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Lagos taskforce arrests 88 in Oshodi, Bolade criminals raid

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Lagos taskforce arrests 88 in Oshodi, Bolade criminals raid

The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 88 suspected miscreants and criminals in two separate operations around Oshodi, Bolade and its environs.

The arrest, the agency said, was “in a continued effort to rid the State of the menace of miscreants, touts and street urchins.”

A statement by the Director, Press & Public Affairs, Lagos State Taskforce, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem on Tuesday said, “The operation, which was carried out around 3 am and 4 pm respectively today took place at Oshodi, Bolade and its environs was executed following series of complaints lodged by concerned motorists, residents and passersby through the Agency’s feedback channels.”

All the suspected miscreants will be prosecuted accordingly, the agency said.

It said complainants reported an alarming rise in criminal activities, particularly during rush hour, “where hoodlums would lie in wait around the area to harass unsuspecting passersby and motorists.”

Speaking on the operation, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele emphasised the agency’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Lagos.

“We cannot allow these criminal elements to hold our people hostage in their own communities. The State Government remains steadfast in its resolve to protect lives and property.

“This operation is a testament to our unwavering dedication to put an end to this ugly trend,” the Chairman stated.

The efforts, the Taskforce, said were met with “widespread jubilation” by concerned citizens and other passersby at Oshodi Oke bridge who witnessed the operation, assuring residents and passersby “that this exercise will be sustained in line with the Agency’s mandate as enshrined in the THEMES PLUS Agenda of the State to restore law and order across Lagos Metropolis.”

Akerele further disclosed that the agency had carried out initial surveillance in the area where it was discovered that the miscreants made use of the pedestrian Bridges at Oshodi Bus Stop to spot their victims and wailed them.

He assured that all the menace will soon become a thing of the past as the activities “will be completely grounded soonest.”

“Motorists and residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Agency or the nearest police station.

“We remain on high alert and will continue to carry out surveillance and sting operations aimed at safeguarding the lives and property of motorists and residents along this axis and beyond,” Akerele said.

Osun Amotekun parades woman for spending fake currency

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Osun Amotekun parades woman for spending fake currency

A single mother,  Rebecca Ako, living in Owenna, Osun State, arrested for spending fake currency, has been paraded by Osun Amotekun Corps.

Ako was among suspects nabbed for various offences across the state by Osun Amotekun Corps, paraded by the security organisation.

A statement signed by the spokesperson for Osun Amotekun Corps, Yusuf Idowu, obtained in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Tuesday, noted that the Corps Commander, Dr Adekunle Omoyele, while parading the suspects before journalists in Osogbo, explained that the 30-year-old Ako was arrested inside Sabo Market, Ilesa.

Omoyele added that Ako admitted committing the crime, giving excuse of the financial crises she was going through as the reason for her action.

Responding to questions from According to Online Ako, who admitted committing the crime, added that she was introduced to the crime by a co-tenant after her husband had dumped her.

“I am from Benue State and I live in Owenna. I used fake money to buy goods. There is a woman, Mrs Elizabeth that I used to live with when my husband left me. The woman later left for Abuja and she called me one day and introduced me to the fake money telling me that I can spend it.

“She usually send the fake naira to me through dispatch. When she gives me N100,000 fake money, I will give her N50,000 original money that I would have made in the course of using the fake money. That is how I used to do before I was caught,” Ako said.

Also paraded was a 19-year-old girl, Adegboye Glory arrested in Iwo for burglary and theft of food items.

One Najeemden Adeyemi, aged 50 years, arrested for attempted kidnapping and stealing from female victims by luring them to secluded places using a fake Facebook account, was also paraded.

The Osun Amotekun boss, who said the Amotekun Corps in the state would make the State too hot for criminals, called for the cooperation of the residents to nip criminal acts in the bud.

Stop questioning Edo election results, APC warns Yiaga Africa

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Stop questioning Edo election results, APC warns Yiaga Africa

The All Progressives Congress has cautioned Yiaga Africa, a civil society organisation, against undermining the Independent National Electoral Commission by questioning the results of the recently concluded Edo State gubernatorial election.

In a press statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Tuesday, the APC criticised Yiaga Africa for allegedly attempting to second-guess INEC’s authority.

Morka described the group’s actions as overstepping their mandate as election observers.

“Yiaga Africa is overreaching its election observer mission by second-guessing INEC on the result of last Saturday’s Edo State gubernatorial election.

“INEC is the sole statutory authority for the conduct and declaration of election results. Yiaga Africa is not and must desist from constituting itself as a parallel agency for the declaration of election results,” Morka stated.

The party also accused the civil society organisation of making baseless allegations regarding the manipulation of results, stating that these claims lacked supporting evidence and were based on speculative data.

“Alleging that results were manipulated without hard facts and figures, but based on some statistical guesswork, is a clear disservice to the electoral process. Yiaga Africa’s report is a travesty, replete with methodological flaws, politicised observations, inconsistencies, and inaccuracies,” Morka added.

He also stressed that election observers such as Yiaga Africa should respect INEC’s statutory role and refrain from encroaching on the commission’s responsibilities.

Morka further warned Yiaga Africa against sowing confusion by creating the appearance of a “parallel election process” through unverified and questionable statistical parameters.

He warned, “Election observer missions are not election management agencies and cannot usurp INEC’s statutory authority as the sole election management body in Nigeria.

Doing so would constitute a clear breach of the Electoral Act and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Declaring or second-guessing the Edo State gubernatorial result based on unsubstantiated, unverified, and highly questionable statistical parameters created by Yiaga Africa is designed to create unnecessary confusion.”

Meanwhile, the APC expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for ensuring a fair electoral process and praised INEC and law enforcement agencies for their professionalism during the election.

He reaffirmed the party’s belief that the election results represented the will of the Edo people, who voted for Senator Monday Okpebholo as their next governor.

Morka stated, “The APC reiterates its immense appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for ensuring a level playing field, to INEC for its professionalism, and to law enforcement agencies for their diligence and service during the election.

“By their votes, the good people of Edo State were loud and clear in their choice of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the next governor to lead the state into a new era of peace, unity, people-centred development, and prosperity for all.”

The APC also reminded any aggrieved parties that legal disputes regarding the election results should be resolved through the courts, in accordance with the established electoral process.

On Monday, Yiaga Africa criticised the conduct of the election, stating that the process and declared results lacked integrity.

The organisation alleged widespread irregularities, including the manipulation of results by collation officers.

Head-on collision leaves five police officers dead in Kano

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Head-on collision leaves five police officers dead in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death of five officers following a ghastly motor accident along the Zaria-Kano road in the early hours of Tuesday (today).

 

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna confirmed the incident to According to Online in a telephone interview on Tuesday.

 

He said the accident occurred at Karfi village in Kura Local Government while the officers were returning to Kano from an official assignment.

 

“The accident occurred at Karfi, a few kilometres to Kano and five of the officers died as a result of the accident while 11 others sustained injuries,” he said.

 

According to him, eleven other officers who sustained various degrees of injuries were currently receiving medical treatment in one of the hospitals in Kano.

 

It was gathered that the vehicle in which the police officers were travelling had a head-on collision with a trailer in the village.

 

Five officers died on the spot while 11 others who sustained various injuries were rushed to Murtala Mohammad Specialist Hospital where they are currently receiving medical attention.

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NDLEA arrests ex-convict for importing N4.6bn cocaine

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NDLEA arrests ex-convict for importing N4.6bn cocaine

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have again arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Christian Ogbuji.

Ogbuji was first arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on May 10, 2023, upon arrival from Uganda via Addis Ababa, onboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 951 for ingesting 93 pellets of cocaine weighing 1.986kg.

He was subsequently arraigned before Federal High Court 12 Abuja, presided over by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon in charge no: FHC/ABJ/CR/192/2023, and convicted on July 13, 2023.

Ogbuji was sentenced to two years imprisonment with an option of paying a fine of N3,000,000.00.

A statement by the spokesperson for the agency, Femi Babafemi said Ogbuji paid the fine.

Babafemi added that Ogbuji also forfeited the seized 1.986 kilograms of cocaine, his international passport, 14 US dollars and 9000 Uganda shillings were found on him at the time of his arrest.

However, Babafemi stated that 16 months later, Ogbuji was arrested again on September 18, 2024, with N4.6bn worth of cocaine.

Babafemi said, “Barely 16 months after he was arrested and convicted for ingesting 93 pellets of cocaine, a 48-year-old businessman Christian Ifeanyi Ogbuji has been intercepted by operatives of the NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja Lagos for importing 817 wraps of the same Class A drug weighing 19.40 kilograms with an estimated street value of N4,656,000,000.00.

“Ogbuji was again arrested at the Lagos airport on Wednesday, 18th September 2024, during an inward clearance of Ethiopian Airlines flight passengers from Addis Ababa to Lagos. The suspect had approached the joint examination table with a black travelling bag which was searched by an NDLEA operative who cleared the luggage.

“In a dubious move, Ogbuji sneaked back to the carousel area to put inside the cleared bag a black backpack he left on the conveyor’s belt. As he made his way out of the arrival hall, vigilant NDLEA officers intercepted him and subjected him to a secondary search.

“It was then large wraps of excreted cocaine were found concealed inside the backpack hidden in the black travelling bag that was earlier found with the suspect. A total of 817 pellets of cocaine excreted by many traffickers in Addis Ababa weighing 19.40kg belonging to different members of a drug cartel were recovered.”

Babafemi said during an interview with the suspect, that he initially left the backpack containing the drug at the carousel area as a strategy to beat NDLEA operatives, adding that he never knew there could be a secondary search since he had presented his bag for search previously and nothing incriminating was found.

Babafemi said the suspect claimed he had to procure a new international passport to continue his criminal trade.

“Investigation reveals Ogbuji is an unrepentant kingpin within the network of drug cartels operating between Brazil, Ethiopia, Nigeria and others in the West African sub-region like
Benin, Togo, Ghana, Liberia, and Cote d’Ivoire,” he added.

APC plotting to destroy democracy, ground Nigeria — Secondus

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APC plotting to destroy democracy, ground Nigeria — Secondus

A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus, has said that the 2027 elections may never come to fruition, as the All Progressives Congress has destroyed and buried democracy in the country.

He also accused the APC of orchestrating a plan to ground Nigeria through misgovernance.

Secondus made this known in a statement on Tuesday, signed by his Media Adviser, Ike Abonyi, in reaction to Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State.

According to him, all indications suggest that the ruling party is on a mission to destroy democracy in Nigeria.
He noted that what occurred in Edo State over the weekend was “electoral fraud, conducted with no regard for the rule of law or respect for voters.”

The statement partly read, “From the results of all the off-cycle elections conducted in Imo, Kogi, and Edo States, the Mahmoud Yakubu-led Independent National Electoral Commission has shown no remorse for the disgraceful conduct of the 2023 election, which threw Nigeria under the bus.

“With the shameless boast by the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, that they will apply the Edo template in other forthcoming off-cycle elections in Ondo and Anambra States, it is clear that 2027 may not even happen, as the ruling party’s agenda is to create a one-party state by silencing the opposition.

“The beauty of democracy lies in opposing voices that check the ruling party, but the APC is set to ruin Nigeria with their misrule and won’t tolerate dissenting views.

Nigeria’s democracy is teetering on the edge because of election rigging. If the Edo election stands, it will be difficult to conduct future elections in Nigeria.

“The manipulation of the Edo election was blatant, beginning with the harassment and arrest of opposition leaders, as well as the compromise of key players, such as security agencies and electoral officials. The world is watching the disgrace we bring to this beautiful system of government, which other nations use to stabilise and develop their countries.”

Indolence, laxity will not be tolerated, Aliyu tells LG chairmen 

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Indolence, laxity will not be tolerated, Aliyu tells LG chairmen 

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State swore in the newly elected Local Government Council Chairmen on Monday, urging them to stay within their domains.

In his remarks during the ceremony held at the Government House, the governor warned the LG chairmen to always be accessible to their subjects, adding that the government will not tolerate acts of inaccessibility, indolence and laxity to work.

He said, “Gone are those days when the local government Chairmen would abandon their domains for hotel rooms.

“Any local government Chairman found flouting these directives would be dealt with severely”, he warned.

The governor further directed the newly sworn-in chairmen to ensure regular meetings with the relevant security outfits in their local government areas to devise means of addressing the current security challenges in their areas.

“Remember that tackling security challenges is one of our 9-point Smart Agenda, so give security all the desired attention”, he added.

Aliyu also restated his administration’s determination to fully secure the state and called for community-sustained support and prayers from all and sundry.

The governor also directed the chairmen to immediately comply with the Code of Conduct Laws.

He also reminded them to devise more ways to improve their internally generated revenue to have enough funds to meet the expectations of their subjects.

Aliyu also warned the local government Chairmen against pilfering with public funds, adding that zero-tolerance for corruption must be observed in all the Local government areas of the state.

He also appealed to the people of the state to continue to offer fervent prayers for Allah’s guidance and protection for the present administration.

Earlier, the State Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Ibrahim Dadi Adare, assured that the Ministry would ensure that an induction course is organized for the newly sworn-in local government Chairmen to acquaint them with the workings of the local government councils.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by the APC leader in the state. Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Idris Muhammad Gobir, Speaker, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Tukur Bala, Deputy Speaker, Kabir Ibrahim Kware as well lawmakers from the national and state assemblies.

Others were the former Deputy Governors of Sokoto and Zamfara States, Chiso Abdullahi Dattijo, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, and Hassan Nasiha, Secretary to the State Government, Muhammad Bello Sifawa, Chief of Staff Government House Sokoto, Aminu Haliru Dikko, representative of the Sultan, Aliyu Attahiru, Commissioners and Special Advisers, among other dignitaries.

Recall that the Sokoto State Independent Electoral Commission, led by the chairman, Suleiman Aliyu, had earlier in the day declared candidates of the ruling All Progressive Congress as the winners of all the 23 local government elections held on Saturday, September 21.

Two men nabbed for alleged burglary in Ogun

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Two men nabbed for alleged burglary in Ogun

Two men have been apprehended by the Ogun State Police Command for breaking into shops and carting away items of value.

Our correspondent gathered on Monday that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 4:00 am.

In a police statement made available to According to Metro, it stated that a man called Omotayo Segun Orojo came to the station and reported that at about 1:14 am on Sunday, he received a call from one Mr Usman who identified himself as the security guard in the area.

He was informed that his shop which is located along Rolak junction, Imowo, Ijebu Ode, had been broken into and items of value had been carted away.

Upon receiving the distressing call, the statement disclosed that he rushed to his shop where he discovered that it was not only the shop that was broken into but other shops around that were also tampered with.

The following items were taken; an air conditioner, a gas-refilled can, evaporator pipes, a refrigerator capacitor and an air conditioner installation plate, According to Metro learnt.

Our correspondent learnt that the suspects apprehended in connection to the alleged crime are Onitilor Idris, 28 years old and Okanlawon Sunday, 27 years old. They were caught with the help of some people in the neighbourhood.

The spokesperson for the state command, Omolola Odutola, assured our correspondent that investigations were still being carried out and any further information would be relayed to According to Metro.

She said, “Investigations are ongoing and further development will be communicated.”

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Pro-Fubara LG caretaker chairmen dump PDP for APP

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Pro-Fubara LG caretaker chairmen dump PDP for APP

Ahead of the October 5, 2024 local government elections in Rivers State, some Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have defected to the Action People’s Party.

There have been speculations that the governor may dump the ruling Peoples Democratic Party for the APP following the alleged hijack of the state PDP structure by his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

Fubara and Wike have been enmeshed in lingering misunderstanding which led to the political crisis in the state.

However, the governor, while playing host to the Board of Trustees of the PDP led by Senator Adolphus Wabara in the Government House, Port Harcourt recently denied any defection plan and reaffirmed his membership of the PDP.

However, council chairmen loyal to the governor and their supporters who were hitherto members of the PDP have pitched their tent with the APP

Also, almost all the candidates vying for chairmanship and councillorship positions in the forthcoming LG poll are doing so under the platform of the APP, even as campaigns have begun.

A big billboard of the current CTC Chairman of Port Harcourt City Council,

Ezebunwo Ichemati, with the APP logo campaigning for a substantive chairmanship position, has been sighted while his posters adorn many parts of the metropolis.

Speaking recently, Ichemati promised to provide credible leadership if elected as substantive Chairman of Port Harcourt City.

“We will defend the interests of the party (APP) and the state if elected into office. We will also adhere to the directive to avoid engaging in negative campaigns, “ he stated.

Similarly, the CTC Chairman of Khana LGA, Marvin Yobana, and his supporters have formally announced their defection to the APP.

Speaking at an event in Khana Local Council on Monday, Yobana who did not get the blessing of the governor to contest the LG election said he had moved to the APP.

He said,  “I hereby announce that I have moved to APP and I introduce to you the person that would  be sworn in after the October 5, election as the executive chairman of Khana, Mr. Martins Ibibo.”

Similar campaign posters of other announced candidates adorn various parts of the state.

Speaking at a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, the Rivers APP Chairman, Sunny Wokekoro, said the party would commence its senatorial campaigns on Tuesday beginning with the Rivers South-East Senatorial District to hold in Bori, headquarters of Khana LGA of the state.

Describing APP as the party to beat, Wokekoro said the party had come to change the narrative in the state.

He stated, “The Action People’s Party, Rivers State branch invites you today as partners in progress in changing the ugly narrative of governance in our state.

“To intimate you of our plans to embark on our campaigns under the guidelines provided by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission.

“As you are all aware candidates have emerged and have Successfully gone through RSIEC screening.  By tomorrow, Tuesday the 24 of September our party intends to embark on Senatorial campaigns and rallies.”

Osun aluminum worker jailed six months for stealing yam

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Osun aluminum worker jailed six months for stealing yam

An aluminium workman based in Okinni, Osun State, Sunday Ejoh, was on Monday sentenced to six months by a Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo, the state capital, for stealing three tubers of yam.

Ejoh, who appeared before a magistrate, Mr M. Olatunji, had been arraigned on one count of stealing the yam worth N3,000.

Giving the facts of the case, the prosecutor in charge, Mr  Jacob Akintunde, said Ejoh on “September 22, 2024, did steal three tubers of yam valued at N3,000 belonging to one Oluwole Durojaye.”

The prosecutor said the stolen tubers, a cutlass, and a pair of slippers were recovered from the defendant.

He added that the offence committed was contrary to and punishable under Section 390(9) of Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. II Law of Osun State, Nigeria 2002.

The artisan, who had no legal representation, however pleaded guilty, saying hunger made him commit the crime.

He had told the court, “I was hungry, and I have a family.”

Delivering judgement on the matter, Magistrate Olatunji found the defendant guilty and subsequently sentenced him to six months imprisonment with an option of N25,000 fine.

Olatunji also directed that the stolen yam should be returned to the owner.

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