Crime

2 Farm Workers Rescued As Kidnappers Demand 30m Naira Ransom

By Web News 388

By Kayode Oguntona

Less than a week after a similar incident, suspected kidnappers have struck again in the Oke Ogun area of Oyo State. 

It occurred Wednesday evening at a farm settlement located along Iseyin – Ipapo Road where two farm workers and the owner of a poultry farm were reportedly abducted.

However, following a combined operation by members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN from Iseyin and Itesiwaju Local Government Areas, two of the farm workers have been rescued, while the search for the poultry farmer identified as Alfa Soliu Adesola, a.k.a Alokonigbo continues.

Radio Nigeria gathered from one of the vigilantes that the suspected kidnappers are now demanding a thirty million naira ransom.

Oyo State Commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, Comrade Sunday Olajide confirmed the incident saying the suspects would soon be nabbed and handed over to the police.

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Security

Farmers, Herders Dialogue on Peaceful Coexistence

By Web News 549

By Kayode Oguntona

Regular dialogue and consultation among farmers, herders, and other stakeholders is the key to enhancing food security and peace in farming communities in Oyo State.

This was part of the consensus reached by a forum in Oyo Town, attended by Fulani Cattle breeders, Yoruba farmers, security agencies, and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN.

Venue of the forum in Oyo Town

Speaking on behalf of the cattle breeders and herders, a strong member of the Miyetti Allah Group, Alhaji Yakubu Bello suggested that middlemen should no longer be involved in settling farmer herder disputes for lasting peace to reign.

While thanking Governor Seyi Makinde for his efforts on sustainable security in the state, Alhaji Bello called for the provision of drinkable water to Fulani communities across the state.

Another stakeholder, Comrade Sunday Olajide reiterated the need for unity among cattle breeders and synergy among the security agencies for the sake of peace and food security in Oyo State.

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Security

Security Operatives Close in on Abductors of Farmers

By Web News 626

Frantic efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the poultry farmers kidnapped in the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo state as the suspects and local security operatives engaged in a gun duel.

One of the suspected gunmen was reportedly killed in the process while an injured local hunter is said to be receiving medical attention at a facility in Kajola Local Government Area.

A member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN who is taking part in the operation said they got to know the location of the bandits through a local farmer who stumbled on them in a forest where he went to check some traps he set for bush animals.

The Vigilante who pleaded anonymity also said it was the gunmen who started the firing when they were cornered in the forest somewhere in Kajola Local Government.

He added that the bandits were still on the run with gunshot wounds and with the gun, they hurriedly retrieved from their fallen gang member.

Oyo state commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, Sunday Olajide confirmed the development from Iseyin where he was monitoring the operation.

Police reaction is yet to be obtained at the time of filing this report.

Kayode Oguntona.

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Crime

“Booby-Trapped” Onion Found Near Spot of Frequent Accidents in Oyo Town

By Web News 1120

For many months now the people of Temidire and Olorunsogo communities in Atiba Local Government Area in Oyo Town have been wondering about what could be responsible for frequent motor accidents at a certain portion of the expressway in their area.

According to them, at least three incidents of road mishaps are usually recorded weekly at the same spot along the Oyo-Ogbomoso express road claiming lives.

Yesterday night, the surveillance mounted at the spot paid off following the discovery of a big white onion laced with needles strategically placed on a section of the road by unknown persons.

One of the residents who is also a member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, Kola Olaoye told Radio Nigeria that the discovery of the mysterious onion could be the likely answer to the cause of frequent accidents at the spot.

Also speaking on the discovery, the chairman of joint communities in the area, Alhaji Sarafadeen Ajibola expressed hope that the discovery would save residents the agony of sending out distress calls to rescue accident victims.

Describing community policing as the best security option in the area, Alhaji Ajibola said the strange onion which is dangerous for any vehicle to run over would be handed over to the police while efforts would be doubled to know those behind the evil act.

Kayode Oguntona

Crime

Two killed In Ibarapa Shootout

By Web News 966

Team of Policemen in Ibarapa, in collaboration with Vigilante Group, VGN, opened fire at one another in the early hours of Wednesday around 4.00 am.

During the struggle to make arrest, one kidnapper was killed while the leader of Igboora VGN, named Tajudeen Ayanwale, a.k.a “Araba” was also killed by the Kidnappers.

The corpse of both as at the time of filing this report are lying at Igboora Police station. The Igboora D.P.O and other security agents are currently busy in search of others and not ready to attend to the Press.