Crime & City Diary
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FUOYE suspends SUG president, two staff members over alleged extortion
By Boye Oyeyemi The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti has suspended three officials, including a student leader, over allegations of collecting unauthorised fees from students. The affected individuals are the Director of the Directorate of Educational Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Olanrewaju Ogunjobi; the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Support Services, Dr Banji Olaleye; and the SUG President, James…
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Ondo seeks Igbira community’s support in fight against crime
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has urged members of the Igbira community in Owo Local Government Area to support security agencies in tackling crime and safeguarding lives and property. The charge was conveyed by the Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, during a meeting with the Asiwaju of Igbira in Owo, Chief…
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Four abductees rescued as military intensifies operations in Katsina
Four abductees have been rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army as security forces intensify ongoing operations against notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani, and members of his criminal gang in Katsina State. The Katsina State Government, which announced the development, identified the rescued victims as Musa Yakuba, 62; Alhaji Sa’adu Dayi, 68; Mukhtar Danja, 36; and Salisu Danja, 50.…
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Court dismisses Nneji’s bid to void arrest warrant
By Boye Oyeyemi A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by Ihuoma Julia Nneji seeking to set aside a warrant of arrest earlier issued against her over alleged criminal offences. Justice M.G. Umar, in a ruling delivered on Monday, held that the application lacked merit and declined to interfere with the actions of the Nigeria Police…
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Pandemonium as hoodlums destroy shops, goods worth millions in Akure
By Boye Oyeyemi Traders and artisans at the popular FUTA Junction area of Akure, Ondo State, were thrown into distress on Tuesday after suspected hoodlums allegedly demolished several business premises and destroyed goods valued at millions of naira. Witnesses said about 20 men stormed the area with bulldozers and pulled down shops housing provisions, food items, household goods, bottled water…
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Makinde meets protesters, assures decisive action on Oriire abduction
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured that his administration will take decisive action to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday while addressing peaceful protesters led by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), who gathered…
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Oyo govt intensifies clampdown on crime, demolishes building linked to arms storage
By Adejayam Gbenga The Oyo State Government on Tuesday demolished a building in Ibadan allegedly used for the storage of arms and ammunition by suspected criminals, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen security across the state. The demolition was carried out on the directive of Governor Seyi Makinde following intelligence reports and investigations by security agencies which linked the…
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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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