Crime & City Diary
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Ilorin court sentences BDC operator, fraudster to 300 hours community service
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Ilorin has sentenced Musa Buba to 300 hours of community service for operating a bureau de change business without a valid license. The sentence, to be served at a rate of five hours per day, carries no option of a fine. Similarly, the judge sentenced Akinwale Olamilekan…
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Osun crisis: Adeleke warns warring communities, vows action
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a stern warning to the warring communities of Ifon and Ilobu, threatening to take decisive action on the buffer zone between them if the ongoing hostilities do not cease immediately. The governor’s warning comes amid a renewed outbreak of violence between the two communities, which has left several people…
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Renewed clash erupts between Ifon, Ilobu communities in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A fresh wave of violence has erupted between Ifon in Orolu Local Government and Ilobu in Irepodun Local Government of Osun State, resulting in the reported loss of lives and no fewer than 30 persons sustaining gunshot injuries. It was gathered that the clash began about five days ago, with both communities trading accusations over the…
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Ogun Police deploy special squad to secure Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin Expressway
The Ogun State Police Command has intensified security along the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode–Benin Expressway with the deployment of a specialized Intervention Squad to combat criminal activities, particularly kidnapping and armed robbery. According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, personally inspected security operations on March 19, 2025, at…
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Oyo Police debunk viral abduction video, warn against misinformation
Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a viral video suggesting that residents were being abducted by uniformed security personnel. State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Adewale Osifeso, stated that the chairman of Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, who shared the video, had confirmed it was a recycled clip and that the issues raised were no longer…
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Police arrest three suspected kidnappers, recover firearm in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and armed robbers during a stop-and-search operation in Aviele, along Abumere by Power Line. According to a statement by CSP Moses Joel Yamu, the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police overseeing Zone 5 in Benin, the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Agbede Police Division in collaboration with local vigilante…
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LASG to prosecute woman for allegedly dumping refuse at undesignated point
The Lagos State Government has said it will prosecute a woman, identified as Nwakwo Patient, for allegedly dumping refuse at an undesignated point. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his X handle, said the suspect was arrested on March 13 2025, at approximately 7:47 a.m in the Alimosho area of Lagos. Wahab said the individual “identified as…
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Delta Police neutralize kidnappers, arrest cultists in series of operations
The Delta State Police Command has disclosed it recently neutralized a gang of notorious kidnappers, arrested suspected criminals, and recovered firearms in multiple operations across the state. Kidnappers killed in gun battle In a statement on Monday signed by Police PRO, SP. Edafe Bright, operatives of the CP Special Assignment team, acting on intelligence, engaged a group of kidnappers in…
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John Fashanu sues Nigeria Police over alleged unlawful arrest
Former England international and ex-Wimbledon striker John Fashanu has filed a lawsuit against the Nigeria Police, seeking ₦200 million in damages over what he describes as wrongful arrest and violation of his rights. Fashanu, 62, was arrested alongside his wife, Vivian, and lawyer, Chinyere Chigbu, in connection with a land dispute. He faces charges of criminal conspiracy, threat to life,…
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Police Inspector shoots self to death in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police inspector during a special duty at Goodwill Ceramic Company in Igbesa, Ado Odo, Ota Local Government Area of the state. A statement issued by the Command’s Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said that investigation has been launched into the tragic death of Inspector Ajele Oloyede, attached to 78 PMF, Zamfara…
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