Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has ordered security forces to begin a large-scale search for the kidnappers involved in Sunday’s incident on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode expressway. On Sunday night, around 9 p.m., several people were kidnapped by gunmen in multiple incidents near the Police Area Command and Ilishan City Gate on the busy road. The…
On Sunday, the Ogun State Police Command reported the arrest of 30-year-old Olubunmi Ajayi for attempting to drown her five-month-old baby, Imole Anifowose, in the RSS River in Sagamu. Olusola Sonaya, present at the river, played a crucial role in rescuing the baby after her mother tossed her into the water, as stated by the…
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 Ogun State government has officially ended the curfew that was previously imposed on Sagamu town in the aftermath of violent confrontations between rival cult groups last month. A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, cited the improved security situation in the troubled town as the basis for this…
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…
In one of the featured stories on The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), it is observed that residents of Sagamu in Ogun East now live in ‘Perpetual Fear’ Amid Cult Clashes. In Sagamu, Ogun State, violent conflicts between rival cult groups have raised serious concerns among residents. More than 20 lives were lost in a…
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 Sector command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported the arrest of a Toyota Camry car that was found moving with only three tires along the Abeokuta – Sagamu Expressway. The incident occurred on Monday, September 4, 2023. Chief Route Commander Florence Okpe, on behalf of the State Sector Commander,…
By Abdulrazak Banjo With the arrival of the multi-million naira Prodis Hotel & Suites, the hospitality landscape in Sagamu has changed. The 13-bedroom, 4-star hotel is located in the serene part of downtown Sagamu, off hospital road, by the LBC Hall. The hotel, features a VIP lounge, a large-capacity car park, standard hotel rooms and…
