Security
Makinde, IGP set roadmap for effective policing
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, have posited that effective policing requires muti-faceted approach due to the myriads of security challenges currently confronting the nation. Makinde, while recieving the IGP, who was on a courtesy visit to his office on Tuesday at the Executive Council Chambers, Secretariat, […]
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Security Agency Rescue Kidnapped Journalist In Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command on March 11 rescued a journalist, Oduneye Olusegun, who was k!dnapped by some gunmen in the Mobalufon area of Ijebu Ode on March 9. The journalist, who was coming from Abeokuta was kidnapped in the Mobalufon area in his Toyota Camry car at about 7:50 pm. The abductors […]
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Former security guard arrested for stealing over N600k from church offering vault
A 32-year-old man identified as Akindele Opeyemi Olufemi, was paraded by the Ekiti State Police Command on Tuesday for allegedly breaking into a church’s offering vault and stealing over N600,000. According to police, the suspect was apprehended at a “Stop and Search Point” of the Command’s Safer Highways. Olufemi, who was riding a motorcycle, initially […]
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Actor Uche Maduagwu Says Funke Akindele Not Fit To Be A Leader
On earlier hour of Tuesday morning, Funke Akindele shared a video on her verified social media page to confirm that she has been chosen as a running mate to Jandorin the upcoming 2023 general elections. Reacting, Uche Maduagwu declared that Funke Akindele’s declaration as the running mate to Dr Olajide Adediran, is “preposterously insensitive” due to her scandal during the […]
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Press Crew Injured As Hoodlums Attack Tinubu’s Convoy In Lagos
The convoy of the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has been attacked in Lagos leaving a number of journalists injured. The incident occurred at Adeniji end of Isale Eko after the ruling party’s standard-bearer visited the Oba of Lagos on his return to his home state after emerging as […]
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Arole Odua Condemns Owo Killing, Says Yoruba Can’t Be Overrun
Ooni of Ife has condemned the barbaric attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa, Owo, Ondo State on Sunday, killing many persons and injuring more others, describing it as a gruesome massacre dastardly targeted at turning Yorubaland to a war zone, saying Yoruba people have the capacity to defend themselves even though the are peace […]
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We will continue to keep Oyo Safe and secure- Makinde pledges continuous collaboration with security agencies
Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, restated the commitment of his administration to keep Oyo State safe and secured. The governor, while receiving the Association of Retired Officers of the Department of State Services of Nigeria (Oyo State Chapter), led by its Chairman, Alhaji Lateef Akinola, said that he will continue to strengthen the […]
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Gunmen kidnap popular pastor in Akwa Ibom, demand N100m ransom
Evangelist, Apostle John Okoriko, has been abducted by suspected kidnappers in Akwa Ibom state on Tuesday evening, April 19. The founder of Solid Rock Kingdom Church (SRKC) situated at Ibekwe Akpan Nya community in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the 74-year-old man was whisked away by some gunmen who […]
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SECURITY: Makinde donates additional 100 operational vehicles to Amotekun.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde on Friday, donated additional 100 operational vehicles fully equipped with communication gadgets to the Western Nigerian Security Network, Codenamed Operation Amotekun. The governor, during the handing over ceremony held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, expressed happiness that the Corps has totally changed the security landscape of the stateA statement signed […]
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Makinde donates N500m for construction of 671NAF Base, Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, pledged to donate the sum of Five Hundred Million Naira(N500m), for the construction of the 671 Air Force Base located in Ajia area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The governor, who announced the donation while performing the official ground-breaking of Air Force Base, Ajia, Ibadan, commended the Force for […]
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Makinde receives panel report, assures on quick implementation directs Oyo CP to submit details of Police victims .
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, received the report of the Oyo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry into police brutality and other related matters, that was set up by the state in the aftermath of the #ENDSARS protests that rocked the country late in 2020. The governor, who received the report from the Chairman […]
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Pupils Proprietor Arrested Over The Murder Of 5-Year-Old Hanifa, Has Finally Opened up On Why He Committed The Evil.
According to the suspect who debunked viral claims that he did it for ritual purposes, he was in financial crisis and the pressure made him go otherwise. He Said: I buried her in the school. Let me clear this doubts. People are thinking that it has to do with rituals. It’s not ritual something. I […]
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We’ll deploy more security strategies to keep Oyo safe, secure, Makinde vows-says govt ‘ll continue to prioritize welfare of Armed forces
Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, promised to deploy more security strategies to keep the state safe and secure in the new year. The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government ( SSG), Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, at the Armed Forces remembrance celebration, Church service, held at the St.Peter’s Church, Aremo, […]
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