In a violent confrontation, commercial motorcyclists stormed a police station in Oka-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, accusing the police of shielding a driver involved in a reckless driving incident that damaged a motorcyclist’s bike. Reports indicate that the aggrieved motorcyclists not only assaulted officers on duty but also confiscated the…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has detained Abu Umar, a 19-year-old suspect accused of orchestrating the abduction of a woman and her two children in Ifelodun Local Government Area. Speaking at a press briefing in Ilorin on Monday, the state commandant, Umar Mohammed, confirmed the arrest, describing the incident…
The Nigerian Army has dismissed Lance Corporal Kenewenimo Lokoja (12NA/67/3446) for allegedly stealing a colleague’s mobile phone while on an army-sponsored course. Sources revealed that Lokoja, who had recently been promoted to the rank of Corporal, was set to be decorated with his new rank just days before his dismissal last week. “He was dismissed…
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as the Amotekun Corps, has assured residents of enhanced security measures for a peaceful Yuletide season. Commander Akogun Adetunji Adeleye announced this while parading 27 suspects arrested for various crimes at the Corps’ headquarters in Akure. The suspects, aged between 20 and 42, face charges including attempted murder,…
The Ondo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps has arrested twenty-seven suspected criminals including three young farmers who kidnapped a traveler. The three farmers nabbed for kidnapping areare; Obanobi Temitayo, 19years; Ogundele ojo, 20years and Parading the suspects, the State Commander of Amotekun corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye said the three kidnappers who claimed to be…
The Security Task Force and officers of the Nigerian Army have arrested 26 illegal miners in Laje, Ondo town, during an operation carried on the 8th of September, 2024. The security task force had last month arrested 12 illegal miners in various parts of the state. Addressing newsmen during the handing over of the suspects…
Alozie John, a 27-year-old livestock dealer from Isielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, allegedly attempted to take his own life due to overwhelming debt. The Anambra State Police Command has said it rescued a man from attempted suicide in Umunnachi community, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state. Alozie John, a 27-year-old livestock dealer…
…slams PDP’s hoarding allegation against Aiyedatiwa as wicked, irresponsible The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state has said all the food palliatives Ondo state government received from the federal government have been distributed to the 203 wards in the state. The party made this disclosure on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in a statement by…
After dispersing protesters, security operatives have blocked the entrance of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. PUNCH Online earlier reported that security operatives dispersed protesters demonstrating in front of the national stadium. The security operatives aimed at protesters and journalists who ran for cover. As a result of this, the police used armoured and patrol vehicles to…
