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  • BREAKING: Police IG declares Ibadan’s escapee serial killer wanted, deploys detectives to Oyo

    BREAKING: Police IG declares Ibadan’s escapee serial killer wanted, deploys detectives to Oyo

    The Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, has declared Sunday Shodipe, the Ibadan serial killer who escaped from detention wanted and has also deployed additional investigative aids to Oyo State to complement the efforts of thes tate Police Command in the ongoing manhunt and efforts to re-arrest him.

    Shodipe is a prime suspect in the multiple murder of innocent citizens at Moniya, Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. The additional deployment comprises crack detectives from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and the Special Tactical Squad (STS) of the Force Intelligence Bureau, Abuja.

    According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Frank Mba, the team is expected to bring their vast operational, technical and investigative experience to bear in supporting ongoing efforts aimed at re-arresting and bringing the fugitive to book.

    The IGP who condemned the unfortunate escape from lawful custody of the suspect, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command to intensify efforts and ensure the prompt re-arrest of the fleeing suspect.

    The CP has also been directed to speed up investigations into the circumstances that led to the escape of the suspect. All persons indicted in the escape are to be identified and made to face the wrath of the law.

    The CP has equally been mandated to immediately assess and rejig the security architecture in the State so as to prevent any future occurrence of untoward incidents.

    Meanwhile, the IGP calls for calm and enjoins citizens to cooperate with the police by providing useful information that can lead to the unearthing of the whereabouts of Sunday Shodipe – the suspected serial killer.

  • Irate youths attack Oyo police headquarters over serial killer’s escape

    Irate youths attack Oyo police headquarters over serial killer’s escape

    Some aggrieved youths have staged a protest at the Oyo State Police Command Headquarters located at the Eleyele area of Ibadan over the escape of Sunday Shodipe, the prime suspect in the serial killings in the Akinyele Local Government Area.

    According to reports, the youths protested to the police headquarters and the Commissioner of Police, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, attended to them.

    However, some of the protesters were said to have become unruly and attacked the headquarters with stones and other missiles.

    But the police were said to have promptly stopped it.

    The Police Public Relations Officer, Olugbenga Fadeyi, when reacting on the incident, confirmed that the protest got out of hand but noted that the force was able to restore calm.

    He said, “The CP and other senior police officers attended to them and answered all their questions.

    “You know students now, some of them got out of control but we were able to handle the situation professionally. They have gone back.”

    Shodipe, who was paraded on July 17 by the police, confessed to have killed some of the victims in the area.

    But he escaped from the police custody on August 11.

  • Makinde sacks works commissioner, redeploys two others

    Makinde sacks works commissioner, redeploys two others

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sacked the Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure, and Transport, Prof. Raphael Afonja, from his position.

    Governor Makinde, in a letter dated August 10, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said the termination of appointment takes immediate effect.

    The letter titled, ‘Termination of appointment’, read in parts, “I wish to convey the approval of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, on the termination of your appointment as Honourable Commissioner, with immediate effect.

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    “Consequent upon the above development, you are hereby directed to hand over all the government items in your possession to the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Works, Infrastructure and Transport).

    “I am to add that your contribution within the time of your sojourn is appreciated and commendable, and therefore, wish you success in your future endeavours. I thank you.”

    Meanwhile, the governor also approved the redeployment of two commissioners, who were asked to swap portfolios.

    An internal memo, signed by the SSG, titled, ‘Redeployment of EXCO members,’ indicated that the Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Bayo Lawal, has been moved to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, while his counterpart who was the Ministry, Funmilayo Orisadeyi, was moved to the Ministry of Special Duties.

    According to the memo, the redeployment takes immediate effect.

  • Makinde vows to retrieve N96bn stolen by Ajimobi in Oyo

    Makinde vows to retrieve N96bn stolen by Ajimobi in Oyo

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed to recover N96bn allegedly stolen from the state during the administration of the immediate past governor of the state, the late Abiola Ajimobi.

    Makinde accused Ajimobi’s administration of stealing N1bn monthly for 96 months in the state.

    The governor said this on Wednesday, July 5, 2020, while speaking at an event to kickstart the construction of the 21km Ajia-Airport-New Ife expressway road, in Ajia town.

    He said the funds once retrieved, the funds would be used for infrastructural development in the state.

    Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor quoted him as saying that his administration would reduce infrastructure deficit in Oyo state.

    He said, “In order to achieve this, we must strategise on how to increase our spending on infrastructure because what we collect from Abuja every month from federal allocation is not even enough to pay the salaries. So, the new strategies on how to increase our spending on infrastructure are what we are doing here in Oyo State.

    “I heard somebody criticizing us on the radio concerning the N100bn bond and was of the opinion that this administration wants to put the state in debt. I think our people need to start telling them that Governor Makinde is not like that. For the period of eight years they spent in office, they were only preoccupied with how to corner N1bn monthly into their private pockets every day they went to the office.

    “They spent 96 months in office; that means they have Oyo States N96bn with them. We will retrieve every fund that belongs to Oyo people for the purpose of infrastructure development.

    “So, tell them that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of Oyo State is coming for them. I want to assure you that we will retrieve the stolen money of the state from them and use the funds to build infrastructure like this.”

    The late Senator Abiola Ajimobi was the governor of Oyo State from 2011 to 2019. He died on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

  • 3 armed robbers set ablaze in failed bank robbery in Oyo

    3 armed robbers set ablaze in failed bank robbery in Oyo

    Three armed robbers were on Wednesday set ablaze by angry mob in a failed bank robbery which occurred at First Bank, Okeho in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the robbers, who were armed with AK 47 riffles and dynamite, attempted to rob the bank in Okeho but were overpowered by police and local hunters.
    The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Olugbenga Fadeyi , comfirmed the incident, saying the incident happened at about 5p..m. on Wednesday.
    ” At about 1658 hrs, there was a bank robbery in which dare devil armed bandits who came with white 18-seater bus invaded First bank Okeho in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State with an intent to rob.
    “The armed robbers who gained entrance into the bank used dynamites and AK-47 riffles shots to blow the bank security door.
    “The robbery which was responded to by the Police Tactical teams and collaborative efforts of the Vigilante and hunters yielded results.
    “Consequent upon this, three of the robbers who were arrested when the 18-seater bus had an accident and somersaulted, were thereafter set ablaze by the angry mob when they attempted to escape the scene of the accident.
    ” Immediately the Commissioner of Police, Nwachuckwu Enwonwu, got wind of the dastardly acts, he further directed that all the Police Tactical teams including the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Mobile Police Force (PMF 72) and Police personnel from Okeho Area Command and nearby Divisions to be on the trail of other members of the fleeing robbers who escaped in different directions,”he said.
    Fadeyi said that the Commissioner of Police condemned the dastardly act and assured the people of Oyo State of the police preparedness to protect lives and property before, during and after the Sallah celebrations.
    He urged the good people of the state to go about their lawful businesses without any fear of molestation or threat from any quarters, saying the oolice are on top of the situation.
  • 20 dead as Lagos, Oyo, FCT lead new COVID-19 cases

    20 dead as Lagos, Oyo, FCT lead new COVID-19 cases

    Nigeria recorded 604 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing total infections reported to 38,948.

    The death toll jumped by 20 overnight to 833. It was 813 on Wednesday

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control stated this via its verified Twitter handle.

    NDDC also noted that 16,061 patients have been discharged upon treatment and recovery from 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.

    However, 833 associated deaths have been reported so far.

    Meanwhile, Lagos takes the lead while Oyo followed in the new cases recorded on Thursday.

    See the state-by-state distribution of recorded infections in the country on Thursday below,

    “Lagos – 203, Oyo – 87, FCT – 79, Edo – 41, Osun – 35, Ogun – 24, Rivers – 22, Kaduna – 22, Akwa Ibom – 20, Plateau – 18, Delta – 9, Ebonyi – 9, Imo – 8, Enugu – 5, Kano – 5, Cross River – 5, Katsina – 4, Nasarawa – 3, Borno – 2, Ekiti – 2, and Bauchi – 1.

    Here is the breakdown for all the states:

    Lagos-203
    Oyo-87
    FCT-79
    Edo-41
    Osun-35
    Ogun-24
    Rivers-22
    Kaduna-22
    Akwa Ibom-20
    Plateau-18
    Delta-9
    Ebonyi-9
    Imo-8
    Enugu-5
    Kano-5
    Cross River-5
    Katsina-4
    Nasarawa-3
    Borno-2
    Ekiti-2
    Bauchi-1

    38,948 confirmed
    16,061 discharged
    833 deaths

  • COVID-19: Oyo state releases calendar for schools resumption

    COVID-19: Oyo state releases calendar for schools resumption

    Oyo State Government on Tuesday released the calendar for the resumption of schools in the state.

    Schools across the country were shut due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

    But, the state government on Tuesday said it has released a calendar to guide resumption and examination for terminal classes in the state.

    Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye who spoke after the state executive council meeting on Tuesday said the state executive council approved the academic calendar to guide resumption of classes.

    Olaleye enjoined all stakeholders and members of the public to take note of the details of the academic calendar.

    He said, “The Oyo State Executive Council at its meeting today 21st of July 2020 approved the academic calendar to guide resumption of schools and other associated educational activities in the State.

    “Third Term 2019/2020 session has been cancelled and promotion of students, for all affected classes, will now be determined by First and Second Term Continuous Assessment.

    “Pry 6, JSS 3 and SSS 3 will proceed on holiday from 30th of July and resume for their Examination as follows;

    Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)- 10th to 18th August 2020. Competitive Entrance Examination into the Schools of Science- 19th August 2020. Placement/Screening Test to JSS1- 20th August 2020. Placement Test into Technical Colleges- 28th August 2020. The SSS 3 will resume for their examination as soon as WAEC announce the date.

    “The 2020/21 academic session, according to the calendar approved by the State Council is as follows;

    “First Term- 21st September to 18th December 2020. Second Term- 11th January to 9th April 2021. Third Term- 3rd May to 30th July 2021

    “The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology enjoin all stakeholders and members of the public to take note of the details of the academic calendar”.

  • Oyo records highest cases, as NCDC announces 595 COVID-19 cases

    Oyo records highest cases, as NCDC announces 595 COVID-19 cases

    Oyo State on Monday recorded its highest Coronavirus cases, as the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, announced 595 new cases.

    Nigeria now has 33,153 confirmed cases of Coronavirus, with 13,671 discharged and 744 deaths.

    Oyo recorded a whopping 141 new infections on Monday to take its total coronavirus caseload to 1,867.

    However, in the new figures announced by the NCDC, Lagos recorded the highest, with 156 new cases, with Oyo coming second and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, third, with 99 cases.

    Edo recorded 47 new cases; Kaduna, 27 cases; Ondo, 22 cases; Rivers, 20 cases, Osun, 17 cases; Imo, 13 cases and Plateau, 10 cases.

    Others are: Nasarawa, 8 cases; Anambra, 8 cases; Kano, 5 cases; Benue, 5 cases; Borno, 5 cases; Ogun, 4 cases; Taraba, 3 cases; Gombe, 3 cases; Kebbi, 1 case and Cross Rivers, 1 case.

    How they Stand

    Lagos-156
    Oyo-141
    FCT-99
    Edo-47
    Kaduna-27
    Ondo-22
    Rivers-20
    Osun-17
    Imo-13
    Plateau-10
    Nasarawa-8
    Anambra-8
    Kano-5
    Benue-5
    Borno-5
    Ogun-4
    Taraba-3
    Gombe-3
    Kebbi-1
    Cross Rivers-1

  • Oyo can never have a performing governor like Ajimobi in next 50 years – Cleric

    Oyo can never have a performing governor like Ajimobi in next 50 years – Cleric

    Immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has been described as a once in a lifetime leader who only comes around in a generation.
    This was the verdict of Sheik Muideen Bello who delivered the sermon at the 8th day fidau prayers for the former Governor. According to Sheik Bello, Ajimobi died a fulfilled man after having achieved all God wanted him to achieve.
    “ When Senator Isiaq Ajimobi entered Baitul -L- Atik, he asked God to let him see 70 years because no one in his lineage had seen it. He asked God to make him the first Governor to serve two terms in Oyo state. He also asked God to grant him mercy to build a befitting mosque for HIM. God granted all his requests. He died a fulfilled man”, the preacher said.
    According to Sheik Bello, an individual like Ajimobi was a special creation of the Almighty Allah and a leader like him will not come around for another 50 years.“ He was a special being, we can never have a Governor like him in Oyo state who had done so well until the next 50 years”.
    The scholar who was accompanied by other notable Islamic scholars and clerics in leading series of prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased recounted the various encounters he had with the Governor and where he (Ajimobi) had emphasised how he longed to break the family jinx of living beyond 70 years.
    “Many times, he didn’t hide his secret prayers of how we wanted to live for 70 years because his father had died before the age of 70.” The cleric also condemned people for only coming out to sing the praises of the deceased Governor after his death said such hypocrisy will attract judgement and punishment from the Almighty Allah. The fidau prayers which started shortly before 11 am was strictly a family affair in line with the Covid-19 protocols as laid down by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). There were less than 30 people at the ceremony which included Dr (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, wife of the late Deputy National Chairman (South), the All Progressives Congress (APC), the children and extended family members.
    Sheik Bello further enjoined those present at the event to be prayerful at all times in order to live a good and fulfilled life like Senator Ajimobi did.
    Before the event ended, special prayers were offered for the protection of the family, Oyo state and Nigeria as well as prayers for the departed former Governor.

  • Fidau: Why Oyo deputy governor was denied entry – Ajimobi’s family

    Fidau: Why Oyo deputy governor was denied entry – Ajimobi’s family

    The family of the late Oyo governor, Abiola Ajimobi, said on Sunday that it had no intention to bar the Deputy Governor of the state, Rauf Olaniyan, from the eight-day Fidau prayer organized for the deceased.

    Ajimobi’s former media aide, Bolaji Tunji, said this in a statement issued in Ibadan on behalf of the family.

    The family’s reaction followed reports that a delegation of the state government led by the deputy governor was barred from entering the venue of the event.

    But Tunji, in the statement, said the family was not aware that the deputy governor would attend the event.

    He added that neither the advance team nor the protocol unit informed the family.

    The event, he added, was held in compliance with COVID-19 protocols established by NCDC, noting that not more than 30 people were allowed at the venue.

    Tunji added that the seats were arranged according to the number after which the gate to the premises was shut.

    He said when the family got the information that the deputy governor had arrived, aides rushed to the gate to usher him into the sitting room only to learn he had gone.

    The statement said in part: ” There is the need to clarify the believed presence of the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Mr Rauf Olaniyan, at the 8th-day prayer of HE Senator Abiola Ajimobi, the immediate past governor of Oyo State

    “The Deputy Governor arrived after the prayer had started. The event was strictly a family affair.

    “There was a need to comply with the Covid-19 protocol as established by NCDC- Social distancing, not more than 30 people in a place and seats arranged, accordingly after which the gate was shut.

    “No one was aware that the Deputy Governor was coming as neither the advance team nor the protocol informed us.

    “By the time we got to the gate to usher him into the sitting room, he had left. Everything happened within a spate of 10 minutes.”

    Tunji said efforts were made through a serving senator and a former attorney general to get in touch with the deputy governor.

    He maintained that the incident was not meant as a slight to the deputy governor as he could sit in a private sitting room provided by the family.

    Tunji, who described the incident as unfortunate, however, apologized to the deputy governor.