strictly to traffic laws and cooperate with the authorities to foster a secure environment.

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Security

No room for inter-state crime incursion – Osun CP

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By Mojisola Oladele 

The Osun State Police Command has assured residents of its readiness to maintain law and order. 

The State Police Commissioner, CP Muhammed Abba, gave the assurance in reaction to rumours of hoodlums infiltrating the state and the Southwest region from the North.

CP Abba noted that his men had been stationed at strategic locations across the state, monitoring entry and exit points to prevent any form of inter-state crime incursion.

CP Abba “There is no room for inter-state crime incursion. My men have been placed at strategic locations, and they are keeping their eagle eyes on the movement of people at both entry and exit points. Osun is safe for all, and there is no cause for alarm.”

He emphasised that the command has implemented necessary measures to ensure the safety of lives and property.

The State Police Commissioner urged residents to continue with their lawful activities without fear of harassment or hindrance.

He added that the command is working in synergy with other security agencies to combat crime and criminality.

He added: “We have put adequate measures in place to guarantee the safety of lives and property of every citizen. We are advising the general public to go about their lawful duties unmolested and report any suspected strange movements to the police for immediate action.”

Recalled that the South-West security outfit, Amotekun, raised an alarm recently, over the infiltration of bandits into the region.

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Crime

Police Arrest Two for Alleged Fake Bank Transfer

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By Olusegun Folarin 

Ogun State Police Command has arrested two young persons for allegedly purchasing clothes worth 220 thousand naira using fake bank transfers from one Christopher Chukwuma of Ijebu North Local Government Area.

The suspects, Opeyemi Ibrahim and Dimeji Bakare, were apprehended after the victim had detected and raised alarm.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement in Abeokuta.

She noted that one of the suspects had previously committed a similar offence in 2023, purchasing generators valued at 140 thousand naira using fake transfers.

The command’s spokesperson said the suspects were arrested with exhibits, adding that the investigation was ongoing. 

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Woman in Police Net for Inflicting Injury on Teen

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By Olatunji Idowu

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested Odeale Fatimah for allegedly inflicting injury on a ten-year Olasunkanmi Oluwadamilara over six hundred naira in the Obada Oko area of Abeokuta.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Miss Omolola Odutola confirmed the arrest of the woman in a statement in Abeokuta.

Miss Odutola explained that a delegation from the National Association of Proprietors private schools, Obada Oko, led by coordinator, Olagbegi Moses had reported the alleged abuse at the police station when they noticed serious cuts on the boy’s hands. 

She the victim who attended a private school in the area had told the police his guardian had inflicted the cuts on his hands.

The command’s spokesperson said the guardian admitted to using a razor blade to inflict the wounds as punishment for allegedly stealing six hundred naira to purchase ice cream for his friends.

She pointed out that the commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Ogunlowo had ordered an investigation into the case.

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Police Refute Mysterious Deaths Rumour

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo State Police Command has refuted rumours making the rounds of social media that fifty persons have died in mysterious circumstances 

The rumour also said the  tale had led to the declaration of a State of Emergency

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, in a release made available to Radio Nigeria, said the story was a figment of the author’s imagination.

It also warns the public against the spread of fake and unverified news that could disrupt the state’s enviable relative tranquillity.

It further urges the people of Oyo State to go about their lawful businesses without any fear or molestation as the Command will not renege on its statutory duties of protecting all lives and property.        

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Police Investigate Alleged Exhumation of Corpse by Deceased’s Son

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By Adenitan Akinola

In Osogbo, the Police have begun an investigation into the alleged exhumation of the remains of a community leader, Pa Azeez Rauf from the grave in his house and the sale of the house by one of his sons, identified as Mutiu Rauf Okunola.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Osun State Police Command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, told newsmen that a suspect identified as Rauf was arrested in connection with the alleged exhuming of the corpse and the sale of the house around Dada Estate, Osogbo.

Mrs Opalola, who explained that the matter was being handled by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), added that the suspect had been granted bail while an investigation into the matter was ongoing.

Findings by Radio Nigeria indicated that the sold property, located around the Dada Estate area of Osogbo, Osun State capital had generated issues amongst the children of the deceased. 

The other children of Late Azeez Rauf accused their sibling, Rauf Mutiu Okunola, also known as Tato of selling their late parents’ property and exhuming their corpses without the consent of the remaining children.

The dispute was said to have begun when Mrs Adedoyin Rukayat, one of the surviving children, discovered that the family property had been sold.

Apart from selling the house, Mrs Rukayat, who spoke to journalists, also alleged that her brother exhumed the remains of their parents without consulting other children.

Disturbed by these actions, Rukayat reported the case to Dada Estate Police Station in Osogbo, which led to the arrest of Mutiu on December 31, 2024

Radio Nigeria further gathered that policemen, who stormed the premises to arrest the suspect stopped further exhumation of their mother’s remains after the corpse of Late Azeez Rauf had already been dug out from the grave.

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Ogun Police Alert Public on Increasing Spate of Missing Persons

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By Francisca Irekpita 

The Ogun State Police Command has alerted the public over an unprecedented increase in reports of missing individuals across all age groups in the state.

In a statement in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Ms Omolola Odutola, regretted that only a small fraction of the missing individuals were located, while a significant number did not return home.

She explained that the command, as part of efforts to tackle the trend, had begun a public awareness of the need for people to prioritize their safety by maintaining a heightened sense of security.

The Ogun Police spokesperson noted that the Commissioner of Police, based on insights from rescued individuals, had appealed to parents to refrain from using commercial transportation services with unknown strangers for their children.

He also encouraged youths to activate digital communication and sharing features on their mobile devices while travelling, especially during moments of distress.

The Command urged the public to contact its control room on 091-648-592-99, and its Public Relations Department on 091-595-788-88 Or its social media platforms as follows:

Twitter: @OgunPoliceNG

Instagram: @Ogunpolice_ng

Facebook: @ogunstatepolicecommand.

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Normalcy Returns to Owo as Police Arrest 19 Suspects, Confirm 4 Casualties 

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By: Leke Adegbite

The new Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Mr Olutokunbo Afolabi, has assumed office.

He confirmed the arrests of 19 suspects and the killing of four persons in Monday’s cult clashes in Owo.

Addressing newsmen in Akure, Mr Afolabi said he had paid an on-the-spot assessment to Owo Township to get firsthand information on the crisis, and a full-scale investigation had been launched to ascertain the real cause of the mayhem.

The new Police Commissioner pointed out that normalcy had been restored to Owo, and the residents of the town were complying with the curfew imposed by Governor Aiyedatiwa.

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police, who was posted to Ondo State on December 24, 2024, promised that he would enhance professionalism, discipline and welfare packages for his officers.

Mr Afolabi who lamented the proliferation of illegal firearms in circulation as demonstrated by killings in Owo, said he would deploy his men to arrest bearers and retrieve such weapons.

He warned that he would set up a special team to monitor the operations of policemen on roads in the state to checkmate their excesses of alleged molestation of road users.

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Aiyedatiwa Receives New Commissioner of Police, Briefed on Owo Crisis

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By Bukola Bardi

The new Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Wilfred Afolabi, paid his first official visit to the State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday. 

Governor Aiyedatiwa received the Police Commissioner at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House in Akure. 

During the visit, the immediate past Commissioner of Police in the State, Mr. Abayomi Oladipupo, formally introduced his successor to the Governor.

The Police bosses also used the visit to brief the governor on the security disturbances in Owo Local Government Area of the State. 

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Police Confirm Killing of Four Persons in Ondo

By Web News 709

By Bukola Bardi

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed that four persons were killed in a clash involving some suspected cult groups in Owo town, in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The Police Public Relations Officer Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya disclosed this while confirming the incident to Newsmen in Akure, the Ondo state capital.

Reports had it that Gunmen suspected to be cult members had killed a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Fisayo Oladipo, in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo state and four others.

Mr Oladipo, 52, was reportedly shot dead around 2:00 a.m. on Monday in a violent cult-related clash, an incident that has set a section of the Owo town on fire.

Sources who confirmed the incident in a chat revealed that the suspects, believed to be members of the Eiye confraternity group, had trailed the deceased to his home around Ehin-Ogbe in Owo before he was shot.

Mr Oladipo, fondly known as “Fissy,” was a prominent youth leader of the APC in Owo before his assailants killed him.

His remains have been taken to the morgue at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Owo.

Giving details on the incident, the police spokesperson in Ondo state said “We can’t confirm if an APC Chieftain was affected, but four people have been confirmed dead.

“Normalcy has returned through the intervention of the Police, efforts are on to arrest perpetrators of the act.“

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Police Apprehend Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 2yr-old, 4 others

By Web News 738

The Kano State Police Command has successfully arrested a 25-year-old suspected kidnapper, Abubakar Musa, from Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, Kano.

The suspect was apprehended for kidnapping a two-year-old child, Al’amin Ahmad Garba, and demanding a ransom of N50 million for the victim’s release.

A statement on Saturday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said the suspect was arrested on December 25, 2024, following a sustained follow-up and intelligence-led operation.

“The victim was rescued from a house in Unguwar Liman, Dorayi Quarters, Kano, where he was hidden for three days.

“The rescued victim was rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialists Hospital Kano, treated, and discharged and has since been reunited with his family,” the statement said.

According to Haruna, the suspect was charged to Magistrate Court No. 25 Nomansland Kano on January 3, 2025, and is currently remanded.

“The Commissioner of Police, Salman Dogo Garba, assures the public that the Command will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents in Kano State.

“The Kano State Police Command encourages members of the public to continue supporting the Police by providing useful information that can lead to the arrest of criminals,” the statement added.

In a related development, Operatives of the Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit on Saturday neutralised two suspects and rescued four kidnapped victims from a notorious armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate operating within the state.

In a release signed by the police spokesperson Henry Okoye, it stated, “The operation, which took place on Friday, began when a distress call was received, reporting the abduction of three women and one man in Umuokanne, Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area”.

“Acting swiftly on intelligence gathered, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit located the criminals’ hideout. Upon arrival, a gunfight ensued between the police operatives and the kidnappers. During the operation, two suspects were neutralized. The four victims, Carolyn Didia (42), Ego Odu (48), Apollonia Ezekwe (40), and Godwin Ezekwe (37), were successfully freed”.

“In addition to rescuing the victims, the police recovered one AK-47 rifle, 21 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, and a magazine from the criminals. However, two of the rescued victims sustained gunshot wounds from the kidnappers’ bullets during the confrontation”.

Okoye said the victims were promptly taken to Oforola Health Centre, where they are now stable and recovering well.

He added, “The Imo State Police Command has assured the public of its ongoing commitment to safeguarding residents. Investigations are currently ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the criminal syndicate.

“The police urged the public to report suspicious activities to support further efforts in enhancing community safety.”

Punch/Adebukola Aluko