Crime & City Diary
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Ondo Police arraign four over alleged involvement in cultism
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on cultism, arraigning four suspects and launching a manhunt for fleeing members across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that the operations were driven by intelligence gathering and coordinated tactical efforts. The suspects, Akinboyo Adeniyi, Oyewumi…
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Ekiti deploys troops as govt condemns Ilejemeje community attack
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has condemned the attack on Eda Oniyo community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area, describing it as heinous, barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, said the government sympathised with families affected by the attack and assured that efforts were ongoing to secure the area…
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Motorcyclist dies during police stop-and-search in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga A 35-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Sanni Salisu, has died in Moniya, Ibadan, after slumping during a police stop-and-search operation, an incident that triggered violent protests and the burning of a police outpost. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the development, stating that two officers attached to the Kara Police Outpost intercepted Salisu while he was riding his motorcycle.…
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Collapse of major Kwara bridge sparks public outrage
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Moro Bridge before Okolowo, a significant bridge that connects Kwara State to neighbouring states such as Oyo, collapsed in the early hours of Thursday. According to reports, the incident has disrupted movement along the route, raising concerns among commuters and residents who rely heavily on the bridge for daily transportation and economic activities. In a…
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Drama as gunmen demand N1bn ransom for abducted Ekiti worshippers
By Boye Oyeyemi In a dramatic turn of events, the gunmen who abducted worshippers during a night vigil in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje LGA are demanding N1 billion ransom for their release. The attackers were said to have invaded a Christ Apostolic Church prayer meeting on the outskirts of the community, killing a visiting pastor and abducting at least 15 worshippers. Sources…
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Uganda detains 62 Nigerians over alleged illegal church operations
Ugandan authorities have detained 62 Nigerian nationals for allegedly operating a church and residing in the country without valid permits. The arrests were confirmed by the Ugandan National Citizenship and Immigration Control in a statement posted on X on Wednesday, stating that the action followed a tip-off about illegal activities in Adjumani. According to the agency, the individuals were found…
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Sisi Alagbo breaks silence after leaked tape, rallies public forgiveness
By Adejayan Gbenga Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisi Alagbo, has issued a public apology after a private video of her was leaked online, triggering strong reactions across social media. Her apology was conveyed in a Facebook post on Wednesday, wherein the Oyo-based herbal seller took responsibility for the incident, expressing deep regret. “I take full responsibility for my actions…
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Court sentences two to death for armed robbery in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced two men, Ojo Tosin Olasunkanmi and Obamoyegun Dele, to death by hanging for conspiracy and armed robbery. The trial judge, Justice Bamidele Omotoso, delivered the verdict after finding the defendants guilty of the offences brought against them. The charges, first filed in January 2020 and later amended…
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NDLEA uncovers N16.9bn worth of opioids in Lagos warehouse raid
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered and raided three illicit drug warehouses in Lagos, recovering opioids valued at about N16.9 billion in what officials described as a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking. The agency disclosed that the intelligence-led operations targeted locations within the Okota area of Lagos, where traffickers had concealed large quantities…
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‘Leave our ancestral lands alone’- Ondo farmers to land grabbers
By Boye Oyeyemi Residents and farmers of Ipinlerere Camp in Owena, Ayetoro area of Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest over an alleged attempt to take over their farmlands. The protesters, who turned out in large numbers, said their survival depends on the land, urging the state government to allow them continue farming…
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