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  • 27-year-old man commits suicide in Epe

    The Police Command in Lagos has confirmed that a 27-year-old man, Omotola Onayemi, also known as `Ola-brain’, on Monday, committed suicide over alleged frustration.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident happened in Epe Local Government area of Lagos state, at about 5:30am on Monday.

    Sgt. Ademola Ogunjobi, Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Epe Branch confirmed the incident in an interview with NAN.

    According to him, the police have confirmed the incident of a young man that committed suicide by hanging in early hours of today.

    “The corpse has been deposited in a mortuary at Epe General Hospital for further investigation,’’ the DPO said.

    An eyewitness, Mr Tunde Badmus, told NAN, that the incident happened at Idi-Aba area of Epe.

    He said that the young man committed the suicide by hanging himself to death early hours of Monday.

    According to Badmus, he alleged that the deceased was once a yahoo-yahoo boy before his mother stopped him from such attitude.

    “The young man was found roaming around the streets and probably felt frustrated after leaving the yahoo-yahoo job and decided to hang himself.

    “I was surprised seeing him dead by hanging early hour of today in the area,” he said.

    He said that the corpse has been taking to mortuary for further investigation/claims.

    NAN reports that the deceased mother, who is a widow declined comments as she was still in shock.

  • Landlord charged for slapping tenant over insanitary condition of building

    Leke Adebola, who allegedly slapped his tenant, was on Wednesday brought before an Epe Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State.

    40-year-old Adebola, who resides at Imokun Noforaji in Epe, is facing a charge of assault.

    Police Prosecutor Moses Oyekanmi told the court that the accused committed the offence on April 7 at 10.00 a.m. at his residence.

    According to Oyekanmi, the accused slapped his tenant, Mr Adekoya Olajuwon, across his face, causing him grievous harm.

    He said that an argument ensued between the accused and the tenant who was complaining about the poor sanitary condition of the compound.

    “Before the complainant knew what was happening the accused slapped him in the face,” he said.

    Oyekanmi said the case was reported to the police, who invited the accused for questioning.

    The offence contravened Section 170 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the section prescribes a year jail term for offenders.

    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    In her ruling, the Magistrate, Mrs O. A. Fowowe-Erusiafe, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two
    sureties in like sum.

    He said the sureties should reside within the court’s jurisdiction and also show evidence of tax payments to Lagos
    State Government.

    The case was adjourned until May 17.

    NAN

  • Presidency lauds Lagos Govt over release of kidnapped Igbonla students

    The Presidency on Friday praised Lagos State Government over its relentless efforts in ensuring the release of the six kidnapped Igbonla-Epe Model College students.

    In a tweet, media aide to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande wrote, “congratulations to Lagos State Governor on the release of the kidnapped boys. He worked very hard with Federal agencies, Ondo, Delta governments and Nigerian Navy for the result.”

    Similarly, Lagos State Government has expressed excitement over the release of six students.

    In a press statement, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde congratulated the parents of the students and all concerned stakeholders over the development, just as he said the students would undergo series of medical tests and trauma therapy before they are reunited with their families.

    “This is a welcome development and the State Government has always believed that the students would be released unhurt. The news of their release is, therefore, a confirmation of that belief and we are glad that they would be reuniting with their families,” Ayorinde said.

    He said the State Government remains resolute in its commitment to ensure the safety of lives and property of residents in the State and has already beefed up security in schools to prevent a re-occurrence.

    “It is on record that the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration has invested massively on equipment and welfare of security personnel so as to ensure that the State remains safe for residents and investors.

    “This Government has already taken giant steps to secure all our schools especially those in the suburbs and riverine areas and we are confident that the steps taken so far will go a long way in nipping a repeat of such in the bud,” Ayorinde said.

  • Lagos welcomes release of kidnapped Epe school students

    …Assures residents of safety of lives and properties

    The Lagos State Government on Friday expressed excitement over the release of six students of Igbonla-Epe Model College who were abducted on May 25, 2017 in their school premises.

    In a press statement, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde congratulated the parents of the students and all concerned stakeholders over the development, just as he said the students would undergo series of medical tests and trauma therapy before they are reunited with their families.

    “This is a welcome development and the State Government has always believed that the students would be released unhurt. The news of their release is, therefore, a confirmation of that belief and we are glad that they would be reuniting with their families,” Ayorinde said.

    He said the State Government remains resolute in its commitment to ensure the safety of lives and property of residents in the State and has already beefed up security in schools to prevent a re-occurrence.

    “It is on record that the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration has invested massively on equipment and welfare of security personnel so as to ensure that the State remains safe for residents and investors.

    “This Government has already taken giant steps to secure all our schools especially those in the suburbs and riverine areas and we are confident that the steps taken so far will go a long way in nipping a repeat of such in the bud,” Ayorinde said.

    The Commissioner also quoted Governor Ambode as commending the efforts of security agencies who worked tirelessly to ensure the safe release and return of the students.

     

     

  • Lagos LG Elections: Ambode votes in Epe, says LASG will ensure peaceful electoral process

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has cast his vote in Epe, Lagos State.

    The governor voted at about 9:30 am at Unit O33, Ward 6, Ogunmodede Junior and Senior College, Epe.

    The governor while casting his votes assured voters of a peaceful electoral process. He also advised voters to be peaceful and report any acts of violence to the police and other sister agencies.

    The governor stated this via his twitter handle @AkinwunmiAmbode

    The local government election is expected to usher in new chairmen and councillors in the 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas (LCDAS) across the state.

    Although LASIEC had announced that voting will commence at 8:00 am, it was yet to commence in many units at the set time as a result of rainfall, an early morning rush as well as traffic.

    The rain led to flooding in some areas in Surulere which has kept residents indoors.

  • Worried! Parents of Abducted Lagos pupils make payment of N31m ransom

    Parents of six abducted pupils of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla Epe have paid N31 million as ransom.

    According to reports, some of the parents took the money to an undisclosed place and paid in two tranches.

    The pupils have however not been released, 53 days after they were abducted from school.

    A source told Punch that the parents paid the ransom, stating that the kidnappers promised to release them last Sunday.

    A source said, “We don’t know what else these people want. The parents are stranded. The first time, three parents met with them somewhere and gave them N10m.

    “They demanded another N21m ransom. The parents took the money to the place and gave it to some gang members. They told the parents that they had done all the necessary things and promised to release the children in the next two days. They have been expecting the children since last week.”

    A parent of one of the children said the kidnappers confirmed that the ransom was complete but have failed to release the pupils.

    “We gave them N31m cash. We didn’t send it through a third party and they confirmed the money was complete. They promised to release our children soon.

    “We were confused when we heard that they demanded another N1.5m before the children could be released,” the parent added.

    Recall that the kids were kidnapped three days after the gunmen notified the school management of their plans.

    They had picked 10 students but later released 4, after screening them with family background.

    The six pupils identified as Peter Jonah, Isiaq Rahmon, Adebayo George, Judah Agbausi, Pelumi Philips and Farouq Yusuf were whisked away in a speedboat.

  • Kidnappers of four Lagos pupils demand N1bn

    Kidnappers of six pupils of Igbonla Model College, Epe, Lagos State, have contacted some parents of the victims, demanding N1bn ransom to release them.

    According to Punch, the parents were contacted yesterday and allowed to briefly speak with their children. While two of them were asked to pay N400m each, another two were told to raise N100m per child.

    They were reportedly told to meet with the school authorities and the state government to raise the money.

    However, details of ransoms demanded from the remaining parents had yet to be ascertained by our correspondent as of the time of filing this report.

    The gunmen had gained entry into the school premises at about 6am on Thursday through the creek at the back of the college and headed for the boys’ hostel after breaking the school fence.

    They broke the hostel doors, seized 10 senior secondary school pupils and led them to the shore where their boat was parked.

    After profiling their family backgrounds, four pupils were released, while the assailants whisked away the remaining six pupils identified as Peter Jonah, Isiaq Rahmon, Adebayo George, Judah Agbausi, Pelumi Philips and Farouq Yusuf.

    It was reported that the gunmen had written the school authorities three days before the incident, informing them of the attack.

    They made good their threat in the dawn after policemen and soldiers, who repelled an attack around 8pm on Wednesday, left the school.

    In the wake of the abduction, parents and guardians thronged the college to pick their children and wards, blaming the incident on the poor security in the school.

    Some parents of the abducted schoolchildren, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, said the kidnappers called between 3pm and 5pm on Saturday.

    A parent said, “They allowed me to speak with my son. I asked him if he was fine and he said yes. They asked me to meet with the school authorities to raise N400m for my child to be released.”

    Another parent of one of the pupils said they begged the kidnappers that they had only menial jobs when they demanded the same amount.

    “I said N400m was much, but one of them told me not to worry myself. He said I should meet with the school authorities and the government. I was also allowed to speak with my child. I spoke with two other parents and they said they were asked to pay N100m each,” the parent said.

    When contacted on the telephone, the school Vice Principal, Academic, who did not disclose his name, said, “I’m sorry. I cannot volunteer information for you. I’m not permitted to speak to you. Thank you.”

    The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, said the police had yet to be informed about the ransoms, adding that investigations were ongoing.

    Meanwhile, a resident of Epe, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said security had also been beefed up around the college, following a clash between the security agents and the suspects.

    He explained that the clash forced some residents of Ode village, a riverine community in Ogun State which shares border with Epe, to desert the area.

  • Again! kidnappers invade Epe, attack policemen

    Again, armed kidnappers yesterday stormed Igbodu area of Epe, Lagos State unleashed terror on residents despite day after the Save Our Soul (SOS) protest led community leaders staged to the governor’s office against the continued abduction in the community.

    A farm manager who spoke on condition of anonymity with our reporter claimed the kidnappers were more than 30, who stormed Elysian Farms yesterday.

    He said: “We can’t ascertain the number of farm workers abducted for now. We cannot go into the farm presently; those of us, who were around when they came, had to escape. We are going to have a head count later to know the number of workers kidnapped. There were gunshots everywhere. The community is under attack.”

    Also another resident who refused to disclose his identity said: “We heard they argued among themselves over money. The kidnappers withdrew money from an ATM gallery with the card of one of the victims. It was in the process of fighting that one of them was shot and killed. Apparently angry and mourning their slain colleague, five among them stormed Elysian Farm, hoping to abduct another set of victims.

    “They, however, met policemen and immediately opened fire, riddling the police patrol van with bullets. The policemen scampered in different directions, leaving their vehicles. But the policemen later regrouped, called for reinforcement and returned fire for fire.”

    It was gathered that the kidnappers were able to abduct five victims. For reasons yet unknown, the kidnappers left the victims in the custody of two of their colleagues in the bush.

    When the victims realized that only two kidnappers were keeping watch on them, they attacked and allegedly killed one of the kidnappers. Those who escaped returned from the bush to narrate their ordeal.

    Meanwhile the Baale of the community, Mr. Michael Shodipo, lamented that they have tried all possible means to dislodge the kidnappers, stressing that their efforts have not yielded positive results.

    The state police boss, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, who confirmed the incident, said no police officer died in the shootout.

    “The kidnappers came out but our men were able to repel them,” he said.