Crime & City Diary
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Court arraigns 35-year-old driver over fatal road crash in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi A 35-year-old tipper driver, Matthew Iji, has been arraigned before an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly causing the death of two persons in a road accident through reckless driving. The defendant was docked on a four-count charge bordering on dangerous driving, causing death by reckless driving, damage to property and driving without a valid driver’s licence.…
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Kidnapped Oyo principal dismisses N1bn ransom, Sharia claims in fresh video
By Adejayan Gbenga A principal among the teachers and pupils abducted during an attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has appeared in a fresh video, dismissing reports that their captors are demanding one billion naira ransom, weapons, or the implementation of Sharia law as conditions for their release. The principal, Mrs. Alamu, said the…
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BREAKING: Oyo govt demolishes bungalow linked to Adelabu relatives’ abduction
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow allegedly used as a hideout by kidnappers involved in the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons. The demolition was carried out on Monday at Lako Community along Aiyegun-Anaye Road in Ibadan. Officials of the Oyo State Ministry of…
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Ondo mobilises residents against terrorism after Owo massacre convictions
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has thrown its weight behind the nationwide #UniteAgainstTerror campaign, urging Nigerians to unite against terrorism and violent crimes regardless of political, ethnic or religious affiliations. The call followed the recent conviction and sentencing of individuals linked to the June 2022 attack on worshippers at a church in Owo, which left scores of people…
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Ondo pastor faults govt over insecurity, stages prayer walk
By Boye Oyeyemi The General Overseer of Prayer Centre Church of God, Akure, Prophet Samson Oluwamodede, has blamed governments at all levels for failing to adequately protect Nigerians amid worsening insecurity across the country. Speaking during a prayer walk against insecurity organised by his church in Akure on Sunday, the cleric urged citizens to seek divine intervention, describing it as…
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How Oyo police rescued ex-Power Minister Adelabu’s relatives
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Police Command has detailed how it rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons, Peter and Paul, following an intelligence-led operation in Ibadan. Commissioner of Police Abimbola Olugbenga disclosed this on Sunday while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Eleyele and during…
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Oyo APC governorship candidate Alli denies link to Adelabu relative’s abduction
By Adejayan Gbenga Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli has dismissed reports linking him to the abduction of the younger sister and nephews of the former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, describing the allegations as false, malicious and politically motivated. The lawmaker, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, also urged security agencies to intensify investigations into the kidnapping and ensure that all…
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Adelabu family celebrates relatives’ rescue, urges united action against insecurity
By Adejayan Gbenga The family of the immediate past Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has expressed gratitude following the rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her twin sons from kidnappers, describing the development as a victory for collective action against insecurity in Nigeria. In a statement issued on behalf of the family by Adelabu’s media aide, Femi…
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Military rescues 360 abductees in major operation around Mandara Mountains
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued 360 abductees from a stronghold of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorist group in the Mandara Mountains area of southern Borno State. The military described the operation as one of the most significant hostage rescue missions conducted in the North-East in recent times. The operation…
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Sanwo-Olu rallies support for Tinubu amid rising insecurity
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday urged Nigerians to unite behind President Bola Tinubu amid rising insecurity, saying the country will not bow to terror. In a press statement, Sanwo-Olu said recent attacks in parts of the country have understandably generated concern, adding that moments like this require citizens to be reminded of their national character…
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