21 h. ago Ogun police failed to find my father despite taking N40,000 – Son of missing vigilante

Waris Lawal, the eldest son of Rafiu Lawal, a member of a vigilance group who went missing after he was allegedly attacked by suspected street urchins over a land dispute, tells GRACE EDEMA that his father may have been killed How old are you? I am 24 years old. Do you live with your dad? Read More

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65 h. ago Many ritual killings, murder cases happen in homesteads —CP Ogunlowo

Tribune Online Many ritual killings, murder cases happen in homesteads —CP Ogunlowo In this interview with Crime Editor, OLUWATOYIN MALIK, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Ogun State Command, Dr Lanre Ogunlowo, speaks on the efforts in curbing crimes and ensuring security and safety in the state. Excerpts: KIDNAPPING in the South West states, Ogun inclusive, is of utmost concern currently. What is Ogun State Police […] Many ritual killings, murder cases happen in homesteads —CP Ogunlowo Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Security Boost At Sagamu Interchange After Police Uncover Criminal Hideout

The Ogun State Police Command has increased security measures around the Sagamu interchange on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. This decision follows reports of armed robbery attacks and killings in the area. The police aim to enhance safety and protect travelers within the area . In a statement made available to news men on Wednesday, the command […] The post Security Boost At Sagamu Interchange After Police Uncover Criminal Hideout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Portable Speaks On Detention, Says Inmates Wanted Him As Leader

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opened up about his recent experience in detention. It should be noted that the singer was arrested last month by the police for assaulting Ogun State town planning officials, among other offenses. In an interview on Echo Room shared on X Tuesday, he disclosed that […] The post Portable Speaks On Detention, Says Inmates Wanted Him As Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Student Body Lauds Ogun Police Chief, Calls For Action Against Sexual Crimes

The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a prominent Pan-African student organization, has commended the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, for his proactive approach in tackling crime and social vices. The group also called for a stronger partnership in addressing rape, sexual harassment, and cultism in the state. Speaking after a meeting with the […]

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9 d. ago Police nab 2,141 suspects, recover N106m stolen properties in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command said on Friday that it has within the first three months of the year arrested 2,141 suspects for various criminal offences ranging from armed robbery to rape and cultism, among others. The command said that within this same period, it has prosecuted 1530 suspects, secured 62 convictions, and recovered properties, Read More

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1 week ago Five Hunters In Police Custody As Colleague Dies In Alleged Gun Mishap In Ogun

In the Ajinawo region of the Yewa North Local Government area of Ogun State, a hunter named Taiwo Bolugbe was reportedly killed while on a hunting trip with five other colleagues. According to DAILY POST, the group set out on a hunting expedition near Dangote Cement Company in Ibese around 3 p.m. on Sunday when […] The post Five Hunters In Police Custody As Colleague Dies In Alleged Gun Mishap In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Driver Arrested For Allegedly Abducting Female Passenger In Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has detained a 30-year-old driver, Olayemi Yusuf, for allegedly abducting a female passenger. The suspect, working as a driver for Indrive car hire services, reportedly veered off the designated route and subdued the victim, binding her hands with two plastic wire clips. Omolola Odutola, the command spokesperson, confirmed his arrest […] The post Driver Arrested For Allegedly Abducting Female Passenger In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ogun Police Arrest Eight Secondary School Students Over Cultism

No fewer than eight students of Ifo High School have been arrested by operatives of Ogun State Police Command for allegedly engaging in cult related activities. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the suspects, identified as; Bennett Bolawatife, Aluko Taiwo, Kehinde Aluko while Omolaso Waris, Akinola Ifeoluwa, Azeez Hassan, Kilani Babatunde aka Soldier and Fasedemi Samuel. This […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Eight Secondary School Students Over Cultism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police arrest eight Ogun secondary school students for cultism

The Ogun State Police Command on Saturday said that its operatives have arrested eight students of Ifo High School for allegedly engaging in cult activities. Those picked up were Omolaso Waris (16 years) Bennett Bolawatife (15 years)Aluko Taiwo (15 years) Akinola Ifeoluwa (16 years) Azeez Hassan (16 years) Kilani Babatunde (aka Soldier) (16 years) Kehinde Read More

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2 w. ago Rider Dies After Motorcycle Catches Fire In Ogun Expressway Accident

A man, whose identity has not yet been revealed, has died in a solo motorcycle accident at Ibafo along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Omolola Odutola, the state Police Command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. Odutola stated that an officer from the Ibafo Divisional Police reported the incident on Thursday. […] The post Rider Dies After Motorcycle Catches Fire In Ogun Expressway Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘I used to pay more than N40,000 per month to area boys, others in Lagos’

Tribune Online ‘I used to pay more than N40,000 per month to area boys, others in Lagos’ Muhammed Lawal does not believe Nigeria has a functioning government. For him, leadership should provide stability—especially in the economy—but what he sees around him is the opposite. Every day, the prices of essential goods soar, businesses struggle, and ordinary people are left to fend for themselves in a country that appears to be running on […] ‘I used to pay more than N40,000 per month to area boys, others in Lagos’ Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Farmer arrested for stealing three bags of pineapples in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old farmer, Oloyede David, for allegedly stealing three bags of pineapples from a fellow farmer’s plantation in Orile-Ilugun, Odeda Local Government Area. PUNCH Online gathered on Wednesday that another farmer spotted the suspect harvesting pineapples from a fellow farmer’s plantation in the community. A community source, who Read More

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3 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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