Tag: Badoo
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INVESTIGATION: Lagos' silent but raging gang problem
An investigative report carried out by a political and economic risk consultancy firm, SB Intelligence, on the spread, operations and challenges posed on the society by some silent but deadly ‘cult’ gangs terrorising Nigeria’s most populous city, Lagos. A silent, stewing broth of poverty, patronage and violence On Thursday, 13 July, 2013, gunmen shot…
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Herbalist, 5 Badoo cult members arraigned for allegedly killing pastor, family
Six men, including a herbalist, who were alleged to be “Badoo” cult members, were on Wednesday charged with smashing the heads of a pastor and other family members with a grinding stone at an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court. The accused are Chibuzor Igwe, 19; Omotayo Onamoyegun, 25; Samuel Ameze, 38 and Gift Ameze, 35, Others…
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Police declare me wanted because I refused to pay N10m bribe – Suspected Badoo kingpin, Alaka
…says I will appear before IG, NASS members, not Imohimi’ Wanted Badoo kingpin, Alhaji Alaka Abayomi has declared his intention to appear before the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and National Assembly members for investigations. The wanted kingpin said he is not ready to appear before the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi because…
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LASG confiscates wanted Badoo kingpin, Alaka’s properties
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday sealed a Petrol Filling Station, a Hotel and Event Centre belonging to a suspected Badoo cult kingpin, Alhaji Alaka Abayomi Kamal. The structures, situated along Ijebu-Ode-Itoikin Road in Sabo area of Ikorodu were sealed for violating the State’s Urban and Regional Planning Law of 2010. The Police, had on…
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Photos: Police arrest Badoo’s cult leader
Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said it has arrested alleged herbalist working for the notorious murderous gang, Badoo. His name is given as Fatai Adebayo, alias Alese. The notorious activities of the dreaded cult group prevalent in Ikorodu and Epe axis of the state had sent many of the victims to their early graves…
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Badoo killings: Police declare oil magnate, Alaka wanted
The Lagos State Police Command has declared a popular independent oil marketer and prime suspect in the Badoo cult killings in Ikorodu and Epe axis of the state, Alhaji Alaka Abayomi Kamal, wanted. The 51-year-old suspect, who is the owner of Alaka Petroleum, is wanted in connection with series of well-orchestrated killings and nefarious activities…
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Operation Crocodile Smile II will tackle Badoo cult menace – Army
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday defended its launch of ‘Operation Crocodile Smile II’ insisting it will curtail the excesses of the Badoo cult group and other security challenges currently experienced in the South West region. This was revealed on Wednesday by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman in an interview with newsmen…
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Police arraign suspected Badoo member over alleged possession of fresh human head
A 22-year-old suspected Badoo member, Emmanuel Obazuaye, who was allegedly caught with a human head, was on Tuesday brought before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The accused, who resides in Ikorodu, Lagos State, is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and unlawful possession of human head. TheNewsGuru.com reports that members of…
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Suspected Badoo cultist in court over alleged possession of human head
A 22-year-old suspected Badoo cult member, Emmanuel Obazuaye, who was allegedly caught with a human head, was on Tuesday brought before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The accused, who resides in Ikorodu, Lagos State, is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and unlawful possession of human head. The News Agency of…
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Police uncover Badoo shrine, arrest traditional ruler, 3 others over killings [video]
Following the gruesome murder b the deadly cult group, Badoo, of four family members at Ibeshe, Ikorodu on Sunday, the Lagos State Police Command has arrested the Baale of Ipakodo, a town on the outskirt of Ikorodu and three others. The command also uncovered a shrine in the area believed to be the domain of…