In a post on its official X handle, the command confirmed that the commissioner of police had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to investigate the case. The Commissioner gave the directive after the photograph of late Akingboye circulated on social media, showing bruises on his head and raising doubts about the real cause of death […]
The spokesman to the deceased, Oyeniyi Iwakun, confirmed his passing in a statement signed and issued to journalists in Akure, the state capital. “With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our father, brother, mentor, and leader, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye.The Social Democratic Party, SDP, Governorship Candidate in the 2024 Gubernatorial Elections.“Otunba […]
The arrests were made in collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilante groups across the state’s 18 local government areas. Commander of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, while addressing journalists at the Amotekun headquarters in Akure, said the suspects had been terrorising different parts of the state. He noted that the agency had expanded its […]
The command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this to newsmen in a telephone interview. Ayanlade said the command has commenced an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing, adding that the suspect would be charged in court after the investigation. He urged residents of the community to remain calm, saying that the law would take […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned the five suspects, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, on a nine-count terrorism charge. All defendants pleaded not guilty. According to the DSS, the accused are alleged members of the Al Shabab terrorist group and are believed to have operated […]
The duo faced a four-count charge of conspiracy, armed robbery, and impersonation. Witnesses testified that the men, one dressed in a police T-shirt and the other in military camouflage, carried out multiple robberies in the Idanre area. Victims recounted how they were stopped, assaulted with jack knives and fists, and robbed of cash and belongings. […]
Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading over 30 suspects involved in various criminal activities across the state. He affirmed that, “We have apprehended one of the prime suspects who masterminded the killing of the APC ward chairman in Ose LGA,” Adeleye stated this during a press briefing in Akure. Adepoyigi […]
Arobo, a Higher National Diploma, HND, II student, was found dead in a bush near his residence by local residents. Sources said he allegedly left behind a suicide note before hanging himself, although the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. According to sources, the suicide note hinted at emotional distress believed to be related […]
The statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the state judiciary, Yetunde Ajanaku, said the judiciary was disturbed about the judgment and the uproar it has generated in social media within and outside the state. The statement made available to journalists stated that the Ondo State Judiciary had taken note of a recent judicial pronouncement […]
In Akure, the state capital, Acting National Secretary of the party, Ogini Sunday, expressed strong disapproval of the replacement of the original candidate, Oluwatosin Ayeni, by followers of Rabiu Kwankwaso. Ayeni had withdrawn from the race, leading to the nomination of Olugbenga Edema as the party’s new candidate. NNPP State Chairman Peter Olagookun previously stated […]