Crime

75-Year-Old Arrested for Sexual Molestation of Minor in Osogbo

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A 75-year-old man, Jacob Ayinla, has reportedly raped a 15-year-old local juice seller popularly known as ‘Pito’ in his apartment in Osogbo, Osun State. 

A resident of the area told Radio Nigeria that the incident happened on Wednesday evening around Odi-Olowo area, Osogbo when Ayinla lured the girl into his house under the pretense that he wanted to buy the local juice from her.

Another source confirmed that the victim lived around Aresa area, Osogbo with her relative who produces the local juice for her to hawk every day. 

He said she reported the issue to the police station, informing the police’s visit to Ayinla’s House and eventual arrest around 6:30 PM on Wednesday. 

When the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Osun Command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola was contacted, she said, the victim reported the matter to Oja Oba Police Divisional Headquarters that she was raped by one Jacob Ayinla after he lured her to his house under the guise that he wanted to buy ‘Pito’. 

Mrs Opalola confirmed that the culprit was arrested while the girl was taken to the Police Hospital for a medical test. 

Adenitan Akinola

Crime

Police Officer Abducted, Okada Rider Murdered in Ogun

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Ogun State Police Command says it has launched an investigation into the abduction of a police officer and the killing of a commercial motorcycle rider along Abeokuta-Ayetoro road by suspected herdsmen.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the command, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi made this known while reacting to the Save-Our-Souls letter written by the lawmaker representing Egbado North/Imeko Afon Federal Constituency of the State, Mr. Olaifa Aremu over the incidents in his constituency.

The police spokesman said investigation had already commenced on the incidents

The lawmaker had in the letter described that attack as a dastardly act on residents of his constituency.

Mr. Olaifa called on security agencies in the state to device more proactive measure to end the herdsmen attack in the communities.

He also pleaded with Governor Dapo Abiodun to intervene on the attacks in the area by reconstructing the roads and deploy security agencies to the communities.

Wale Oluokun

Crime

Ogun Police Launches Manhunt for Suspected Killer

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Ogun State Police Command says the manhunt has begun to track down a suspected killer terrorising the people of Ogere, Iperu, Ilisan and other communities in Remo North Local Government Area of the state.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi made this known while speaking on the reported killing of some people by a drug addict and cultist one Feyisola Dosunmu at Ogere.

The police spokesman said he could not confirm the number of deaths but stated that a complaint had been lodged with the police.

Mr. Oyeyemi hinted that the police would ensure that the suspect is arrested.

It was reported that the runaway suspect went on rampage and killed some people in the communities.

Wale Oluokun

Security

Oyo Police Reiterates Ban on Illegal Use of Siren

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Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, Mr. Shina Olukolu has called the attention of the public to the directives on the ban of unauthorized use of sirens, revolving lights and covered number plates on vehicles.

This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi. 

The statement notes that any individual or group caught violating the directives would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the statutory laws as the task force to carry out the orders has already been put in place. 

It also warns all security personnel caught in the web of escorting their principals with covered vehicle number plates or illegal use of sirens or revolving lights would immediately be arrested and made to face the consequences of their misconduct.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

LG Tussle: Police Warns Against Breach of Peace

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Shina Olukolu has called on all stakeholders in the lingering Local Government chairmanship tussle in the State to obey the law and shun illegal acts.

This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in Oyo state, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi.

The statement notes that unleashing chaos, bloodshed, lawlessness, and destruction of properties or inflicting injuries on one another will serve no purpose, but be an obstacle to peace of the society.

It advises stakeholders to sheath their swords and give peace a chance.

The statement warns all and sundry that the police will not stand by or fold its arms and watch any group or individuals cause chaos, lawlessness, and destruction as it will deal decisively with those found wanting.

It reiterates its belief in the capacity, ability and exemplary leadership qualities of Oyo State residents to find a solution to their common differences.

The statement enjoins law-abiding citizens to go about their lawful businesses without any fear, threat or intimidation from any group or individuals as the police are on ground to ensure the safety of lives and property.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Community Policing Would Enhance Security – Ogun PPRO

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In a bid to find a lasting solution to security challenges facing the country, security experts have stressed the need to enhance community policing.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO in Ogun State, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria’s Paramount FM in Abeokuta. 

Mr. Oyeyemi said security agencies on ground cannot perform their duties alone, hence the need to introduce community policing which would go a long way in enhancing security in the state as well as the country at large.

He also urged the authorities of community policing to ensure the proper orientation of members that would be recruited into the scheme.

Also speaking, the Ogun State So Safe Corps Commander, Mr. Soji Ganzallo said measures had been put in place to make the state safer for residents, adding that there would be no hiding place for criminals.

Olajumoke Idowu

Security

LG/LCDA Tussle: Oyo Police Sues for Peace

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mr. Shina Olukolu has warned all the stakeholders in the administration of local governments in the state to strictly adhere to law and order.

This is contained in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi.

It notes that the police is committed to ensure and maintain a peaceful society.

It urged the respective local government offices and their staff to refrain from acts that may lead to lawlessness, or shedding of blood, injuries or damage to property.

It states that the issue of unintended lock jam of the councils will eventually be addressed to the satisfaction of all the groups concerned and in the best interest of the people of Oyo State.

The statement warns social miscreants or criminal-minded individuals or groups to stay clear from the premises of local governments and LCDAs as police will not hesitate to deal with them decisively.

It calls on law-abiding citizens to go about their businesses without the fear of molestation or intimidation.

Rasheedah Makinde

Crime

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Graduate

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Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested a twenty five old cobbler Olamide Babayemi for allegedly raping and making an attempt to kill a twenty-two year old Microbiology graduate.

The state’s Police Public Relations officer, PPRO, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi said in a statement in Abeokuta that the suspect was arrested following a report by the victim at the Redemption Camp Police Station.

Mr. Oyeyemi explained that the victim claimed to have given the suspect the sum of eighteen thousand naira to help her to buy phone but the cobbler refused to buy the phone for her.

He said the victim told Divisional Police Officer, DPO that the cobbler invited her to an estate in Mowe to collect the phone but the suspect raped her and recorded her naked video which he started sending to some of his friends. 

Mr. Oyeyemi explained that the victim claimed that the phone call that the suspect received from his mother gave her the opportunity to escape from being killed.

The police’s spokesman said the suspect who was arrested by the Mowe Divisional Police Officer claimed to be the boyfriend of the victim.

Mr. Oyeyemi said the suspect blamed the victim for the incident for calling it quits with him after she graduated from the university. 

He noted that the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kenneth Ebrimson had ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for further investigation and prosecution

Olusegun Folarin