Amotekun Corps Intensifies Efforts to Curb Motorcycle-Related Crimes in Ondo State Ahead of Christmas Season

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The Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, has revealed that over the past three weeks, at least 20 commercial motorcyclists (okada riders) were robbed and killed in various incidents across the state. The corps is committed to reducing criminal activities to the minimum and has initiated 24-hour patrols to enhance safety before, during, and after the Christmas season. Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, the state Commander of the corps and Special Adviser to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Security Matters, emphasized that the government’s ban on commercial motorcycles from 6 pm…

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Barbershop Owner Arrested Over Girl’s Death During Sexual Encounter in Ilorin

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In Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, the local police have arrested a middle-aged man who runs a barbershop, following the alleged death of a girl during a sexual encounter on Monday. The police confirmed the incident and have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death. It was reported that the tragic incident occurred at a guest house in the Temidire community, Offa Garage area of Ilorin, where the man and his girlfriend had gone for leisure. There are unconfirmed reports suggesting that the man may have…

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Enugu State Police Arrest Seven Notorious Criminals in Holy Ghost Area

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The Enugu State Police Command has apprehended seven notorious criminal suspects with a history of criminal activities in the Holy Ghost area of the Enugu metropolis. During the operation, the police recovered nine female handbags, two wallets, two-wheel spanners, one iron saw, a functioning Dell laptop, an ATM card registered to “Joy Akiji,” a National Identity Number registration slip, and other incriminating evidence, all of which had been stolen from victims. The arrest was made following a raid carried out in the Holy Ghost area of the Enugu metropolis under…

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EFCC Arrests Over 70 OAU Students in Midnight Raid on Off-Campus Hostels

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More than 70 students from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, were reportedly arrested by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during a midnight raid on hostels outside the campus. The raid took place at around 2 a.m. in the Fine Touch and Superb hostels in Oduduwa Estate. The reasons for the arrests have not been confirmed yet. Students’ Union President Abass Ojo mentioned that 72 students were taken from the hostel, and their phones and cars were confiscated. Some students reported being beaten during the…

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14-Year-Old Girl Admits to Involvement in Murder of University Lecturer in Minna

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Joy Afekafe, a 14-year-old girl, has been arrested and admitted to her involvement in the killing of Dr. Fumilola Adefolalu, a lecturer at the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Joy claimed she assaulted the lecturer after being asked to leave her house, where she had lived for three weeks with the promise of sponsoring her education. Joy, accompanied by two classmates named Walex and Smart, went to confront the lecturer but decided to murder her during the assault to prevent her from reporting them. They beat and stabbed Dr. Adefolalu…

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Man Laments as Police Allegedly Demand N100,000 for Accident Report in Ogun State

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Oyibe Michael, the man involved in an auto crash at the Car Park C area of Mowe, Ogun State, expressed frustration after claiming that police officers demanded a sum of N100,000 from him to issue a police report following the accident. Oyibe stated that his car collided with a commercial bus while making a U-turn, resulting in damage. The police arrived at the scene, where statements were taken and vehicle documents were requested. However, the commercial driver was allegedly given preferential treatment despite lacking proper documents. The commercial bus owner…

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Father Accused of Attempted Sexual Assault on Daughter

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Inspector Glory Eyo, a police Prosecution Witness, testified at the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos about the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl by her father, Abdullah Abiodun. She explained that the incident occurred in the Badagry area of the state. Abiodun’s son, Usman, witnessed the act and alerted others. In her testimony, Inspector Eyo said, “Abiodun was at home with his daughter, his younger brother, and a visitor. After the visitor left, Abiodun tried to assault his daughter. Usman, the victim’s younger brother, discovered…

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Abducted Benue children rescued from Rivers medical doctor

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Three missing children have been rescued by operatives of the Benue State Police Command from their abductors in Rivers State. Parents of two of the missing children had reported at the police station in Makurdi on September 24, 2023. According to the statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, the missing children were identified as Philomena Kpaakpa, six years old and Benedict Kpaakpa, who is less than two years old. Anene said in the statement in Makurdi on Sunday that the two children alongside one other…

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Explosion rocks River assembly, armed men take over complex

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The Rivers State House of Assembly complex was rocked by an explosion on Sunday night. The incident came amid alleged moves by some lawmakers to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. It was gathered that some suspected arsonists threw an explosive into the complex around 9:25pm, causing a fire in the building. It was gathered that some properties inside the chamber were destroyed. A police officer who pleaded anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the incident, claimed it was politically motivated. “Yes it is true. The fire occurred around 9:30pm or…

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E-hailing Cab Driver Turns Himself In Amidst Passenger’s Disappearance

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An e-hailing cab driver named Kelechi Uzor voluntarily presented himself at the Okporo police station in Rumuodara, Rivers State, as he sought to prove his innocence in connection with the disappearance of a passenger, Elizabeth Edoukumor, whom he had dropped off. Uzor explained that he had provided a ride for Elizabeth to Harmony Estate in Eliozu, Port Harcourt, and after she paid him and disembarked with her belongings, he left the estate. He clarified that he didn’t know the details of her subsequent actions. However, he began receiving threatening calls,…

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