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Four Years After, Police Nab Suspect Who Absconded After Killing Parents In Lagos

October 17, 2024 by admin

A murder suspect, Okhide Michael, who ran away four years and half years after he stabbed his parents, Clement and Toyin Okhide, to death, has been arrested by detectives from Alausa Division of Lagos State Police Command. Thenewsbearer reliably gathered that Michael was apprehended by the detectives at Ikeja Mall beside Alausa Secretariat at about 8:16am on Thursday, October 17. Michael was reportedly sighted by the mall after 11pm on Wednesday, October 16, which was reported to the Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola. The report, it was further learnt, prompted the CP’s directive to the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Alausa Division, CSP Tokunbo Abaniwonda, to ensure the suspect’s arrest. A credible source that spoke with Thenewsbearer said that Michael had moving about the Alausa area begging for alms, but was not recognised as a wanted suspect because of his dirty looks. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, saying that an investigation is ongoing. It will be recalled that Michael stabbed his parents to death on February 4, 2020, in their home at Akeem Gbadamosi Street, Ejigbo area of Lagos, and also injured his sister, Mary, before he fled the house. Since then, the Lagos police command had been in manhunt for him to answer for his criminal act. His late father, aged 60, was a lawyer while his mother, who was 50 years old at the time she was killed, was said to be a matron at Isolo General Hospital. Residents told of how Michael had been a student in three private universities but was expelled as a result of his consumption of hard drugs. His parents’ efforts to make him successful in life only ended in their being murdered by him, the residents further said. At the time of the murder, police personnel from the Ejigbo Division, which had CSP Olabisi Okuwobi as the DPO then, recovered the corpses and deposited them at Isolo General Hospital mortuary for autopsy.

Edo Residents Allegedly Run For Their Life Over Incessant Broad Daylight Robbery After Removal Of Vigilantes

October 16, 2024 by admin

Some Edo State Residents have cried out over the rise of insecurity especially robbery cases across the Benin metropolises According to report, the residents appealed to the Nigerian police to wake up to their responsibility of protecting lives and properties. Recall that there has been disagreement between Philip Shiabu, and Godwin Obaseki’s position to return the suspended Edo State Security Network after the September 21 governorship election. Philip Shiabu accused the governor of taking actions that would cause chaos in the state by the time he leaves office on November 12. Shaibu stated this while speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Nemo Edwin-Iwo. The governor had, after the State Security Council meeting said that since the election was over, the vigilante would be brought back for the anticipated rise in accidents and criminal activities during the ’ember’ months, among other reasons. But Shaibu told journalists, “I have to come to see the Commissioner of Police to explain to him that the Edo vigilante cannot resume work. The Edo vigilante that we have as constituted today is to cause mayhem to political opponents. “What I expect the police to be doing now is to recover the arms and ammunition in the hands of these vigilantes. As we speak, the Nigerian police are doing well. Some of the personnel that came during the election and their equipment are still around for post-election security issues, so why is the governor in a hurry to bring vigilantes back?” Kindly note that this is a developing story, we will update you on more details

Imo Police Arrest Member Of Suspected Organ trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 19-Year-Old Victim

October 13, 2024 by admin

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have dismantled a suspected kidnapping and organ trafficking syndicate in the Douglass area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Henry Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement said the operation led to the arrest of a 38-year-old suspect, Justine Emmanuel, from Amimo in Ikeduru Local Government Area, and the rescue of a 19-year-old woman, whose name name has been withheld for privacy reasons. “The arrest followed the swift response of vigilant operatives patrol, who observed the syndicate in a blue and white bus forcefully taking the young girl to an undisclosed location where they intended to kill her and harvest her organs,” the PPRO stated. “During the chase, the victim managed to jump from the bus and was immediately rescued. The police pursued the vehicle, which was abandoned, and arrested one suspect while the others escaped into the nearby bush. “The Command is now investigating further to identify other members of the syndicate and determine the full extent of their criminal activities.” He emphasized that the successful rescue demonstrates the Imo State Police Command’s commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring the safety of the community. The Command urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, assuring that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses

JSS 2 Student Arrested For Stealing Cables Worth N300,000 From Lekan Salami Stadium

October 11, 2024 by admin

A 14-year-old student has been apprehended for allegedly stealing cables valued at N300,000 from the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan, Oyo State. Sulaiman Abubakar, a Junior Secondary School (JSS 2) student at Eleyele High School, was taken into custody by security operatives after the theft was discovered. The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke, announced the arrest during her visit to the stadium to evaluate damage caused by the incident. Adegoke urged the state sports council staff to be vigilant and emphasized that security at the stadium is a shared responsibility among all stakeholders. She also pledged to enhance security measures at the complex to thwart future thefts. According to reports, Abubakar accessed the stadium during a training session of the Shooting Star Football Club, where he stayed overnight after security personnel locked the stadium entrances. During interrogation, he confessed to using a large stone to break pipes in order to reach and cut camera and lighting cables with the intention of selling them. The incident had a dramatic turn when Abubakar’s mother, a resident of the Sabo area in Ibadan, fainted upon seeing her son in handcuffs but was later revived by stadium staff. She indicated that she had recently punished Sulaiman for a prior offense. The case has now been transferred from the Stadium Police Post to the Mokola Police Station for further investigation.

Woman, 3 Other Suspected Criminals Arrested In Oyo State With N12 Million Cash, Weapons, And Marijuana

October 10, 2024 by admin

Four individuals, including a woman, on Wednesday apprehended by police in Iwere-Ile, the headquarters of Iwajowa Local Government Area, after being found in possession of N12 million in cash, firearms, and marijuana. The arrests resulted from a collaborative effort between members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) and local police forces. According to sources within the vigilante group, the suspects drew the attention of residents due to their suspicious behavior, which prompted a call to the authorities. An anonymous informant revealed that the suspects had been under surveillance for some time, as community members suspected them of masquerading as charcoal dealers while being involved in criminal activities, including kidnapping. “Their pretense as charcoal dealers raises serious concerns. With proper investigation, we believe criminal activities such as kidnapping in the community can be linked to them,” the source stated. The suspects were taken into custody and have been handed over to the Iwajowa Divisional Police headquarters in Iwere-Ile for further questioning and investigation. Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed that an investigation is underway. “We are actively looking into this matter. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” he said.

Couple Arraigned In Court Over Alleged Abuse Of Two Toddlers In Adamawa

October 9, 2024 by admin

A 28-year-old woman, Fatima Abubakar, and her husband, Abubakar Yuguda, have been charged to court by the Adamawa State Police Command for alleged criminal conspiracy and cruelty to persons. The arraignment followed the arrest of the couple by the police over the allegation of continuous physical abuse of two minors in their custody The victims, identified as Hafsat Abubakar, aged two, and Usman Abubakar, four years old, are siblings. Thenewsbearer learnt that the couple, residents of Sanda, Makama B Ward in Yola South Local Government Area, were reported by concerned neighbours regarding the continuous physical abuse of two minors, as they were frequently subjected to severe maltreatment by Fatima, their stepmother, before their rescue by the police. It was gathered by Thenewsbearer that after their arrest, both suspects confessed to the crime and were promptly charged to Chief Magistrates Court 2, Jimeta. The police spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said in a statement that the Commissioner of Police, Morris Dankombo, reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting vulnerable members of the society, especially children, and ensuring that perpetrators face justice. He urged the public to always promptly report any incident of abuse to police.

Police Arrest Wanted Alleged Rapist Of TASUED Female Students In Ogun

October 8, 2024 by admin

The Ogun state police command has confirmed the arrest of a 33-year-old man, Olayemi Shedrack who had been on its wanted list, for the alleged r@pe of some female students of the state-owned Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun after robbing them of valuables. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, Omolola Odutola, revealed that the suspect was apprehended in Ijagun through useful information from members of the public while trying to blend with the crowd. “Acting on a tip-off, Olayemi Olawale Shedrack, aged 33, was spotted in Ijagun attempting to blend in with the crowd, but his true identity was verified through intelligence sources. The police were promptly informed and he was promptly arrested. Olayemi Olawale Shedrack has been on police trail for his involvement in armed robbery and sexual assault, he was identified as the main suspect in a reported incident of armed robbery and rape that took place on July 21, 2024. During this crime, he and his accomplices unlawfully entered the female Royal villa accommodation area at Tai University of Education in Ijagun. They stole valuable educational items such as laptops, iPhones, sports watches, and cash from female students, and also committed sexual assault before fleeing the scene”she said She said that a preliminary investigation has been launched and the suspect has been taken to the Igbeba police station, Ijebu-Ode for interrogation. “The public can be assured that the suspect will soon be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation and prosecution. The commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun is aware of the arrest and has ordered the apprehension of Shedrack’s accomplices, he also appeals to the residents of Ijagun to provide credible information to help the police arrest other fleeing criminals” the statement concluded

Court Jails Two Brothers, 33 Others For Internet Fraud In Ibadan (PHOTOS)

October 5, 2024 by admin

The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of two siblings, Samuel Adedeji Adeboye and Charles Adedamola Adeboye and thirty-three (33) others for internet fraud before Justices Ladiran Akintola, Bayo Taiwo and O.S. Adeyemi of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan. The 33 convicts are: Oluwadamilola Michael Omotayo, Boluwatife Ajewole Alaran, Michael Damilare Badaru, Oyewole Ismail Oluwatayo, Mudashiru Oluwatobi Oyebamiji, Ebuka Michael Oluwatobi, Azeez Hammed Ademola, Adelayi Adetunji Wellington, Isaac Ifeoluwapo Oke, Muraina Toheeb Adeola, Hammed Ismaheel Ayomide, Adedayo Opeyemi Ogundele, Ajose Oluwaseun Alaba, Bolarinwa Tobi Samuel, Alabi Ayomide, Omodayo Obatomiwa Adedayo, Asoro Taiwo Oluwafemi and Sebili Ibrahim Sunday. Others are: Seun Ebenezer Anjorin, Adewale festus Prosper, Adubi Oluwatimileyin Abiola, Lawal Qwwatullah Opeyemi, Jegede Boluwaji Victor, Waris Tomiwa Atanda, Adebayo Adeoye Okikiola, Opeyemi Uthman Adeleke, Michael Olalekan Akintola, Abdulazeez Taiwo Adisa, Ebuka Ogbonna Emmanuel, Augustine Chukwuka Okoh, Ayomide Temitope Adekunle, Edunjobi Toheeb Ayobami and Abdulganiyu Sakiru Adebayo. They were prosecuted on separate one-count charge each that bordered on impersonation, obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents. The charge against Samuel Adedeji Adeboye reads: “That you Adeboye on or about the 8th day of June, 2024, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, with intent to defraud, falsely represented yourself as James Jonathan to Wendy Rose, which representation you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence of impersonation contrary to Section 484 of the Criminal Code Law of Oyo State, 2000.” The charge against Charles Adedamola Adeboye reads: “That you, Charles Adedamola Adeboye sometime in July, 2018, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, aided an internet fraudster, one Olowooye David (at large) by helping him and other internet fraudsters to receive funds, which form the proceed of obtaining money by false pretences, wherein you benefitted the total sum N200, 000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira), thereby committed an offence of aiding the commission of felony: obtaining money by false pretence contrary to Sections 7 (b) and 419 of the Criminal Code Law Cap 30, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.” All the defendants pled “guilty” to the charges when they were read to them, prompting prosecution counsel, Modupe Akinkoye, Oluwatoyin Owodunni, Chidi Okoli, Sanusi Galadanchi, Lanre Suleiman, Shamsuddeen Bashir and Mabas Mabur to pray the court to convict and sentence them accordingly. Justice Akintola convicted and sentenced the Adeboye brothers to one year imprisonment each, with N100, 000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) option of fine for Adedeji and N30, 000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira) for Adedamola. He convicted and sentenced Omotayo, Alaran, Badaru, Oluwatayo, Oyebamiji, Oluwatobi, Ademola, Adeola, Alaba, Samuel, Sunday, Anjorin, Abiola, Opeyemi, Victor, Atanda, Okikiola, Adeleke and Akintola to one year imprisonment each or to pay a fine of N100, 000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira), N50, 000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira), N150, 000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira), N50, 000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira), N250, 000.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira), N50, 000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira), N200, 000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira), N200, 000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira), N200, 000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira), N200, 000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira), N200, 000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira), N120, 000.00 (One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira), N100, 000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira), N50, 000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira), N500, 000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira), N50, 000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira), N50, 000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira), N50, 000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) and N50, 000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira), respectively. Also convicted and sentenced by Justice Akintola are, Oluwafemi and Prosper who both got six months jail term or to pay a fine of N100, 000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) each. Others are: Wellington and Adedayo who both got six months community service or a to pay a fine of N100, 000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) each; Ismaheel Ayomide, who bagged six months community service without option of fine and the trio of Oke, Ogundele and Alabi Ayomide, who bagged three months community service or to pay a fine of N50, 000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) each. Justice Taiwo convicted and sentenced Adisa to five months imprisonment or to pay a fine of N150, 000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira), Okoh got four months jail term while Emmanuel bagged five months community service without an option of fine. Justice Adeyemi on her part slammed Ayobami with one year community service and three months community service each for Adekunle and Adebayo, all without option of fine. Besides their sentences, all the convicts forfeited items recovered from them to the federal government. Ademola, Oyebamiji, Adeola and Alaba forfeitured four Lexus cars; Victor and Samuel forfeited two Toyota Camry cars, Ayobami forfeited a Mercedes Benz car while Sunday forfeited an Acura car, being proceeds of their crime.

EFCC Secures Public Summons Against Yahaya Bello In ₦110bn Case

October 4, 2024 by admin

Justice Maryanne Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued a public summons for former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to appear in court to respond to a fresh 16-count indictment. The summons requires Bello to attend court on October 24 for his arraignment, alongside co-defendants Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu. The public summons was ordered following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In her ruling, Justice Anenih directed the EFCC to publish the summons in a widely circulated newspaper to ensure proper notification. Also, the court instructed the EFCC to post copies of the public summons at Bello’s last known address and in conspicuous locations within the court premises. The EFCC has reported difficulties in serving the charges, which were filed on September 24, alleging that Bello and the two co-defendants committed a criminal breach of trust involving a staggering ₦110.4 billion.

Woman Arrested For Stealing 7-Day-Old BaBy During Naming Ceremony In Nasarawa

September 30, 2024 by admin

The Nassarawa State police command has arrested a woman for stealing a 7-day-old baby girl during the child’s naming ceremony in Keffi Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, September 29, 2024, said the suspect claims to be pregnant. “On 28/9/2024 at about 1830hrs, Police operatives attached to Keffi Division arrested one Khadija Aliyu ‘F’ for stealing a seven days old baby girl during a naming ceremony in Keffi,” the PPRO stated. “The suspect, who has been claiming to be pregnant, attended a naming ceremony at Behind INEC office, keffi. “While the event was ongoing, she sneaked into the house and stole the baby that was laid to sleep, carried the child behind her back, covered her with a veil and escaped before she was later arrested.”