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Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa

Undertake full vetting of domestic servants before hiring – Police

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Idowu Owohunwa, has advised intending employers to carry out a thorough background check before employing unknown persons as domestic helps.

Owohunwa, who spoke on the sidelines of a recent parade of some suspects in Lagos, said that it was necessary to carry out complete investigation of prospective employees to prevent harm and crime in the home.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there had been reported cases of domestic staff robbing and killing their employers in the state.

For instance, the case of Joseph Ogbu, who was sentenced to death on March 27, 2023 by a Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, for killing his employer, Oreoluwa John, 38 and her mother, Adejoke, 89.

Ogbu stabbed Oreoluwa to death with a sharp object and strangled her mother to death two days after he was employed.

He robbed them of a Toyota Camry Saloon car, LG plasma TV, Motorway handset, one Gionee handset, one Nokia phone, one i-Tel Phone, and a power bank but was arrested by police on patrol while trying to escape.

Similarly on March 18, a driver murdered his employer, an ex-Permanent Secretary with the Ogun State Government, Mr Femi Egbeoluwa and his wife, Funmi, at their residence in Ikeja, Lagos.

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Preliminary investigation by the Police, however, revealed that £5,000 (N2.8 million) meant for late Egbeoluwa’s medical expenses abroad was stolen by the suspect.

Also, in the month of August 2023, the Police in Lagos arrested a driver, who stole his madam’s vehicle few weeks after employment and sold it.

Through intelligence investigation, the police were able to trace and arrest him, only to discover that he was a major armed robber and an English pistol was recovered from him in his room where he stayed with his madam.

In the same August, the police arrested a “maiguard” (someone who guards the gate and building), who also stole his principal’s Mercedes Benz, took it to Owode, Ogun and sold it.

Also, through intelligence network, the police traced him, arrested him and recovered the vehicle.

Owohunwa said: “This is a pointer that there is need to undertake full vetting of the personal aides we engage.

“The closer they get to you, the more they know your secret and routine, the more vulnerable you become”.

According to him, the police can help in the investigation.

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“If you are unsure, we always encourage citizens to partner with the police. we can assist in the vetting process,” he said.

In the same vein, a security expert, Mr Adebayo Daniel of Premierguard Security Ltd, said that there was need for serious profiling to know the background of the person to hire as that would save employers of trouble.

“Do not rush into hiring a helper, there is need to verify if the person who he or she really claimed to be and the check should also reveal whether the person has records of criminal offences or had been jailed,” he said.

According to him, some helpers have no motive of working but only came into the house with an intention to steal or kill, some even molest or assault the children in their care.

Daniel said that issues concerning cash transactions and family achievement should never be discussed in the presence of housekeepers as such information could be used to rob or harm them.

He said that security gadgets such as Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) could be installed to monitor the activities of servants, adding that footages from such cameras had exposed many who did unimaginable and irrational things. (NAN)

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Police Arrest Man Over Fake Presidency Number Plate in Abuja

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Police Arrest Man Over Fake Presidency Number Plate in Abuja
Police Arrest Man Over Fake Presidency Number Plate in Abuja

ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a man accused of impersonating a permanent secretary in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) after he was allegedly caught using a forged number plate bearing the inscription “PRESIDENCY”.

The suspect was arrested on October 20, 2026, after police operatives intercepted a Lexus LX570 sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Maitama District, Abuja, at about 8pm.

According to the police, the concealed number plate carried the registration number 10B218 FG.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed that the documents presented to support the registration were allegedly forged.

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Adeh said the suspect had claimed to be the legitimate holder of the number plate, prompting further investigations that reportedly uncovered the alleged fraud and impersonation.

“The vehicle and its occupant were promptly arrested for investigation and subsequent prosecution,” the police said.

The command added that investigations were ongoing and that the suspect would be charged to court upon their conclusion.

The police urged residents to remain law-abiding, cooperate with security operatives and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

The arrest comes amid concerns over the unauthorised use of official government and diplomatic number plates in the FCT. Police authorities have previously raised concerns that such plates could be used by unauthorised individuals to evade scrutiny or facilitate criminal activities.

The suspect’s identity has not been publicly disclosed, and the allegations remain subject to the outcome of the police investigation and any subsequent court proceedings.

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Woman Arrested for Torching Ex-Boyfriend’s Home in Fit of Jealous Rage

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Woman Arrested for Torching Ex-Boyfriend’s Home in Fit of Jealous Rage

 

Accra, Ghana — A routine breakup escalated into a catastrophic act of arson this week, leaving a young man homeless and his former girlfriend in police custody. The Ghana Police Service has arrested a young woman accused of deliberately setting her boyfriend’s rented apartment on fire after he ended their relationship. The shocking trigger for the split? The woman had answered a phone call on his mobile device without his permission.

 

According to preliminary police investigations, the couple became embroiled in a volatile and heated argument over the breach of privacy. The confrontation spiraled rapidly out of control when the boyfriend, reportedly furious that she had answered his phone, decided to end the relationship on the spot. Rather than accepting the breakup, the woman’s anger reportedly boiled over into a dangerous and premeditated rage.

 

In the aftermath of the breakup, authorities allege that the woman intentionally ignited a fire inside the man’s rented home in an act of vengeance. Eyewitnesses described a scene of sheer chaos as flames rapidly consumed the residence, forcing neighbors to flee and local fire services to be summoned to battle the inferno. Dramatic images from the scene reveal a landscape of utter devastation, with the apartment reduced to a pile of charred debris and twisted metal. While no casualties have been reported, the property damage is extensive, and the young man has effectively lost his home and belongings.

 

The Ghana Police Service acted swiftly following the incident, apprehending the young woman who is now in police custody facing potential charges of arson and destruction of property. Local neighbors have expressed profound shock at the severity of the attack, with one bewildered resident telling reporters, “It is just a phone call. To burn down a whole apartment because you were broken up with? It is a very sad day for us here.” The suspect is expected to be arraigned in court in the coming days as the police finalize their case, serving as a chilling reminder of the dangerous consequences of unchecked anger.

 

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Horror in Sokoto: Bandits Intercept Vehicle, Massacre All Passengers Returning from City

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Horror in Sokoto: Bandits Intercept Vehicle, Massacre All Passengers Returning from City

 

SOKOTO — In a gruesome escalation of insecurity in the North-West, armed bandits have reportedly intercepted a vehicle and killed all passengers on board along a road leading to the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

According to reports, the tragic incident occurred as the vehicle, a commercial transport conveying passengers, was returning from Sokoto city. The assailants, described as heavily armed, ambushed the vehicle, forcing it to a halt before opening fire on the occupants.

The incident was disclosed by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria, who shared information about the attack and photographs of some of the deceased . According to the report, some of the victims were reportedly among the 3,000 people recruited by the Sokoto State Government who had been invited to Sokoto city for further screening and the collection of their documents . The passengers were said to have been travelling back home when the armed men intercepted their vehicle and opened fire on them.

The exact number of people killed in the attack has yet to be confirmed, and there has been no official confirmation from Nigerian authorities as of the time of reporting . Although photographs of some of the deceased have circulated following the incident, the total number of victims and their identities have yet to be independently established .

The attack highlights the persistent security challenges plaguing the region, where bandits frequently target highways and rural communities. Isa Local Government Area, which shares a border with Zamfara State, has been a notorious flashpoint for such criminal activities, including kidnapping, cattle rustling, and highway ambushes.

The reported killing also comes amid continuing concerns over attacks on civilians in other parts of northern Nigeria, particularly in communities affected by insurgency and banditry . Residents of the affected area have expressed deep grief and outrage over the continuous loss of lives, urging security agencies to intensify patrols along the Sokoto-Isa road and other vulnerable routes.

When contacted, the Sokoto State Police Command Public Relations Officer promised to provide details of the incident, stating that operatives have been deployed to the area to ascertain the facts and restore normalcy.

The mass killing underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures to protect travelers and rural dwellers in Sokoto State and the broader North-West region. NewsTrends will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

 

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