Crime & City Diary
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2 year old girl killed by neighbour’s gate in Ajah
A two year old girl identified as Mudashiru has died from electrocution after touching a neighbour’s gate on Langbasa road in Ajah area of Lagos state. Mudashiru was said to be residing with her parents as at time the incident occurred. Her father had visited the Langbasa police station on January 2 to report that his child was electrocuted by…
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Group urges Tinubu to investigate december gas explosion at National Theatre
A group, Concerned Stakeholders of the National Theatre ( CSNT) has called for the investigation of December 29, 2023, gas explosion at the National Theatre in Lagos. The group said that the explosion led to the destruction of valuables, claiming that it was due to the illegal transloading of refined petroleum products and LPG within the National Theatre complex. Reiterating…
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908 persons killed in road accidents in Q3 2023, says NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that a total of 908 persons were killed in road accidents in third quarter (Q3) of 2023. NBS in its road accident road disclosed that a total of 743 males were killed in Q3 2023, accounting for 81.83per cent of 908 persons killed, compared to 165 (18.17per cent) females killed. According the…
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Sanwo-Olu okays bonus for LAWMA sweepers
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos state, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved an end of the year bonus for Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) sweepers in appreciation of their critical role in keeping the State clean. Announcing the approval on behalf of the governor, the Managing Director/CEO of the agency, Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the governor acknowledged the tireless efforts…
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Lagos police arrests man for allegedly threatening traditional ruler’s life
The Lagos Police Command has arrested a man, Shola Adegun for threatening the life of High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye, the traditional ruler of Otumara community in the Lagos Mainland Local Government of the state. The suspect alongside the dethroned traditional ruler of the community, Ladi Arowojolu who is at large allegedly assaulted, harassed, falsely accused and threatened to end the…
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Police arrest man with firearm in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 32-year-old Abubakar Ibrahim for aleged illegal possession of a firearm. This was made known in a statement by the Spokesman for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on his X account on Monday. Hundeyin said “Illegal possession of firearm: 32-year-old Abubakar Yahaya Ibrahim and two others were stopped by police officers at about 2am…
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Truck driver crushes motor boy to death in Apapa
A truck driver has crushed a motor boy to death in Apapa area of Lagos State. WesternPost gathered that the motor boy was resting underneath the truck when he was crushed to death on Sunday. An eyewitness said that on noticing the incident, the driver of the fully loaded containerised truck took to his heels, adding “But was apprehended by…
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EFCC invite ex-humanitarian minister Sadiya Farouq over alleged N37bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, for questioning regarding an ongoing investigation into an alleged money laundering case. The amount in question, according to a report by PUNCH on Sunday is said to be N37,170,855,753.44 and it is alleged that it was laundered during her…
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Oyo, Ogun courts jail 37 internet fraudsters
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of thirty-seven (37) internet fraudsters before Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.A. Olajide, J.O. Adeyemi, Bayo Taiwo and M.O. Ishola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan; Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State and Justices A.A. Babawale, A.A.…
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RRS nabs 24-year old Nigerien for stealing cables on Third Mainland Bridge
The Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old Nigerien, identified as Seidu Ali, for allegedly stealing electrical cables. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Police Command on its X handle. The suspect was said to have been arrested on the Third Mainland Bridge on Wednesday. The tweet read, “Yesterday, around 1pm, operatives of…
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