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Lagos govt arraigns alleged notorious land grabber for kidnapping, others

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Arakat Audullahi, a.k.a. Saheed Audullahi Mosadoluwa

Lagos govt arraigns alleged notorious land grabber for kidnapping, others

The Lagos State government has arraigned one Arakat Audullahi, a.k.a. Saheed Audullahi Mosadoluwa before an Oshodi Magistrate Court for various offences including kidnapping.

Court document obtained by SaharaReporters on Friday showed that Saheed Audullahi Mosadoluwa, an allegedly notorious land grabber was arraigned before Magistrate Adesanya on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, malicious destruction of property, violent conduct, assault occasioning bodily harm and violation of human Rights on Wednesday.

Saheed Mosadoluwa is also the Chairman of Harmony Garden and Estate Development Limited and Ibile Auctioneers and Recovery Limited.

SaharaReporters reported on September 7, 2023, that some public interest lawyers under the aegis of Lawyers for Reform Group (LRG) called on the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun to order a thorough investigation into the alleged use of police orderlies for land grabbing, brutality among others in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.

LRG which made the call during a press conference in Abuja alleged that one Mr Urakat Audullahi, who also uses the name – Saheed Mosadoluwa, aka Ibile in Lagos State engaged over 30 police orderlies to perpetrate criminalities in the state including attempted murder.

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SaharaReporters on September 11 reported that the lawyers’ group also accused Ibile and his gang of brutalising Adetunji in his house and stripping him naked in another attack on peaceful communities in Lagos state by land grabbers.

The lawyers had called on President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), National Security Adviser, Egbetokun and the state police commissioner to jointly and immediately commence due diligent investigation to prosecute anyone found culpable accordingly.

Sources, however, told SaharaReporters on Friday that Mosadulawa was arrested on Tuesday and was arraigned in court on Wednesday evening.

One of the sources said that police are currently investigating these claims that he is a serial killer, who specialised in killing and disposing of the bodies of victims of his land-grabbing activities.

“He is highly connected to certain persons in high offices within the Lagos State Government, and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu would do well to ensure that justice is done and seen to be done in this matter, or else Ibile’s claims to be Sanwo-Olu’s associate would be proved to be true.”

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The charge marked No: 155/2023 between Attorney General of Lagos State Vs Saheed Audullahi Mosadulawa partly read:

“COUNT I: “That you Abdullahi Saheed Mosadoluwa ‘m’ 47yrs and others at large, on the 8th day of July 2023, at about 1500hrs at Oke – Ogun/llamija along Lagos Epe Expressway in the Lagos Magisterial District did conspire among yourselves to commit felony to with Kidnapping, Assault Occassionary harm, Malicious damage and Conduct likely to Cause Breach of peace and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 411 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos 2015.”

“COUNT II: “That you Abdullahi Saheed Mosadoluwa ‘m’, and others at large, on the same date, time, and place in the aforementioned Magisterial District, did conduct yourself in a manner to cause Breach of Peace by bringing hoodlums to the construction site and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 168 [d] of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.”

“COUNT III: “That you Abdullahi Saheed Mosadoluwa ‘m’ 47yrs, others at large, on the same day, time, and place in aforementioned Magisterial District, did unlawfully captured and detained [1] Mr. Samsideen Oluwa ‘m’, [2]. Mr. Sunday Olabayo ‘m’ [3]. Mr. Lawal Ibrahim ‘m’ [4]. Adefemi ‘m’, [5]. Mr. Gbenga Demurin ‘m’ [6] Idowu Mujaheed ‘m’. 17]. Mr. Daniel Etim ‘m’, and [8]. Dare Majekodunmi, against their will and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 271 [1] of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015.”

“COUNT IV: “That you Abdullahi Saheed Mosadoluwa ‘m’ and others at large, on the same date, time, place, and in the aforementioned Magisterial District, viciously invaded the construction site of TOPAZ Gardens where work was in progress and assaulted one Mr. Shamsideen Oluwa, Mr. Sunday Olabayo, Mr. Lawal Ibrahim Adefemi, Mr. Gbenga Demunia, Mr. Idowu Muhajeed, Mr. Kunle Adegun, Mr. Daniel Etim and Mr. Dare Majekodunmi by inflicting serious degree of injuries on them and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 173 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.”

Lagos govt arraigns alleged notorious land grabber for kidnapping, others

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Adeleke presents staff of office to new Owa-Obokun amid protest

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December 29, 2024

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Oba Adesuyi Haastrup

Adeleke presents staff of office to new Owa-Obokun amid protest

ILESA — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday presented the staff of office to Oba Adesuyi Haastrup as the 41st Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland in a ceremony marked by mixed reactions.

Oba Haastrup’s selection follows the passing of the 40th Owa-Obokun, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, in September, after which the mourning period and succession process commenced. Last Friday, Prince Haastrup of the Bilaro Olu-Odo ruling house was elected by the Ijesa kingmakers and subsequently approved as the new monarch despite an existing court injunction restraining stakeholders from proceeding with the selection process.

At the installation ceremony, Governor Adeleke urged the new monarch to foster unity among Ijesa people and leverage his experience and connections for the development of Ijesaland and Osun State.

“Kabiyesi, now that the time of competition is over and you have become the father of all, I urge you to rally all citizens of Ijesaland for the development of the area and the State at large,” Adeleke said.

He emphasized the importance of collective efforts, stating, “There is much work to be done, and the Government alone cannot bear the responsibility. I call on all Ijesa sons and daughters to prioritise the development of our fatherland. Our administration is intensifying developmental efforts across the state, including Ijesaland.”

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The selection and installation of Oba Haastrup were met with opposition from two royal families, Ofokutu and Fajemisin, within the Bilaro Olu-Odo ruling house.

In a statement signed by Prince Adetoyese Adegbohungbe, Secretary of the Ofokutu royal family, the process was described as a desecration of Ijesa traditions.

“We have witnessed not just compromise but the desecration of the noble tradition of the Ijesa, with the blatant disregard for the most sacred tradition, which is the selection of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland,” the statement read.

The family expressed shock at the selection, citing a pending court case, and accused stakeholders of undermining due process.

The Fajemisin family also condemned the process, describing it as flawed and unlawful. In a statement by Olufemi Fajemisin, the family rejected Oba Haastrup’s selection and demanded a transparent process that respects Ijesa customs.

“We categorically reject the purported elected Owa and demand a transparent, lawful process that honours our customs and traditions,” the statement said.

Both families have vowed to pursue legal action, dissociating themselves from the new monarch and alleging imposition in violation of tradition. They pledged to defend the rights of the Ijesa people and restore the integrity of their heritage.

As the controversy unfolds, the installation has spotlighted the delicate balance between tradition, legality, and governance in the selection of traditional rulers in Nigeria.

 

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Paris-bound businessman excretes 74 wraps of heroin, cocaine at Abuja airport

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Paris-bound businessman excretes 74 wraps of heroin, cocaine at Abuja airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), have arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Orizu Ifeanyi Arthur for ingesting 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine.

Mr Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesman, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

Babafemi said that Orizu was intercepted while attempting to board an Air France flight 844 from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, (NAIA) Abuja to Paris, France.

He said that the suspect was arrested at the boarding gate of the Abuja airport on Sunday, Dec. 22 during the outward clearance of passengers on Air France.

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“When he was pulled aside for a body scan, he turned down the request claiming his medical condition won’t allow him.

“He was thereafter taken into custody for excretion observation during which he excreted a total of 74 wraps of the Class A drugs over a period of seven days.

“In his statement, Orizu claimed he owns a shop at Balogun market, Lagos Island where he sells school and travel bags, adding that he was promised 3,000 Euros upon successful delivery of the consignment in Paris.

“He left his base in Lagos for the Abuja airport to connect his Air France flight to Paris, hoping to escape detection,” he said.

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Police rescue 13 kidnap victims, arrest five suspected robbers

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Police Rescue 13 Kidnap Victims in Lagos and Kwara

In the past week, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) successfully rescued 13 individuals who had been abducted and held for ransom in Lagos and Kwara states.

The operation underscored the police’s commitment to combating kidnapping, armed robbery, and other criminal activities nationwide.

A statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relation Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said: “In a determined effort to sustain the fight against  kidnapping, armed robbery, and other forms of criminality across the country, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have further intensified and reinvigorated their strategies, resulting in the successful rescue of numerous victims and the apprehension of several suspects.

“Over the past week, coordinated operations were conducted in various states, including Lagos and Kwara States, leading to  the rescue of 13 individuals who had earlier been kidnapped and held for ransom, and the arrest of several armed robbery suspects.

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“On the 27th of December 2024, Police operatives attached to the Kwara State Command mobilized and stormed a den of kidnappers in the Idofin-Igbana area of the state, after receiving a distress call of the abduction of 13 persons. The operatives encountered resistance from the kidnappers but successfully overpowered the kidnappers, causing them to flee the scene with various degrees of injuries and leading to the successful rescue of the 13 kidnapped victims.

“Similarly, on the 28th of December 2024, following a report of a public disturbance at Pinnacle Depot, Lekki, Police operatives attached to the Lagos State Command visited the scene and accosted two individuals identified as Lawan Mustapha ‘m’ 38 years, and Aina Daniel ‘m’ 38 years. A thorough search was carried out, resulting in the recovery of one double-barrel rifle, 90 live cartridges, and five model rifles.

“The suspects are currently in custody for further investigation and possible  prosecution. Furthermore, on the same day, at about 12:45 PM, Police operatives of the Lagos State Command arrested 3 suspected armed robbers at GRA Ikeja. A subsequent search led to the recovery of 1 locally made pistol, 4 live cartridges, and 2 cutlasses. These suspects are likewise in custody and will face prosecution upon the conclusion of the investigations”.

He said the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has reiterated the Force’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.

Egbetokun said the Force will continue its operations, leveraging all available resources to eradicate these heinous crimes from our society.

He said the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its mission to create a safer environment for all Nigerians.

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