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…
The action comes amid worsening security challenges the military is currently combating in most parts of the country.No fewer than 196 soldiers in the North-East and other theatres of operation have applied to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, for voluntary retirement. The action comes amid worsening security challenges the military is…
President Bola Tinubu praised the military for its efforts under his administration, assuring continued support to the armed forces. He emphasized that both the Nigerian people and the military must remain vigilant and proactive in confronting regional and global threats, as well as social challenges. These comments came as Tinubu asserted that his administration has…
A source in the area said the policeman killed during the attack on Friday was the driver of one of the police vehicles. Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint beside the Nnobi Police Station, at Nnobi/Nkpor Road in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing a policeman. A source in the area said the…
The Ojomo Oluda of Ijebu-Owo Kingdom, Oba Kofoworola Oladoyinbo, has urged Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to issue licenses allowing farmers to carry arms for their protection and to secure their farmlands from herdsmen attacks. Speaking during the 20th anniversary of his coronation and the launch of his book, “Understanding the Essence of Our Persistence:…
On Friday, August 9, 2024, a group of youths in the Ibule-Soro community of Ifedore Local Government Area reportedly attacked the female Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ilara-Mokin. The incident occurred as she attempted to prevent them from performing the traditional new yam festival rites, a role traditionally reserved for the community’s king. Tensions arose…
In a recent development, the Ondo State Police Command has explained the reasons behind the arrest of protesters in Akure, who were participating in the Endbadgovernance movement. According to the police, the arrests were made to maintain law and order in the state capital.The protesters, who gathered to voice their dissatisfaction with the current state…
Request the unconditional release of all comrades and protesters arrested by the security operative. Early hour of today protesters in Ondo state were arrested by security officers under the directive of his Excellence Hon Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa while protesting to Nape area in Akure. The security officers who comprises of Army, Civil defence, police and…
In a tragic turn of events in the Akoko area of Ondo State, unknown gunmen have killed two okada riders in separate incidents. One of the victims, 28-year-old Dada Jatto from Iyani Akoko, had been missing for three days. His mutilated body and damaged phone were discovered yesterday near Arigidi along Okeagbe Road, but his…
