Crime & City Diary
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ICPC searches El-rufai’s Abuja residence as lawyer condemns action
The Abuja residence of a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was searched on Thursday by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). El-rufai’s Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, disclosed this on Thursday via his X handle. “UPDATE: The Aso Drive residence of Malam Nasir @elrufai was today searched by the ICPC. “Ubong Akpan, Malam…
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Ekiti: Abductee dies in captivity despite N25m ransom, six others freed
By Boye Oyeyemi – One of seven persons abducted by gunmen in Erinmope-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, reportedly died in captivity despite the payment of a N25 million ransom for the victims’ release. Family members confirmed that six of the abductees have regained freedom, while the body of the deceased victim has yet to be recovered for…
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Court jails man for stealing N240,000 in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi A chief magistrates’ court in Ado-Ekiti has has sentenced a 40-year-old man, Yusuf Muhammed, to six months’ imprisonment for stealing N240,000. The chief magistrate, Dolamu Babalogbon, handed down the sentence on Tuesday after the defendant pleaded guilty to the crime. Muhammed, who committed the offence in November 2025 at the Lekeleke area of Ado-Ekiti, was arraigned on…
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Ekiti police arraign former speaker, three others over disputed PDP secretariat
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Ekiti State Police Command on Wednesday arraigned former speaker and acting governor, Tunji Odeyemi, alongside three others over an alleged dispute involving the PDP secretariat in Ajilosun, Ado-Ekiti. Others arraigned with Odeyemi include Chief Makanjuola Ogundipe, state secretary Mr Kole Abiodun, and Mr Gani Salau, personal media aide to…
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Court arraigns 20-year-old for allegedly stealing N300,000, furniture in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi A 20-year-old man named Rotimi Agbede has been arraigned before a magistrate’s court in Ondo State over the alleged theft of a bed and N300,000 belonging to one Aloba Moses. The defendant was brought before Chief Magistrate B.A. Ikusika on a two-count charge of stealing and unlawful entry. The prosecution told the court that the incident occurred…
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We narrowly escaped death during Ondo APC congress, says ex-commissioner
By Boye Oyeyemi – A former commissioner in Ondo State, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, has alleged that he narrowly escaped death during violent clashes that disrupted the All Progressives Congress ward congress in Akure North Local Government Area on Wednesday. Yusuf-Ogunleye, who also serves as director-general of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu, disclosed that he and his supporters came under attack while…
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JUST IN: Police launch manhunt for killers of Ondo monarch, Oba Faledon
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledon, the traditional ruler of Ahungha Village in the Agamo area, following an attack by suspected gunmen. Western Post had reported earlier that gunmen murdered Oba Faledon in his palace in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued…
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BREAKING: Gunmen kill Ondo monarch in failed abduction attempt
By Boye Oyeyemi – Suspected gunmen have reportedly killed a traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo community, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Sources within the monarch’s family disclosed that the attack occurred on Wednesday evening when more than 10 armed assailants stormed the palace in an apparent attempt to abduct the ruler. According…
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ICPC confirms El-Rufai in custody over ongoing investigation
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, is currently in its custody. According to reports, the former governor was earlier taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) after spending two nights at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Western Post could…
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Two killed as violence rocks Ondo APC congress
By Boye Oyeyemi – More details have emerged from the ward congress of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, which descended into chaos on Wednesday following violent clashes in Idanre Local Government Area. Western Post reports that the clash left two people dead and several others injured. The disturbance came barely a day after suspected political thugs attacked the…
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