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  • We have prosecuted 600 suspects in 6 months – Ondo Amotekun

    We have prosecuted 600 suspects in 6 months – Ondo Amotekun

    Arrest
    By Muftau Ogunyemi
    Akure, June 19, 2024(NAN) The Ondo State Amotekun Corps says it has arrested and prosecuted no fewer than 600 suspects in the last six months.

    Chief Adetunji Adeleye, Amotekun Corps Commander, disclosed this while parading 48 suspects on Wednesday in Akure.

    Adeleye explained that the criminal activities spread across kidnapping, stealing of cows, attempted murder, fraud and illegal counterfeiting of money.

    He said that those arrested and prosecuted were involved in cultism, illegal migration, stealing of planks, burglary, arson, anti-grazing activities and vandalisation of government assets.

    Adeleye said that the 48 suspects had been profiled and would soon be prosecuted in court.

    “The signals we are sending to criminals is that Ondo State is not a place where they can stay.

    “We want them to know that once you kidnap, you can’t get away with it. If you steal a car, you can’t get away with it; if you breaks a house, we’ll pick you; so, what’s the point doing what you know you won’t get away with.

    “We’re telling criminals in the state to get out of Ondo State.

    “And to the good people of Ondo State, we want to reassure you that the government of Lucky Aiyedatiwa is resolute in making the state conducive for business, social activities and all that makes the state a good one to stay.

    “About 600 suspects have been prosecuted between January and June 2024.

    “So, kidnapping in Ondo State has gone down by 90 percent and the remaining 10 percent, we only have them in the boarders and the extreme.

    “But in all of these few occasions, we always ensure that we rescue the victims and the suspects are made to face the music. (NAN) (www.nannnews.ng)

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    Edited by Yinusa Ishola/Tayo Ikujuni

  • Sallah: FRSC deploys 1080 personnel, 17 patrol vehicles in Ondo

    Sallah: FRSC deploys 1080 personnel, 17 patrol vehicles in Ondo

    Deployment
    By Muftau Ogunyemi
    Akure, June 14, 2024(NAN) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has deployed 1,080 personnel, 17 patrol vehicles and four ambulances to ensure free flow of traffic during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.

    Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, State Sector Commander, FRSC, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday in Akure.

    SonAllah, who explained that the personnel deployment comprises 596 regular marshal, 484 special marshal, said that the motive was to record zero crashes during and after the celebration.

    The sector commander said that it was imperative for all stakeholders to join hands with the command to eradicate road crashes in the state.

    SonAllah, while calling on leaders of driver’s union to counsel their members on the need to maintain appropriate speed limit, said that motorists must ensure that their vehicles were in good condition before embarking on any journey.

    “In spite of FRSC efforts, we are still hearing crashes and it cannot continue; we need to come together as a team to fight the menace on our roads especially highways.

    “So, it is compulsory for all commercial drivers to install speed limit devices on their vehicle, have standard tyres, functional wipers and vehicle lighting system must be working especially as we are in raining season,” he said.

    He, therefore, vowed that the command would impound any vehicle without a valid driver’s licence.

    “Please, if you don’t have valid driver’s licence, you don’t need to drive during this Sallah because we will impound your vehicle here in Ondo State.

    “Go and renew your licence because driver’s licence is the only document that permits you to be on steering, and those who don’t have it have no business being on the wheel.

    “We are going to be very aggressive about driver’s licence, and underage drivers will not be allowed in Ondo State.

    “If you are 17 years, you are not suppose to be on the wheel because any person that we caught here in Ondo state, his or her vehicle will also be impounded.

    He called on members of the public to inform the command of any obstruction or accident for quick intervention.(NAN) (www.nannnews.ng)

    OMA/IKU

    Edited by Tayo Ikujuni

  • Eid-el- Kabir: NSCDC deploys 1000 personnel in Ondo

    Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 1000 personnel in Ondo

    Deployment
    By Muftau Ogunyemi
    Akure, June 13, 2024 (NAN) The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has deployed 1,000 operatives ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.

    Mr Ibiloye Oluyemi, the State Commandant of NSCDC, made this known while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Akure.

    Ibiloye explained that the operational order for the celebration period had been communicated to the eight area commanders and the 36 divisional officers covering the 18 local government areas in the state.

    According to him, the deployment will also give special attention to the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure.

    “The Rapid Response Squad, Tactical Team, and the Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU) will patrol black spots, vulnerable locations, recreational centres, and other flashpoints to nip in the bud any criminal intention.

    “Operatives from the female squad, anti-vandal unit, agro rangers, operations department, and intelligence officers will coordinate and watchfully protect lives and property before, during, and after the Salah celebration,” he said.

    The commandant assured residents that the command would be “civil and professional in the discharge of the national assignment under its watch.”

    He also appealed to the people of the state to be security conscious and law-abiding.

    “Report any suspicious movement of persons or consignment to the security agencies around you. I wish all Muslim faithful a blessed Salah Celebration,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    OMA/AYO/IKU
    Edited by Ayodeji Alabi/Tayo Ikujuni

  • Police arrest 31 year-old man with 8 human skulls in Ondo State 

     

     

    Arrest

    By Muftau Ogunyemi

    Akure, June 12, 2024 (NAN) The  Police Command in Ondo State has arrested a 31-year-old man, Yusuf Adenoyin, caught allegedly in possession of eight dry human skulls.

     

    at Isua- Akoko in Akoko SouthWest Local Government Area of the state.

    Mr Abayomi Oladipo, Commissioner of Police in Ondo state, said this in a statement made available to newsmen by the  command’s spokesperson,  SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya in Akure on Wednesday.

    Oladipo said that the suspect was apprehended by operatives during a stop and search exercise at Isua- Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state.

    “On June 10, 2024 at about 0800hrs, personnel attached to Police Safer Highway Patrol at Isua/Epinmi checkpoint while performing their lawful duty flagged down a Nissan Salon car en route Akure.

    “While the vehicle was being searched, one of the passengers took to his heels and the police pursued and arrested him.

    “He was searched and eight dry human skulls, fresh human flesh, and charms were found in a wrapped polythene bag concealed in a garri sack he was traveling with.

    “The suspect, Yusuf Adenoyin, ‘M’ age 31 years, stated that he was going to supply the items to herbalists,” he said.

    Oladipo, who said that the suspect had confessed to have supplied seven human skulls before he was arrested, said investigation was ongoing to apprehend his accomplices.(NAN)

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    Edited by Chioma Ugboma/Bayo Sekoni

     

     

     

     

  • Police present N38.8m cheques to family of late officers in Ondo

    Police presents N38.8m cheques to families of late officers in Ondo State

     

    Police

    By Muftau Ogunyemi

    Akure, June 12, 2024 (NAN) The Commissioner of Police (CP), Ondo State Command, Mr Abayomi Oladipo, has presented cheques, totaling N38.8 million, to widows and members of families of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

    This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Akure by the command’s Public Relations Officer,
    SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya.

    Odunlami-Omisanya quoted Oladipo as saying the action was in line with the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun’s commitment to the welfare of both serving and families of the late officers.

    “IGP has made it a point of duty to ensure that the welfare of families of the late officers are adequately taken care of.

    “The cheques presented are for claim settlement, Group Life Assurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance schemes meant to improve the welfare of family members of late Police officers,” he said.

    The CP, therefore, urged  the beneficiaries to put the money to good use and improve the welfare of their families. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa/Bayo Sekoni

  • NSCDC, Tantita arrest 5 suspects with 250,000 litres of adulterated fuel in Ondo

    NSCDC, Tantita arrest 5 suspects with 250,000 litres of adulterated fuel in Ondo

    Arrest
    By Muftau Ogunyemi
    Akure, June 10, 2024 (NAN) The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security company, have arrested five suspects dealing in adulterated petroleum products in Ondo State.

    Mr Oluyemi Ibiloye, the Ondo State Commandant of the NSCDC, made this known in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, DSC Aidamenbor Daniel on Monday in Akure.

    Ibiloye said that the suspects – Orofin Olorunjuwon, Enigbewo Sunday, Ayeyiwa Ilumaro, Owoyemi Ete and Okorisa Noah, were arrested on Sunday at the Igbokoda waterways in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

    According to him, the suspects were arrested with two large wooden boats filled with about 250,000 litres of adulterated petroleum products, three outboard boat engines and two pumping machines.

    “Meanwhile, the joint task force set the illegally acquired petroleum product ablaze on the high sea while the suspects and other exhibit are in custody for prosecution.

    “So, we have assured that the joint operation and routine patrol of the waterways will be a continuous exercise to rid state of economic saboteurs.

    “Also, the arrested suspects will be prosecuted according to our extant laws to serve as deterrent to other criminal elements,” Ibiloye said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    OMA/AYO/IKU
    Edited by Ayodeji Alabi/Tayo Ikujuni

  • DIG charges officers on professionalism to eradicate kidnapping

    DIG charges officers on professionalism to eradicate kidnapping

    Police
    By Muftau Ogunyemi
    Akure, June 7, 2024 (NAN) Sylvester Alabi, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in-charge of South-West, has charged police officers on professionalism to eradicate kidnapping in the zone.

    Alabi made the call while addressing the officers and men of the Ondo State command on Friday in Akure.

    The DIG said that his visitation was on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to all the zonal DIGs to assess security situations in their respective zone.

    Alabi said that the time had come for police officers to engage community and religious leaders to tackle criminality in the society,

    He also said fighting crime in the South-West had yielded positive results, but there was the need to do more.

    “When something happens unexpectedly, it is the duty of the officer to go back to the drawing board and re-strategise.

    “Policing is not a tea party, it is a very serious, tedious, physical and mentally challenged job.

    “So, it’s a job that entails total commitment and total dedication, because we owe members of the public a duty to secure their lives and properties.

    “Generally, South-West is one of the most peaceful zone we have in the country today, but I don’t want you to be carried away so that you will not get embarrassed.

    “So, its time for you to double your efforts and ensure the pocket of occasional kidnapping and occasional armed robbery being experienced becomes a thing of the past.

    “We need to sit down and do a serious planning to eradicate completely any incident of kidnapping in Ondo State,” he said.

    Alabi, therefore, called on police officers to imbibe the ethics of the job, saying corruption and extortion would not be condoned.

    “As police officers, you can do your job and earn a good job without delving into all those unprofessional and unethical conducts.

    “I am admonishing you to desist from that and it is better for you to attract goodwill for yourself from well-meaning Nigerians.

    “Because if you do your job diligently and show that you a man of integrity, you will be loved by people and gain more confidence and trust from people,” he said.

    In his speech, Abiodun Asabi, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in-charge of zone 17, assured the DIG that the zone would continue to fall in line with the agenda of the IGP.

    “We are not going to rest on accolades that our zone is the most peaceful in the country, we will continue to push our zone more to be free from any form of criminality,” he said.

    In his address, Abayomi Oladipo, Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, appreciated the DIG’s visit, saying that the command would continue to engage officers and men on professional conduct for effective service delivery.

    “Our display of professionalism during the governorship primaries in the state came to bare as we were non-partisan and followed the guiding principles as laid down in the electoral act.

    “Currently, the command has mapped out plans to ensure that the state is devoid of actions and inactions that can heat up the polity.

    Abayomi explained that he had a meeting with political stakeholders and all relevant organisations involved in electoral activities, and called on politicians to warn their supporters against causing chaos in the state. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    OMA/AYO/IKU
    Edited by Ayodeji Alabi/Tayo Ikujuni

  • Amotekun Corps arrest 48 suspects, inaugurate operation Safe-ground in Ondo

    Amotekun Corps arrest 48 suspects, inaugurate “Operation Safe-Ground” in Ondo
    Suspect
    By Muftau Ogunyemi
    Akure, June 3, 2024 (NAN) The Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps)  in Ondo State has arrested no fewer than 48 suspected criminals in the state.
    Mr Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of Amotekun corps in the state, made the disclosure while parading the suspects before newsmen in Akure.
    The commander also seized the occasion to inaugurate Operation Safe-Ground in the state.
    Adeleye said that those arrested were for offences including possession of firearms, vandalisation of cable, and kidnapping among others.
    The commander said that operatives of the  Amotekun corps would not rest until the state was rid of criminal elements.
    “Today, We have 48 suspected criminals and all of them have confessed to the various crimes.
    “We have a gang of three, who were found to be in possession of firearms, and these are the things they used in attacking innocent citizens of Akure.
    “In Isua and Akure, We found out that so many transformers have been stolen.
    “So many cables servicing the transformers had been cut and taken away while landlords associations are being made to pay at very high cost for all these.
     “However, Amotekun has been able to break the terrible incidences.
    “We were able to arrest about three different groups and these groups sell the products of these bad and nefarious activities to a particular person who is at large, but the law will soon catch up with him.
    “Another set of three persons we have here are suspects who are directly or indirectly connected to vandalisation of power projects and critical government assets.,” he said.
    Adeleye said that the inauguration of ‘Operation Safe-Ground’ was as a result of a directive of Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State to the corps to checkmate the activities of hoodlums across the state.
    “We observed that in the main cities, miscreants and criminals are taking over.
    “We equally observed that on Sundays and when people go to work, these miscreants burgle their houses and make away with their valuables.
    “The complaints became unbearable in the last three weeks and this was what prompted the governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa to direct that ‘Operation Safe-ground’ be commissioned today,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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    Edited by Ayodeji Alabi/Bayo Sekoni

  • Unknown assailants kill middle-aged man in Ondo

    Unknown assailants kill middle-aged man in Ondo

    Murder
    By Muftau Ogunyemi
    Akure, June 2, 2024 (NAN) A middle-aged man, Seidu Jamiu, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified persons in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.

    The man was reportedly hacked to death late on Saturday by unknown persons who allegedly broke into his house in presence of his wife.

    SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO), Ondo State Command, while confirming the murder of Jamiu to newsmen on Sunday, said police were yet to identify the killers.

    Odunlami-Omisanya explained that the deceased’s wife reported the incident at the police station on Sunday morning that some people killed her husband in the midnight of Saturday.

    The PPRO also said that no arrest had been made over the incident.

    “I can’t confirm that the victim’s wife killed him because it was the woman, the complainant of the incident, that reported the matter at police station.

    “We have not made any arrest, but investigation has begun into the incident,” PPRO said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    OMA/AYO/IKU
    Edited by Ayodeji Alabi/Tayo Ikujuni