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  • Multiple deaths in Badagry not due to poisonous rice – Official

    Multiple deaths in Badagry not due to poisonous rice – Official

    Dr Dorcas Oladunjoye,  Medical Officer of Health, Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State,  says   suspected cholera outbreak in Zongo community, an Hausa/Fulani settlement in Badagry is behind deaths in the area.

    Oladunjoye made the clarification in an interview with newsmen in Badagry on Thursday.

    Recall that the Badagry area was in panic over multiple deaths that  was attributed to alleged consumption of poisonous rice seized from smugglers and sold by  Customs.

    The Seme Area  Customs Command on Sunday, dismissed the allegation of releasing poisoned rice seized from smugglers, which had reportedly resulted in the  multiple deaths in the town.

    The spokesman for the command, CSC Isah Sulaiman, denied the allegation in a statement in Seme, Lagos.

    Oladunjoye said that a case of suspected cholera outbreak was discovered in one healthcare centre in Ajara, Badagry, two weeks ago, when a patient was brought from a community in Seme, stooling and vomiting.

    “We swung into action, when it was further confirmed that they had been experiencing the sickness for many days which resulted in many deaths in the area.

    “It was even the patient that made us to know that people had  been stooling and vomiting in that community for some days.

    “We went into the community with some of our staff and took permission from their leader  (Seriki) to investigate the problems.

    “We discovered that many of the residents are suffering from the suspected disease, we contacted  the Lagos state Ministry of Health and relevant agencies.

    “We are aware of a suspected cholera outbreak in Zongo community. There is absolutely no evidence of poisonous rice being the cause of the deaths,” she said.

    Oladunjoye said that teams from the Lagos state ministry of health, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Primary Health Care Board, and Health District V had visited the affected community.

    She said that food and water samples had been collected and sent for laboratory analysis but results are still pending.

    According to her, Zongo community’s living conditions are alarmingly unsanitary, and their primary sources of water are contaminated.

    Also speaking, Mr Sao Temitope, a Medical Health Laboratory Officer with Badagry-West LCDA, said he personally observed the same symptoms in the victims.

    “There’s no doubt that we’re dealing with something waterborne, possibly cholera. The community is severely dirty. Safe water is nonexistent. This is a clear public health crisis,” he said.

    Temitope confirmed that the council chairman, Joseph Gbenu had  already initiated a rapid response.

    “Plans are underway to launch a full-scale public health sensitisation campaign across the community.

    “Health educators will teach residents how to purify their water, practice better sanitation, and avoid food contamination,” he said.

    Recall  that on May 6, the Oglogbo Community Development Association (CDA) issued a public warning, citing a sudden spike in deaths within five days.

    The notice, signed by its chairman, Mr Timothy Semasa, urged residents, particularly food vendors  to act fast by boiling water, keeping their surroundings clean, and observing basic hygiene protocols.

  • Abudu petitions IGP over trespass, wilful destruction of farmland in Igbanko, Badagry

    Abudu petitions IGP over trespass, wilful destruction of farmland in Igbanko, Badagry

    Dr F.F.O Abudu has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun over trespass and wilful destruction of his farmland located in Igbanko, Badagry, Largos State.

    In the petition dated November 7th, 2024, Abudu through his lawyers, S.W Toweh and Co stated how Oba Sheriff Bello and four others allegedly trespassed into his farmland and wilfully destroyed economic and cash crops therein.

    See full petition below:

    Dear Sir,
    Petition Against Oba Sheriff Adesina Bello, Peter Adeyemi,
    Salami Ilo, Rotimi Akindele And Amusa Rafiu for the
    Trespass And Wilful Destruction of Farmland At Igbanko
    RD Imeke Badagry Lagos State Belonging To Dr. F.F.O.
    Abudu.

    “We act as Legal Practitioners to Dr. F. F. O Abudu (Hereinafter referred to as Our
    Client) and we write this Petition on his behalf.

    “Our Client has brought to our attention relevant documents by which he acquired a
    Farmland from the Orisagbemi Olungbo Family at Igbanko in Imeke Badagry, Lagos
    State since 1999 and Our Client has been in undisputed ownership of the land by
    planting economic Crops and erecting farm house there since 1999 without dispute.

    “Thereafter a dispute arose between the Orisagbemi Olungbo Family and the
    neighboring families over the identity of land and this dispute was taken to the Lagos
    State High Court, Ikeja Division in Suit No. ID/228/2010 and in 2016 the Court
    ordered the parties to maintain status quo until the ownership dispute is resolved.

    “In complete contravention of the Courts order of injunction, the following persons
    either by themselves or through their agents on or about the 31” of October, 2024,
    invaded Our Client farmland and destroyed several crops such as Cassava, Plantain,
    Corn and ridges estimated into about N40Million with pictures attached herein.

    FACTS OF THE CASE
    1.1 bought the land (14.8acres) for farming purpose since 1999.
    However the initial entry was in 1997.

    2. My landlords were from tworo and igbanko communities being
    members of the same extended family.
    3. I have been in peaceful possession of the land, in which I operated
    for 26 years.

    A piggery, poultry, fishery, cows rearing and crops
    4. Sometime in 2010 ownership dispute arose among my landlords.

    The neighboring monarchs & myself tried to mediate
    unsuccessfully in the matter.

    5. The matter has been in court since 2010 and an injunction was
    imposed which required both parties to maintain status quo until
    the suit is determined.

    6. However, the Onigbanko of Igbanko, Sheriff Adesina Bello and his allies and agents have been selling parcels of land along Igbanko
    road.

    Lately, he has encroached my land which hitherto was seen
    as special since both communities sold it to me.
    7. In fragrant violation of court order, he has invaded my land with a bulldozer & hoodlums, destroying crops in its wake and threating
    to assault my workers.

    8. If not for the restrain of the Iworo monarch and his subjects, there
    would have been a breach of the peace.
    9. A petition has been written to the police to urgently intervene by
    restraining the Onigbanko and his men from further
    encroachment of the land.

    A stich in time saves nine. The authorities should swiftly act
    to avert destruction and bloodshed.

  • Immigration intercepts baby, 3 other suspected victims of human trafficking in Badagry

    Immigration intercepts baby, 3 other suspected victims of human trafficking in Badagry

    The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Lagos Border Patrol Command at Seme in Badagry, has intercepted a six month-old baby and three others, suspected to be victims of human trafficking.

    Comptroller Peter Adache, the Controller of the command ,who disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Badagry on Friday,said the victims were intercepted with their traffickers,a couple.

    Adache said the victims  were intercepted  by operatives on Monday  around  1.30.p.m., along Kankon Owode Road in Badagry.

    According to the controller, they were travelling  to Burkina Faso, through Republic of Benin, without any relevant documents.

    “None of them  was in possession of any travel documents, when they were intercepted at Owode Border,” he said.

    Comptroller Peter Adache, the Controller, Lagos Border Patrol Command, Seme, Lagos with Mr Ibraheem Ogunbiyi, the Assistant Director and Head, Counseling and Rehabilitation Unit of NAPTIP, Lagos Zonal Command and other officers in a group photograph in Seme.

    Adache said that during interrogation ,it was  revealed that one of  suspected traffickers ,who is a  food vendor and citizen of Burkina Faso ,lured them to travel with her to the country.

    “The three ladies decided to follow her because she promised to give them good job and good salary.

    “She called her husband,  who is a citizen of Benin Republic ,and they arranged how to transport the three ladies and the child to Burkina Faso.

    “The traveling expenses and feeding for the 6 persons were paid by the couple,” he said.

    The controller said that the victims would be handed over to National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to help reunite them with their families.

    “It is a painful situation and under this situation we cannot in any way look away .

    “I have been directed by the  Assistant Controller General of Immigration in charge of Zone A to hand them over to NAPTIP.

    “The Lagos Border Patrol command of NIS will continue to ensure compliance to immigration rules and regulations and equally ensure protection of Nigerians and reintegration of victims to their families,” he said.

    “One of the suspected victim(name withheld) ,who is a mother of six-month-old child, said she and child were abandoned by her husband ,hence her decision to travel with the couple to  survive  hardship.

    “Shortly after I delivered my child, my husband left me alone to take care of the child.

    “Since there is no help from any quarters, when she(suspected trafficker, approached me to go to Burkina Faso, I agreed because she said I will make money and do good jobs there.

    “The journey had been tedious until we were arrested by immigration officers, I want to go back home,” she said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that suspected victims of human trafficking were laterhanded over to Mr Ibraheem Ogunbiyi, the Assistant Director and Head, Counseling and Rehabilitation Unit of NAPTIP, Lagos Zonal Command.

    NAN also reports that Ogunbiyi, represented Mrs Comfort Agboko, the NAPTIP, Zonal Commander, Lagos Zonal Command .

    NAN reports that  the Seme Command of Nigeria Immigration  had also on July 20 received 66 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana.

    NAN further reports that Comptroller Abdullahi Adamu, the Controller of Seme Command of NIS ,said the rescue of the victims was in collaboration with the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana.

  • NAFDAC dismantles illegal alcohol factory in Badagry

    NAFDAC dismantles illegal alcohol factory in Badagry

    In a bid to rid the country of fake and substandard products, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has dismantled an illegal alcohol factory in Badagry.

    The agency, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, by Mr Sayo Akintola, NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant, said its enforcement team was aided by the Nigerian Army 15 Field Engineering Regiment in Badagry.

    Akintola alleged that the factory belonged to one Mr Chinedu Okafor, a suspected illegal drinks manufacturer, operating from his residence at No. O24, MTN Road, Badagry.

    “Okafor’s suspicious activities caught the attention of the Nigerian Army, leading to his arrest and subsequent handover to NAFDAC officers at the Ports Inspection Directorate, Seme Border.

    “Upon inspection, officers evacuated all equipment and materials used in the production of illicit drinks, and effectively shut down the illegal factory.

    “Investigations revealed that Okafor’s longstanding involvement in criminal activities has compromised regulated alcohol drinks in the area,” he said,

    He also said that the suspect would be prosecuted.

    Akintola noted that NAFDAC emphasised the need for public vigilance, while urging Nigerians to report suspicious activities to safeguard public health.

    He said the agency warned Nigerians on the consumption of adulterated alcohol, adding that it could lead to kidney and liver failure or even death.

    Akintola called on Nigerians to always consider the “4 Ps” (Place, Price, Packaging, Product) before buying any alcoholic product.

    “The World Health Organisation (WHO), in their Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health, estimated that more than three million people died all over the world as a result of alcohol poisoning.

    “The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) says that one of every 10 cancer cases in Nigeria can be traced to alcohol and 4.7 percent of overall cancer cases in Nigeria in 2019 can be attributed to consumption of adulterated alcohol.

    “Nigerians must remain vigilant and scrutinize branded drinks to distinguish them from counterfeits before consuming them,” he said.

    The media consultant assured that NAFDAC would continue to ensure that the level of counterfeit products nationwide was brought to the barest minimum, so that people would consume only healthy and safe products.

    He enjoined the public to report any suspicious activity of illegal producers of adulterated products or similar activities to the nearest NAFDAC office nationwide.

  • BREAKING: Petrol hits N1,000 per litre in Badagry

    BREAKING: Petrol hits N1,000 per litre in Badagry

    Some residents of Badagry in Lagos State were stranded on Tuesday as most commercial vehicles plying the area were off the road due to scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise called petrol.

    A correspondent, who monitored the situation, reports that many workers and businessmen were sighted waiting endlessly at some bus stops due to unavailability of vehicles.

    The situation led to hike in transport fare as a litre of petrol in the area now sells as high as N1,000, while fare rose from N800 to N1, 500 from Badagry to Mile 2.

    At some popular bus stations in Badagry – Aradagun, Mowo and Agemowo, scores of residents were seen struggling to enter a few available taxis and commercial buses.

    Mr Johnson Afilaka, a Badagry resident, said he could not go to work on Monday due to increase in transport fare from Badagry to Mile 2.

    “Today, we have queued up for buses, but none has come. A few taxis that came raised their fares so high.

    “Government should come to our aid in Badagry by providing some of the Lagos BRT buses for us here,” he said.

    Mrs Christiana Adigun, a staff of the National Population Commission (NPC), said she could not drive to her office due to difficulty in getting petrol for her car.

    She said that in spite of the fact that she was willing to buy a litre at N1,000, it was difficult to get the product, adding that getting a commercial vehicle to her office also posed another challenge.

    On sales of petrol in Badagry, NAN reports that only the NNPC fuel station at Aradagun and Mobil fuel station in Badagry were selling at official prices of N568 and N610 respectively.

    However, other independent marketers with fuel stations were selling between N950 and N1,000 per litre.

    Mr Friday Ajasa, a motorist, said his car had been on the queue at NNPC Aradagun since 7.00.a.m, adding that as at 12.00.noon, he was yet to get the product.

    “When we blame government for the scarcity, we should as well blame petrol marketers in Badagry for the hike because they are not helping the situation.

    “Some of the cars on queue at the fuel stations in Badagry belong to cross- border illegal petrol dealers who usually take the product to Benin Republic to re-sell.

    “Most of the major marketers here prefer to sell to them rather than sell to residents and this is the height of unpatriotic conduct.

    “When these people enter, they buy up to 350 litres of petrol inside one car, and for us who just wanted 15 litres in our vehicles, they will tell you that petrol has finished,” he said.

    Mrs Funke Alabi, a motorist on queue at Mobil filling station, called on security agents to check excesses of petrol pump attendants in the area.

    Explaining the reason for petrol scarcity, Alhaji Abdul-Ganiyu Adelani, the Chairman, Independent Petroleum Marketers, Badagry, blamed the scarcity on lack of product at NNPC tank farm.

    Adelani urged the NNPC to make available more petrol in their tank farms so that all filling stations in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria would get enough supply.

  • Badagry positions as destination for Nigerian Christian Pilgrimage

    Badagry positions as destination for Nigerian Christian Pilgrimage

    The Project Manager, Christmas in Badagry (CiB), Mr Olufemi Iroko, says Badagry is positioned to be the destination for Nigerian Christian pilgrimage.

    Iroko said this during the Christmas In Badagry 2.0 news conference on Friday in Lagos to unveil the programmes for the commemoration of the 181st Christmas celebration.

    He said that with the ongoing Hamas/Israel war, Christian pilgrimage had been put to a halt, however, Badagry had been positioned to be the destination for Nigerian Christian Pilgrimage.

    According to him, Badagry is positioned as destination for Nigerian Christian Pilgrimage, since the first gospel in the country was preached in the community.

    Iroko said the first Christmas celebration in Nigeria took place in Badagry, hence, the community would be marking the 181st Christmas celebration in Badagry, from Dec. 23 to Dec. 26.

    ”Badagry as you may know is the community of many first, starting with the first location gospel was preached in Nigeria.

    ”The first place Christmas was celebrated in Nigeria (just so you know, Badagry is the only location experiencing 181st Christmas in Nigeria this year).

    “Others are the First Storey Building, first primary school, among others.

    ”With the ongoing Hamas-Israel war, Christian pilgrimage has been put to a halt. However, Badagry is positioned to be the destination for Nigerian Christian Pilgrimage.

    ”Despite the challenges and trials that have tested our resolve, we have persevered, standing firm in our commitment to fostering unity, compassion among all,” he said.

    Iroko said over 20,000 participants were expected at the CiB event, as it would attract many tourists from different parts of the world, thereby boosting the income of Lagos State.

    He assured that adequate facilities and security measures had been put in place, for the event, which would hold in a peaceful environment.

    The project manager said the CiB event was a testament to the rich historical warmth that enveloped Badagry Town.

    He said the 2023 celebration was a reminder of the enduring spirit of joy and goodwill that continued to unite the community and nation, and it promised to be an extraordinary blend of tradition, heritage, and joy.

    Iroko said the CiB event was in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Art & Culture; the Ministry of Home Affairs; Reftop Homes, and African Multicultural Heritage Promotions.

    He said that CiB continued to be a beacon of tradition and unity, as it had always been an immersive and rich cultural and Christmas experience that captured the essence of the season.

    ”The celebration of 181 years of Christmas in Badagry not only symbolises the passage of time, but also serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength of our community.

    ”The festivities will kick-off with the largest Santa walk and lightening of our 40ft tall Christmas tree,” Iroko said.

    He said other activities included beach soccer tournament; carnival parade; Bonfire Delight; performance by Badagry metropolitan choir and other gospel artistes; retelling of the nativity story through captivating drama and recitations, among other activities.

    ”Beyond the entertainment, Christmas in Badagry is about community engagement and giving back.

    ”The event will feature various outreach programmes and charity initiatives, reflecting the spirit of compassion and solidarity that has defined Badagry throughout its history,” Iroko said

  • Motorists groan over bad state of Mowo-Ikoga Road in Badagry

    Motorists groan over bad state of Mowo-Ikoga Road in Badagry

    Motorists plying Mowo – Ikoga Road in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State have expressed serious concern over the bad state of the road .

    In separate interviews with the on Tuesday in Badagry, some of the motorists said the deplorable state of the road,linking the town to Ado-Odo in Ogun , had made driving nightmarish.

    The recent downpours had worsened parts of the road ,such as Angel Gabriel Bridge, Iyana Ilogbo, Anospat, Alafia and Avia sections ,making them impassable.

    Mr Surajudeen Babatunde, a commercial bus driver,said that road users had been facing serious hardship on the road since the beginning of the rainy season.

    ” We have been facing serious hardship on the road ,and we need help .We are calling on the Federal Government to help repair this road.
    “About three months ago, the Lagos State Government did some palliative work on the road ,and driving was better for a few weeks.

    “However when it started to rain ,everything got washed away. It has been hardship on this road ever since”,he said
    Babatunde added that Angel Gabriel axis of the road had gone so bad that movement on the part of the road was almost impossible.

    Mr Ganiyu Abidemi, a tipper truck driver, said the deplorable state of the road ,especially Angel Gabriel axis, was affecting businesses in Mowo-Ikoga area.

    According to him ,a lot of man hours are lost in endless gridlock, caused by the bad state of the road.

    “I have been in gridlock since 8.00.a.m. because the road is bad and I have to supply four loads of sand today.
    “I have spent four hours in the traffic for a journey of thirty minutes.

    “It is impossible for me to meet my target, I have to return some of my customers’ money” he said.

    Another motorist, Mr Adekunle Ajala,said the road had damaged so many vehicles .
    “You cannot use this road and not visit the mechanic twice or thrice in a week.The road is so terrible.

    “We are appealing to the government to fix this important road once and for all”,he said.

    Mr Adetela Olaosebikan, a resident of Ikoga, said the road had become a nightmare for people living in the area.
    According to him, many residents are now considering relocating to other areas owing to the hardship they experience on the road.

    “The road is bad , and Angel Gabriel axis is worse .You cannot move on that part of the road anytime there is downpour.

    “Today, more than three vehicles have gotten stuck on the muddy road , causing gridlock.

    “I had to park my car and got on a commercial motorcycle to get out of the gridlock.
    “Government must do something urgently on this road”,he said.

  • Fuel attendant docked for alleged stealing of N3.4m

    Fuel attendant docked for alleged stealing of N3.4m

    A 39-year-old petrol attendant, Waliu Olamilekan, was on Monday docked at Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for alleged stealing of N3,464,000 at BFO filing station in Badagry.

    The defendant of unknown address is standing trial on a three-count charge of unlawful entry, malicious damage and stealing, for which he pleaded not guilty.

    The prosecutor, Insp. Ayodele Adeosun told the court that the defendant committed the offences on July 9, at about 11.30.a.m. at Pipeline, Araromi-Ale, Badagry Expressway, Lagos.

    Adeosun said the defendant allegedly broke into the office of the manager of the station, Mrs Titilope Falola, the complainant and made away with the money.

    “He damaged the burglary window valued N45,000, bulk room and drawer of the Manager’s office.

    “The defendant also stole the sum of N3, 464,000 million, property of BFO Filing Station.

    “The Police was able to recover the stolen money from where he hid it.

    “The offences contravene Sections 307, 339 and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015,’’ he said.

    The Magistrate, Mr T.A Popoola, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N1,000,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    Popoola said one of the sureties should produce evidence of statement of account that worth N1m and three years tax address verification.

    She adjourned the case until Aug. 21, for mention.

  • Boats collide, passenger dies in Bagadry

    Boats collide, passenger dies in Bagadry

     A boat mishap at a jetty in a Badagry community in Lagos State has led to the death of a 32-year-old man.

    The mishap, according to sources, occurred at the jetty on Thursday night when two boats, one coming from Badagry and another coming from Lagos, collided.

    Mr Victor Idowu, a resident of the community, told said on Friday in Badagry that the incident occurred at 10:05p.m, at a jetty in Akarakumo.

    “The sound and voice of the boatmen woke up the residents of the community who came out to see what had happened.

    “One of the passengers was crushed by the boat and fell inside the water, the residents and the boat man assisted to bring him out of the water.

    “We brought him out of the lagoon and discovered that he had been injured in the chest.

    “While some suggested that he should be taken to private hospitals, I told them General Hospital should be the best,” he said.

    Idowu claimed that when they got to the hospital there was no doctor to attend the victim.

    He said that the victim was given first aid treatment and was in pain until 4.10a.m when they took him away for X-ray.

    “Coming back from the x-ray, he gave up the ghost immediately,” he said.

    However, Dr Olatunde Bakare, Medical Director, General Hospital, Badagry, told NAN that the man was brought into the hospital in the middle of the night with serious chest injury.

    “His two ribs had been broken. We wanted to refer him to another hospital in Lagos because we could not handle his case.

    “But we realised that if we sent him to Lagos then, he might not get to half of the way before he will die.

    “So, we had to stabilize him; so, this morning, they had done X-ray for him.

    “When he was coming out, he died due to the seriousness of the injury,” he said.

    Bakare said the man was properly attended to by the staff of the hospital but his injury was fatal, which resulted to his death.

    The Head of Operations, Lagos State Waterways Authority, Mr Ibrahim Famuyiwa, told NAN that one of their stakeholders in Badagry had reported the incident to him.

    He said he was waiting to get the other side of the story from their staff working in the area in order to harmonise it.

    NAN

  • Police arrest alleged murderer of Lagos lottery manager

    Police arrest alleged murderer of Lagos lottery manager

    A 35-year-old man, Kamalideen Raji, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police over the murder of a lottery manager in the Badagry area of the state.

     

    Confirming the arrest, the Lagos State Police Command said it arrested Raji on August 2, 2022, for stabbing the manager twice in the neck over a disagreement about an unpaid debt.

     

    The victim was rushed to the Badagry General Hospital, where he gave up the ghost.

     

    The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the suspect was arrested by the Area K Police Command.

     

    “The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, for further investigations and prosecution,” he added.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Lagos Police Command is the Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Police Force and is responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention in the state.

     

    It would be recalled that earlier the Lagos Police Command arrested no fewer than 300 suspected criminals for various crimes ranging from armed robbery, rape, defilement and cultism in the month of July.

     

    This was contained in a statement posted on Friday on the official Twitter handle of the Lagos State Government signed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi.

     

    In the monthly Police Activity Report for July 2022, Alabi said that out of the 300 suspects that were arrested, 244 persons had been charged to court for prosecution.

     

    He disclosed that the Police foiled several armed robbery/cultists incidents and recovered 10 arms while 208 vehicles and 522 motorcycles were impounded for contravening traffic laws across the Lagos metropolis.

     

    “It also revealed that some hoodlums suspected to be armed robbers were arrested on Badagry Expressway based on intelligence gathering, leading to the mobilisation of a team of policemen to dislodge criminals at the location.

     

    “A total of 11 suspects were apprehended and have made useful statements to the Police during investigation.

     

    “Several suspected armed robbers were also arrested at different times within the month at Agege, Ilupeju, Orile Iganmu and Lekki/Epe Expressway.

     

    “Two locally-made pistols, two unexpended cartridges, Bajaj tricycle, operational vehicles and some charms were recovered from the suspects.

     

    He said that the Police clamped down on the activities of cultists as Ketu, Ikorodu and Ilupeju among others and one Friday Nwife.

     

    “Nwife was arrested and taken into custody for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old at Kogberegbe Street, Isolo, to death during an altercation.”

     

    “A seven-year-old girl was allegedly defiled by one Greatness Eruoluwabami, on July 4, 2022, at Selewu Street, Igbogbo.

     

    “The police team dispatched to the scene arrested the suspect and took the victim to Ita-Elewa Healthcare Centre for medical examination and treatment.” Alabi said.