Crime & City Diary
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Suspect pleads guilty to abducting 17-year-old UI student
By Adejayan Gbenga – A 17-year-old University of Ibadan student, Divine Ayeni, has found partial justice after her abductor, David Abiodun, pleaded guilty to kidnapping charges before the Federal High Court in Ibadan. Abiodun, on Monday, admitted to a two-count charge of kidnapping filed against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). Presiding over the case, Justice Nkeonye Maha…
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Akure sex workers demand justice, safety after colleague’s death
By Boye Oyeyemi – Sex workers in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have called for improved safety measures and healthcare support following the death of one of their colleagues after a confrontation with a male client. Western Post reports that the incident occurred at a brothel located in the Cathedral area of Akure. A close friend of the deceased, who…
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19 Ghanaians rescued from human traffickers in Ibadan — Police
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Police Command has rescued 19 Ghanaian nationals from a suspected human trafficking syndicate operating in Ibadan, the state capital. The rescue was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Adewale Osifeso, who said the victims—14 men and five women—were lured to Nigeria under the guise of employment opportunities. According…
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Police alert Oyo residents over ‘Black Axe’ cult founders’ day
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Police Command has issued a security alert to residents over potential threats linked to the July 7 Founders’ Day celebration of the Neo-Black Movement of Africa, also known as the Black Axe or Aiye Confraternity. The cult group’s annual event has raised serious concerns over possible violence and clashes with rival groups. According…
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8 dead, 8 injured as bus collides with truck in Badagry
Eight people have been confirmed dead and eight others injured on Sunday in a road accident at Atura Bus Stop, inbound Badagry, in Lagos State. A statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, said the accident involved a collision between a 16-seater commercial Mazda bus and a truck.…
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Police warn against cult anniversary celebrations in Ogun, vow clampdown
The Ogun State Police Command has issued a public advisory warning against planned cult-related celebrations across the state, particularly a gathering known as “777,” which intelligence reports suggest may take place in various locations. In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command disclosed that it has strengthened security operations across all Divisions and…
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10 dead, 3 injured in Ogun road crash
Ten people have reportedly died and three others injured in a road crash on Omu Bridge inbound Awa, Ijebu Ode, Obada Expressway, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. It was gathered that the vehicle was speeding when it lost control and plunged into the river beneath the bridge. The Ogun State Traffic and Emergency Compliance Agency confirmed the…
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Chief Imam allegedly rapes 8-year-old girl in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A Chief Imam, identified as Abdulkareem Kadiri, has reportedly been caught raping an 8-year-old girl (name withheld) in Babasanya-Araka area, Ede, Osun State. The incident allegedly occurred around noon on Saturday after the girl was sent on an errand by her mother. Eyewitnesses say the girl’s mother became alarmed when she could not find her…
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40 Ghanaians rescued as Ondo Police raid human trafficking syndicate
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking syndicate operating from Akure, the state capital, rescuing 40 Ghanaian nationals brought into Nigeria under false pretences. The breakthrough came after a petition was submitted through the Interpol Liaison Office at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, prompting the Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS) to launch a…
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JUST IN: Man arrested for stabbing sibling to death in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 26-year-old man, Gabriel Pius, for allegedly stabbing his brother, Abu Simon, to death during a domestic dispute in Idanre. Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, made the disclosure on Friday during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Akure. According to the Commissioner, the incident…
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