Crime & City Diary
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NDLEA warns against fake auction offers using officials’ names
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned members of the public to disregard fraudulent auction offers being circulated by scammers impersonating senior officials of the agency to swindle unsuspecting Nigerians. The agency said the fraudsters have been using the names of top NDLEA officials, particularly the Secretary to the Agency, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to send fake letters and messages…
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Ekiti man arraigned over alleged housebreaking, property damage
By Boye Oyeyemi A 32-year-old man, Salami Moshood, was on Friday arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti over alleged housebreaking and malicious damage to property. The defendant was accused of breaking into a residential building and an office at D2 Blue House, Basiri, Ado-Ekiti, in the early hours of July 1, 2026, with intent to commit a felony.…
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No lives lost as firefighters battle Apapa terminal fire
No lives were lost after firefighters successfully battled and contained a fire outbreak at the Bono Energy Terminal within the Ibru Jetty Complex along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway in Lagos on Friday. The incident, which occurred near Coconut Bus Stop in Olodi Apapa, involved a five-million-litre Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) storage tank, according to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service…
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Oyo govt denies paying ransom for abducted pupils, teachers
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has denied reports alleging that it paid ransom to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the claims as false and misleading. The government made its position known in a statement on Friday signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in response…
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BREAKING: Fire breaks out at fuel terminal in Lagos
A fire outbreak has occurred at the Bono Energy Terminal located along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway in the Coconut area of Olodi Apapa, Lagos. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) confirmed the incident on Friday, saying emergency responders had been deployed to the scene to contain the blaze. LSFRS spokesperson, Shakiru Amodu, said firefighters were actively working to bring…
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Court remands two over alleged cultism in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi An Akure Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of two barbers, Arotiba Ayomide, 27, and Henry Kolawole, 28, in police custody over alleged involvement in cult-related activities. The defendants were arraigned on two counts bordering on conspiracy and alleged membership of a secret cult. They, however, did not take their plea during proceedings. Addressing the court, police…
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Court arraigns man over alleged theft of Ondo varsity property
By Boye Oyeyemi A 25-year-old man, Sikiru Imoru, has been arraigned before an Akungba-Akoko Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State over the alleged theft of iron materials belonging to the state-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. The defendant was brought before Magistrate K.A. Kolawole on a three-count charge bordering on alleged stealing. The prosecutor, Inspector Kehinde Emmanuel, told the court that the…
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Two docked over alleged N3.68m theft in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi Two men, Samuel Augustine and Umar Abdulhamid, have been arraigned before an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State over the alleged theft and receipt of stolen property valued at N3.68m. The defendants were brought before Chief Magistrate Sunday Adepoju on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing and receiving stolen property following their arrest in connection…
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Court arraigns farmer over alleged kidnap, murder in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi A 56-year-old farmer, Jimoh Ogbe, has been arraigned before an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State over the alleged kidnapping and murder of a man identified as Ojo Igbara. Ogbe was brought before Chief Magistrate O. Omotosho on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping, murder and unlawful possession of ammunition. The prosecutor, Folashade Adeyemi, told…
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Pastor arraigned over alleged assault, threat to Ondo monarch
By Boye Oyeyemi A 50-year-old pastor, Sunday Adeosun, has been arraigned before an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State over the alleged assault and intimidation of a traditional ruler. Adeosun was docked on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, assault and intimidation. The prosecutor, Nelson Akintimehin, told the court that the defendant and other suspects still at large allegedly…
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