Crime & City Diary
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Police arrest suspected cultist in Ekiti over alleged robbery
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and alleged cultist, Ojo Adewale, popularly known as “Wale Echo,” over his alleged involvement in a robbery incident in Ado-Ekiti. The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad following a complaint by a resident who reported that he was attacked and dispossessed of…
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Man arrested over false bandit attack claim in Ekiti, police assure safety
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a man, Sunday Olawale, for allegedly spreading false information on social media claiming that bandits had invaded Are-Ekiti community. The command said the suspect was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad on June 14 at the Ekute area of Ado-Ekiti following an investigation into a viral video circulating…
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VeryDarkMan leads protest over Oriire LG attack, demands rescue of abductees
By Adejayan Gbenga Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, on Tuesday led a protest at Iwo Road in Ibadan, Oyo State, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected kidnappers in the state. The protest attracted a large turnout of youths and concerned residents who joined the activist in marching…
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JUST IN: Judge withdraws Sowore’s bail, orders fresh hearing date
The Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail earlier granted to African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, after he failed to appear for the continuation of his trial. Justice Mohammed Umar took the decision on Tuesday following an application by the prosecution, which argued that the defendant had been absent from court despite being aware of…
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Ondo doctors protest assault on colleague, condemn repeated attacks
By Boye Oyeyemi Healthcare services were grounded at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, on Monday as resident doctors embarked on a protest and strike action following the alleged assault of a colleague by a patient’s relative. The action, organised by the Association of Resident Doctors, disrupted medical activities as doctors marched within the hospital premises carrying placards and…
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Two security guards held by NSCDC for stealing government-owned air conditioners
By Boye Oyeyemi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ondo State has arrested two private security guards for allegedly stealing and selling air conditioners belonging to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The state command, in a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Relations Officer, Daniel Aidamenbor, said the suspects were apprehended following intelligence-driven surveillance…
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NDLEA auctions forfeited hotel, three other properties for N6.1bn
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has auctioned a Lagos hotel and three other properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers to the Federal Government for a total sum of N6.15 billion. The assets were sold through a competitive bidding process conducted at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Monday. The exercise involved eight properties seized from drug barons across…
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BREAKING: Troops rescue abducted wife of late retired General Rabe
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Mrs. Rabe Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), who was abducted by bandits and held in captivity. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced the rescue in a statement issued on Monday, saying the operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA. According to the statement, sustained offensive…
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Mother of three killed in Ekiti community, investigation ongoing
By Boye Oyeyemi Residents of Ido Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State have been thrown into mourning following the killing of a middle-aged woman, Olaitan Amire, by suspected assailants. The deceased, a mother of three, was reportedly attacked and killed in her residence on Saturday night after an earlier attempt to set her house ablaze failed. A…
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Four dead, two injured in Kwara cult clash
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Four persons have been confirmed dead following a violent shooting incident involving suspected members of a secret cult group at the Post Office area of Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, on Sunday night. The attack, which occurred at about 9:00 p.m., also left two others injured, according to the Kwara State Police Command. In a statement issued…
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