3 Ondo Amotekun officers dismissed for misconduct, 7 suspects paraded
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Police arrest man, 39, for allegedly defiling minor in Ondo
Police detectives attached to Zonal CID, Zone 17 Headquarters, Akure, say they have arrested one Afolami Olanrewaju, 32, of Ile Oluji/Oke Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State for allegedly defiling a nine- year old child.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by ASP Adeoye Akeem, ZONE 17 Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO) on Sunday in Akure
Akeem, who explained that the suspect was arrested on May 18, said Olanrewaju committed the offence on Feb. 22 at the provision shop of the victim’s mother in Ile-Oluji.
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“The suspect volunteered to drop off the victim and her siblings at their parents’ house.
“On getting to the house, forcefully had carnal knowledge of the victim and immediately packed his loads from his house in Ile Oluji and went into hiding.
“Effort intensified by the detectives led to his arrest in Akure, Ondo State. The suspect confessed to committing the crime during interrogation.
Meanwhile, the victim was taken to hospital for immediate medical attention while the suspect was arraigned at an Akure High Court.
“He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to custody of Nigeria Correctional Service pending continuation of the case.
” The case was adjourned until July 27, 2022,” the PPRO said.
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Police arrest tenant who raped landlord’s 11-year-old daughter in Delta
In Delta State, one Ernest Okporu has been apprehended for allegedly defiling his landlord’s 11 years old daughter (name withheld).
Okporu, a 39 year old married man, committed the heinous act on Saturday March 23 in Osubi community, Okpe Local Government Area of the State.
It was gathered that the suspect lured the victim into his apartment by asking her to bring his phone charger from there.
The unsuspecting victim did as she was told only for the suspect to follow and grab her from behind as she entered the apartment, tied her hands and sexually assault her.
The suspect forced the girl to wash her blood stained underwear and threatened her that if she tells anyone she will be killed.
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Medical reports indicated that the victim’s hymen has been broken. The tests also revealed that there was penetration and presence of semen.
The suspect, Ernest Okporu, admitted to the crime just as he pleaded for forgiveness from the father of the little girl.
Human right activist, Comrade Kelvin Ejumudo, confirmed the incident to newsmen.
He said, “I got a distress call from the mother of the little girl and well meaning Deltans that a minor has been raped and defiled.”
Ejumudo disclosed that the suspect will be arraigned in court before the end of the week.
He appreciated the Orerokpe Divisional Police Officer, CSP Paul Oboware, for his stance to ensure that justice is served in the matter.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, also confirmed the development to newsmen.
Police arrest tenant who raped landlord’s 11-year-old daughter in Delta
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Navy arrests suspected oil thief enroute Cameroon with 15,500 litres of PMS
Navy arrests suspected oil thief enroute Cameroon with 15,500 litres of PMS
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, has arrested a suspected oil thief enroute Cameroon with 15,500 litres of suspected Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The commanding officer, Capt. Uche Aneke, disclosed this at Ibaka while handing over the suspect and the seized product to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC).
Aneke said that the suspect was arrested with the exhibit at about 2:00 a.m. on Friday.
He said the navy received intelligence report that a boat was conveying suspected smuggled products through FOB Ibaka operational area and heading towards Cameroon.
”We intercepted the boat and discovered that it was laden with 15,500 litres of products suspected PMS concealed under a tarpaulin.
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”We also found a suspected smuggler onboard who was arrested immediately,” he said.
The commanding officer warned against smuggling of illegal consignments in or out of the country, saying that the navy was committed to tackling such activities.
”We are committed towards detecting every criminal move around our operational area using advanced surveillance equipment and intelligence.
”Criminals are warned, Nigeria’s water and coastal areas are not for illegal activities,” he said.
Receiving the exhibit, Mr Etefia Koko-Ette, Head, Anti Vandal Unit of the NSCDC Command in Akwa Ibom, said that further investigation would be conducted on this matter.
Navy arrests suspected oil thief enroute Cameroon with 15,500 litres of PMS
(NAN)
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3 Ondo Amotekun officers dismissed for misconduct, 7 suspects paraded
Adetunji Adeleye, State Commander of Amotekun corps, made the disclosure while parading seven suspects for human trafficking and house breaking before newsmen on Tuesday in Akure.
Adeleye said the three dismissed officers would be prosecuted in line with the regulations guiding the corps.
“Today, we have three Amotekun personnel that had gone through the normal process of court marshal and are being dismissed today for professional misconduct.
“They cease to be members of Amotekun Ondo State Corp as from now and we would ensure that adequate punishment would be meted out to them even after dismissal,” he said.
Adeleye, who called for more credible intelligence information from residents, said that a vehicle, which was stolen by armed bandits around Akure community, was recovered through timely information.
According to him, the electronics equipment also stolen from a resident of the community was recovered and investigations are ongoing to apprehend the robbers who fled when they cited corps personnel.
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“Out of the seven suspects we are parading today, we have three that were arrested for human trafficking cases and we have four others that were arrested for house breaking.
“And we were able to retrieve all the items stolen from their operation, which would be handed over to the rightful owners.
“However, this is to reconfirm that the response to distress calls is actually working for us in order to reduce crime to the minimum,” he stated.
Adeleye also said that the command had deployed 700 officers across the 18 Local Government Area of the state ahead of the Easter celebration. He admonished the people to shun night travels for their benefit and safety of lives and properties.
“To commuters, we advise you to reduce traveling late in the night, and early in the morning. However, we will commence our 24-hours patrol from the end of this week to ensure safety.
“We want to encourage the good people of Ondo state to give us timely information to work for them,” he added.
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