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  • Police investigate dumping of 3 headless bodies in Ondo river

    Police investigate dumping of 3 headless bodies in Ondo river

    The Police Command in Ondo State has begun investigations into the three headless bodies dumped in a river in Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.

    DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the command’s spokesman, who confirmed the incident to NAN on Thursday in Ore, said that efforts were ongoing to identify the culprits of the heinous crime.

    Ayanlade explained that operatives have been deployed to the community to apprehend the perpetrators.

    He said that the corpses have been evacuated by the police and deposited at the Ore General Hospital morgue.

    “I can confirm to you that three bodies were recovered at a river in Odigbo and immediately it was reported at the Ore Division.

    “The DPO moved a detective to the scene where the three headless bodies were recovered.

    “Community leaders and other interest groups have been invited to identify the corpses but unfortunately the bodies are yet to be identified.

    “It is believed that those bodies were brought there and dumped at that site by unknown assailants but investigations are ongoing to fish out the perpetrators of the heinous crime and bring them to book,” Ayanlade said.

    It was gathered that the headless bodies were discovered in the river by some residents and immediately reported the incident to the police.

  • Ondo workers will resist planned demolition of staff quarters – NLC

    Ondo workers will resist planned demolition of staff quarters – NLC

    The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Ondo State has vowed to resist the planned demolition of staff quarters in Alagbaka, Akure, by the state government.

    The state Chairman of NLC, Ademola Olapade, made this known during the inauguration of the executive members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, on Wednesday in Akure.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Leke Adegbite and Meshack Olaoluwa were re-elected unopposed as the chairman and secretary of the council, respectively.

    The NLC chairman said that the move to demolish the staff quarters for urban renewal projects would cause friction between the state government and the organised labour.

    He noted that that there was no prior meeting and conversation between the labour unions and the state government to discuss the modalities for the demolition of the Alagbaka staff quarters.

    “Government must do everything to leave our members in the quarters. The place should not be demolished because our members live there.

    “We are talking of over 156 units with over 600 people living there. So, government cannot just ask them to leave in a jiffy, giving them a week, a month, but must come up with something better.

    “Organised Labour in Ondo State will resist any move by the state government to make the occupants of Alagbaka staff quarters homeless,” he stated.

    He urged the new NUJ executive in the state to continue to protect the interest of its members and be a voice for the voiceless.

    Responding, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said that the policy of the government to go into regeneration of the entire Government Reservation Area (GRA) was for the beatification of the state capital.

    “The Alagbaka staff quarters is an estate of 40 years ago that must be renovated. The renovation started with the government house last year, so it is not new and it is important.

    “What the government is doing is to give a new look to the state capital starting with Alagbaka Area, the seat of power.

    “We cannot leave the area with such dilapidated structures for years. As a matter of fact, some of the occupants of the place could not even maintain them.

    “From observation, 70 per cent of the occupants are not even supposed be there because the place is meant for low salary earners,” he said.

    Adeniyan promised that the affected occupants would be compensated for relocation by the state government.

    He urged the organised labour to engage the government for proper understanding instead of resisting the move.

    Adeniyan, while congratulating the new chairman of NUJ and other executive members in the state, appreciated the “robust relationship” between the state government and the leadership of the union.

    In his acceptance speech, Adegbite appreciated God and union members for the opportunity given to him to serve.

    He promised that there would be consolidation on the achievements of the leadership council, especially in the area of capacity building for members.

  • It’s difficult working with individuals on personal gain – Spokesperson quits PDP

    It’s difficult working with individuals on personal gain – Spokesperson quits PDP

    The spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Mr Kennedy Peretei, has resigned, citing personal interests hijacking the party’s core purpose.

    In a letter to the Chairman of PDP, Arogbo 1 Ward, Ese-Odo Local Government, Peretei blamed the leadership’s indifference toward winning elections.

    He wrote: “I’ve decided to quit the PDP, as its supposed leaders have no real intention of winning any elections, now or in the future.

    “It’s difficult working with individuals focused solely on personal gain, using the party as a political marketplace every election cycle.”

    Peretei noted he had served as the State Financial Secretary (1999–2003) and State Publicity Secretary from 2020 till date.

    “I’ve contributed significantly, yet the same people have gripped the party tightly, causing repeated electoral failures over three cycles,” he stated.

    He likened the party’s current state to one in an intensive care unit, now heading toward the morgue.

    He criticised those using the PDP as a financial lifeline, urging them to find alternative means of livelihood.

    “To those surviving on election funds and patronage, I advise finding second addresses to live more meaningful lives, not as political bandits or ‘Yes’ men,” he said.

  • How 3 headless bodies recovered from River in Ondo

    How 3 headless bodies recovered from River in Ondo

    Police in Ondo State have recovered three headless, decomposing bodies from a river along the Odigbo-Ore Road.

    According to local sources, the grim discovery was made on Sunday. An eyewitness, identified as Shileola, said he rushed to the scene after receiving a call, hoping to recognize the victims through their clothing or other features—but was unsuccessful.

    “No one has been reported missing in the surrounding communities,” he said, adding that the victims were likely murdered and dumped in the river.

    Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Alayande Olayinka, stated that the bodies have been taken to the mortuary. He explained that once the report reached the Ore Division, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) immediately dispatched detectives to the scene.

    “The DPO ordered the recovery of the bodies and their transfer to the morgue. He also called on community leaders and interest groups to assist in identifying the victims. So far, no one has come forward with any information,” Olayinka said.

    He further noted that investigators believe the victims were killed elsewhere and their bodies dumped in the river, possibly by unknown assailants.

    “The location borders other states like Ogun and Edo. There’s a strong possibility the bodies were not from Ondo but were brought in and abandoned at that spot. The river may have even carried them downstream,” he added.

    Police are continuing their investigation and have urged anyone with relevant information to contact local authorities.

     

  • Gunmen kill 3 farmers in Ondo

    Gunmen kill 3 farmers in Ondo

    The Police Command in Ondo State says it has deployed operatives to apprehend killers of three farmers at Ajagbusi community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.

    DSP Ayanlade Olushola, the command’s spokesperson made the disclosure while speaking with NAN  in Akure.

    Olushola, who said that the command had deployed all its tactical team to the affected community, urged residents not to take laws into their hands, and allow the security agencies to perform their lawful duty.

    According to him, the command has mobilise all the needed resources to the affected area to ensure that the perpetrators are arrested and face the full wrath of the law.

    “Yes, three farmers were killed by gunmen, and tactical teams have been deployed to the area to restore order and apprehend the assailants.

    “So, security agencies are in place to forestall any breakdown of law and order in the area. The command urge all law abide citizens to go about their business without any fear,” Olushola said.

    NAN gathered that the victims were ambushed on their to the farm and shot dead on Tuesday morning while riding a motorcycle.

    The attackers reportedly fled the scene after the killing.

  • Gunmen attack Ondo communities, many feared dead

    Gunmen attack Ondo communities, many feared dead

    Gunmen, suspected to be bandits, in the early hours of  Saturday, attacked four communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, leaving in their trail dead bodies.

    The affected communities are: Aba Alajido, Aba Sunday, Aba Pastor and Ademekun in the Akure North LG.

    It was reported that scores of people living in the communities were killed in the midnight attack.

    Speaking with the newsmen in Akure, a  resident of one of the attacked communities, who simply identified himself as Sunday, said that many people were feared killed by the bandits.

    He said that many residents in the communities fled their homes to seek refuge in the bush.

    Sunday explained that the attack started last week Monday, but a fresh one was launched on Friday night without anybody stopping them.

    “They attacked our communities on Friday night when everyone was asleep, they opened gun fire on anyone in sight.

    “So many ran into the bush for safety while some unlucky ones were killed in the villages.

    ”On Sunday, security men came around and recovered some of the corpses.

    “Many people are missing and have still not been accounted for. If they search further, they will still find more dead bodies in the bush,” he said.

    Confirming the incident, CSP  Funmilayo Odunlami, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, said investigation had started while men of the command were already in the area to restore normalcy.

    She said that the attack on Aba Pastor community was reported to the police on Saturday.

    “Immediately, the command swung into action to ensure normalcy was restored and the perpetrators arrested,” Odunlami said.

  • SAD! Gunmen reportedly k!ll popular business man in Ondo

    SAD! Gunmen reportedly k!ll popular business man in Ondo

    A businessman, Ismaila Awoyinka, was reportedly killed by some gunmen in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Saturday.

    It was gathered that the late businessman, who sells building materials, was killed at his residence opposite Caring Heart Mega School, Idi Mango area in Ore, on Saturday evening.

    According to a source in the community, the incident happened shortly after the deceased left the mosque after Ramadan prayer.

    “He was assassinated the moment he left the mosque after Taraweeh prayer (a voluntary prayer during Ramadan), very close to his house, around 8:35 p.m. on Saturday. After he left the mosque, some persons dressed in white attire alighted from a motorcycle and stayed around the place.

    “As he (deceased) was about to enter his house, they ambushed him and shot him. He was shot at close range, and he died on the spot,” the source said.

    When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident and said an investigation had commenced.

    “The incident happened, and we have commenced an investigation into it,” the PPRO stated.

  • ND 1 student matcheted to death in Ondo

    ND 1 student matcheted to death in Ondo

    Assailants have macheted to death a newly-admitted student of mass communication at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, (RUGIPO), Owo, on Tuesday in Ondo State.

    The student, identified as Oluwaseun Adeleye, was killed at Opomulero Street in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

    A student of the institution, who spoke under anonymity on Wednesday, said that the deceased, a course representative and musician, was a new student of the institution who resumed a month ago.

    “He was a fresher who had spent just three to four weeks on campus. In fact, he was a course representative. It is sad that we lost him. Unfortunately, he was macheted,” the source said.

    However, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mr. Samuel Ojo, who confirmed the incident, briefly stated, “It was just unfortunate”.

    CSP Funmilayo Odunlami Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Ondo State, also confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday.

    “Yes, it’s a case of suspected murder of one Seun Ojo Adeleye, a ND 1 student of mass communication,” the PPRO said.

  • CP condemns setting of Police station ablaze by youths in Ondo

    CP condemns setting of Police station ablaze by youths in Ondo

    Mr Wilfred Afolabi, Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, has condemned the attack and arson on the divisional police station on Sunday in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of the state.

    Afolabi also ordered a full-scale investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the incident and to bring those responsible to justice.

    This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) on Sunday in Akure.

    The PPRO said the CP had visited Ifon for an on-the-spot assessment of areas affected in the attack by some members of the community.

    Odunlami also said he met with the chairman of the local government, community leaders and other stakeholders in the community.

    She said that preliminary reports indicated that the incident began on February 15, 2025 when a dispute between two families at Ogbomo Street, Ifon, escalated into a public fight.

    The PPRO explained that officers from Ifon division, led by an inspector, responded promptly, moved to the scene, intervened, and made arrests while some suspects fled.

    “Later, one Tobi Bobade, one of the young men involved in the fight, was brought to the station by one Mr Losilosi.

    “He (Bobade) appeared weak and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention., he was later pronounced dead while receiving treatment.

    “His remains have been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, for a post-mortem examination.

    “While officers were at the station, an angry mob, led by the deceased’s father, launched a violent attack on the station.

    “The administrative office, Divisional Police Officers (DPO) office, the station store and two (2) exhibit vehicles were affected in the inferno caused by the mob.

    ‘Fortunately, no lives were lost in the fire as security personnel acted swiftly and called for reinforcements to secure the premises,’ she said.

    Odunlami, however, said that the CP, on behalf of the Inspector-General of  Police (IGP), commiserated with the family of the deceased.

    The PPRO also said the CP condemned the attack on the station, as he vowed that such acts of lawlessness would not be tolerated.

    According to her, the CP has assured that all those responsible for the criminal act will face the full weight of the law.

    “Members of the public should remain calm and refrain from taking the laws into their hands. Investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as investigation progresses,” she said.

  • Police arrest 7 suspected kidnappers, rescues one victim in Ondo

    Police arrest 7 suspected kidnappers, rescues one victim in Ondo

    The Police in Ondo State have arrested seven suspected kidnappers, and rescued one victim between Feb.13 and 15 at various places across the state.

    Mr Wilfred Afolabi, Commissioner of Police (CP) made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Akure.

    Afolabi, who said that the arrest followed the intelligence gathering and used of technical support, exolained that those arrested were aged between 20 and 40 years.

    According to him, one of the suspects, Aminu, was arrested on Feb. 13  at Akure garage in Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area of the state.

    “This led to the arrest of another 25 year-old man, Abdullah Abubakar.

    “In another operation that took place between Feb. 14 and 15, four other suspects were arrested by the tactical team who had been on their trail.

    “Those arrested are Yusuf Saidu ‘m’ 22, Nafiu Ibrahim ‘m’ 32, Mohammed Anas ‘m’ 20, and Kabiru Mohammed ‘m’ 24.

    “Also in Ipele, Owo local government, a woman was abducted by unknown gunmen in her house. The police and youths of the town mobilised and immediately trailed the footpaths of the suspects.

    “Their effort yielded positive results as they were able to rescue the woman and while searching for the assailants, they recovered an AK 49 rifle at the scene of the rescue.

    “Subsequently, through intelligence led policing one of the suspects, Yusuf Suleiman ‘m’ aged 27years, was arrested,” he said.

    Afolabi explained further that a 40 year old ex-convict, Ishaku Abdul, was also arrested by the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad (SAKS) based on a tip off.

    According to the CP, the ex-convict was recently released from the correctional centre, but neighbours suspected him of being complicit in the recent uprising of criminal activities in the area.

    “The ex-convict was arrested at Aladura camp Oke-Oge, Osi, the area which recent kidnappings occured.

    “Meanwhile, all these suspects have been on the police wanted list,” Afolabi said.