24 h. ago Police arrest siblings for stealing five bags of cement in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has detained two brothers, Philips and Charles Igbodo, for allegedly stealing five bags of cement in the Idiroko area of the state. According to a statement released on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the brothers were initially apprehended by a member of the Amotekun Corps. Philips, who works Read More

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3 d. ago Ota Chief Denounces Police Manhunt Over Ogun Community Crisis

A Chief in Ota land in Ogun State, Elijah Adeogun, has described as false, unfounded and malicious the allegations making the rounds that the Police launched a manhunt for him over an attack in Osuke community of the State on February 27. It was reported that one person, Saheed Shoboyejo, and many other persons were […]

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3 d. ago Ogun attack: Police invited me but I’m not ‘Elijah Killer’ — Ota Chief

Tribune Online Ogun attack: Police invited me but I’m not ‘Elijah Killer’ — Ota Chief "I am not the Elijah Killer mentioned in this case. Eleweran state CID CP called me last week friday that he would like to see me. I asked him for what but he said when i come and i replied no problem. Ogun attack: Police invited me but I’m not ‘Elijah Killer’ — Ota Chief Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Farmer Dies In Ogun After Palm Tree Falls During Cutting Process

A 40-year-old farmer, Abdullahi Rasaki, lost his life in Bogije village, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, after a palm tree fell on him. The Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this to newsmen in a statement on Monday. Odutola revealed that Gbamila Sunday from Bogije, Atikori, Ijebu Igbo, reported the incident to the […] The post Farmer Dies In Ogun After Palm Tree Falls During Cutting Process appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Ogun Police Arrest Farmworker For Alleged Murder Of Colleague

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old farmworker, James Solomon, for allegedly killing his colleague, known only as Benson, at a farm in Ideko Shogaolu Village. Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement to PUNCH Online on Sunday. According to the statement, Solomon called a neighbour, Bartholomew, approximately 2:00 a.m. […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Farmworker For Alleged Murder Of Colleague appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police launch manhunt for Elijah Killer as IGP orders probe into Ogun community attack

Tribune Online Police launch manhunt for Elijah Killer as IGP orders probe into Ogun community attack Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Adegoke Fayoade, to investigate the killing of one person during an attack on the Osuke community in Ogun State by a gang of armed men allegedly led by a notorious land grabber, Elijah Killer. Police launch manhunt for Elijah Killer as IGP orders probe into Ogun community attack Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Ogun Police Arrest Three For Breaking Into Container, Stealing ₦10m Worth Of Items

Three individuals have been apprehended by the Ogun State Police Command in connection with the burglary of an Adron Homes and Properties Company container in the state’s Ode Omi region. The suspects—Balogun Jamiu (58), Iginla Adekunle (48), and Ahmadu Tairu (44)—were arrested after the company’s Chief Security Officer, Jinadu Rasaq, filed a complaint. Chief Superintendent […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Three For Breaking Into Container, Stealing ₦10m Worth Of Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Three Arrested In Ogun Over Electrocution Of Apprentice At Welding Workshop

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three men over the electrocution of a 23-year-old apprentice, Jonathan Emmanuel, at a welding workshop in the Asimolowo area of Ifo. The suspects are a welder, Oladokun Johnson; a truck driver, Azeez Salami; and a truck owner, Olaleye Kamaldeen. Mr Abah Emmanuel, the father of the late Emmanuel, […] The post Three Arrested In Ogun Over Electrocution Of Apprentice At Welding Workshop appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Teenage Machine Operator Dies From Electrocution While Working At Ogun Factory

Ishaku Monday, a 19-year-old machine operator, tragically lost his life due to electrocution at Xinfeng Plastics Limited, located in the Sagamu area along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. Chief Superintendent of Police Omolola Odutola, the Public Relations Officer for the Ogun State Police Command, confirmed this to PUNCH Metro on Monday. Odutola explained that the […] The post Teenage Machine Operator Dies From Electrocution While Working At Ogun Factory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NDLEA Apprehends Drug Baron In Lagos, Recovers N1.4bn Worth Of Drugs

Brigadier General Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has announced the arrest of a suspected drug kingpin who had been evading capture for 17 years. The suspect was apprehended in Lagos with illicit substances valued at N1.4 billion. Marwa described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in the fight against […] The post NDLEA Apprehends Drug Baron In Lagos, Recovers N1.4bn Worth Of Drugs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FPRO Tasks Ogun Command To Fish Out Man Who Violently Kicked Toddler In Viral Video

Following the outrage that greeted a viral video of a man identified as Odukaye Kunle where he was seen kicking a minor, the Nigeria Police Force has charged the Ogun State Police Command to immediately launch a manhunt for his arrest. A Facebook user identified as Adelere Rasaki posted the video on Thursday, where he […]

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2 w. ago Ogun monarch orders arrest, detention of PUNCHman over trending video

The Olu of Itori, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Fatai Akamo, on Tuesday ordered the police to arrest and detain the state correspondent for The PUNCH newspapers, Bankole Taiwo, for inquiring into the trending video where one Sanni Babatunde Akeem, a physically challenged person, was levelling a land-grabbing allegation against the Read More

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2 w. ago Ogun Farmer’s Lifeless Body Found With Gunshot Wounds On Farm

A farmer identified as Alfa Mustapha was discovered dead with gunshot wounds on his farm in Ageri Village, Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, on Saturday. According to a statement from the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, on Sunday, the victim had gone to his farm in the morning but failed to […] The post Ogun Farmer’s Lifeless Body Found With Gunshot Wounds On Farm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ogun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralize Four Suspects, Recover Dangerous Weapons

No fewer than four suspected kidnappers have been neutralized by men of Ogun State Police Command in a foiled kidnap attempt. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday, along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway while other suspects escaped with gunshot injuries. In a statement on Saturday by Spokesperson for the state’s Police Command, Omolola Odutola, […] The post Ogun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralize Four Suspects, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago N27m Worth Of Cassava Farm Destroyed By Cattle Herders In Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has initiated an investigation into a case of arson involving cattle herders accused of setting fire to a large cassava farm in Adao Village, near Alabata, Abeokuta, the state capital. CSP Omolola Odutola, a spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed this in a statement to press on Friday. Odutola […] The post N27m Worth Of Cassava Farm Destroyed By Cattle Herders In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago I’m not looking for trouble anymore – Portable declares after N2m bail

By Seyi Babalola Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable has promised to change his ways. The musician made the pledge on Thursday after being granted N2 million bail by an Ogun State Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta. The Ogun State police command charged the Zazu crooner with allegedly assaulting three officials from the […] The post I’m not looking for trouble anymore – Portable declares after N2m bail appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Portable Pleads Not Guilty To Assault Charges In Ogun Court, Granted N2m Bail

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, was arraigned on Thursday at the Isabo Magistrate Court in Ogun. The police declared the singer wanted on February 18 over an alleged assault on three officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). Portable turned himself in to the police in […] The post Portable Pleads Not Guilty To Assault Charges In Ogun Court, Granted N2m Bail appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago JUST IN: Portable arraigned in court over alleged assault on govt officials

By Seyi Babalola Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, a controversial Nigerian singer, was arraigned before the Isabo High Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Thursday. This comes after his surrender to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department in Yaba on Wednesday, after being declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command. The accusations resulted […] The post JUST IN: Portable arraigned in court over alleged assault on govt officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Probe begins as wanted controversial singer Portable surrenders

The Ogun State Police Command has said an investigation is ongoing as the controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, on Wednesday, turned himself in to the authorities. The Lagos State Police Command through its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed in a statement that the singer surrendered himself at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, in the Read More

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3 w. ago Portable Surrenders To Lagos Authorities, Transferred To Ogun Police For Further Investigation

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has turned himself in to the authorities. He was declared wanted in connection with an alleged assault on officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). The incident, which occurred on February 5, saw Portable accused of leading a violent attack on three […] The post Portable Surrenders To Lagos Authorities, Transferred To Ogun Police For Further Investigation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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