Crime & City Diary
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IGP warns against foreign involvement in proposed nationwide protest
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians regarding the involvement of foreign mercenaries in the proposed nationwide protest. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday, Egbetokun urged citizens to exercise caution and reconsider joining any protest groups. Egbetokun highlighted the intelligence reports at the Force’s disposal, revealing the participation of foreign elements in…
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BREAKING: Fire guts factory in Lagos
A production company, JOSIEN factory, has been engulfed by fire at Abule Osun area of Amuwo Odofin local government in Lagos, in the early hours of today (Friday). It was gathered that goods worth millions of naira were burnt by the fire as rescue operation is ongoing. An eyewitness said the officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA)…
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UPDATED: 5 dead as building collapses in Lagos
Five people have died in a building collapse at Arowojobe Estate in Maryland, Lagos, in the early hours of Thursday (Today). It was gathered the five death were part of the workers working in the building site. Confirming the incident, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said it happened at No 13, Wilson…
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Osun communal crisis: Slain NSCDC officer laid to rest
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The slain officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) Osun State Command, Shittu Wasiu Kehinde was murdered by hoodlums while on duty during a communal clash between Orile Owu and Araromi Owu communities has been laid to rest. The incident which took the life of the officer occurred the in Ayedaade Local Government…
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FG to resume prosecution of 300 terrorism suspects
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has announced plans to resume the mass trials of over 300 individuals, allegedly involved in terrorism and other serious crimes against the Nigerian State, reinforcing its commitment to social justice and transparent governance. In a statement signed by Abu Michael, Head of Stractcomm, the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and the Office of the National…
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Police arrests doctor for allegedly assaulting teenager in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Police has apprehended a medical doctor, Olayode Akangbe Shakiru for allegedly defiling a teenage girl. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the arrest, revealed that the suspect, Shakiru was apprehended on Thursday by a team of policemen from Oke-Baale Police Division in Osogbo after the family of the 18-year-old girl…
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UN warns of potential violence as Nigerians plan nationwide protests
The United Nations (UN) Department of Safety and Security has raised concerns about potential violence during the planned nationwide protests in Nigeria, set to take place from August 1 to 10. The protests, branded “10 Days of Rage,” aim to address the country’s escalating cost of living and economic hardship. In a threat and risk assessment dated July 19, the…
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Two killed in Osun kingship tussle
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A violent dispute over kingship has resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Araromi Owu, located in the Ayedade local government area of Osun State. The clash which occurred on Tuesday, has caused widespread panic among residents. According to information made available to Western Post, violence erupted due to a contest between two claimants to…
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Federal Polytechnic, Ede expels 27 students following riot
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Federal Polytechnic, Ede in Osun State has expelled 27 Higher National Diploma (HND) students following a riotous protest against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In addition, eight students have been suspended for two semesters, and two former Student Union leaders have been banned from the institution. In a statement signed by the institution’s…
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Lagos students reject planned national protest, announce solidarity walk
Students from various tertiary institutions in Lagos State have announced they will not participate in the planned national protest, ‘#EndBadGovernanceinNigeria,’ set for August 1 to 10. Instead, they will undertake a “Solidarity Walk” to show support for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. Under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Lagos, the students made their stance clear…
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