Crime

Cult Rivalry Leaves One Dead in Ogun

By Web News 616

Operatives of Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command, have arrested two members of the dreaded Aiye cult at Elega-Iberekodo axis of Abeokuta.

The suspects, Habeeb Muideen and one Ibrahim were arrested following a distress call received by SWAT operatives that the group were engaging in a supremacy battle with another rival cult group at Elega/Iberekodo axis of Abeokuta metropolis.

The SWAT commander, Mr Kalejaye Olanrewaju, who led his men to the scene, arrested the cult members who took to their heels when they sighted policemen.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said in a statement in Abeokuta that the two suspects were currently undergoing interrogation at SWAT office to determine their roles in the clash which left one Eiye member dead.

Mr Oyeyemi listed items recovered from the arrested suspects to include battle axes and assorted charms.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole, has ordered a comprehensive manhunt for the fleeing members of the groups. 

Olusegun Folarin

Security

Gridlock as ENDSARS Protesters Take to the Streets in Ibadan

By Web News 1428


Thick congestion of traffic along Moniya – UI axis made many commuters to be stranded as #EndSars protesters stormed Sango, Bodija and U.I in Ibadan.

The peaceful protest which started in the country about six days ago with the hashtag #EndSARS has continued to trend even after the Special Anti-robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police Force was disbanded.

The Oyo State Student Community, which comprised of Tertiary institution students leading the peaceful protest was joined by youths from various walks of life with various placards against police brutality & harsh economic realities, trekking from Bodija/UI axis to Roundabout.

The Sango Police station was deserted as the protesters took charge of the road.

The protest led to traffic congestion around Secretariat road while visitors also had hectic time to enter the seat of Power as the main gate of the Secretariat had been under lock and key.

Some of the protesters in an interview attributed the continuous protest to cases of assault, illegal arrest, extortion, brutality among others. 

The protesters called on the Federal Government to take proactive measures to take in addressing the institutional decadence in the country.

One of the facilitators, who prefers anonymity, revealed that another round of protest would continue on Saturday 17th October to the Oyo State Government House.

Adebisi/Ambassador