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  • Police detain 2 for alleged murder, burning of corpse in Mile 12

    Police detain 2 for alleged murder, burning of corpse in Mile 12

    The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two principal suspects in connection with the brutal murder and burning of a young woman on May 24, 2025, in the ‘Gangare’ area near the canal behind Mile 12 Market, Lagos.

    The command’s  Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos.

    Hundeyin said that the victim, originally from Nasarawa State, was allegedly attacked and set ablaze in a premeditated act orchestrated by her estranged boyfriend and accomplices.

    The police clarified that contrary to widespread misinformation, there was no blasphemy involved in the incident.

    The police noted that the deceased had been living in the area with relatives from the northern part of the country, and her exact occupation remains unknown.

    “Facts from preliminary investigations clearly revealed that she is from Nasarawa State and not a Yoruba woman.

    ”The protracted problem between her and her boyfriend, now at large, who tried to forcefully rekindle their relationship, led to the conspiracy.

    “The boyfriend, along with other suspects, two of whom are now in custody, planned and executed the attack,”  he said.

    According to him, investigation is being intensified to apprehend the boyfriend and the other suspects still at large.

    He said that the suspects were currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), where they were assisting the police detectives and investigators in efforts to apprehend other perpetrators involved in the murder.

    The PPRO  assured the public that normalcy had been fully restored in the affected slum and other areas in Mile 12 area.

    “Lagos residents are encouraged not to panic. They should go about their lawful activities peacefully without apprehension. While awaiting the outcome of the investigation which will certainly be made public.

    “People are implored to exercise restraint and refrain from spreading unverified information that may cause unnecessary fear, ” he said.

    According to the spokesperson, the command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and will continue to provide timely updates as the investigation progresses.

  • Vehicle hits wheelbarrow pusher to death at Mile 12 market

    Vehicle hits wheelbarrow pusher to death at Mile 12 market

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the killing of a man by an articulated vehicle on Ikorodu road, Mile 12 Market, Lagos.

    The spokesperson for the agency, Mr Adebayo Taofiq, said that the accident occurred on Saturday.

    In a statement on Saturday, he noted that the accident involved a truck marked LSR 901 XV.

    Taofiq said that the victim was pushing a wheelbarrow on the main carriage way in Mile 12 Market.

    He said that preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the truck allegedly lost control due to a brake failure and rammed into the victim.

    “After the accident, the victim was rescued by LASTMA officers on duty.

    “He later died while rushing him to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

    “Some miscreants and hoodlums then attempted attacking the truck driver.

    “He was rescued and taken to Ketu Police Divisional by LASTMA officials with the support of security personnel at the market,” he said.

    He appealed to market leaders to regularly carry out safety enlightenment campaign on the danger of using wheelbarrow to convey goods on highways across the state.

    He also warned truck drivers to always avoid speed and ensure the effectiveness of the brake system of their trucks.

    Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos Benjamin Hundeyin told NAN that the driver had been arrested for investigation.

  • JUST IN: LASG seals Mile 12 International Market, Owode Onirin Market

    JUST IN: LASG seals Mile 12 International Market, Owode Onirin Market

    Lagos State government sealed the Mile 12 International Market and the Owode Onirin Market on Friday for creating environmental malfeasance.

    The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources stated in Ikeja that the markets were sealed because of indiscriminate dumping and burning of refuse, the filthy environment, and blocked drains.

    It stated that the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, directed the Lagos Waste Management Agency and “KAI’’ to seal the markets.

    “The reasons for sealing the markets are not unconnected with the indiscriminate dumping and burning of refuse, filthy environment, blocked and littered drains.

    “The action also followed illegal and indiscriminate parking and abandonment of trucks on the highway leading to the two markets, impeding free flow of traffic,’’ the ministry stated.

  • Police confirm killing of NURTW leader, Arikuyeri in Mile 12

    Police confirm killing of NURTW leader, Arikuyeri in Mile 12

    The Police Command in Lagos State on Monday confirmed the killing of one Alhaji Sulaimon Onaolapo, popularly known as ”Arikuyeri’, who was the leader of Mile-12 Lagos Parks and Garages.

    The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the killing.

    “One Alhaji Sule was killed following the incident at Mile 12. No arrest made yet. Normalcy returned. Police officers on ground to prevent reprisals,” he said.

    It was gathered earlier that there was pandemonium at the Mile-12 area in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos state, following the killing of a member of the parks and garages, Mr Sulaimon Onaolapo.

    His lifeless body was seen on the road, after he was reportedly shot by unknown gunmen suspected to be cultists, which led to pandemonium, paralysing commercial activities at the ever busy Mile-12 food market.

    According to reports, dangerous weapons were freely used, as gun shots rented the air by suspected rival cult groups, who allegedly engaged in supremacy battle as a result of the killing.

    A correspondent who visited the scene at about 9.35 a.m. reports that tension was still high in Mile 12 inward Ikorodu axis, where some suspected cultists were seen ordering few traders that brought out their goods for sales to leave the area as they were planning to strike.

    The correspondent, however, observed that about 10 patrol vehicles from different divisions, including operatives of the Rapid Respond Squad were stationed under the bridge and inward Ikorodu axis.

    Many traders could not display their goods due to anticipated reprisals by rival groups.

  • Police arrest 48 suspects over Mile 12 crisis in Lagos

    Police arrest 48 suspects over Mile 12 crisis in Lagos

    The Police Command in Lagos has announced the arrest of 48 suspects in connection with the Thursday morning disturbances around the Mile 12 area of the state.

    Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi, its Public Relations Officer, in a statement, added that normalcy had been restored to the area with a 24-hour surveillance mounted by the Police to forestall further violence.

    “Investigation suggests that one Aliyu Shuaibu of Gengere community stabbed Mr Sadiq Oloyo, a co-resident, with Oloyo dying before help could reach him.

    “Hoodlums consequently went on rampage in reprisal and caused commotion in the area,” the statement added.

    It said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, had ordered the deployment of additional personnel to restore normalcy, while those arrested would be prosecuted to serve as deterrent to others.

    “The Police Command and other security agencies are on a 24-hour surveillance of the area. We’ll remain there until all the culprits involved in the disturbances are arrested and normalcy restored,” it added.

    The statement quoted the Police commissioner as warning that the command would not tolerate acts of violence and lawlessness in the state.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the commissioner, on May 4, ordered the arrest of 13 leaders of warring groups fingered in the lingering crisis in Gengere community.

  • JUST IN: Pandemonium in Mile 12 as hoodlums vandalise BRT buses, loot shops

    JUST IN: Pandemonium in Mile 12 as hoodlums vandalise BRT buses, loot shops

    The #EndSARS violence spread to Mile 12 area of Lagos on Tuesday as hoodlums unleash terror on people and vandalised several BRT buses.

    It was gathered that the hoodlums also attacked private shops, shooting and looting properties in the area.

    There was pandemonium as traders and shop owners fled for safety.

    Vehicle owners were said to have abandon their vehicles and fled as the crisis spread around Mile 12 to Owode axis on Ikorodu Road.

    Primero, operator of the BRT (Blue buses) said they would be shutting down operation immediately to avoid other buses being damaged by the hoodlums.

    Thugs were presently moving around with guns and machetes and were causing mayhem, an eyewitness said on twitter.

    Hoodlums were seen on video holding machetes and other dangerous weapons.

    A top police chief, who craved anonymity said policemen had been drafted to the troubled area to maintain peace.