Crime & City Diary
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Akure youths raise alarm over alleged recurring killings, abductions
By Boye Oyeyemi A youth group dubbed Akure Youths Coalition has raised fresh concerns over worsening insecurity in Ondo State, warning that recent killings and abductions reflect a growing pattern rather than isolated incidents. In a statement, the group said the persistent attacks across communities in Akure and its environs have created fear and uncertainty among residents. The coalition identified…
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Fresh crisis looms in Ondo as lawmakers oppose suspended chairman’s reinstatement
By Boye Oyeyemi Tension is mounting in Ondo State following a move by some lawmakers in Owo Local Government to halt the planned return of suspended chairman, Tope Omolayo, citing an ongoing court case. The legislators, through their solicitors, Messrs Tolu Babaleye & Co., have formally written to the state attorney general and commissioner for justice, asking him to decline…
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Ekiti launches fresh forest sweep to dislodge bandits, kidnappers
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government, in collaboration with the police, has launched a fresh security operation aimed at flushing out bandits and kidnappers from forests and border communities. The directive was issued on Monday as the Police Commissioner in the state, Michael Falade, mobilised a joint security team for an intensive bush-combing exercise. The operation involves personnel drawn…
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Commanding officer, six soldiers killed in Borno IED attack — Military
A commanding officer and six soldiers have been killed following an improvised explosive device (IED) attack in Borno State. The incident occurred late on April 12, 2026, when troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, came under what was described as an isolated terrorist attack at the Charlie 13 location in Monguno. According to a…
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Diezani rejects bribery allegations, defends actions in UK trial
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied allegations of bribery and abuse of office while testifying before a court in the United Kingdom. Appearing at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, the 65-year-old told the court she neither solicited nor received any bribes in exchange for awarding government contracts, insisting she acted impartially during her tenure. “I can state…
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El-Rufai’s bail hearing adjourned as court resumes ICPC case in Kaduna
The Kaduna State High Court on Monday adjourned the bail application hearing of former governor Nasir El-Rufai to April 14, 2026, in an ongoing case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). El-Rufai appeared in court under tight security as proceedings continued over allegations of financial impropriety and abuse of office brought against him and…
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Court remands man over alleged case of loitering in Ondo State
By Boye Oyeyemi An Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of a man, David Ogbanji, at the Olokuta Correctional Centre over an alleged offence of loitering. Ogbanji was arraigned by operatives of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps on a one-count charge. The prosecution counsel, T.T. Samuel, told the court that the offence was committed on March 13, 2026,…
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Tinubu meets service chiefs over rising security concerns
President Bola Tinubu on Monday held an emergency security meeting with top military and intelligence chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which began around 2:00 p.m., is the first item on the president’s schedule since his return to Abuja on Friday from Bayelsa State. The high-level session comes amid growing security concerns following the decision by the…
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Great-grandfather, medical doctor busted as NDLEA intensifies war on hard drugs
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intensified nationwide crackdowns on drug cartels, arresting a 93-year-old great-grandfather and a 69-year-old medical doctor among several suspects in coordinated intelligence-led operations. The nonagenarian, identified as Friday Ahukanna Chigbu, was apprehended at his residence in Abia State where 7.7 kilograms of skunk were recovered, with the suspect admitting to long-term use…
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Ekiti Police nab two over EKSU hostel robbery, recover phones, motorcycle, others
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on students’ private hostels near Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. The command’s spokesperson, SP Sunday Abutu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Ado Ekiti. According to him, the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. when suspected robbers invaded hostels located…
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