Crime & City Diary
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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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Ibadan Stampede: Court remands ex-wife of Ooni, Agidigbo FM proprietor, school principal
A Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of three key figures in connection with tragic Ibadan stampede at Bashorun Islamic High School. They are Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi, the school’s principal; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, the proprietor of Agidigbo FM; and Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ile Ife. Presided over…
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Festive season: Customs to auction 15,325 liters of petrol
The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, ACG Hussein Ejibunu, has announced that 15,325 liters of seized Petroleum Motor Sprit (PMS) or petrol will be auctioned to the public to ease transportation hardship during the festive season. Ejibunu made the announcement during a press briefing held at the Customs Training College, Ikeja, recently. He highlighted the recent seizure of 613 Jerrycans…
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Osun police ban fireworks, street carnivals during yuletide season
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has reiterated its ban on the use of fireworks, crackers, and other low-explosive pyrotechnic devices to ensure peace and security during the festive season. In a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Yemisi Opalola, Commissioner of Police Mohammed Umar Abba urged the public to refrain from using such explosives both…
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Gov. AbdulRazaq urges IGP to probe death of Abdulqadir, commends prompt visit
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has expressed the government’s commitment to closely monitoring the investigation into the tragic death of Mr. Jimoh Abdulqadir while in police custody, urging the public to remain calm. In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the Governor highlighted the significance of the prompt visit by…
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IGP Egbetokun visits family of man tortured to death in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun paid an unscheduled visit to Ilorin, Kwara State, on Sunday, following the death of 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri, allegedly tortured to death by police officers. Jimoh, a resident of Balogun Fulani community in Erubu, reportedly died in police custody under questionable circumstances on December 20, 2024. During a meeting with…
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