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Arrested barber on cultism allegations dies in police custody with torture marks
Arrested barber on cultism allegations dies in police custody with torture marks
On Saturday, November 18, 2023, policemen attached to the Awolowo market police station in Ogun State arrested 39-year-old Seyi Oduyiga alongside others during a raid.
Six days after this arrest, Oduyiga wound up dead and in a mortuary. The police claimed he was a cultist who went “berserk” in their custody, but a photos of the late barber seen by FIJ suggest he was tortured to death.
A relative of Oduyiga who spoke with FIJ anonymously for fear of retribution said one inspector Raji Agbaje led the investigation at Awolowo market police station,.
“On Tuesday, November 21, the police transferred Oduyiga to Eleweran headquarters in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. There, ASP Akinwale took over the investigation,” said the relative.
“While in their custody, his family was making attempts to bail him, and at no point did the police tell us of any confession or statement he made. The police only said he had tattoos on his body, and that only cultists have tattoos.
“On November 23, his wife and sister wanted to visit him, but the police told them not to come as they would bring him to Sagamu where he lived to search the house. They also told the family they took him to court, but the court did not sit.
“The next day, his sister and mother-in-law visited the station with food for him, but things became strange as no one could account for his whereabouts. They waited from morning till about 3 pm when they were taken upstairs to see the Deputy Commissioner of Police. There, they told the family that he went berserk and was talking to himself and biting his cell mates. They said they took him to a hospital, and he died there.
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“The police took his sister to the mortuary to see his body.
“They never told any of his relatives when he allegedly went berserk, and they never contacted us when he was taken to the hospital. What they showed us was his dead body with torture marks all over him.”
Reacting to the incident, the Ogun State Police Command issued a statement on Sunday morning.
OGUN POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE.
DEATH INCIDENT OF A SUSPECTED CULTIST IN POLICE CELL, OGUN POLICE COMMENCE AUTOPSY.
It is a fact of public knowledge that Sagamu town witnessed a series of cult clashes where 5 rival cultists were murdered.
Following an intelligence report— Ogun State Police Command (@OgunPoliceNG) November 26, 2023
The state police command alleged that Oduyiga was arrested alongside one Gbenga Adejoke, and they both confessed to being members of Buccaneers and Eiye cult groups, but Oduyiga’s family say this is a lie.
In the issued statement, the police also claimed Oduyiga made a confession to being a cultist, but his family want them to provide a recorded proof of this confession as they believe Oduyiga never made one.
“The police arrested Gbenga with a gun on Monday, and they arrested Oduyiga with another man on Tuesday,” the relative said. “On Wednesday, November 19, the police released the other man arrested alongside Oduyiga, but held on to our brother until we could perfect bail. He was a father of three, and not a cultist.”
Meanwhile, the police have promised to conduct an autopsy to reveal Oduyiga’s true cause of death.
Arrested barber on cultism allegations dies in police custody with torture marks
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Amosun, Adeola engage in verbal attack over project diversion allegation
Amosun, Adeola engage in verbal attack over project diversion allegation
A former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and the incumbent Senator, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola are at logger head, following an allegation of ‘project diversion’ by Amosun.
Amosun, in a statement signed by his media aide, Lanre Akinwale, had accused Senator Adeola of project diversion, when a Library project at Ewang Estate Extension, Abeokuta, facilitated by Senator Olamilekan Adeola had the inscription tagged, “Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and other Facilities, Ogun State”.
Senator Adeola, however denied any case of project diversion as insinuated by Amosun, based on the inscription on the signpost at the completed Library project.
Senator Adeola explained that there was a budget inclusion for the renovation of Ake Pavilion, following appeals from well meaning sons and daughters of Egbaland to complete the project that was abandoned for a period, not knowing that it was a personal project of Senator Amosun.
Akinwale, however stated that the Ake Pavilion Project was done from Amosun’s personal resources, and not a constituency project while in office, adding that he was surprised when a Library project, facilitated by Senator Adeola had the inscription tagged, “Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and other Facilities, Ogun State”.
He therefore stressed that the inscription suggests that there is a budget in the Federal Appropriation for the Ake Pavilion project, which is being diverted to an entirely different project.
“Our attention has been drawn to a Library construction project at the Ewang Estate Extension, Abeokuta, facilitated by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI).
“However, the project board erected at the site of the Library project has a different inscription, tagged,
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“Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and other Facilities, Ogun State”.
“What this simply connotes is that there is a budget in the Federal Appropriation for the Ake Pavilion project, which is being diverted to an entirely different project. Otherwise, how could the facilitator of the Library project inscribe a narration, entirely different from what he facilitated?
“To set the record straight, the Library project in question has no connection to the ongoing construction of the Ake Pavilion project by Senator Ibikunle Amosun. The Ake Pavilion project is Senator Amosun’s gift to the entire people of Abeokuta, and it’s being single-handedly funded by him.
Amosun, Adeola engage in verbal attack over project diversion allegation
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Lagos Govt says speed limit rules have come to stay
Lagos Govt says speed limit rules have come to stay
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reaffirmed the legality of speed limit regulations and urged motorists to comply for the safety of all road users.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Sunday by Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation.
Osiyemi said the reaffirmation of the regulation’s legality was in response to public concerns regarding the enforcement of speed limits on selected roads across the state.
He referenced Section 28(2)(a) of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law (2018), which provides the legal basis for penalising motorists who exceed prescribed speed limits.
Further clarifying traffic sign regulations, Osiyemi stressed that the Ministry of Transportation is solely responsible for determining the size, colour, and type of traffic signs in Lagos.
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He explained that this measure ensures standardisation and adherence to global best practices.
“I urge the public to stop spreading false information regarding the speed limit operation.
“I reiterate that speed limit cameras, installed after comprehensive studies on their necessity in certain areas, are currently operational only on Alapere Road and Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way.
“Studies indicate the need for expansion to other areas, which will be implemented following further reviews,” he said.
Osiyemi reaffirmed that the primary purpose of installing these cameras is to ensure the safety of both commuters and motorists on the roads.
“For inquiries or clarifications, motorists and the public should visit the official Lagos State Ministry of Transportation website, verified social media handles, or contact relevant traffic authorities,” he advised.
Lagos Govt says speed limit rules have come to stay
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Kano Gov Yusuf, Sanusi linked to Eid killings
Kano Gov Yusuf, Sanusi linked to Eid killings
A coalition of civil society organizations under the Global Initiatives for Good Governance (GIGG) has urged authorities to launch an immediate investigation into the deaths that occurred during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Kano.
In a statement released on Monday, the coalition, led by Malami Abubakar Yahaya Capenta, attributed the unfortunate events to the failure of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to enforce the ban on the Durbar festival.
Expressing concern over the situation, the coalition questioned why the governor and the emir allegedly disregarded the directive issued by the Kano State Police Commissioner on the eve of Sallah, which was intended as a precautionary measure to protect lives and property.
The group further criticized what it described as a pattern of reckless governance, citing the state administration’s controversial demolitions of properties shortly after assuming office. According to the coalition, these demolitions led to the deaths of more than 25 innocent citizens, with another round of demolitions in Rimin Zakara recently resulting in further casualties.
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It also condemned Governor Yusuf’s reported lack of remorse for these actions, stating that his public remarks reflected a troubling disregard for accountability and empathy.
While commending security agencies for their professionalism in managing rising tensions, the coalition insisted on urgent measures to ensure that both the governor and the emir are held responsible for their roles in the tragic incidents.
The group stressed that justice must prevail to rebuild public trust and prevent future instances of what it described as abuse of power.
Encouraging Kano residents to remain alert and demand responsible leadership, the coalition reiterated its commitment to advocating for justice, stating: “Our state deserves governance that prioritizes the welfare and safety of its citizens over political grandstanding and reckless displays of authority.
“The Coalition stands firm in demanding: Accountability – A full investigation into the deaths and injuries caused by these unlawful actions. Justice – Prosecution of all officials involved in violating the police ban and endangering lives. Transparency – A public explanation from the Kano State Government on its repeated disregard for human lives. We will not relent in our pursuit of justice and good governance. The people of Kano deserve better.”
Kano Gov Yusuf, Sanusi linked to Eid killings
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