Crime & City Diary
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Igboho orders Fulani community in Oyo to present kidnappers, gives ultimatum
By Adejayan Gbenga Pro-Yoruba Nation activist , Sunday Igboho, has reportedly issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani residents in Igboho, Oyo State, over alleged cases of abductions within the community. The ultimatum was said to have been issued in response to rising concerns among residents over insecurity and repeated kidnapping incidents in the area. According to reports, Igboho demanded the…
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Police arrest eight suspected cult members, recover firearms in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has arrested eight suspected cult members and recovered firearms and other dangerous weapons during coordinated operations across the Ilorin metropolis, as part of efforts to curb cult-related activities and violent crime in the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, who said…
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UI confirms abduction of 300-level law student returning from Imo conference
By Adejayan Gbenga The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Ibadan (UI) has confirmed the abduction of a 300-level female law student, identified as Tomisin, while returning from a religious conference in Imo State. SUG President, Temidayo Adeboye, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the student was kidnapped alongside seven other travellers after attending the Scripture…
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EFCC arrests Nigerian-American over alleged $320,000 vehicle import fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, over an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000, equivalent to about ₦434.88 million. The EFCC disclosed that Adams, who holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States, is being investigated for alleged criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretence.…
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Police arrest suspected bandits’ logistics supplier in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected supplier of logistics to bandits and other criminal elements operating in parts of the state, as security agencies intensify efforts to dismantle criminal networks and their support structures. The arrest was made by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) following what the police described as…
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Six arraigned in Akure over alleged N200m cocoa theft
By Boye Oyeyemi Six men have been arraigned before an Akure Magistrate’s Court over the alleged theft of cocoa beans valued at N200 million in Ondo State. The defendants, identified as Florunsho Itapere, Kehinde Omotayo, Kole Moses, Femi Babatunde, Adebiyi Michael and Adewoye Akingbola, were docked on charges of conspiracy, stealing and receiving stolen property. Prosecuting counsel, Nelson Akintimehin, told…
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Two sentenced to death over farm worker’s murder in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced two men, Emmanuel Sunday and Oluwaseyi Adeyemi, to death by hanging for the robbery and killing of a farm labourer in Idanre Local Government Area. The convicts were prosecuted on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery and murder following the death of John Edet during an attack in…
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Trader arraigned in Ondo court over alleged N3.1m misappropriation
By Boye Oyeyemi A trader, Sunday Mariam, was on Thursday arraigned before an Oke-Eda Magistrate’s Court in Akure, Ondo State, over allegations of unlawful conversion of N3.1 million. The defendant was docked on a two-count charge bordering on misappropriation of funds and conduct likely to disturb public peace. Prosecuting counsel, Nelson Akintimehin, told the court that the alleged offence occurred…
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Police disrupt initiation procession in Ogun, arrest 30 suspected cultists
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested 30 suspected cultists after disrupting an alleged cult initiation procession in Isara-Remo, in a major crackdown on unlawful gatherings and cult-related activities in the state. The operation was carried out by personnel of the Violent Crime Response Unit in collaboration with detectives from the Isara Area Command and Isara Division following…
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Police debunk bandit scare in Oke-Oyi, warn against false security alerts
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has debunked reports alleging the presence of bandits in Oke-Oyi, Ilorin East Local Government Area, describing the information as false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents. The command disclosed that at about 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, it received reports of panic and commotion around Government Girls Secondary School,…
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