Tragedy struck in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as suspected kidnappers shot dead a woman and her daughter during a violent attack, heightening concerns over insecurity in the area. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen at Igushin via Ala, in an incident that has sparked fear among residents, even as the police confirmed the rescue of two other victims. Confirming the development, the Ondo State Police Command described the attack as gruesome and unacceptable, noting that it resulted in the loss of two innocent lives. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, said the command had…
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Panic and grief have enveloped Supare-Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State after a man, identified only as Ife, allegedly killed his mother in a brutal attack on Thursday. The victim, said to be a health officer, was reportedly found lifeless in her residence shortly after the incident, which residents say has left the quiet community in deep shock. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the suspect had earlier been seen with a stick in the neighbourhood, raising concerns among locals who questioned his intentions. A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the suspect dismissed the concerns,…
A senior Nigerian Army officer, Brig.-Gen. O.O. Braimah, has been reportedly killed in a midnight assault by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province insurgents on a military formation in Benesheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. As reported by Daily Post, the attack, said to have occurred late Wednesday night, targeted a base of the Joint Task Force, triggering intense gunfire and explosions that engulfed parts of the facility. Security analyst Brant Philip disclosed the development in a post on Thursday, noting that multiple fire outbreaks were observed within the camp during the raid. According to him, the slain…
A suspected kidnapper, Alex Kehinde, has confessed to the killing of an 80-year-old man in Delta State, admitting that he and an accomplice murdered the victim before demanding and collecting a N2 million ransom from his son. The chilling confession was disclosed in a video released by the spokesperson of the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe. Kehinde, who was arrested by operatives, told investigators that the victim had earlier engaged him for a renovation project at his property but was later targeted for abduction after his accomplice allegedly proposed the plan. According to the suspect, the deceased was…
A case that initially sparked fears of abduction in Ondo State took a dramatic turn on Thursday after a 42-year-old married woman declared missing was discovered in a hotel with a man in Akoko area of the state. The woman, identified as Olatunde Funke, had earlier been reported missing in Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Government Area, after she reportedly left her home without informing her husband or relatives, triggering panic across the community. Her disappearance had led to widespread alarm, with residents, community leaders and political figures circulating her photographs on social media amid suspicions of possible kidnapping. However, security findings…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress from the state, intensifying speculations over an imminent political switch. The meeting, which comes against the backdrop of mounting reports that the governor may be considering leaving the Peoples Democratic Party, is seen as a significant step in the unfolding political recalibration ahead of future elections. Speaking with journalists shortly after the engagement, one of the federal lawmakers, who declined to be named, said the session centred on ongoing political shifts both…
By: Abayomi Jimoh Public discourse on security in Nigeria often gravitates toward incidents of crime and emerging threats confronting communities. While such concerns are valid, they sometimes overshadow the considerable efforts and achievements of law enforcement agencies working tirelessly to keep citizens safe. In Ondo State, the Police Command continues to demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and operational commitment in addressing security challenges, while recording notable successes across the state. Like many states in the federation, Ondo faces threats such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, and other violent crimes. However, beyond the headlines lies a consistent record of strategic policing, intelligence-driven operations,…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday led tributes to the late Senator Mpigi Barinada Barry, describing him as a principled and courageous leader whose life was defined by service, conviction and commitment to the public good. At a Night of Tribute held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Wike said the late lawmaker distinguished himself in a political environment often marked by inconsistency, maintaining clarity of purpose throughout his career. “I am a politician, and I have seen people say one thing in the morning and change by night. But this was a…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a woman, Fatima Muhammed, in Maiduguri over alleged abuse of the naira following a viral social media video. The anti-graft agency disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the suspect was apprehended, after a video surfaced on TikTok showing her using a N500 note to clean mucus from her nose. According to the commission, operatives of its Maiduguri Zonal Directorate tracked down and arrested the suspect within the metropolis shortly after the video gained traction online. The agency described the act as a violation of laws prohibiting the mutilation and improper handling…
A tragic accident has cast a shadow over Easter preparations in Cross River State after a stage actor, Michael Obeten, lost his life following a cannon misfire during a Good Friday rehearsal in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area. Obeten, said to be a regular performer who previously portrayed Jesus Christ in the popular Passion Play, was reportedly mentoring younger actors when the incident occurred. Sources said the mishap happened at Station 12 of the rehearsal, where a locally fabricated cannon used to simulate thunder effects suddenly malfunctioned. The device, popularly known as oginigbo, was said to have exploded unexpectedly, sending…