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  • Oyo monarch, 10 others to face terrorism charges

    Oyo monarch, 10 others to face terrorism charges

    A traditional ruler in Oyo State, Oba Solomon Akinola, is to be arraigned today at the Federal High Court in Abuja on 12 counts of terrorism charges.

    He will be put on trial along with 10 of his high chiefs comprising Sunday Aderinto, Samson Ogunmola Timothy Adewale Aderinto, Jimoh Asimiyu, Segun Gbadebo and Oluwole Ogundeji.

    Other high chiefs to face the terrorism trial are Akintaro Mathew Piamo, Rafiu Ganiyu, Adejare Adeleru and Zacheus Adeleru.

    Inspector General of Police filed the terrorism charges against them and they will be arraigned before Justice

    According to DAILYPOST, the criminal charges indicated that the defendants allegedly invaded Aagba Community in Oyo State and kidnapped three people in addition to inflicting various degrees of injuries on their victims.

  • Makinde abruptly ends state function over Alao-Akala’s death

    Makinde abruptly ends state function over Alao-Akala’s death

    Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, abruptly ended the 2022 inter-faith prayer service, organised by the state civil service, following the receipt of the news of the death of former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor, who was shocked with the sad news, did not read the speech he had prepared for the service.

    Makinde, who called for a minute silence for the late politician who was governor between 2007 and 2011, after having earlier served as deputy governor from 2003 to 2007, prayed God to grant repose to his soul.

    He said: “I am here with the speech prepared for this event, but I have just been informed about the death of a former governor of the state, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala.”

    The governor condoled with the immediate family members of Alao-Akala, all residents of the state and political associates over the demise of the former governor.

    “I pray God to grant his loved ones and all his well-wishers the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” he said.

  • Fraud: I’m happy Alao-Akala gets justice before his death – Counsel

    Fraud: I’m happy Alao-Akala gets justice before his death – Counsel

    Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), a lawyer who represented the late Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala during his trial on N11.5 billion fraud charges, said he was happy that the former governor got justice before his death.

    Fagbemi made the assertions in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ibadan.

    While reacting to Alao-Akala’s death, Fagbemi said he was very happy that the former governor was able to clear his name on the fraud allegations against him.

    NAN reports that the fraud case against Alao-Akala was instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2011 at the Oyo State High Court.

    At the completion of the prosecutor’s case on the fraud charges before an Oyo State High Court in 2021, after the case had dragged for 10 years, he filed a no case submission.

    The court presided over by Justice Olalekan Owolabi, however, ruled that Alao-Akala had a case to answer.

    Alao-Akala, not satisfied with the High Court’s judgment, approached the Court of Appeal in Ibadan which, however, set aside the judgment of the lower court.

    The appellate court, therefore, discharged and acquitted Alao-Akala on Dec. 2, 2021.

    Fagbemi said, “You will recall that Court of Appeal gave him victory in respect of the fraud case filed against him by EFCC.”

    He described his late client as “a cheerful and loyal client”.

    According to him, his death is a big lost to Ogbomoso and Oyo State in general.

    “It is my prayer that God will take care of his family he left behind,” Fagbemi said.

    Similarly, an Ibadan-based businessman, Mr Femi Babalola, popularly known as Jogor, described the death of Alao-Akala, as a big blow to the state political landscape.

    Babalola described Alao-Akala as his political and family friend.

    According to him, the political landscape of Oyo State will never be the same with the death of Alao-Akala.

    “We were actually planning for the birthday of his wife slated for Saturday this weekend, not knowing that God will not allow him to witness it,” Babalola said.

    He prayed for repose of the soul of the deceased and commiserated with the family, Ogbomoso people and Oyo State in general.

  • BREAKING: Former Oyo gov, Alao Akala is dead

    BREAKING: Former Oyo gov, Alao Akala is dead

    Reports reaching TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) now indicate that a former governor of Oyo state, Christopher Alao Akala is dead.

    The details of his death are still sketchy at the moment but a family member confirmed to TNG that he has passed on.

    Details to follow…

  • Oyo State government announces resumption date for state schools

    Oyo State government announces resumption date for state schools

    The Oyo State Government on Tuesday said that all public schools in the state would resume for the second term 2021/2022 academic session on Monday, Jan. 10.

    The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OSUBEB) Dr Nureni Adeniran announced this at a New-Year Prayer session with members of staff of the board

    He said the resumption date was approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, adding that the board, in its usual practice, would monitor compliance across the state.

    Adeniran urged parents to prepare all learners for resumption, adding that they were all expected back in school as academic activities would start the same day.

    He appealed to the Head Teachers and all stakeholders to ensure strict compliance with all COVID-19 safety protocols put in place by the state.

    The Oyo SUBEB chairman vowed that the welfare of members of staff would remain top priority of the management in 2022.

    Adeniran noted that the Gov. Seyi Makinde- led administration believed workers deserved their pay on regular basis.

    He said this had informed the board’s decision to approve disbursement of loan forms to members of staff.

    “The loan will be disbursed to beneficiaries, depending on their grade level,” he said.

  • Vehicles burnt as fuel tanker explodes in Oyo

    Vehicles burnt as fuel tanker explodes in Oyo

    There was panic around NTA Road, in Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday night as a petrol-laden tanker exploded in the area.

    According to reports, there was no life was lost in the raging fire which also destroyed two private cars.

    Meanwhile, the Director of Operations, Oyo State Fire Services, Mr Ismail Adeleke, confirmed the explosion saying no life was lost.

    He said, “I am there with our men as I talk to you this night (10:30pm). We gathered that the driver parked when he discovered that there was an issue with the engine compartment of the truck.

    “The driver checked it and went back to start the vehicle. After this, as he wanted to continue his journey, he found out that fire had started from the engine compartment. He jumped off the truck and the tanker lost control and fell on its side.

    “The content was spilt on the road and fire followed. Two cars were also burnt but we thank God no life was lost.”

    He added that the fire had been put out completely.

  • Aregbesola: Attacks on prison facilities meant to ridicule Buhari

    Aregbesola: Attacks on prison facilities meant to ridicule Buhari

    Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Sunday said attacks on prison facilities was aimed at embarrassing and ridiculing the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

    The Minister however vowed that all inmates who escaped from the Abolongo Custodial Centre of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Oyo State, on Friday night will be recaptured.

    The Minister gave the assurance during an inspection visit to the facility on Sunday morning.

    In a statement, a copy of which was obtained by TheNewsGuru, Aregbesola said, “External attacks on custodial facilities were a rarity hitherto. What was common, and for which our system had been well primed, was an internal breach.

    “But beginning with the spontaneous #EndSARS protests of last year which dovetailed into massive riots, there have been consistent attacks on our facilities in Owerri, Benin, Kabba, and now Oyo.”

    According to the Minister, the latest attack was “not just some random happenings. These are premeditated, planned and coordinated attacks meant to make Nigeria unsafe and ridicule the government.

    “I’m assuring Nigerians that the Federal Government will pursue not just those who attacked our facility, but those who have escaped lawful custody.

    “The attack was unconscionable, I commend officers of the Nigeria Correctional Service and other members of sister security agencies who provided perimeter security for our facility for fighting gallantly and holding the fort before the attackers were able to gain access to the awaiting trial section of the facility, however, those who escaped are already being pursued. Some have been rearrested, many more will still be captured,” the Minister stated.

    He noted that, “As at the last count, 446 of the escapees have been recaptured leaving 392 still at large. We want to assure Nigerians that the service have an updated database of the escapees which includes their biometrics.

    “We are sharing the database with all security agencies in the country including Interpol, so those who escape our recapture efforts can be nabbed.

    “To those on the run, be assured you have nowhere to hide. You can run, but you can’t hide. We’ll fish you out! We are publishing details of those who escaped in the mass media so the public can assist in that effort,” the Minister reiterated.

    Speaking alongside the Minister during the inspection, the Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, Haliru Nababa, pointed out that the service has successfully prevented internal jailbreaks in all her facilities.

    “The NCoS have so far prevented internal jailbreaks in the country. What we have reoccurring in recent times are external attacks on our facilities. We have been retraining our officers not just on securing those in lawful custody but prevent external attacks.

    “We are collaborating with other security agencies in the country to make such attacks near impossible and where they do occur, the attacks will have not live to regret it,” the CG stated.

  • [Oyo Jailbreak] Attackers killed Soldier, Amotekun Corp, left another in critical condition, says govt

    [Oyo Jailbreak] Attackers killed Soldier, Amotekun Corp, left another in critical condition, says govt

    At least two security personnel lost their lives during Friday night’s jailbreak at the Abolongo Correctional Centre in Oyo State.

    Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this in a state broadcast he delivered on Saturday evening.

    No fewer than 837 inmates were said to have escaped after heavily-armed men attacked the correctional center with explosives.

    Spokesperson for the Nigeria Correctional Service, Oyo State command, Olanrewaju Anjorin, announced earlier that 262 out of the 836 escaped inmates had been recaptured.

    Giving an update on the incident, Governor Makinde said a corporal of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Burst and an operative of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps, Tijani Sadiq Babatunde, were killed while responding to the attack.

    “Aside from the two lives lost, we had several operatives injured. I must mention that one of our Amotekun female volunteers, Shukurat Omoba, is presently in critical condition.

    “I have visited her at the hospital, and we are deploying all state resources to ensure that she survives this. Please, let us all join in prayer for her speedy and complete recovery,” he said.

  • FG gives update on Oyo jail attack

    FG gives update on Oyo jail attack

    The Federal Government says operatives have recaptured some of the inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abolongo, Oyo State.

    Sola Fasure, the Media Adviser to the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbosola, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

    While the number of those who fled the facility is yet to be ascertained, Fasure revealed that some other escapees returned voluntarily.

    However, some are still on the run.

    “Security agencies are on the trail of the escaped inmates, while a joint security services manhunt has been launched immediately for the apprehension of the assailants,” he said in the statement.

    “This has led to the capture of some of the inmates while others returned voluntarily. However, those who are on the run are advised to turn themselves in, as an escape from lawful custody is a serious offence. The full weight of the law will be brought on them when arrested.”

    However, the government did not give the exact numbers of those rearrested and inmates who returned voluntarily.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that gunmen on Friday night attacked the custodial centre in Oyo State.

    Several suspected criminals awaiting trial were freed by the gunmen during the incident that occurred at sundown on Friday.

     

  • 100-year-old tree falls in Oyo market, kills four traders

    100-year-old tree falls in Oyo market, kills four traders

    Four people have been confirmed dead after the ancient Odan tree at the Sabo area of Oyo town fell and crushed people that were under it during a downpour.

    It was gathered that the sad incident occurred on Monday evening when the victims who were mostly traders at the Sabo Market took cover under the tree. The rain reportedly started at about 4pm.

    The tree which was said to be about 100 years old was said to have suddenly fallen and trapped the people under it. Some lucky people escaped with injuries.

    Vehicles reportedly parked under the tree were also said to have been damaged.

    The chairman of the market, Akeebu Alarape, said four different loggers invited to cut the tree did not succeed until a fifth logger was able to cut parts of it before rescue operation commenced.

    The Head of Operations of the Western Nigeria Security Network, aka Amotekun Corps, in the Atiba area, Akeem Ojo, said the tree fell on the victims around 6pm.

    “A female student of the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, a woman with a baby strapped to her back and a boy she was holding, were pulled out from under the tree.

    “One person was seriously injured and taken to a private hospital in the area, while motorcycle and mini bus parks under the tree were damaged,” Ojo added.

    A resident, who narrated the incident on an internet forum, Nairaland, claimed that nine people were killed.

    He wrote, “The rain started all of a sudden and some people that couldn’t catch up with the last bus went to sit under a huge tree where a meat seller sells his meat not knowing that will be their end. As it was raining, though not heavy, all of a sudden, a breeze started blowing, carrying house roofs [and] fuel station canopy away, and as if that wasn’t enough, the tree where some market women and their children were sitting fell all of a sudden and crushed about nine of them to death instantly.”

    The Chairman, Sooro Local Council Development Area, Oke-Isiwin, Seun Oguntona, said those trading under the tree would be relocated.

    The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, said four people were killed.

    He said policemen were immediately deployed to the scene to forestall breakdown of law and order.