Crime

Police Arrests Fashion Designer Over Killing In Ogun

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Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 32 year old fashion designer, Omowumi Oyapitan, for allegedly killing a 30 year old Mohammed Ahmed in Ota area of the state.

The suspect was arrested after the policeman attached to Onipanu divisional headquarters received a distress call from the managing director of an Inn in the area, Stephen Udo that the suspect had allegedly stabbed the deceased to death during an argument.

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

Mr Oyeyemi said the suspect was trying to intervene in a case involving the victim and a boy she claimed to know over the money the deceased had allegedly stolen from his place of work.

He noted that the deceased was not pleased with the suspect’s intervention and gave her a fist blow in the mouth and in retaliation, she broke a bottle and used it to stab the deceased on his neck. 

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

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

Police Claim Responsibility As Gunmen Invade Imo Church, Abduct Okorocha’s Son-in-law Uche Nwosu

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The Imo state Police Command on Sunday confirmed that the former governor Rochas Okorocha’s son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, is in their custody.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Micheal Abattam, made this known to newsmen in Owerri.

He said he wanted to make clarification based on the report that Nwosu was kidnapped by unknown gunmen. However, the detail for which Nwosu was arrested was yet to be given.

According to Police, “This is to inform the general public that chief Uche Nwosu was not kidnapped but was arrested by the police and Imo state police command is aware of the arrest and presently he is in the police custody.
“This is to refute the earlier news that has being making rounds on social media that he was kidnapped by unknown persons / gunmen. 

“The Commissioner of Police while using this medium to assure Imolites of the command’s commitment in ensuring the safety of Life and prosperity this  yuletide seasons , advised the general public to always shun fake news.”

Adewumi Faniran /Vanguard

Crime

Police Arrests Couple For Selling Their Baby In Ogun

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Men of Ogun State police command have arrested a couple for selling their one month old baby for fifty thousand naira.

According to a statement in Abeokuta by the police spokesperson, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, The suspects, Eze Onyebuchi and his wife Oluchi Eze were arrested on the 16 of December 2021, following an information received by policemen at Ode Remo divisional headquarters, that the couple sold their one month old baby to a woman who is now at large.

Mr Oyeyemi who said the Dpo Ode Remo division, Mr Olayemi Fagbohun, detailed his detectives to the area where the couple were arrested, explained that, it was one Mrs. Ruth Obajimi, who directed the yet to be identified buyer to them, saying that the woman came from human rights office and promised to help them foster their child.

Meanwhile, the commissioner of police, Mr Lanre Bankole, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the anti human trafficking and child labour unit of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation and directed a massive manhunt to apprehend the said woman with the view to recover the baby.

Olajumoke Idowu

Transportation

Yuletide: Ogun Unveils Joint Taskforce For Traffic Management

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The Ogun State Government has inaugurated a Joint Task Force comprising the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Police, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Vehicle Inspection Office, VIO and the Ministry of Transportation, to maintain sanity on major roads within the state, for end-of-the-year traffic management operations.

In a statement, the Public Education Officer, FRSC Ogun Sector Command, Commander Florence Okpe, says the joint operation is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 22nd December 2021, along the Abeokuta/Sagam, Ijebu-Ode/Epe and Abeokuta/Otta Highways.

According to the statement, the joint task force is expected to provide effective traffic management strategies for all motorists and other road users, towards engendering hitch-free movement, reduction in road traffic crashes, ensuring roadworthiness of vehicles and checking the excesses of motorists and riders, during the festive season and beyond.

It advises members of the public to be law-abiding and desist from acts that can pose threat to them and other road users during the festive season, as life has no duplicate.

Adebola Ajayi

Crime

Police Arrest Pastor Over Rape In Ogun

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Ogun State Police command has arrested Pastor Peter Taiwo of a Church Abeokuta and his wife Elizabeth for allegedly conniving to defile a 16 year old choir member of the church.

The Command’s Spokesman, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said in a statement in Abeokuta that the suspects were arrested after the victims had reported the incident at Adatan divisional headquarters.

Mr Oyeyemi said the victim told the policemen that she had gone to the church for choir practice when the pastor’s wife said her husband wanted to send her on errand.

The victim claimed that the pastor’s wife allegedly locked door and the pastor forcefully had sex with her. 

The command’s spokesman said the couple confessed to the crime blaming the devil for the incident and pleaded for forgiveness from the victim. 

He said the victim had been taken to  hospital by the police for medical treatment. 

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole, has ordered the transfer of the suspects to anti human trafficking and child labour unit of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation, with the view to charge them to court as soon as investigation is concluded. 

Segun Folarin

Crime

Police Arrest Man For Killing His Brother.

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Ogun state police command has arrested a seventy eight  year old man, Moshood Habibu for hacking his ninety four year old brother to death over land matter. 

A statement by the command spokesman Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi explained that the suspect was arrested  after report by the son of the deceased Salisu Surakatu, that the suspect came to the deceased house at Kara Ewumi village Mowe and matcheted him to death over a disagreement on land matter. 

The police command spokesman said the suspect claimed that the deceased sold a  plot from their family land and did not give him his own share of the proceeds stating that he went there to demand for his share which led to argument between them. 
He said investigation had revealed that the suspect went to the deceased house who is visually impaired, armed with cutlass.

Meanwhile, the Ogun state commissioner of police, Mr. Lanre Bankole, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to homicide section of the state criminal investigation department for further investigation and prosecution.

Wale Oluokun

Crime News

Journalist Attack: Hoodlum Surrenders Self To Police In Osun

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A hoodlum who assaulted a journalist with a branch of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Gold FM in Ilesa, Osun State, Mr Isaac Haastrup, has surrendered himself to the Police and signed an undertaking to be of good conduct after being on the run for about two days.

Mr Haastrup made this known on Thursday.

He said the hoodlum, simply identified as ID Idowu, visited the Ayeso Police Division on Thursday afternoon to own up to the assault occasioning harm.

The suspect was said to have pleaded for forgiveness after admitting guilt.

It will be recalled that a lawyer to the reporter, Mr Olayinka Sokoya during an interview with newsmen on Thursday morning, said the police were on the trail of the man, said to be a commercial motorcyclist in Ilesa.

Mr Sokoya hinted that the Divisional Police Officer of Ayeso Police Division, Ilesa, Mr Martins Bamigboye, had assured that the fleeing hoodlums would be nabbed and brought to justice.

He stressed that the long arm of the law would catch up with the alleged attacker and his accomplices.

Mr Haastrup had cried out over his safety because of some threats he received from his attacker on Tuesday at Isokun area of Ilesa around one o’clock in the afternoon while on official duty .

Isaac Haastrup

Crime

Police Nab Cult Groups In Ogun

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Eight members of dreaded cult groups have been arrested by men of Ogun state police command l during a special operation to checkmate violent activities of cultists in the state. 

A statement by the Police command spokesman, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi in Abeokuta explained that the suspected cult members were arrested following bloody clashes between members of cult groups that have been terrorizing different parts of the state in recent time. 

He said the supremacy battle between members of Aye and Eiye cult groups have led to the death of four persons in the Abeokuta and Itori area of the state. 

Mr Oyeyemi stated that the disturbances prompted the state commissioner of police Mr Lanre Bankole to order a massive manhunt for members of the groups.

The Police Command spokesman said the operation led to the arrest of the suspects including Toheeb Erinoso, Olufunso Moyo, Sanya Ayinde and Ramon Oyetola.

Other arrested suspected cultists are Akinyemi Olamide, Monsuru Akindele, Adeoba Saheed and Babalola Rasaq. 

Exhibits recovered from the suspects are three locally made guns.

The Ogun state commissioner of police has ordered the continuation of the operation until the hoodlums terrorizing the state get flushed out. 

The police commissioner also advised parents to call their children and wards noting that those caught fomenting trouble will be dealt with.

Wale Oluokun

Crime

Ondo Police Apprehend Man For Rape

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A middle aged man, Soji Bakare popularly known as SOJ has been arrested by men of the Ondo state Police Command for allegedly raping a 10yr-old primary school female pupil.

Radio Nigeria gathered that SOJ assaulted the minor at her parents’ house at the weekend at Aiyeyemi street, Isolo area of Akure when her mother was at the nearby market selling soup ingredients.

Narrating the situation, the mother of the victim, Mrs Yinka Romoke Babalola said the suspect was caught in the act and he had been apprehended by men of the A’Division police station, Akure.
Mrs explained that her child had been taken to hospital by the police for medical treatment and examination.

The woman who said her husband travelled out of Akure, appealed to the police authorities, the Ondo state government and civil society organizations to come to her aid so that the suspect SOJ would be brought to book for allegedly raping her child.

Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations officer, PPRO, Mrs Funmi Odunlami, noted that SOJ would be charged to court immediately because of the gravity of the offence.

Leke Adegbite

Crime

Police Arrest Suspected Cultist In Ogun

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Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist, Ojo Akinola Iyanu while trying to disrupt the school examination at Ogun state Institute of Technology, Igbesa in Ado Odo Ota local government area of the state. 

A statement by the command spokesman, Mr Oyeyemi Abimbola explained that the suspect was arrested following an intelligence report revealing that members of a cult group have planned to disrupt the school examination rescheduled after the settlement of crisis between the school management and the students. 

The spokesman noted that the action of the student cultists was due to their non-preparedness for the examination.

Mr Abimbola hinted that the screening of students from the entrance to the institution led to the arrest of the suspect with a black bag with one locally-made pistol loaded with one live cartridge. 

The spokesman said the suspect had confessed to being a member of the “AYE” confraternity.

The state commissioner of police Mr Lanre Bankole has ordered the transfer of the suspect to the state criminal investigation department for further investigation.

Wale Oluokun

Crime

Police Nab Two In Possession Of Weapons

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The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command have arrested two men in possession of a human head. 

The duo of Ismaila Wasiu and Mutairu Shittu was arrested at Ayekale Area of Saki, for being in possession of a fresh human head of a lady.

The suspects were nabbed following a tip-off from some members of the public which made officers of Saki Divisional Police Headquarters immediately swing into action.

They recovered a fresh human head and the dismembered body of the victim who was later identified as Mujidat.

A release signed by the police public relations officer, Adewale  Osifeso indicates that a Preliminary investigation reveals that the victim was lured from Lagos through a phone call by  Ismaila Wasiu before the perpetration of the dastardly act.

The dismembered body has been deposited at the morgue, while intensive investigations regarding the incident is still ongoing.

 The release adds that  Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Ngozi Onadeko urges all law-abiding people of the State to give their unwavering cooperation towards the rendition of timely and actionable information capable of fueling the Command’s crusade against crime and criminality in the State.    

Oluremi Abisola

Crime

Ritualists Arrested In Ogun

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Ogun state Police command has arrested three men while exhuming the corpse of one Segun Taiwo who died and was buried about six months ago at Abule Sikiru area of Sabo Abeokuta. 

According to a statement by the Ogun Police command spokesman, Mr Oyeyemi Abimbola the suspects were arrested at about 11:30 p.m. following a distress call from a good Samaritan that he sighted some men digging the grave where a 28 years old man was buried.

He explained that the suspects were arrested at the scene of the crime with the help of members of the community. 

He hinted that investigation has revealed that, the suspects exhumed the corpse use for money-making ritual purposes.

The commissioner of police Mr Lanre Bankole has ordered the transfer of the suspects to state criminal investigation for investigation and prosecution.

Wale Oluokun

Security

Ogun State Police Command Gets New Commissioner Of Police

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Alikali Usman has posted, Mr Lanre Bankole as the new Commissioner of Police in Ogun state.

Mr Bankole’s posting followed the retirement from service of the former Commissioner of Police in Ogun State Police Command, Mr Edward Ajogun.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said in a statement that the new Commissioner of Police had served as Area Commander Shagamu, a divisional police officer in Abigi, Sango, Agbara and owode Egba as well as zonal sports officer.

Mr Oyeyemi who explained that Mr Bankole hailed from Lagos island local government area of Lagos State said he joined the Nigeria Police as a cadet assistant superintendent of police in March 1990.

He said Mr Bankole got promoted to the rank of commissioner of police in June 2021 and was posted as CP Interpol Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Alagbon Lagos, where he served until his current appointment as the new commissioner of police Ogun State Command.

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect In Ogun

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Police in Ogun state have arrested an Armed Robbery suspect, Rotimi Ojugbele along road while coming from an operation. 

According to a release by the Ogun state police command spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspect was arrested during an early morning patrol of the area when two men on a motorcycle with one of them carrying a bag were accosted for stop and search.

He said one of the two men took to his heels while the other second was apprehended. 

Mr. Oyeyemi said exhibits found on the suspect include one double barrel locally made pistol, One single barrel locally made pistol and nine live cartridges.

Other exhibits include one Samsung phone, two small Intel phones without SIM card, two wrapped weeds among other items.

The Ogun state commissioner of police, Mr. Edward Ajogun has ordered the transfer of the suspect to state criminal investigation and intelligence for investigation. 

Wale Oluokun

Judiciary

Man Bags 2 Years Imprisonment For Calling Police Thieves

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A 25-year-old Bala Hassan in Adamawa State has been sentenced to two years in prison for allegedly referring to policemen as thieves.

The Yola Criminal Area Court 2 on Tuesday handed the sentence to him after convicting him for the offence.

Bala Hassan was earlier brought before the court presided by Honourable Nuhu Garta by the State Commissioner of Police, Adamu Alhaji, for allegedly saying that all police officers attached to the Jimeta Police Division were thieves.

According to the First Information Report (FIR) tendered in court by Inspector Danjuma Hamidu, Bala had said he would rather die than join the Nigeria Police Force because policemen are criminals.

Court papers indicate that Bala was arrested in Yola on Monday during a crime prevention patrol led by Inspector Ishaya Buba of Jimeta Police Division and charged with being in possession of dry leaves suspected to be indian hemp.

The Police said he was unable to give satisfactory account of himself and that when brought to the Divisional headquarters for further investigation, he rained curses on the police, saying all of them are nothing but thieves.

In court on Tuesday, Bala admitted dubbing policemen thieves, following which the prosecutor, Inspector Danjuma Hamidu, applied for summary trial of the defendant.

Ruling, Hon Nuhu Musa Garta sentenced Bala to two years in prison but gave him an option of a N50, 000 fine.

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Crime

Ogun Police Apprehend Middle Aged Man For Allegedly Defiling Step Daughter

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A 39 year old man, Oladapo Akinola has been arrested by men of Ogun state Police Command for defiling his 5 year old stepdaughter in Adigbe area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi who confirmed the incident in Abeokuta said the suspect was arrested after the mother of the victim reported the case at Adigbe divisional headquarters.

Mr Oyeyemi explained that the mother of the victim claimed that she discovered blood in her private part when she was having her bath.

The command’s Spokesman said the woman told the policemen that victim alleged that her stepfather had been having unlawful carnal knowledge of her.

Mr Oyeyemi who noted that the suspect had confessed to the crime without any justifiable reason said the victim had been taken to hospital for medical treatment and report.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun, 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 investigation and diligent prosecution.

Mr Ajogun however advised parents, especially mothers to always be watchful of their female children to protect them from been victims of sexual assault

Olusegun Folarin

Economy

Police Retirees Seek Change of Pension Managers

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The poor plight of the pensioners has once again be stressed by police retirees in Ondo state under the leadership of Mr David Akinyemi.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria in Akure today at the state’s capital, Mr. Akinyemi who retired as deputy commissioner of Police called on President Muhammad Buhari as well as other concerned stakeholders to salvage their situations by exiting them from the pension PENCOM scheme to Police Pension board where their grievances could be better addressed.

On his part, Mr. Joshua Olayemi who retired as a Deputy Superintendent of Police lamented that what he received often could not be satisfactory taken care of artesian dog at the end of every month noting that the retirees only collected what they contributed to the scheme which needed to be addressed.

Buttressing the points raised by his colleagues, another police retiree, Mr Samuel Bamigbola hinted that the retirees had not for once enjoyed any entitlement accorded them by government.

The Police retirees collectively called on federal Government to assist them for an enhanced welfare package which the police pension board could take care of as expected.

Sola Oguntoye

Security

Ogun Police Kick Against Prayer Sessions In Forest

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The Ogun State police command has expressed grave concern that, despite series of warnings and security tips from the command, some members of the public are still organizing prayer sessions in the forest, thereby making themselves easy prey for kidnappers. 

A statement  by the Command’s Spokesperson, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi  indicates that in as much as the command is not oblivious of right to freedom of religion, it is worthy of note that the present security situation in the country is not favourably disposed to organizing prayer sessions in an isolated places. 

The statement says the command is working assiduously to get rid of the criminal elements who have taken kidnapping as business, urging members of the public to desist from creating opportunities for them to operate.

It however shows that if there is any compelling reason to embark on special prayer sessions, the organizers should report to the nearest police station for advice and possible security patrol of the area. 

Olajumoke Idowu

Crime

Three remaining Idoani bus kidnap victims have been rescued – Amotekun

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The remaining three kidnapped victims of a 18-seater passenger bus travelling to Lagos on Idoani-Ifira Akoko Road in Ondo State have regained their freedom.

They were rescued last night at the nearby forest by operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps.

The Amotekun men had earlier rescued nine victims kidnaped in the same bus on Wednesday.

The Ondo State Commander of Amotekun Corps, Chief Adetunji Adeleye who confirmed this development, said the victims would be reunited with their family members on Saturday.

Chief Adeleye said the rescue was effected after his men responded to a distress call from concerned citizens.

Leke Adegbite

Judiciary

Police Drag Commercial Driver Before Court

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A 49-year-old commercial driver Olalekan Adedeji has been arraigned before an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo for allegedly causing the death of six passengers. 

The suspect was arraigned on six counts charge including dangerous driving and driving without road documents. 

The prosecutor, Inspector Jacob Akintunde informed the court that, “on 17 July 2021 around 6:45 PM along Ilesha/Ife expressway, Osu in Osun State, Adedeji drove Yotang Luxurious bus with registration number Lagos KRD 28 XZ in a dangerous manner which caused the death of six passengers in a Toyota Hiace with registration number Niger MNA 214 XY of Royal Top Transport Company and also damaged the vehicle valued N29 million. 

He added that Adedeji drove on the highway without an insurance certificate and expired roadworthiness. 

The offences are said to be contrary to and punishable under section 139, 142 and 548 of RTA laws of Nigeria 2015.” 

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge as his counsel, Mr V. C Dadi urged the court to admit the defendant to bail in the most liberal term. 

The prosecutor opposed the bail noting that six passengers were killed and property worth millions was damaged. 

The presiding magistrate, Mrs Modupe Awodele granted the bail to the defendant in the sum of N5million with two sureties. 

She adjourned the matter to September 9, 2021, for mention. 

Adenitan Akinola

Crime

Students Vandalise Fire Truck, Cement Truck Over Death Of Colleague

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Irate students in Ilaro have vandalised an Ogun State Fire Service vehicle while making efforts to put off a truck set on fire after an accident which killed a student in the town.

According to witnesses, the students in there hundreds trooped out to protest the death of their colleague by setting a cement haulage vehicle on fire around Sabo junction, Owode road in Ilaro Yewa South local government area after an accident.

The students who blocked the Fire fighter from getting to the burning vehicle prevented the fire officers from putting off the fire resulting to vandalisation of the fire fighter truck and total burning of the accident truck.

The combined team of security agencies including the Police, Federal Road Safety Corps and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in the town have since restored normalcy to the area while the body of the victim had since been deposited at the morgue.

Wale Oluokun

Crime

Ogun Police Arrest Housewife For Selling Daughters

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Ogun state Police command has arrested a 35 year old housewife, Blessing Ebuneku Agoro for allegedly selling her biological daughters for the sum of three hundred thousand naira.

The Police Public Relations officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi who confirmed the arrest of the Suspect in a statement in Abeokuta said the victims were between the ages of two and four.

Mr Oyeyemi said the Suspect was arrested after her husband, Oluwaseyi Agoro reported the missing of his two daughters at Redeemed Camp divisional headquarters.

He said the husband claimed to had queried his wife over the whereabouts of the children but she could not provide favourable answers.

Mr Oyeyemi explained that the Suspect who was apprehended claimed that her inability to cater for the children led her to the act after her husband had left them for two years.

The spokesman of the state command said the Suspect said one Kolawole Imoleayo introduced her to a couple in Port Harcourt who bought the daughters at the rate of three hundred thousand naira.

Mr Oyeyemi said the command had also arrested Kolawole Imoleayo.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun has ordered the transfer of the suspects to anti human trafficking and child labour unit of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for discreet investigation.

He equally directed that, the children must be rescued and brought back to their parents as soon as possible.

Olusegun Folarin

Security

IG Addresses Police Officers In Ogun

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The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Usman Baba Alkali has called on police officers not to betray the trust of the government and people of the state while discharging their duties.

The Inspector General made the call while addressing the officers during a day familiarization tour to the Ogun state Police command headquarters at Eleweran, Abeokuta.

He urged them to discharge their responsibilities with professionalism in relation to crime sophistication in the society.

Mr. Baba Alkali urged the police officers to also watch out for human right abuse advising the police officers to always respect citizens right.He advised those planning to protest on June twelve to desist by celebrating the day peacefully.

The Inspector General who described his visit to Ogun state as home coming having served as the Ilaro division Police Officers years back called for continuous support of the community at ensuring peaceful society.

The Ogun State Police command commissioner, Mr. Edward Ajogun while welcoming the inspector thanked the Ogun state government for the assistance rendered to the command which include operational vehicles and communication gadgets.

He stated that the command and other security agencies are working to ensure that the proposed protests by sectional agitators on June twelve are controlled.

Wale Oluokun

Crime Security

Police Arrest Ritualist, Recover Possessions In Osun

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The Osun Police have again arrested another ritualist and recovered in his possession.
Parading the suspect, before newsmen at the Command Headquarters in Osogbo, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode said the arrest was consequent upon intelligence that a lady was beheaded at Query area of Apomu in Irewole Local Government.
The Commissioner said the police acting with other local operatives swung into action and arrested the accused, one Kabiru Oyedotun, a 40 years old resident of Moninun compound of Ikoyi in the same local government.
Upon his arrest the butchered body of the victim was found with him,while some parts of the body was missing.
Mr Olokode said this led to further search into Kabiru’s apartment where the head, wrist and other parts of the severed body were found inside a box in one of the rooms.
The police said the suspects would soon be arraigned after the conclusion of the investigation.

It would be recalled that the Police in Osun State on Wednesday, 8th of June  arrested and paraded, a Pastor, night guard and two others for killing a young man,severed his body for ritual purposes.

Adenitan Akinola

Security

Two Abducted Benue University Students Regain Freedom

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The two students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi abducted by gunmen have secured their freedom.

Their release comes four days after gunmen stormed the school after its convocation and kidnapped three students.

Confirming the incident via a text message on Wednesday, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Sewuese Anene, said the students were rescued unhurt.

“The kidnapped students of the University of Makurdi have been released unhurt. Investigation into the case continues please,” he said.

When asked if ransom was paid to facilitate their release, the police spokesman replied saying: “No ransom was paid please.”

There were some reports that the kidnappers contacted one of the parents of the students and demanded N20 million ransom.

Efforts to reach the institution’s Director of Information, Protocol and Public Relations, Rosemary Waku, proved abortive as her line didn’t reach.

This comes barely a week after about 20 students were abducted from Greenfield University in Kaduna State.

Three of the Greenfield University students were found dead on Friday.

Speaking to journalists, in Markurdi, police spokesperson Anene Sewuese said the gunmen struck at about 10:20 pm and kidnapped three of the students studying close to a lecture theatre.

“We have received that information, we are on it and I know that we are very close,” she said.

“My advice is that the members of the public remain calm. We are doing our best to make sure that we get to the root of this and apprehend perpetrators of this crime.