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Lagos Taskforce arrests 88 miscreants in Oshodi raid
Lagos Taskforce arrests 88 miscreants in Oshodi raid
In a bid to restore law and order in one of Lagos’ busiest hubs, the Lagos State Taskforce has apprehended 88 suspected miscreants and criminals in two coordinated operations carried out at Oshodi and its surrounding areas.
The raids, which took place at 3 a.m. and 4 p.m. respectively, followed a surge in complaints from motorists, residents, and pedestrians regarding the rising tide of criminal activity in the area.
According to CSP Adetayo Akerele, Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, the arrests are part of ongoing efforts to curb the activities of street urchins and touts, particularly in hotspots like Oshodi and Bolade.
“We cannot allow these criminal elements to hold our people hostage in their own communities,” Akerele declared. “The State Government remains steadfast in its resolve to protect lives and property.”
The crackdown, met with jubilation from onlookers at the Oshodi Oke Bridge, signals the taskforce’s commitment to combating the menace of hoodlums who target unsuspecting commuters during rush hours. These criminals have been accused of using pedestrian bridges to track potential victims, engaging in harassment and theft.
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“The safety of Lagos residents is paramount to us,” Akerele reiterated, adding that surveillance conducted before the operation revealed the methods the miscreants used to ambush their victims. “We are committed to making sure their activities will soon be a thing of the past.”
The arrests come as part of the broader THEMES PLUS agenda of the Lagos State Government, which prioritizes security and law enforcement across the state’s metropolis. Akerele assured the public that the taskforce’s efforts would be sustained until order is fully restored in the area.
Motorists and residents are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities. “We remain on high alert and will continue to carry out surveillance and sting operations aimed at safeguarding the lives and property of motorists and residents along this axis and beyond,” Akerele said.
All 88 suspects arrested in the operations will face prosecution, in line with the taskforce’s mandate to ensure justice and security in Lagos State.
Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, Director of Press and Public Affairs for the Lagos State Taskforce, also emphasized the need for the public’s cooperation in the ongoing campaign to rid Lagos of criminal elements.
Lagos Taskforce arrests 88 miscreants in Oshodi raid
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Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
A pastor named John Ogbonna, who is said to hail from Ohazara in Ebonyi State, has reportedly passed away while fasting and praying for the situation in Nigeria.
A distressing video reveals the lifeless body of Pastor Ogbonna on a mountain along Arab Road in Kubwa area of Abuja.
It is reported that the pastor had been fasting and praying in the area before his tragic death.
In the video, a voice speaking in Igbo says, “Ebonyi people, Ohaozara people, see where our brother ended. Pastor John Ogbonna.
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He is on the mountain along Arab Road in Abuja, where he died since yesterday (September 22). Today is the 23rd day of September, 2024. Please spread this information to reach his family or anyone who knows him.”
A follower of the late pastor said “His lifeless body was discovered alongside his Bible and other prayer materials, causing sorrow among his congregation, who were awaiting his return.”
The follower added, “He was known for his deep faith and commitment to spiritual retreats, often going to the mountain for extended periods of prayer. The church community is mourning the loss of their spiritual leader, praying for his peaceful rest.”
Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
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Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
Suspected hacker has taken over the WhatsApp number of one of the ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s government, Professor Tahir Mamman.
A statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, on Friday, said the Minister of Education’s number is now being used by the unauthorized individual.
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It reads : “The Office of the Honourable Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman OON, SAN is informing the general public that the Minister’s WhatsApp number has been hacked and is currently being used by unauthorized individual. We deeply regret any inconvenience this might cause and urge everyone to disregard any message of request received from the said number until further notice.
“The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities and is under investigation. We advise all members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.”
Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
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Court grants N5m bail to whistleblower, PIDO
Court grants N5m bail to whistleblower, PIDO
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Isaac Bristol, the alleged whistleblower behind the PIDOMNigeria account on X (formerly Twitter), following his arrest by the police.
Justice Emeka Nwite approved Bristol’s bail at N5 million with one surety of the same amount.
The ruling came after a motion on notice was submitted by Deji Adeyanju, who led the legal team defending Bristol.
In delivering his ruling, Justice Nwite stated that the defendant must surrender his passport to the court and that the surety should reside in Abuja.
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Additionally, the surety is required to provide evidence of three years of tax clearance and submit two passport-sized photographs along with an affidavit of means.
Bristol has been in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre since September 11.
He faces charges of alleged treason, mobilizing support during the #EndBadGovernance protests, making false money-laundering claims against President Bola Tinubu, and unlawfully handling classified government documents in violation of the Official Secrets Act of 1962.
Court grants N5m bail to whistleblower, PIDO
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