Crime & City Diary
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Osun NSCDC arrests 24-year-old for stealing motorcycle
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Sola Jimoh, for stealing a motorcycle. In a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, ASC Kehinde Adeleke, and made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Friday, it was revealed that the suspect confessed to leaving his hometown near Osogbo on…
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LASG withholds appeal suit against Olaleye’s sexual assault nullification
The Lagos State Government has yet to file an appeal before the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal’s judgment that nullified sexual assault conviction of the Managing Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr. Femi Olaleye. Olaleye, a renowned medical practitioner, was charged with child defilement and sexual assault by penetration and was convicted by the Lagos Special Offences…
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Fire razes plank market in Ikotun
A plank market at Pipeline Street in Ikotun area of Lagos State on Thursday, was gutted by fire. The fire destroyed a section of the plank market. A statement released by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said the fire affected only four shops. He said that the prompt response of the…
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FG denies Niger leader’s allegations of collusion with France
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has dismissed allegations made by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of colluding with France to destabilize his country. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the accusations as “unfounded” and “imaginary.” Idris stated that Nigeria has neither engaged in any covert…
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Nigerian Army destroys terrorist camp near Bichi Hill in Katsina
By Kunle Sanni Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have destroyed several terrorist camps around Bichi Hill in the Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State. The operation followed credible intelligence reports revealing active terrorist activities in the area, which had resulted in attacks on communities in Danmusa, Safana, and Kankara LGAs on December…
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Osun judiciary clarifies misconceptions on Olowookere Segun’s death sentence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Judiciary has addressed the widespread misinformation regarding the death sentence handed to Olowookere Segun, setting the record straight. In a statement signed by the Chief Registrar, Francis Omisade, the Judiciary clarified that Segun was sentenced to death for armed robbery, not for stealing a fowl as widely reported. Omisade explained that Segun and…
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BREAKING: Fire guts FIIRO office in Oshodi
A fire outbreak occured at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos State. As gathered, the fire ignited as a result of overheating of a power generator in operation in office. Although, no casualty was recorded as officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) were quick to response. Confirming the incident, the Permanent Secretary…
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5 injured in Badagry expressway auto accident
Three male and two female passengers on Wednesday severely injured in a road accident involving an LT commercial bus and a T4 commercial bus at the Iyana Era axis of Agbara along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos. According to an eyewitness, the T4 commercial bus was traveling at an excessive speed toward Agbara when its braking system failed. The eyewitness…
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Interpol declares 14 Nigerians wanted for alleged fraud, narcotics, other offences
The International Police (INTERPOL) has released a wanted list comprising 14 Nigerians implicated in various offences, including human trafficking, narcotics, robbery, deception, and fraud. According to Red Notices posted on INTERPOL’s official website on Tuesday, the individuals are sought by authorities in different countries for crimes allegedly committed within their jurisdictions. According to the postings, Felix Omoregie, Jessica Edosomwan, Jude…
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Abandoned 2-year-old boy found at Lagos dumpsite
An abandoned two-year-old boy (identity unknown) has been found at a dumpsite in the Iganmu area of Lagos State. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated in a post shared on his X.com handle on Tuesday that the baby was found on Monday night. According to Hundeyin, the boy was taken to a police station after…
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