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Invasion of radio station in Ibadan: 4 suspected ‘Yoruba Nation’ agitators arrested

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Invasion of radio station in Ibadan: 4 suspected ‘Yoruba Nation’ agitators arrested

Combined security operatives have apprehended suspected Yoruba nation agitators over the invasion of Amuludun FM, a community-based radio station owned by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in Ibadan.

The suspected Yoruba nation agitators, according to an eyewithness account, stormed premises of the radio station in the early hours of Sunday as they were reported to be armed with charms, while a live sponsored programme was ongoing.

The combined security operatives, which include the men of the Operation Burst, Directorate of State Security (DSS), Police and others, swung into action and made some arrests.

A member of staff of the station informed our correspondent that the suspects invaded the station with various forms of charms, saying: “That is what we witnessed this morning. They hijacked the station around 6 am. But they had been at the station before that time”

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“They came with various forms of charms. They woke our staff, who were sleeping. Some of our staff have fled.”

“We are yet to see some of our staff. But the security (personnel) are on ground now.”

“Among their claims included “Oodua Nation has come to stay,” “Yoruba no more under Federal Republic of Nigeria” “United Nation will soon declare Oodua Nation.”

Vanguard learnt the alleged Yoruba nation agitators broadcast for about an hour before the arrival of combined teams of the police, operation burst and Nigerian Army.

Meanwhile, the security teams were able to recover the station after five persons were arrested and taken to the Eleyele Police Headquarters for interrogation.

Earlier, the General Manager of the station, Mr. Stephen Agbaje, who confirmed the development to Vanguard in a telephone call, stressed that the situation has been brought under control by the security agencies, adding that some arrests have been made.

“Some group of agitators came around in the night and took over the station, but the situation has been brought under control by the security agents.”

“They were able to recover the station, and some arrests have been made,” he said.

As of the time of filling this report, normalcy has returned to the station with the presence of DSS, Police and other security operatives.

Invasion of radio station in Ibadan: 4 suspected ‘Yoruba Nation’ agitators arrested

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Alleged kidnap of 3 students in Ogun fake – Police

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Alleged kidnap of 3 students in Ogun fake – Police

The Ogun State Police Command has denied the rumour-making round that three students of Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School, Osiele, Abeokuta were kidnapped.

The command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, made the clarification in a statement she made available to newsmen on Saturday night.

Odutola, who described the report as misleading and capable of creating panic in the public, enjoined members of the public to disregard the report.

The statement read, “The attention of Ogun State Police Command has been drawn to an online news being circulated in the wake of Friday 29th September 2023, that three pupils of Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School, Abeokuta, were kidnapped without first getting clarifications from the Command”.

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“Ogun State Police Command hereby reiterate that the report is misleading and capable of creating a state of panic and false alarm when nothing of such happened”

“The Ogun State Police Command confirms that the alleged case of kidnapping is false and should be disregarded”.

“To address these rumours, the Divisional Police Officer in Odeda conducted a discreet investigation in collaboration with the Principals of Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School, Osiele namely Olapade K. O, Principal Senior School and Bankole T. A, Principal Junior School”.

“The parents of the pupils were contacted, and none of them reported any cases of kidnapping to the school authorities”.

“In light of this investigation, the Commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha, has assured the public that security measures have been reinforced across the State”.

“Residents are encouraged to carry on with their daily routines without any fear or risk to themselves or their properties”.

“The Police Command also appeals to online writers to verify the authenticity of stories before publishing them”.

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Police, netizens trade words over IGP secretary’s ‘N1m’ Samsung phone, luxury watch

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October 1, 2023

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Police, netizens trade words over IGP secretary’s ‘N1m’ Samsung phone, luxury watch

Muyiwa Adejobi, the public relations officer of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), says it is ridiculous for Nigerians to believe that officers can not afford expensive phones.

Adejobi, while responding to a query on his X handle, on Saturday, said netizens need to be “straight and be objective” when questioning police officers’ source of income.

On Friday, Adejobi posted a picture of one David Victoria, a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and secretary to the inspector general of Police (IGP), who appears to be holding a Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 and a diamond-branded watch around her wrist.

“We have beautiful and intelligent ones in the force. This is DSP David Victoria, secretary to the IGP. Happy weekend. Ire o,” Adejobi wrote.

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Netizens, who reacted to the post, asked for a disclosure of the officer’s salary that could afford a cellphone worth N1 million.

An X user also requested that Victoria’s account statement be printed out to track her cash inflow claiming her salary cannot afford such an expensive gadget.

“Her cellphone, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, is worth over a million naira. I don’t wanna talk about her wristwatch, which is also not cheap. Where did she get the money from, and how much is her monthly salary that she was able to afford all that?” the social media user wrote.

In response, Adejobi said police officers are not paupers, while he asked the X user to withdraw his statement.

“Police officers are not paupers. Withdraw your statement. It’s ridiculous to us to say a DSP can’t use Samsung fold 2…. you need to reason straight and be objective. Do you know what it is to be a DSP?” Adejobi said.

Checks by TheCable showed that a 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 price ranges from ₦700,000 – ₦750,000 based on location. Also, for a 512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, the price ranges from ₦800,000 – ₦850,000.

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Italian bags 24 years in jail for beating physically challenged Nigerian to death

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Italian bags 24 years in jail for beating physically challenged Nigerian to death

The sad incident happened right in the middle of Civitanova Marche city, located in the Province of Macerata, Marche region of Italy, on July 29, 2022.

The slain Nigerian was physically challenged, and footage showed how the assailant grabbed his crutches before slamming him on the ground in broad daylight.

On July 30, 2022, Ferlazzo was arrested and detained by the Italian police on charges of having murdered Ogorchukwu and having stolen his phone.

However, according to the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, an Italian court has sentenced the assailant to 24 years imprisonment.

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Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this in a statement signed by NiDCOM spokesperson Gabriel Odu on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

While expressing her satisfaction over the justice meted out to Ferlazzo, the NiDCOM boss commended the Nigerian Mission in Rome for following through with the case and other cases involving Nigerians.

“I am glad that this case finally got justice. Like I always say, there has to be consequences for actions,” the statement partly read.

She also urged diaspora Nigerians to always conduct themselves lawfully, strive for excellence in their endeavours and never forget to give back to their homeland.

Dabiri-Erewa admonished Nigerians taking residence abroad to uphold the law, be the best in their chosen fields, and most importantly, never forget their roots by supporting their home country.

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