Crime & City Diary
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Abiodun applauds joint Ogun-Lagos security crackdown
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, for launching the joint Ogun-Lagos security operation, Operation Kosaye, describing it as a bold, proactive and intelligence-driven initiative that has improved security in both states. The governor, in a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinm said the operation…
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29-year-old man arrested with gun, axe at Ondo motor park
By Boye Oyeyemi Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 29-year-old suspected armed robber, identified as Temitope Ikumuniwon, and recovered a locally made pistol, a live cartridge and a battle axe during a surveillance operation in Igbotako, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on…
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Oyo police debunk viral claims of pastor’s arrest as alleged gunrunner
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Police Command has denied reports that a pastor was arrested for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to suspects involved in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The command described the claim as false, misleading and completely unfounded. The denial followed reports by Arise Television claiming…
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LNSC arrests suspected gunrunner, recovers firearms in Lagos community
By Eboselume Olutola – Operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps have arrested a 35-year-old suspected gunrunner and alleged armourer for the Aiye cult group during a surveillance operation in Imota, Ikorodu, recovering several firearms and other dangerous items. The suspect, identified as Jelili Adeyemo, was apprehended in the early hours of Saturday following intensified surveillance by officers of…
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Ondo police arraigns 15 motorists over covered, unregistered number plates
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command has arraigned 15 motorists for allegedly operating vehicles without registration number plates or with covered number plates. This crackdown serves as part of an enforcement exercise ordered by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The command said the statewide operation, which began on June 22, 2026, was aimed at enforcing…
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Pastor arrested over alleged links to Oriire school kidnapping
By Adejayan Gbenga Security operatives in Oyo State have arrested a pastor over his alleged involvement in providing logistical support to armed groups responsible for the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. According to security sources, the cleric is suspected of supplying weapons, ammunition, vehicles, drugs and other operational materials to the kidnappers.…
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JUST IN: Fire razes building in Lagos’ Alapere community
A fire outbreak on Friday engulfed a building on Biola Street in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos, triggering panic among residents. The incident occurred on Friday evening, although the cause of the fire had yet to be determined at the time of filing this report. Emergency responders from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were swiftly deployed to…
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Police arrest two over alleged burglary, recover stolen building materials in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi Operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have arrested two suspected burglars for allegedly stealing building materials from a residential property in Ado-Ekiti. The suspects were apprehended by officers attached to the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit. The suspects, identified as 27-year-old Omoyajowo Anu and 35-year-old Obere Dare, were allegedly caught while transporting two imported water closets…
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NDLEA arrests 281 drug suspects, destroys 51 hectares of cannabis in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has destroyed more than 51 hectares of cannabis plantations, arrested 281 suspected drug traffickers and users, and secured the conviction of 50 offenders in Ekiti State over the past year. Ekiti State NDLEA Commander Rufus Aina disclosed this on Friday in Ado Ekiti during activities marking the 2026 World Drug Day,…
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Kidnappers free Ondo monarch, reportedly hold ransom bearer
By Boye Oyeyemi The traditional ruler of Ode-Oriya community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Chief Adeniyi Adelana, has regained his freedom after spending several days in the custody of his abductors. The monarch’s release was confirmed in a message circulated within the community on Thursday, bringing relief to residents and family members who had anxiously awaited his…
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