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  • Ogun woman ‘disappears’ after killing 65-year-old

    Ogun woman ‘disappears’ after killing 65-year-old

    The police command in Ogudu says it is hunting for a woman, who allegedly hit the head of a 65-year-old, Morenike Oladega, against a wall and she died in Ipokia area of the state.

    SP Omolola Odutola, the Spokesperson of the command, made this known, in a statement, on Saturday in Abeokuta.

    Omotola said that the tragic incident was reported by one Ibrahim Oladega about 4:20 p.m on November 21.

    The woman (names withheld) was alleged to have pushed the deceased, who hit her head against the wall during a fight, and collapsed.

    Omotola said that the suspect quickly  took to her heels, adding that efforts were on to arrest her.

    She said the body of the  deceased had been deposited at the General Hospital, Ilaro morgue for autopsy.

    According to her, on Nov. 21, about 6:20 p.m, one Ibrahim Oladega, a resident of Isunba Street, Ipokia, reported the incident at the police station.

    Omotola said that Oladega told the police that earlier that day, around 4:20 p.m, the deceased had an argument with the suspect.

    “This confrontation escalated into a fight during which the deceased was pushed, causing her to hit her head against a wall and collapse.

    “Upon receiving the report, detectives were dispatched to the scene, where they found the victim lying on her back.

    “A photograph was taken, and her body was transported to the General Hospital in Ipokia, where she was pronounced dead by a medical doctor,” she said.

    Odutola explained that preliminary investigations were ongoing, and the case would be transferred to the State Criminal and Investigation Department in Abeokuta for further investigation.

  • Man who arrived from U.S. on Saturday found lifeless in hotel

    Man who arrived from U.S. on Saturday found lifeless in hotel

    The Police Command in Ogun State has confirmed the death of one Sunday Abidoye, whose lifeless body was discovered in one of the rooms at Creestar Hotel in Sagamu on Wednesday.

    Omolola Odutola, the Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Wednesday.

    She said the hotel’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), who preferred to be addressed as Oluwole, reported the incident regarding the discovery of the deceased customer to the police.

    “On receiving the report, a team of detectives visited the scene and on arrival found the body of the deceased already placed inside a car outside the hotel.

    “At that point it was being prepared to be taken  to the morgue by his family,” Odutola, a Superintendent of Police (SP), added.

    She stated that the deceased’s brother, Jimoh Godday, residing in Imota Town in Lagos State, informed the police team that his brother had arrived in Nigeria from the U.S. on Saturday.

    “He mentioned that he had called him (Abidoye) on Monday, and after not getting a response, he visited the hotel.

    “He also said, after knocking the door severally, he requested a spare key from the hotel manager to enter the room, where they discovered his brother’s lifeless body.

    “Various drugs and traditional medicine were recovered from the room. The centre of the bed was soaked with a liquid-like substance.

    “Also, a friend of the deceased, Ogunmonti Ogunwole, confirmed that he accompanied the deceased to purchase nine different types of medication the previous day due to his complaints of illness,” Odutola explained.

    The Police spokesperson said further that the deceased’s remains had been evacuated to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH morgue in Sagamu for an autopsy.

    She disclosed that no known cause of death had been arrived at yet, adding that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for discreet investigation.

    Odutola however advised that people should shun the use of drugs without following necessary medical prescriptions.

  • APC sweeps Ogun LG election, wins all 20 LGAs

    APC sweeps Ogun LG election, wins all 20 LGAs

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the 20 local government chairmanship and 236 councillors positions in the council elections held in Ogun on Saturday.

    The Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Babatunde Osibodu, announced the results on Sunday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abeokuta.

    Osibodu said that 19 political parties including People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party participated in the election.

    The winners of the chairmanship positions are: Afeez Balogun (Abeokuta – South), Wasiu Lawal (Ado-Odo/Ota), Olusola Akinbode (Yewa – North) , Abraham Ogunsola (Yewa-South), Sikiru Adesina (Ewekoro), Olalekan Kusimo (Ifo), and  Oluwadamilare Kehinde (Ijebu-East).

    Others are Bolaji Odusanya (Ijebu – North) and Joseph Badejo (Ijebu North- East ),  Damilare Alebiosu (Ijebu-Ode), Jamiu Asimi (Ikenne ), Aremu Olorode (Imeko – Afon) , Avoseh Akohomeh (Ipokia), Adesina Ogunsola (Obafemi-Owode) and Folasade Adeyemo (Odeda).

    The winners also include Babatunde Diya (Odogbolu), Ganiyu Odunnoiki (Ogun – Waterside), Muyiwa Sodade (Remo-Nort), Olasile Odulate (Sagamu) and Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo (Abeokuta-North).

  • All is set for Saturday’s LG elections – OGSIEC chairman

    All is set for Saturday’s LG elections – OGSIEC chairman

    The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), says all is set for the conduct of Saturday Local Government Elections across the 20 councils in the State.

    The Chairman of OGSIEC, Mr Babatunde Osibodu, stated this in an interview in Abeokuta on Friday. Osibodu urged the electorate to go out en-mass to perform their civic responsibilities.

    He noted that electoral materials were already being transported to the appropriate local governments for effective distribution.

    A visit to the commission’s office in Abeokuta revealed that transport operators and security agents needed for the distribution of sensitive materials were already on ground.

    Electoral Officers from the local governments were also seen at the commission’s office ready to collect the materials for a smooth exercise on Saturday.

    OGSIEC had earlier solicited the support of stakeholders including the media at a parley where it reiterated determination to conduct credible elections.

    LG elections: Ogun police warn against violence

    The Police Command in Ogun has warned anyone with intention of disrupting the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s local government elections to desist or face the wrath of law.

    SP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s spokesperson said this in a statement in Abeokuta on Friday. She said that the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu , had put in place security strategies to ensure law and order during the election process.

    Odutola said that the police would ensure safety of voters and electoral materials. She urged members of the public to cooperate with the process and avoid interference or taking laws into their hands.

    The spokesperson called on politicians and electorates to refrain from acts inimical to election laws such as snatching of ballot boxes, election violence and utterance capable of inciting violence.

    ”Restriction has been placed between 6:00a.m and 3:00p.m within the state to ensure a seamless voting process. Movement has been initiated to control commercial transporters of all sorts to comply with the process.

    ”Flash points have been manned by police mobile force, tactical teams and intervention squad as well as plain clothes detectives.

    ”These operatives have been adequately equipped to clamp down on troublemakers and anyone or groups with nefarious intent to cause mayhem will be arrested and prosecuted,” she said.

  • BREAKING: Ogun govt declares work-free day for LG election

    BREAKING: Ogun govt declares work-free day for LG election

    The Ogun State Government has announced Friday November 15, 2024 as a work-free day for civil and public servants in the State ahead of the local government election scheduled to hold in the State on Saturday.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ogun Bureau of Service Matters, Office of the Head of Service, made the announcement, saying approval was given for the work-free day by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

    According to the Bureau, the work-free day is intended to give workers the opportunity to travel to their respective local government areas to participate in the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024.

    The elections, organized by the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), will see the election of chairpersons for Ogun State’s twenty local government areas and councillors for its 236 wards.

    “This initiative underscores the administration’s dedication to fostering inclusiveness and participatory democracy. Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies have been advised to ensure compliance with this directive,” a statement by the Bureau of Service Matters reads.

  • Gunmen kill 2 in Ogun

    Gunmen kill 2 in Ogun

    The police command in Ogun has confirmed the killing of two people by armed men, while two others sustained bullet injuries in Abeokuta early Monday.

    SP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta.

    Odutola explained that the incident occurred at about 12:30a.m in the parking lot of Diamond Dumplings, GRA, Abeokuta.

    She stated that three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA number plate, demanding the car key.

    “Three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA license plate, demanding the car keys.

    “The assailants opened fire, hitting one Ola (surname unknown) and one Shobanke Oluwatimileyin and two others.

    “The Divisional Police Officer from Ibara, responding to distress calls, arrived the scene and ensured the area was secure before transporting the victims to the hospital.

    “Upon their arrival, the attending doctor confirmed two fatalities, while the other two individuals are receiving medical attention at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta,” she said.

    The police spokesperson hinted that preliminary investigation had been initiated to examine the factors leading to the two deaths and to assess any potential links to cult activities.

    “The public will be informed about the progress of the investigation in the coming days, as a follow up to arrest the fleeing suspects,” she said.

  • Ogun Governor’s aide dies after brief illness

    Ogun Governor’s aide dies after brief illness

    The Ogun State Government has announced the death of the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Housing, Tajudeen Egunjobi. Egunjobi reportedly died on Tuesday after a brief illness.

    Meanwhile, Governor Abiodun has described his late Special Adviser as a very humble and reliable team member.

    Governor Abiodun stated this during a condolence visit to the home of the late politician in Oke-Lantoro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, saying his death came as a rude shock, and highly painful.

    According to him, the late Egunjobi was a very loyal party man who was also very diligent in the discharge of his duties to the state.

    “He was a very humble, hardworking, conscientious, dependable, and reliable special adviser to this government.

    “He was very loyal; besides being an architect, he was a consummate politician and a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly.

    “I appointed him Special Adviser on Housing because of the plans that we had and still have for the housing sector alongside the Commissioner for Housing, and I must say that Tajudeen was very diligent,” he said.

    Governor Abiodun noted that the success story of his administration in the housing sector cannot be written without mentioning the huge contributions of the late special adviser.

    He stressed that Hon. Egunjobi lived a life of impact, noting that his administration would accord him the recognition he deserves in government so that his name will continue to be remembered for his service to humanity.

    Earlier, the Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Jagunmolu Jamiu Omoniyi, described the late Egunjobi as a dutiful and loyal politician who contributed to the success story of the housing sector of the state.

    He added that Abeokuta South Local Government and the state have lost an enigma.

    Responding on behalf of the family, Noah Tajudeen, who thanked the state government for the support given to the family, wished the governor success in his endeavors.

  • Gov Abiodun reacts over NBS report on Ogun IGR

    Gov Abiodun reacts over NBS report on Ogun IGR

    Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has hailed the reports of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which listed the State among the best in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the country.

    Speaking during the public unveiling and commissioning of the Olumo Courts service apartments and associated facilities in Abeokuta on Saturday, Governor Abiodun  quoting the NBS report, noted that Ogun State’s internally generated revenue has surpassed that of several states, showcasing its economic resilience and growth.

    The governor said through various policies that his administration has been able to grow the economic base of the state to an enviable position where it no longer needs to rely too much on federal allocations.

    “According to a recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics, Ogun State generated more revenue than five states in one zone and six in another in 2023. We are among the few states that can thrive without federal support,” he stated.

    He described Olumo Courts,  located in Ibara, Abeokuta, as a significant project aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents.

    Governor Abiodun acknowledged the criticism his administration faced regarding the urban regeneration efforts in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Ibara. He emphasized that the successful establishment of Olumo Courts, championed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has strengthened his administration’s resolve to transform urban areas throughout the state.

    “We initiated the Urban Renewal of Abeokuta, starting in Ibara GRA, despite facing substantial criticism. The achievements of Olumo Courts reaffirm that we are on the right track,” he remarked.

    Abiodun highlighted that initiatives like Olumo Courts, along with the construction of over 4,000 housing units in the past five years, have bolstered the state’s economy.

    The governor praised former President Obasanjo as a remarkable figure whose vision has paved the way for projects like Olumo Courts, which features 36 luxury smart apartments equipped with modern amenities such as a swimming pool, tennis court, gym, and squash court. He called for Ogun State’s citizens to draw inspiration from this initiative.

    Abiodun noted that Olumo Courts will not only enhance the architectural landscape but also create job opportunities and attract investments, particularly from the diaspora. He explained that the project’s approval process took 17 months due to necessary redesigns to align with urban regeneration goals.

    The governor reiterated his commitment to supporting projects that enhance the state’s economic foundation.

    In his opening remarks, Prince Rotimi Martins, a member of the Olumo Courts development team, described the project as the first smart city estate in the GRA, symbolizing growth and investment potential for the state.

    Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, emphasized that Olumo Courts exemplifies how environmental improvements can foster development.

    Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Obasanjo, who also spoke at the event, added that Abeokuta’s unique geographical advantages position it as a beautiful city ready to welcome the world.

  • Police rescue 80-year-old man, one other from kidnappers in Ogun

    Police rescue 80-year-old man, one other from kidnappers in Ogun

    The police command in Ogun says it has rescued 80-year -old man , Rufus Odusanya and one Oluwaseye Olajide said to be kidnapped victims at Edun village junction in Obafemi Owode Local Government area of the State.

    SP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, who disclosed this, in a statement in Abeokuta on Friday, said that the incident occurred about 3:00p.m on Thursday.

    Odutola explained that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Owode Egba received an anonymous distress call reporting the kidnap of the 80-year-old man and one other.

    She stated that upon getting the information , the DPO quickly mobilised his team along with local hunters to pursue the kidnap suspects.

    She said that the suspects, six in number, were armed with various weapons such as rifles and cutlasses.

    ”The police blocked potential escape routes and confined the criminals to known security checkpoints.

    ”Realising that the police had interrupted their plans, the kidnappers fled the scene, leaving the two hostages behind,” she said.

    The police spokesperson said that detectives were on the trail of the kidnap suspects.

  • Fire razes building in Abeokuta, kills 80-year-old woman

    Fire razes building in Abeokuta, kills 80-year-old woman

    The police command in Ogun has confirmed the death of an 80-year-old woman, Mariam Salako in a fire accident that occurred on Saturday at 28 Ifelodun Ago Ka area in Abeokuta.

    SP Omolola Odutola, the command’s Spokesperson, confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta.

    Odutola noted that a distress call was received by the Area Commander that fire had gutted a house at Ago ka area.

    According to her, the incident occurred at 1:00a.m , adding that the cause of the fire was yet to be determined.

    “Around 1:00 a.m, a distress call was made regarding a building on fire located at No. 28 Ifelodun Ago Ka area in Abeokuta.

    ”The Area Commander promptly led a team of police officers to the site while the fire service was called for assistance.

    ”The Ogun State Fire Service quickly responded and managed to bring the fire under control.

    ”Unfortunately, an elderly woman, Mariam Salako, aged 80, who lived in the building, was unable to escape and died in the fire incident.

    ”However, a man known as Baba Ali, whose age is not yet identified, was asleep during the fire and was rescued through the window by community members,” she said.

    Odutola explained that the remains of the elderly woman had been deposited at the morgue.