Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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In the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, a distressing incident unfolded as a police inspector and two security guards fell victim to suspected armed robbers. The harrowing episode took place early today during a daring robbery operation that targeted a local hotel. In a tense standoff, police officers valiantly engaged the robbers in…
The Lagos State Police Command has verified that Balogun Eletu, a music promoter also known as Sam Larry, is currently in their custody as the investigation into the death of Afrobeats singer Mohbad continues. This information was conveyed by Nigerian Police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin through his X account on Thursday. Hundeyin stated,…
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Abiodun Alamutu, has made it clear that those involved in the recent cult killings in Sagamu are not students or affiliated with any political party. This statement comes in the wake of the Department of State Services (DSS) arresting a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly,…
The State Security Services (SSS) has arrested Damilare Bello, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Sagamu Constituency 1. His arrest is related to the recent violent clashes in his constituency, which resulted in numerous casualties. Damilare Bello is a member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and the party has…
The Lagos Police Command has confirmed the exhumation of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. An autopsy on his body has been completed, and the police are awaiting the results. The nurse who administered an injection to the deceased singer before his death has also been arrested. Mohbad, a 27-year-old Afrobeat singer,…
A member of Ogun State’s Assembly, Hon. Damilare Bello Mohammed, got arrested for his alleged role in a weekend clash between cults in Sagamu. Five suspects, linked to the incident that began on Wednesday and lasted until Sunday, causing multiple deaths, also got apprehended. The lawmaker, representing Sagamu State Constituency (1), is accused of providing…
The Ogun State government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Sagamu, following recent clashes between rival cult groups that have resulted in at least 20 deaths. The curfew restricts human and vehicular movement from 7 pm to 6 am. The government has assured residents of Sagamu of their safety and property and has called on…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three self-confessed killers of late Adeniyi Sanni, a senior aide to Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) representing Ogun West in the National Assembly. The suspects, who are all ex-convicts, were paraded by the Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa. According to the suspects, they shot late aide to Yayi,…
Reports monitored online on Vaguard, Daily Post and others say Sagamu residents are living in fear as clashes between the Eiye and Aiye confraternities have led to the deaths of approximately 20 young men, including secondary school students. The clashes began on Friday, causing tension in the town, with people afraid of being caught in…
The Ogun State Police Command announced on Friday that it had apprehended two suspected cult members who were in the process of causing disruption in the Fadahunsi area of Agbado in the state. According to the Police Spokesperson for the state, SP Omolola Odutola, the arrests were made on September 4 following a tip-off regarding…
