Security

Take Urgent Measures on Insecurity, Ogun Assembly Tells Govt.

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By Mojisola Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the state government to as a matter of urgency provide all necessary instruments and apparatus that will enhance the security network to reduce the incessant cases of kidnapping, murder and ritual killings to the barest minimum.

Opening debate on the motion leading to the passage of the resolution, Mr Adegoke Adeyanju explained that there was a need for the government to bring together stakeholders in security management including the Security Trust Fund and the private sector in procuring ‘Autel Drone Robotics Evo Max 4T’ meant for tracking criminals to nip the menace in the bud.

Corroborating Mr Adeyanju’s position, Mr Babatunde Tella and Adebisi Oyedele, equally raised the issue of insecurity under a matter of urgent public importance during a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

They explained that the issues of kidnapping and ritual killings needed to be tackled headlong, 

The lawmakers noted that the cases had become rampant in all parts of the State, hence the need for the government to support the security agencies through the procurement of necessary security gadgets to track criminals.

They added that solar cameras could also be installed in some parts of the State to aid the security network. 

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Crime

Police Arrest Trader, Gateman for Ritual Killing

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A trader and his gate-man have been arrested by police operatives in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State for allegedly killing a 4-year-old boy for rituals.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Wasiu,  in Minna confirmed that the two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident and investigations had commenced.

Abiodun assured that justice would be served while warning the public against mob action.

This is as police rescued the suspects from being lynched by an angry mob after the remains of the 4-year-old boy, who had been missing for four days, were discovered.

An eyewitness said that one of the suspects, identified as Emmanuel, a building materials trader, had allegedly connived with his gate-man to kidnap the child and kill him.

He said the two suspects allegedly killed the child and removed his vital organs, including his private parts, eyes, ears and heart, while his remains were put in the sack for the gate-man, whose identity was unknown, to dispose of.

The gate-man entered a motorcycle to a stream where he was to dispose of the remains, but on dropping the gate-man, the motorcyclist noticed blood dripping from the sack.

“The commercial motorcyclist alerted the bystanders and police,” the eyewitness said.

The Police then arrested the suspect, who allegedly confessed that he was sent by his landlord to dump the body, saying that they were responsible for kidnapping the boy who had been declared missing for some days.

One of the residents around the area, Mr Abdullahi Musa, said that they never knew Emmanuel was a ritual killer, saying that he was lucky the crowd which had gathered did not get him first before the police came.

“We have set his house on fire. We wish he was the one we got, we would have killed him,” he said.

Another resident, Mrs Maryam Kwambo, said: “Since the creation of Lapai Local Government Area, we’ve never encountered such a radical and wicked situation as today.

“We will get to the roots of this. We will get justice for the child he killed.

“This matter should be handled properly. We seek justice.”

Punch/ Oluwayemisi Owonikoko

Crime

Police Nab 2 Suspected Ritualist with Fresh Human head in Kwara

By Web News 953

Nigeria Police Force, Kwara state command has nabbed two suspected ritualist in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of the state with fresh human head.

According to the press release signed by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi (anipr) said “Command wishes to call the attention of parents and guidance to the rising incidents of ritual murders among the youth for money ritual purposes”

“One of such killing was recorded on 14/9/2021 at about 1200hrs, when one Rianat Yusuf  of Amuyo area, Offa Kwara State left her home on errand to buy ‘Kulikuli’ which was to be used to drink Garri (cassava flour) and had since not been seen”

“A case of Missing person was reported at Offa Divisional Police Headquarters by her father, one Yusuf Taofeek of Amuyo area of Offa”

“Investigation however led to the discovery of a headless body of a young lady with her two hands missing, at an uncompleted building at Amuyo area Offa, which was later identified by the father to be that of the missing girl”

“In the cause of investigation, one Femi Adeniji of the same area was arrested and he confessed to be in possession of the head and hands of the deceased Rianat Yusuf.

 He confessed further that he had sold one of the hands to his accomplice who is presently at large for the sum of #20,000”

“Another arrested Suspect by name Shittu Abdulmalik Wale of Imam Compound, Offa also confessed to have used the second hand of the deceased for money making soap”

Police spokesperson, said that the Investigation into the matter is ongoing, the suspects will be charged to court at conclusion of investigation.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Tuesday Assayomo, however warned the youth to shun the desire for quick and easy money, saying whoever that is caught will be prosecuted and be permanently accommodated in the Correctional facilities.

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Lifestyle

Funny Or What?! 6-Year-Old Boy Who Takes 7-Year-Old To School

By Web News 1205

In the face of rising cases of kidnapping, ritual killing and road carnages among other social issues, parents of two young boys in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State believe the boy should take the responsibility of taking his brother, Ridwan, to school.

In a chat with Radio Nigeria in the early hours of Wednesday, the boy gave his name as Raheem and his younger one Ridwan.

Surprisingly, he said he was six years old but gave his brother’s age as seven.

Looking at the two boys in addition to the answer the one who is clearly older gave, makes one wonder whether to laugh out loud at the absurdity of the response or to growl and shout in anger at the kind of parents or guardian who would leave such young children to walk to school by themselves.

In these times that we hear of the kidnapping of people of different ages and sex on a daily basis, is it wise to do something like this?

Let us know what you think in the comments section.

Adedayo Adelowo

Politics

OSHA Passes Anti-Kidnapping Bill

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Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has passed into law a bill for the prohibition of kidnapping, abduction of persons and other related crimes.

This follows the motion moved by Majority Leader of the House, Mr Maruf Olanrewaju for the third reading of the bill and seconded by member representing Ife North, Mr Tunde Olatunji.

The House recommended the death penalty for those found guilty of kidnapping and ritual killing, while those aiding and abetting the crime are to face life imprisonment.

In his remark, the Speaker, Mr Timothy Owoeye, said it now a crime to find human parts with anybody or engaging in kidnapping and abduction.

Mr Owoeye who noted that kidnapping and ritual killing have become issues of concern in the state said the signing of the bill into law would put an end to kidnapping, banditry and ritual killing.

While the commending his colleagues for their contribution to the passage of the bill, the Speaker said when the bill is signed by the governor, the punishment would serve as a deterrent to perpetrators and others.

Funmi Adekoya