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Crisis rocks Osun as PDP Chieftain accuses Adeleke of demolishing his hotel for exposing his certificate scandal
There is rumpus in Osun State over the demolition of a recreation facility, Quality Hotels And Resorts in the state capital midnight Sunday as the owner, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Akinloye Adeyi, accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of vendetta.
Adeyi said Adeleke ordered his goons to bulldoze his facility as a retaliation for exposing the alleged irregularities in the Governor’s academic credentials in the build up to the election.
Adeyi, a retired official of the Directorate of State Intelligence, said his life is in danger.
However, contrary to his claims, NPO Reports was told Sunday evening that the government would no respond to Adeyi to avert being drawn into to the controversy.
Olawale Rasheed, Spokesman to the Governor, told the NPO Reports late Sunday that the PDP chieftain has issues with the real owner of the land on which Adeyi’s Quality Hotels and Resorts was built.
“We have been advised not to even speak on this matter again because it will look like the government has any issue with him. It is a matter between him and the man said to be the owner of the land and that is Alhaji Gani Olaoluwa,” Rasheed told the NPO Reports
Olaoluwa himself is former Chairman of the PDP in the state and once a senatorial candidate of the party for Osun Central.
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While speaking with the NPO Reports, Adeyi made available a copy of the Save-my-soul petition he had written to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone XI over alleged threat to life by loyalists of Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The PDP chieftain, in the petition which was copied to the DSS, said that the current challenges he’s facing was as a result of the petition he wrote during the build up to the party’s governorship primary in Osun State.
He said in the petition he was able to point out some discrepancies in the documents of the then aspirant now Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State over his name and others
He added that, the screening panel headed by Prof Jerry Gana agreed with his submission on the said document of governor Ademola Adeleke
He wrote, “I am compelled to write for the second time in this year to seek for the protection of the Osun State police command and the DSS over several sponsored assaults and threat to my life by some privileged people in the state.
“It is a fact that I exercised my right as a member of the People’s Democratic Party early 2021 when I approached the PDP Governorship Aspirants Screening Appeal Committee with a petition against the academic qualifications and records of Senator Ademola Adeleke.
“The panel agreed that the credentials contained lots of damaging errors and fraudulent claims.The panel thanked and appreciated me and thereafter directed that the Osun PDP and the aspirant’s handlers work on the documents before its final submission to INEC.
“Arising from this, my life has been frequently threatened such that I had to formally complain to the police authority and the DSS also the Osun and Nigeria public.
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“Since then, the threats and attacks have continue unabated. But, I decided to keep my cool, till this moment, the credentials of the Governor still remain a subject of litigation but I have since said what needed to be said and moved on. At this juncture, however, it is apparent that silence is no longer golden.
Adeyi added: “My business place was demolished with bulldozer on Saturday. Before it’s illegal and criminal demolition by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s agents, my business resort spread over four plots of land and its worth was in the several million of Naira.
“To the best of my knowledge, freedom of expression is a constitutional right, and expressing my view about the controversial academic record of Senator Ademola which remains clouded till now is never a crime to warrant the state-backed demolition of my business place overnight.
“The place was demolished and leveled without prior notice were the facilities therein where carted away while some others were left in the open. I have in the last 16 hours examined the situation and can confirm that those who are behind the dastardly act are not done. I believe that the development is just preamble to what is yet to come.
“My life is their target and I hereby appeal that the police and DSS look into the matter and save my life and those of my family members.”
Speaking with the NPO Reports, Adeyi said some of his friends had actually informed him ahead but he never took it serious.
“Some people actually informed me about what they (Adelekes) are planning to do but I couldn’t believe it not until when this happened,” he said
Asked whether he would take the matter up legally, Adeyi said that decision is left to those around him.
“I’m not the only one in this and some people already coming in to see what they can do. Whatever we agree on would determine whether I will take it up legally or not.”
Gani Ola-Oluwa Replies Adeyi
REJOINDER:
ALHAJI GANI OLAOLUWA ASEJERE REACTION TO THE UNGODLY, FACELESS, INHUMAN AND FRIVOLOUS PETITION OF ONE MR AKINLOYE ADEYI DATED THE 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER, 2022.
Re: Threat To My Life- Save my soul*
We act as Solicitors to Alhaji Gani Olaoluwa Asejere.
Facts*
- That sometimes in October 2021, our client got to know about the fraudulent attempt of MR. AKINLOYE ADEYI to sell off his piece or parcel of land at Olorunda Local Government Scheme Land, Along Deeper Life Area, Ring Road Area, Osogbo.
- That on the 7th day of October, 2021, our client forwarded a Petition against Mr. Akinloye Adeyi dated the 7th day of October, 2021wherein our client alleged Threat to his life, Conduct likely and Forgery. See Exhibit 1.
- That the gallant Police officer of the State CID, invited Mr. Akin Adeyi for questioning.
- That on the appointed day at the State CID, Osogbo, he, Adeyi appeared with his counsel, Mr. Oluseyi Gbile and upon the request of the Police for the land documents from the Petitioner, our client provided his own original payment receipt, allocation papers etc.
- That Mr. Akinloye Adeyi failed to make available any land documents even if it is a PHCN bill.
- That in order to save his client’s face, Adeyi’s counsel (Oluseyi Gbile) made it clear to the Police that he has the documents in his custody and promised to make them available as soon as possible.
- That Adeyi was released on bail after he had made statement to the Police with his counsel standing in as his surety.
8.It is note worthy to state that series of investigation followed with our client going to the Police Station in company of Olorunda Local Government Land officers but the ‘almighty’ Mr. Akin Adeyi had disappeared into the tin air.
- That the Police put several calls across to him to bring the land documents as he has promised because they were only investigating the allegation of Forgery against him but Mr. Akin and his counsel were no where to be found only for him to re-appear in early January, 2022, with an Application for the Enforcement of his Fundamental Right in Re: Suit No. HOS/M.4/2022., wherein he sued the Commissioner of Police and our client as Respondents. See Exhibit 2.
- That miraculously, our client stumbled upon a case instituted by Adeyi as far back as the 27th day of November, 2020 where himself (Akin Adeyi) and the same counsel sued ‘UKNOWN PERSONS’ in Re Suit No: HOS/M.127/2020…ÀKINLOYE ADEYI VS. UNKNOWN PERSONS.
- That our client mobilized his legal team to stop the ‘Hearing’ of the case on the 3rd day of February, 2022.
- That our client applied for the Certified True Copy of Mr. Adeyi’s case only to discover that he was trying to fraudulently obtain the judgment of the High Court of Justice, Osogbo to perfect his evil plan to disposes our client of his land. See Exhibit 3.
- That Exhibit 3 contains forged land sale Agreement between Mr. Adeyi and our client.
- That Adeyi sworn on oath before the court that he own the land by a way of purchase from our client wherein he also attached fake Land Sale Agreement which was not signed by our client.
- That the same counsel that purportedly prepared the Land Sale Agreement between Mr. Adeyi and our client did not sign same. It is also funny to note that the same counsel even instituted HOS/M.127/2020 for Mr. Adeyi and attached the unsigned Land Sale Agreements thereto.
- That our client immediately filed his Counter Affidavit against Adeyi’s Application for the Enforcement of his Fundamental Right on the 10th day of October, 2022 and attached the CTC of Hos/M.127/2020 as Exhibit and further informed the court that Adeyi’s Application was a fraud of the century…
- On the 11the day of October, when Adeyi’s Application came up for hearing, his counsel quickly withdrew Adeyi’s Fraudulent Application and same was accordingly ”DISMISSED”.
- That our client quickly reacted to Hos/M.127/2020 by filling a Joinder and same was granted on the 26th day of May, 2022 by the honorable court
- That our client filed his Counter Affidavit against Adeyi’s case in Hos/M.127/2020 on the 6th day of June, 2022. See Exhibit 4.
- That upon the receipt of our client’s Counter Affidavit, Mr. Adeyi (as the Applicant) and his counsel abandoned their case in court and resulted to sending in different frivolous excuses.
- That on the 1st day of December, 2022, the court delivered his judgment upon the Application of the Respondents counsel. See Exhibits 5.
The above is just the tip of the ice berg as to the series of attacks Mr. Adeyi and his hoodlums have carried out on our client allies and even on one of client’s counsel, Mr. Lekan Alabi, who has Petitioned Adeyi to the appropriate authorities. See Exhibit 6.
The bitter truth about the whole issue is that Mr. Akinloye Adeyi has been caught in his own webs and he should just submit himself to the course of Justice for necessary action.
In conclusion, Mr. Akin Adeyi has not presented any title document on the land that our client only used to safe his family’s face when he, Adeyi and his wife were abruptly ejected by their landlord some years back.
Signed
Lekan Alabi Esq.
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Nigerian Army Neutralises 65 Bandits in Major Zamfara Offensive
Nigerian Army Neutralises 65 Bandits in Major Zamfara Offensive
The Nigerian Army has announced the killing of no fewer than 65 armed bandits during a major military operation in Zamfara State, as security forces intensify efforts to curb persistent violence in the country’s troubled northwest.
According to military authorities, the operation targeted several bandit enclaves in remote parts of the state, long considered safe havens for criminal groups responsible for kidnappings, cattle rustling, and deadly attacks on rural communities. The offensive, carried out by ground troops with support from aerial surveillance, was described as one of the most decisive strikes against bandit networks in recent months.
A statement from the Army indicated that the troops engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle, overpowering them and inflicting heavy casualties. The military said the operation forms part of ongoing coordinated campaigns aimed at dismantling bandit strongholds and restoring peace to affected areas.
Security analysts say the northwest region of Nigeria has, in recent years, witnessed a surge in armed violence driven by loosely organised criminal gangs commonly referred to as bandits. Unlike insurgent groups with ideological motives, these gangs are primarily motivated by profit, often targeting villages, schools, and highways for ransom operations.
Residents in parts of Zamfara State have repeatedly borne the brunt of such attacks, with many communities displaced and livelihoods disrupted. The latest military success is expected to bring some relief, although concerns remain about the ability of security forces to sustain long-term stability in the region.
The Nigerian military has in recent months stepped up offensives across the northwest, combining intelligence-led operations with aerial bombardments of suspected hideouts. Officials maintain that these efforts are yielding positive results, pointing to increased neutralisation of criminal elements and the rescue of kidnapped victims in separate operations.
However, experts caution that while military action is crucial, a lasting solution will require a broader approach, including improved policing, community engagement, and addressing underlying socio-economic challenges that fuel insecurity.
The Army reaffirmed its commitment to continuing operations until all criminal groups are dismantled, urging residents to support security agencies with timely and credible information.
Nigerian Army Neutralises 65 Bandits in Major Zamfara Offensive
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Oyebamiji Offers Scholarships to Children of Osogbo Rainstorm Victim
Oyebamiji Offers Scholarships to Children of Osogbo Rainstorm Victim
Osogbo, Osun State — The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has announced full educational scholarships up to university level for the four children of a woman who died during a recent rainstorm in Osogbo.
Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, made the declaration on Sunday during a condolence visit to the family of the late Jemilat Ganiyu, who lost her life in the devastating storm that struck the Osun State capital last week.
The APC candidate also directed the immediate opening of a special bank account for the children, through which he pledged to provide consistent financial support for their education from primary school through tertiary level.
The beneficiaries include Tijani Faruk, a Junior Secondary School 2 student; Tijani Mariam, a Senior Secondary School 2 student; Tijani Fatimah, currently in SS3; and Tijani Haliah, a Primary 6 pupil.
Speaking during the visit, Oyebamiji expressed sadness over the tragic incident, noting that death remains an inevitable end for all mortals. He extended his condolences to the bereaved family, particularly the parents of the deceased, and prayed for strength to bear the loss.
In addition to the condolence visit, Oyebamiji also visited victims of the rainstorm receiving treatment at the Osun State University Teaching Hospital. He offered prayers for their quick recovery and made financial donations to support their treatment.
He further instructed his aides to document the details of a critically ill patient whose parents sought his assistance during the hospital visit.
Members of the deceased’s family commended Oyebamiji for his gesture, offering prayers for his success in the forthcoming governorship election.
The APC candidate was accompanied by several party leaders and associates, including former and serving public office holders, during the visits.
Oyebamiji Offers Scholarships to Children of Osogbo Rainstorm Victim
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Bandits Kill Two Abducted Women in Kaduna After Ransom Payment
Bandits Kill Two Abducted Women in Kaduna After Ransom Payment
Armed bandits have killed two women among 14 people abducted from Janjala community in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in a development that has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over insecurity in the region.
The victims were part of a group kidnapped during a March 1, 2026 attack on the community, which included a vigilante member, his wife, and 12 other residents. The incident is the latest in a string of violent kidnappings affecting rural communities across northern Nigeria.
According to local sources, the kidnappers initially demanded a ₦14 million ransom, which families struggled to raise amid economic hardship. After weeks of appeals and negotiations, relatives were able to gather ₦13 million, which was delivered to the abductors at a location near the Hayin Dam forest in neighbouring Kaduna State’s Kachia Local Government Area.
Following the payment, the bandits released the female captives but held back the male victims, insisting that the remaining ₦1 million balance and additional food supplies must be provided before their release.
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However, shortly after the ransom exchange, the kidnappers reportedly disclosed that two of the women had already been killed while in captivity. Community and security sources confirmed the deaths, describing the incident as deeply disturbing.
According to multiple accounts, the victims were allegedly shot after resisting attempts by some of the bandits to sexually assault them. The act has drawn condemnation from residents, who say such brutality reflects the growing desperation and lawlessness among criminal groups operating in the region.
A community leader confirmed the development, saying families were informed of the killings after the ransom had been delivered. A security source also corroborated the incident but declined to provide further operational details.
As of the time of filing this report, efforts to reach the Kaduna State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Hassan Mansur, were unsuccessful, and no official statement had been issued regarding the killings or ongoing rescue efforts.
The incident underscores the worsening security situation in parts of northern Nigeria, where bandit groups frequently carry out kidnappings for ransom, targeting vulnerable rural communities. Despite ongoing military operations, attacks continue to disrupt livelihoods, heighten fear, and place financial strain on affected families.
Security analysts warn that the persistence of such attacks highlights gaps in intelligence, response coordination, and community protection. They have called for intensified operations, improved surveillance of forest enclaves, and stronger support systems for victims.
Residents of Janjala and surrounding communities have also urged authorities to take decisive action to secure the area and ensure the safe release of the remaining captives.
Bandits Kill Two Abducted Women in Kaduna After Ransom Payment
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