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  • Why I removed my Father’s private part – Ridwan

    Why I removed my Father’s private part – Ridwan

    The Ogun State So-Safe Corps have arrested a 20-year-old boy identified as Ridwan at Oshoku village, Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state.

    Ridwan confessed that he killed his biological father for money ritual.

    The Commander of So-Safe Corps in the state, Soji Ganzallo, in a statement released through the corps spokesman, Moruf Yusuf, said at about 12 am on Thursday, August 31, officers of the corps on routine patrol heard a strange noise in a building at Oshoku.

    The officers were said to have made their way into the building to confirm what was happening, “but to the officers’ dismay, they found a man’s body lying lifeless in a pool of his own blood and the alleged killer fled the scene.”

    The statement quoted Ganzallo as having instructed the Zonal Commander, Ijebu Zonal Command, Marcus Ayankoya, to get the suspected killer arrested within 24 hours.

    He said, “The suspected killer was nabbed where he was hiding in a bush.

    “He confessed to have killed his father, Ishau with a rope tied to his neck and a knife used to remove the needed parts of his body for ritual purposes.”

    The corps commander noted that the alleged killer told the officers of the corps during interrogation that “he only removed the private part, larynx, and just four teeth of his father as requested by a ritualist he identified as Baba Kekere.”

    Ganzallo further revealed that when he was asked about the whereabouts of the ritualist, he refused to give details.

  • Man arrested with fresh human corpse in Ogun

    Man arrested with fresh human corpse in Ogun

    The Police Command in Ogun said one Babatunde Kolawole, allegedly found with a fresh male human corpse, was arrested and handed over to its personnel at Ado/Odo-Ota area of the state.

    SP Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Ota, Ogun, said the suspect was apprehended by  Amotekun corps.

    According to her, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Sango-Ota, CSP Saleh Dahiru, received a report by Amotekun and took the suspect, Kolawole, into custody.

    “Preliminary investigations have commenced into the incident.

    “Although the suspect did not deny the incident, he claims to be a native doctor who was attempting to revive the deceased.

    “However, it remains unclear how the suspect obtained the fresh corpse during the late hours of the night,” she said.

    The PPRO said that so far, no one had come forward to claim the body, and the suspect had not revealed any information about the origin of the corpse, to enable police to gather more information and solve the case.

    She added that the corpse had been transported to the Ifo General Hospital for an autopsy.

    Odutola enjoined members of the community to provide any useful information related to the incident to the police.

    She also said that the community members could assist the police in their investigation by helping to shed more light on the disturbing occurrence.

  • LASU student dies in Ogun fatal crash

    LASU student dies in Ogun fatal crash

    A 26-year-old student of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ademola Ayinla Timothy, and two others have died in an accident along the Sagamu-Benin highway.

    The accidents involved a Lexus SUV marked BDG 979 HD, a Geon truck registered as LAR 730 XB, and a Toyota Sienna car.

    Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer Omolola Odutola confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta on Wednesday.

    Odutola said the crash occurred at 6:45 am before the Babcock University junction along the expressway.

    Odutola blamed the crash on reckless driving on the part of the driver of the Lexus.

    “The fatal accident occurred when the driver of the Lexus car drove recklessly and rammed into the moving truck, and, as a result, the Lexus somersaulted,” she explained.

    According to her, the Sienna hit the Lexus as well, trapping it and its occupants.

    She explained further: “Ademola Ayinla Timothy was rescued and rushed to the hospital, but he did not make it; all affected and damaged vehicles have been evacuated and recovered to the station.”

  • Police confirm 6 friends died after taking alcohol in Ogun

    Police confirm 6 friends died after taking alcohol in Ogun

    Police in Ogun on Saturday confirmed the death of six friends after taking alcohol in their friends house in Ogbogbo, Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of the state.

    It was learnt that the incident occured on Tuesday, at a drinking joint where the seven friends reportedly gathered to have a nice time.

    The source said that the deceased and the suspect had serious altercation at the joint but later resolved their matter.

    It was further learnt that the suspect offered to donate a bottle of drink to affirm their reconciliation.

    According to a source, all those that had the drink died, except the seventh person who allegedly served the drink from his home.

    He was said not to have partaken of it.

    The source said that some hours after they had dispersed, news filtered into the town that two of them had died, while four others were hospitalised.

    It also said that the four died the following day.

    The suspect was reported to have fled the area in the wake of the incident.

    The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident.

    She said, “I just confirmed that something like that occurred but the families said they were not pressing charges and prefer to bury their dead.”

    NAN

  • CAN condemns attack on worship centre

    CAN condemns attack on worship centre

    The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has condemned the recent attack on the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Ogun and commiserated with the Salvation Army in Edo.

    Recalled that on June 2 gunmen attacked the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish in Abule-Ori, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun, killing the pastor and abducting seven members of the church.

    12 pastors of Salvation Army, a baby and a driver died in an accident on the same day, near Benin City, Edo.

    This is contained in a message by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN on Wednesday in Abuja.

    He said that the Leadership of CAN received the news of the tragic incidents with great shock.

    “We urge the various security agencies to increase vigilance on places of worship, during religious gatherings and provide adequate security measures for worshippers.

    “CAN urge citizens not to be discouraged by the recent losses but to continue to look up to God for help. Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families and churches.

    The cleric said that the association stands with the Salvation Army during this very difficult time in prayer, asking that God will comfort them and ease their pain.

    He urged the government authorities to thoroughly investigate the accident at the church to prevent a repeat.

    “The attack on worshippers at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Ogun, is an assault on religious freedom in Nigeria.

    “We mourn the loss of the Pastor and condemn the kidnapping of worshippers who were simply exercising their religious freedom to worship,“he said.

    “We commend the security agencies for their swift response to the incident and call for intensified efforts to apprehend all the perpetrators,“he said.

  • Naira crunch: I came to Ogun State to invoke spirit of freedom – Tinubu

    Naira crunch: I came to Ogun State to invoke spirit of freedom – Tinubu

    President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said he invoked the spirit of freedom during his electioneering in Ogun State.

    He said during the campaign season, some of his popular statements that resonated with Nigerians and his supporters were used to invoke the spirit.

    The former Lagos State governor said the hardship that accompanied the Central Bank of Nigeria cash swap policy during the electioneering period forced him to invoke the spirit of freedom in the South West state.

    “I invoked the spirit of freedom in Ogun,” the president said while speaking at the palace of Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, in Ijebu Ode.

    He added, “It is a homecoming and I owe so much to all of you and there is so much to thank you for. Because of the way you have taken me and the way you’ve responded to me, all I can say is thank you.

    “To many of you, thank you for being there for me and being there for the country. You demonstrated so much loyalty, so much commitment and voted at a very crucial time.

    “Your monies were confiscated. The cash swap didn’t work. It was terrible then. I realised that and I came to Ogun State to invoke the spirit of freedom for which we are noted for.

    “I invoked that spirit twice. The spirit of Baba (referring to Awujale). The spirit of Baba – Emi l’okan (it’s my turn), that’s Baba. The spirit for being blunt and that is him.

    “And the second spirit is that of money (Naira scarcity), ‘ama dibo ama wole’ (we will vote and we will win) even if there is no money. And that, ever since, has been the spirit that is driving me to serve.”

    Tinubu had on June 3 set the social media on fire when he vented his frustration during a presidential campaign in Abeokuta, saying it was through his efforts that the ex-President Muhammadu Buhari made it to Aso Rock after failing thrice.

    It was during the event that he made his famous declaration, “emilokan” (It’s my turn).

    “It is my time. I’m educated. I’m experienced. I have been serving people for a long time. Bring me the presidency, it is my turn,’’ Tinubu had insisted.

    He also pointed at Abiodun whom he described as ‘Eleyi’ dismissively as one of the products of his political hard work.

    “Look at this one (Eleyi) seated behind me, Dapo, he wouldn’t have become governor without my support,” Tinubu had stated.

    Tinubu made the statement while addressing the APC delegates in Ogun State.

    His outburst evoked mixed feelings from Nigerians, with many loyalists of the party including the National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, saying the remarks were meant to slight the president and Ogun State governor.

    Also, in reaction to the new naira scarcity and fuel shortage which provoked riots across the country, Tinubu accused unnamed powerful persons of masterminding the crisis to shoot down his aspirations. His ally, Governor Nasir El-Rufai, affirmed that some Presidency officials, including the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, were working against Tinubu.

     

  • Fuel subsidy had to be removed – Gov Abiodun

    Fuel subsidy had to be removed – Gov Abiodun

    Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Wednesday urged Nigerians to be more patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the fuel subsidy had to be removed for Nigeria’s economy to survive.

    The governor made the appeal while speaking with journalists shortly after this year’s Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Lantoro praying ground in Abeokuta, Ogun.

    Abiodun, who was represented by Sen. Shuaib Salisu (Ogun Central – APC), said more funds would be available to the Federal Government to address Nigerians’ needs with the removal of fuel subsidy.

    “Nigerians need to be patient with President Tinubu over the removal of fuel subsidy. The hardship being experienced now is temporary.

    “The fuel subsidy had to be removed for Nigeria’s economy to survive, because corruption in the fuel subsidy regime had cost Nigeria a huge amount of revenue, and millions of Nigerians were not benefiting from it,” he said.

    The governor urged Nigerians to be more understanding and support the current reforms in critical sectors of the nation’s economy, just as he promised that better days are ahead for Nigerians.

    “I want to assure Nigerians that the current administration, both at the state and national levels, will significantly improve a lot of things in the country.

    “When the leadership is provided, the challenges of Nigeria are not unsurmountable. There is nothing that can be achieved without some pains.

    “On the issue of fuel subsidy, you can see for instance that smuggling has gone down… because fuel subsidy is not being enjoyed by Nigerians.

    ”More money will now be in the pockets of the Federal Government in order to be able to take care of the masses.

    “Every good thing will come with some little pain. But what is important is that you can see a clear direction, that Bola Tinubu is providing the leadership as President and by providing that leadership every other thing will fall into place.

    “So there is no better time to make those difficult but very necessary decisions. In another six months or one year, we will begin to see the benefits,” he said.

    Speaking also on the issue of the unification of the exchange rate, Gov. Abiodun stated that a small number of people were benefitting from unnecessary brokage.

    ”They buy the dollar at N400 or N420 and they go and sell it in the open market. The average Nigerian is not benefitting from that,” he said.

    Meanwhile, the Chief Imam at the praying ground, Saad Bamgbola who led the prayers session, used the occasion to admonish Muslim faithful of their obligations to their God.

    “You must continue to shun all acts that can bring the religion into disrepute,” he said.

  • Abiodun approves release of 2021/2022 promotion results, leave bonuses in Ogun

    Abiodun approves release of 2021/2022 promotion results, leave bonuses in Ogun

    Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Friday in Abeokuta said he has approved the immediate release of results of the year 2021/2022  promotion exercise.

    Abiodun, who disclosed this during the year 2023 Public Service Day Celebration, also said he has approved the payment of March and April 2023 leave bonuses.

    The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, said the action was important in order to appreciate the professionalism and enhance optimal performance in the public service.

    The Public Service Day celebration has the theme “Building Trust Through Service Delivery: The Pivotal Role of the Public Service”.

    Gov. Abiodun pointed out that his administration considered civil servants important partners in progress, saying their well-being and welfare were therefore sacrosanct.

    He commended the harmonious working relationship which had continued to exist between the government and the entire workforce in the state.

    “I, therefore, charge public servants to be dedicated and committed to the discharge of their duties, as the public service remains one of the avenues where integrity, as well as good legacy, are earned through adequate service delivery.”

    Earlier, the Vice-Chairman, Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries, Mr. Demola Badejo, had said the civil service in Ogun had always been in the forefront.

    Badejo explained however that there was the need for public servants to continue to uphold the rules guiding their operations, in view of its important role of government’s engine room.

    “I also implore the state government to continue to provide the necessary tools and welfare packages for public servants in order to enable them perform optimally.”

    Speaking on the event’s theme, the Guest Lecturer, Tajudeen Aremu, urged public servants to build trust in order to win the heart of their superiors and the public.

    Aremu, who is a former Oyo State Head of Service, added that ethics, accountability and service delivery were other key concepts towards building trust through service delivery.

    He listed anonymity, impartiality, objectivity and confidentiality as civil service ethics which would earn public servants more prestige and respect from their bosses, politicians and the public if put into consideration.

    “I urge public servants to learn how to dress modestly, be guided by the public service rules, as well as treat all matters as at when due,” the guest lecturer said.

    In his welcome address, the Ogun Head of Service, Mr Kola Fagbohun, said the annual public service day celebration was meant to celebrate the values and virtues of public service to society.

    Fagbohun described Abiodun as worker-friendly and purpose-driven, and praised him for his support and approval of this year’s celebration.

  • EFCC arrests 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun

    EFCC arrests 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun

    Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun.

    Its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

    According to him, the suspects are Olamilekan Ayuba, Ogundeyi Kayode, Abdulrahman Abiodun, Blessing Omokaro, Olasupo  Ridwan, Adetola Salau, Adeola Ideraoluwa, Victor Osikwemeh, Taiwo Ayobami, Eleshin Ademola, Ayomipo Adelere, Shogbesan Quadri, Sanni Qudus.

    “Others are: Olanite Oluwatosin, Olatunbosun  Alameen, Aderemi  Adekunle, Olawunmi  Tosin, Ayobado  Olatunde, Ariyo  Taofik, Olugbade David, Olumayowa  Adedayo, Aremu  Alabi, Akintosoye  Pelumi, Fatoye Akanbi and  Adio  Oyebanji.

    “Also arrested  are:  Adekoya Samuel, Adebayo Taiwo, Olawale Bayole, Emmanuel Benjamin, Omotosho Ayobami, Usman Boluwatife, Adewale Adeniyi, Obadina Olawunmi, Ashiru Abdullahi, Ahmed Mubarak, Idowu Kazeem, Olukoya Emmanuel, Yusuf Lukman.

    “The suspect also include: Agesin Eniola, Tajudeen Mustapha, Falola Olalekan, Usman Funsh, Bolaji Usman, Ayiyon Naoh, Mohammed Adeoye, Babatunde Seun, Afela Mustapha, Yusuf Habeeb Olanrewaju, Alao Ayomide, Oyeleye Uman Abduljelil Raji, Adeniyi Abdulmojeeb,” he said.

    He said that they were arrested during sting operations between June 7 and  June 8, following intelligence received by the commission about the activities of some individuals involved in computer-related fraud in some areas of the state.

    He said that items recovered from the suspects included mobile phones, laptop computers and cars.

    Uwujaren said that the suspects would  be charged to court after investigations are concluded

  • Kidnappers kill 2, abducts 2 others in Ogun farm

    Kidnappers kill 2, abducts 2 others in Ogun farm

    Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, on Wednesday, shot dead two people and also abducted two others at a farm in Awo Village in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun.

    One of the deceased was an area commander of Ogun security outfit, So-Safe Corps, identified as Saheed Ogunrinde.

    The kidnappers were said to have appeared in camouflage and invaded a popular farm in the village which had more than 200 workers.

    The kidnappers were reportedly trailed by combined team of policemen and So-Safe Corps operatives.

    Confirming the incident, the Commander of So-Safe Corps, Soji Ganzalo, said his men participated in the operation to salvage the situation after the suspected kidnappers had invaded the village.

    “A distress call was made to Owode Area Command by the DPO Owode Division that two people were killed and two others were kidnapped in Abule Awo, Orile-Imo on Tuesday.

    “The Owode Area Command of So-Safe led by Saheed Ogunrinde moved to the affected location to salvage the situation.

    “On getting there, a joint operation was carried out by our men and Nigeria police and all efforts to track the kidnappers proved abortive.

    “The following morning, on Wednesday, when our men resumed with the police to search the location which led them to the Interchange Area.

    “On sighting our men, the kidnappers opened fire and their bullet hit Ogunrinde, who died in the process.

    “His body has been taken to his house at Ajura and buried. His rifle and phone were taken away by the kidnappers,” Ganzalo said.

    When contacted, the state police spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the incident.

    Oyeyemi said one of the suspects had been arrested and that others were being trailed by operatives of the joint operation.

    “Two people were shot and one of them died on the spot. They also kidnapped two,“ he said.

    Oyeyemi disclosed that one suspect had been arrested.