Crime

Police Crackdown: Abandoned Babies Rescued, 2 Teenagers Arrested

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Gombe State Police Command on Friday said it has recorded major successes in the fight against crime, with the rescue of two abandoned infants and the arrest of two teenagers for alleged rape.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement, stressed that the Command remained committed to safeguarding lives and property in the state.

According to him, a three-month-old baby was rescued on September 15, 2025, after being allegedly given away by her mother, Fatima Abdullahi, 20, of Damaturu, Yobe State, in connivance with one Adama Ibrahim. The child was handed over to one Fatima Haruna of Liji Quarters, Gombe, who fled with the baby.

“The suspects were tracked and arrested at the Trailer Park in Tumfure, Akko Local Government Area. Investigation is ongoing, and they will be charged to court as soon as possible,” Abdullahi stated.

Abdullahi urged residents to be vigilant and report suspicious movements in their communities.

In another development, the Command recovered a newborn baby boy abandoned in a carton. DSP Abdullahi said a tricycle rider, Auwal Abdullahi of Kwadon, brought the baby to the Gona Police Division on September 9, 2025.

“He narrated that an unidentified woman boarded his tricycle from Madaki Quarters to BCGA Quarters, Gombe. On reaching YD Filling Station Junction, she alighted under the pretence of withdrawing money from a POS. When she failed to return, the rider checked the carton she left behind and discovered a newborn baby inside,” the Police PRO explained.

Abdullahi noted that the infant was taken into safe custody and later handed over to the Gombe State Social Welfare Department, while investigations continue.

The Command also confirmed the arrest of two 14-year-old herders, Danladi Babangida and Samaila Sulaiman, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl while she fetched firewood in Pindiga, Akko LGA.

“Following a complaint lodged on September 12, the suspects were arrested and confessed to the crime. The victim and suspects were taken to General Hospital, Kashere, for medical examination. The case is with the Gender Unit of the State CID for discreet investigation,” Abdullahi said.

He condemned sexual violence in all its forms, urging residents to promptly report such cases for swift police action.

Cases of child abandonment and sexual violence remain recurring concerns in parts of the North-East, including Gombe.

Punch/ Adebukola Aluko

Religion

Police Recover Hijacked Truck, Arrest Three Suspects

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The  Nigeria Police force ,Oyo state  Command has arrested three suspects allegedly linked to the hijacking of a  truck loaded with 45,000 liters of petrol belonging to NIPCO Ltd.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso made this known in a statement made available to the newsmen.

The release says  the command’s Monitoring Unit recently received a report of a hijacking incident of a truck with registration number ADAMAWA YLA 575 ZY along   Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Road.

According to the statement, the preliminary investigations revealed that  an armed group equipped with sophisticated firearms perpetrated the act.

The efforts of the special operatives  of the command yielded result as the  hijacked truck was later found  at Lincoln Filling Station, Odo-Ona Kekere, Ibadan, where the suspects were in the process of siphoning the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

The suspects according to the release says the  hijacked truck was transferred to them by a third individual known as Femi, who allegedly masterminded the hijacking alongside his accomplices.

Mr Osifeso says the suspects had confessed to their roles in orchestrating the hijacking and provided details on how the truck was diverted after the crime.

The command’s spokesman assured the public of the command’s continued diligent investigations aimed at dismantling the criminal network and holding all individuals involved accountable for their actions.

He urged members of the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities around them  to the police

PR/Abisola Oluremi

Environment

Do not drink when you drive – Police

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By Olusegun Folarin 

Ogun State Police Command has renewed its call against driving under the influence of any form of substance abuse.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola made the call while reacting to the fatal crash that occurred in the Ile-Oba area along the Ogijo/Ita-Oluwo/Ikorodu Road. 

She said that the crash involved a TVS tricycle with license plate number Lagos BDG 561QN, driven by 21-year-old Usman Abdullahi, and a female pedestrian whose identity remained unknown.

The Command’s Spokesperson said the pedestrian was attempting to cross the road when the tricycle, en route to the Ogijo main park, struck her and she was immediately rushed to the private health centre, Ogijo, for the severe head injuries she sustained.

Miss Odutola who said the the driver, Usman Abdullahi, was currently in police custody advised  road users  to adhere to driving rules and avoid needless fatal crashes.

She reminded the motorists to exercise caution on the roads, especially in high-traffic areas, to prevent further tragedies. 

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Crime

Police Nab Suspected Kidnappers in Ogun

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By Olusegun Folarin 

Police Command in Ogun State says it has recovered the sum of Seven million, nine hundred thousand naira, and one thousand five hundred rupees from suspected kidnappers.

The command also said that three Indian Nationals were rescued unhurt from the hands of suspected kidnappers.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Alamutu made this known while speaking with newsmen at the Eleweran headquarters of the command.

Mr Alamutu explained that the suspected kidnappers, numbering about six had allegedly opened fire on two buses conveying workers of a private company to their residence, at Kajola junction.

He said the police escort attached to the first bus with Registration No FST 686 YH exchanged fire with the kidnappers and managed to escape with all the occupants in the first vehicle, while three Indian Nationals, inside the second bus without police escort were kidnapped to an unknown destination.

The Police Commissioner said the three victims were rescued unhurt after the Anti-kidnapping Section of the Command with the support of other local security agents engaged the suspected kidnappers in Ogun battle where two out of the six kidnappers were demobilized.

He said two AK 47 riffles, one single barrel locally made gun, one sword, cell phone, criminal charms, and 65 rounds of ammunition were also recovered.

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Security

Security Beefed up in Osun Ahead of Christmas, New Year Celebrations

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By Folake Oye

The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, Mr Isyaku Mohammed, has directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers, DPOs, to beef up security before, during and after the Yuletide festivities across the State.

Mr Mohammed gave the directive in a statement in Osogbo.

He directed his lieutenants to deploy police personnel and operational assets to dominate public places, most especially, places of worship, recreation centres, amusement parks and other social convergence facilities.

The Osun state commissioner of Police charged the officers to strictly adhere and enforce the operation order drawn for the season and ensure intelligence-led and high visibility policing across the highways and all the nooks and crannies of the state for security of lives and property .

Mr Mohammed, advised the good people of the State to go about their lawful businesses without any apprehension and cooperate with security personnel deployed for these special assignments.

He also urged members of the public to be law abiding, orderly and vigilant before, during and after the yuletide; and continue to support the Police with adequate information towards achieving a peaceful atmosphere. 

While wishing residents a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, Mr Mohammed gave out the following numbers: 08039537995, 08123823981, 08075872433 to report suspicious person(s) or movement in case of emergency.

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Crime

Police Foil Burning of Ekiti Assembly Complex

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Officers of the Ekiti State Police Command have prevented some suspected thugs attempt to attack Ekiti State House of Assembly complex in Ado-Ekiti this morning.

The suspected hoodlums were said to have attempted to gain access into the Assembly complex with the belief that the police officers who had earlier laid siege there for the past four days had left.

The hoodlums were armed with cutlasses and Jerry cans filled with petrol which they wanted to use to set the building on fire.

The policemen on ground stopped them and recovered the fuel and some of the Cutlasses abandoned by the fleeing suspected arsonists.

Confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer of the Ekiti State Police Command, CSP Sunday Abutu, said that the invasion happened in the wee hours of today.

He explained that the development had confirmed the intelligence report received by the Command about a week ago, which necessitated the deployment of additional personnel to secure the Complex.

Csp Abutu said investigation had commenced with the aim of arresting the suspects, urging the public to supply credible intelligence in that regard and to be security conscious.

Olaniyi Alade

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Crime

Police arrest man for allegedly raping girl inside church

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A 30 year old man, Ajibola Akindele has been arrested by men of Ogun state police command, for forcefully having carnal knowledge of a 20 year old girl inside a church.

The suspect was arrested after the mother of the victim reported the incident at Lafenwa divisional headquarters.

The mother of the victim told policemen that the suspect allegedly took advantage of her daughter whom she said was sent to decorate a church at Ita oshin area of Abeokuta together with the suspect.

 She alleged that, the suspect committed the crime, after he discovered that, both of them were alone in the church.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi who confirmed the arrest of the suspect said the suspect had confessed to the crime.

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

Olusegun Folarin


Crime

Police Nab Indian Hemp Farmers in Ogun

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Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have uncovered a large expanse of land used for planting Indian hemp and arrested seven suspects in Lokuta village in Remo North local government area of the state.

-The suspects, Nelson Enu, Patrick Emmanuel, Samuel Paul, Ekioya Joe, Monday Okoro, Endurance Eliobe and Stanley Ogejiagba were all arrested following a tip-off that the suspects have cultivated a large expanse of land for the purpose of planting the Canabis Sativa at Lokuta village.

The Command’s spokesman, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said in a statement that suspects were allegedly threatening the villagers for daring to disturb them while the planting was going on.

Mr Oyeyemi explained that the DPO, Isara Division, Mr Shobiyi Oluwatosin mobilized his men in conjunction with local vigilante to the scene where the seven suspects were arrested.

He listed the items recovered from the suspects to include five bags of suspected Indian hemp seeds while two bags have already been planted.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for onward transfer to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for possible prosecution.

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

Police Arrest Two Men For Rape

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Operatives of Ogun state police command have arrested two men for allegedly gang raped a 22 year old girl  at eleweran area of Abeokuta.

The suspects, a 38 year old Seun Orokunle and Sarumi Sodiq 28 years, were arrested after the victim reported the incident at public complaints bureau, Eleweran Abeokuta.

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

Mr Oyeyemi said the victim claimed that she had gone to visit her boyfriend, Seun Orokunle who also invited his friend without her knowledge.

The command’s spokesman explained that victim alleged that suspects dragged her out of the bathroom and took turns to have sex with her after beaten her thoroughly.

Mr Oyeyemi noted that the suspects who claimed to be cultists had threatened to kill her if she dare to report them to anyone.

He said the suspects were arrested in Aregbe area of Abeokuta and had confessed to the crime.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation and diligent prosecution.

Olusegun Folarin

Crime Security

Police Command Cautions Bloggers,Information Merchants Against Fake News

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Police Command, Ogun state, has cautioned bloggers and online information merchants to desist from circulating unverified information capable of causing crisis in the state.

The Command spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi gave the caution while reacting to some online report claiming that a prominent muslim cleric in Ijebuland, Alhaji Mushafau Bakre was killed by gun men.

The police spokesman while speaking with Radio Nigeria on phone said publishing of unverified information was capable of causing chaos in the society.

He explained that the Imam was found dead by policemen while on patrol with no sign of attack.

Mr. Oyeyemi said the Late Imam with health history of High Blood pressure has no bruise or mark and was on the drivers seat position when the vehicle was discovered.

He stated that no hint has been discovered pointing to assassination.

The police image maker then called on media houses be thorough in the discharge of their duties in order not to mislead the people.

Wale Oluokun

Security

Police, Other Security Agencies On Standby For Saturday Election In Ogun

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The Ogun state Police Command is to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property during the coming Saturday Local Government Election.

A statement by the Spokesman of the Command, Mr. Abímbólá Oyeyemi in Abeokuta stated that the police has put in place elaborate security arrangements to ensure free, fair and credible election.

Mr Oyeyemi said the command has met with the contesting political parties and their candidates warning to them to eschew violence before, during and after the election.

He also said the Command has directed all the Area commanders and Divisional Police Officers to be on the alert to nip in the bud any violent act that may want to occur within their area.

Mr. Oyeyemi said the command’s tactical teams including SWAT, Anti-kidnapping, Anti-cultism and the mobile police force have been deployed to every nook and cranny of the state to ensure hitch free local government election.

The spokesman said the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edward Ajogun appealed to party leaders to advise their supporters to conduct themselves in peaceful manner as anybody caught trying to disrupt the smooth conduct of the election will be made to face the full weight of the law. 

Wale Oluokun

Crime

Luck Runs Against Three Notorious Armed Robbers In Ogun State

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Ogun state police command has arrested three armed robbery suspects after their involvement in a ghastly motor accident, while escaping with a Toyota Camry car snatched at gunpoint in Ondo state.

 According to a statement by the Command Spokesman, Mr. Abímbólá Oyeyemi, the suspects were heading towards Lagos when the accident occurred due to dangerous driving at Ode Remo area of Ogun. 

The spokesman said the three robbery suspects sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to hospital by the policemen from Ode Remo divisional headquarters. 

He stated that it was while the suspects where been treated that the  Divisional Police Officer of  Ode Remo, Mr. Fasogbon Olayemi received information that the vehicle was snatched at gunpoint and subsequently placed them under arrest in the hospital. 

Mr. Oyeyemi said the owner of the vehicle had shown up from Ondo state and explained howy the gang of five men in police uniform dragged him out of the car at gunpoint and drove away the vehicle.

He concluded that the Ogun state commissioner of Police, Mr. Edward Ajogun has ordered the transfer of the remaining suspects to the state criminal investigation and intelligence department after the death of one of the three while receiving treatments at the hospital.

Wale Oluokun

Crime

Police Engage Robbery Gang In Gun Battle At Ikenne- Kill One, Injure Others

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Men of the Ogun State Police Command have shot dead an armed robbery suspect and other members of the gang escaped with gunshot injuries in Ikenne area of the state.

The Police Public Relations officer, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi said in a statement in Abeokuta that the officers in the area had got information that a group of armed robbers had blocked road along Olabiro street in Ikenne and dispossessing people of their valuables at gun point.

Mr. Oyeyemi said the Divisional Police Officer in Ikenne, Mr. Noukauba Onuma mobilized his patrol team and rushed to the scene where they engaged the armed robbers in a gun battle which he claimed lasted for about thirty minutes.

He explained that one of the suspect was shot dead while others escaped with various degree of gunshot injuries, adding that one locally made gun, one live cartridge and one expended cartridge were recovered from the scene of the incident.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edward Ajogun has directed that the fleeing members of the gang be hunted for and brought to justice within the shortest possible time.

 Olatunji Idowu