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October 30, 2023

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 IFMNEWS

Ogun State Police Arrest Two Pupils For Setting School On Fire

The Ogun State Police Command announced on Sunday that it had apprehended two minors in connection with a destructive incident at a school in the Isheri-Olofin area of Ifo Local Government Area.

According to the command's spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the children, aged six and nine, both residing in the Isheri Olofin community, were responsible for setting fire to their school and damaging school property on October 29, 2023.

The incident came to light when a community leader reported the matter to the police. As per the report, the youngsters gained access to an unlocked classroom at Community Primary School Isheri Olofin, where they collected books left behind by teachers and fellow students and set them ablaze. The extent of the damage to the books is presently unknown.

Upon receiving the report, the Anti-Crime and Detectives Unit promptly visited the scene and brought the young suspects to the police station for questioning. Odutola also mentioned that the parents of the minors would be summoned for questioning to ascertain the circumstances that led to their children's actions.

She emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "This is a very serious crime for these children to get themselves involved with." The police are actively working to locate the parents and will keep the public updated if any other individuals may have played a role in influencing the children's actions.

The police will continue their inquiries and keep the public informed as they progress in this case.

October 26, 2023

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 IFMNEWS

Uniport Undergraduate Found Dead In Lover’s Apartment, Suspect Arrested

A man, identified as Damian has been taken into custody following the alleged murder of his female partner, a 300-level undergraduate student at the University of Port Harcourt.

This tragic event unfolded on NTA Road, Mgbuoba, in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The deceased, Justina Otuene Nkang, was a Biological Chemistry student and had been reported missing for four days. Justina was undergoing her Industrial Training attachment at a well-known private hospital in the D/Line area of Port Harcourt, where she was last seen.

According to a source close to the victim, Justina's decomposed and mutilated remains were discovered in her boyfriend's apartment, which she had visited after finishing her work at the hospital four days prior. It was alleged that the suspect murdered her for ritual purposes, as certain parts of her body, including her breast, eyes, and other sensitive areas, were mutilated.

The source explained, "After committing the crime, he kept her body in his apartment for three days. When he attempted to dispose of her corpse in a refuse dump, a local vigilante group apprehended him, leading to his arrest."

Meanwhile, a viral online post on Thursday morning reported, "Otuene Justina Nkang was reported missing four days ago. She was a 300-level student of Biological Chemistry at UNIPORT, but sadly, her boyfriend killed her while he attempted to dispose of her body this evening but was apprehended. The suspect has been handed over to the police."

When contacted, the State Police Command's spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, mentioned that the Commissioner of Police, Emeka Nwaonyi, would address the press later in the day, at 11 a.m. She assured that further incident details would be available during the press briefing.

October 24, 2023

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 IFMNEWS

Court Finds Medical Director Guilty Of Rape

In a significant legal development, the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has given a life imprisonment sentence to Doctor Olufemi Olaleye, the Optimal Cancer Care Foundation Medical Director. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday after he was found guilty of defiling his wife's niece, a 15-year-old girl.

Justice Rahman Oshodi delivered the sentence, citing the prosecution's successful demonstration of the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge emphasised that all the evidence presented in court corroborated the victim's testimony.

Olaleye faced two charges, including defilement and sexual assault by penetration of his wife's niece, as levied against him by the Lagos State Government. The charges were brought against him on November 30, 2022, to which he initially pleaded not guilty.

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Dr Babajide Martins, informed the court that Olaleye had committed these crimes between February 2020 and November 2021 at their residence in Maryland, Lagos state. The defendant was accused of engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse with his wife's 15-year-old niece and sexually assaulting her by penetrating her mouth with his penis. These actions violated Sections 137 and 261 of the criminal law of Lagos State 2015.

Upon entering his plea of not guilty, Justice Oshodi granted Olaleye bail of N50 million, with two sureties of equivalent value, both of whom were required to possess real estate in Lagos state. Additionally, both sureties were obliged to furnish evidence of tax payments to the Lagos state government over the past three years. The judge also ordered Olaleye to surrender his international passport, including his British passport, and the original documents of his landed property to the court's registrar.

Throughout the trial, the defendant's wife, Aderemi Olaleye, testified, revealing that her husband had been engaging in sexual abuse against her niece during her stay with them. The court's decision is a significant step in the fight against sexual offenses and domestic violence in Lagos State.

October 24, 2023

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 IFMNEWS

Governor Adeleke Bans Osun Officials From Travelling Abroad Until 2024

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a directive barring high-ranking officials in his administration from embarking on foreign trips for the remainder of the year 2023. This significant decision was unveiled during a meeting of the State Executive Council on Monday, October 23.

Governor Adeleke, at 63 years of age, emphasized the importance of public servants making personal sacrifices in light of the state's challenging financial circumstances. He urged government officials to explore the possibility of virtual meetings as an alternative for participating in international business and investment engagements.

The governor asserted, "Foreign trips for senior officials are hereby suspended for the remainder of the year, unless there is a genuine emergency situation that requires my authorization."

The meeting held on Monday was primarily focused on critical treasury board determinations that would impact the preparation of the 2024 budget. Deliberations revolved around budget proposals from various ministries, departments, and agencies, in anticipation of the submission of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework to the State's House of Assembly.

Governor Adeleke underscored the importance of diligence in the entire process, stressing that the government should allocate funds exclusively for the execution of essential projects across the state. He emphasized, "We must maintain our commitment to efficient service delivery by avoiding unnecessary expenditures on recurrent and overhead costs."

In addition to these measures, the governor announced his intention to reveal a substantial ₦100 billion infrastructure plan for his administration on Thursday, October 26. This comprehensive plan encompasses critical sectors such as roads, healthcare, water supply, housing, and various other key areas aimed at improving the quality of life for the state's residents.

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