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November 30, 2023

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 IFMNEWS

Suspected Robbers Kill Ogun Gov Office’s Finance Director

Suspected armed robbers have killed Taiwo Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance and Accounts, DFA, in the office of the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.

It was learned that Oyekanmi was shot dead on the flyover bridge by the NNPC Junction along the IBB Boulevard in the Oke-Mosan axis of Abeokuta metropolis while returning from the bank where he had gone to make withdrawals in preparation for today’s budget presentation by the state governor.

The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, confirmed the development, saying that the armed men double-crossed the vehicle of the deceased with five occupants of the vehicle, raining bullets on the DFA, which resulted in his death.

November 27, 2023

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 IFMNEWS

Tinubu’s Govt Has Done What Past Administrations Couldn’t Do — Dapo Abiodun

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State expressed confidence in the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration, asserting that they have positioned Nigeria favourably despite inheriting a nearly paralysed government.

Tinubu, who assumed office in May 2023, implemented bold economic reforms, including floating the naira and removing fuel subsidies, which led to increased fuel and food costs, causing hardship for Nigerians.

Speaking on a monitored program on Sunday, November 26, 2023, Governor Abiodun acknowledged the challenges but remained optimistic about the long-term benefits of Tinubu's policies.

He commended the administration for its audacity in addressing critical issues and emphasised the necessity of deregulation in a challenging economic climate. Abiodun, recognising the inherited state of the administration, highlighted Tinubu's decisive actions.

Despite the country's economic difficulties, Governor Abiodun expressed confidence in President Tinubu's ability to steer the country in the right direction. Referring to Tinubu's former governor, senator, and accountant background, Abiodun conveyed hope and determination to turn the economy around.

The governor's interview occurred two days after the Appeal Court in Lagos upheld his re-election as the duly elected governor of Ogun State.

November 27, 2023

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 IFMNEWS

Police Deny Torturing Suspect To Death In Ogun, Commence Autopsy

The Ogun state police command has denied torturing a suspected cultist, Seyi Samson, to death.

The State Police Command arrested Samson over cult-related activities, and has been in police custody.

Reports had emerged that the 39-year-old was tortured by the police while in custody, but the police said there is no iota of truth in the allegation.

Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola said the Command holds a strong commitment to upholding fundamental human rights laws, particularly when it comes to the treatment of suspects.

In a statement, she said torture is strictly against the protocols and principles of the police.

She stated that the deceased was already charged with cult-related activities, and he was taken to court last Thursday, where he was to be arraigned before a special Court on a cultism case in Sabo Abeokuta.

Odutola said the court did not sit, and he was taken back to Eleweran in Abeokuta to return to court the next day.

She, however, said at about 5 am on Friday, the 24th of November, Samson went berserk, shouting, biting and assaulting other suspects in the cell until he got exhausted.

The police PRO said his cell mates alerted the operatives on duty. He was allegedly taken to the police hospital and later to Ijaye General Hospital Abeokuta, along with his bite victims. While other suspects were treated and discharged, the statement said Seyi died at the hospital.

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.

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