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Prime suspect in Ondo varsity students’ death developed strange illness before death – Source
Prime suspect in Ondo varsity students’ death developed strange illness before death – Source
Grieving students of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State yesterday demanded the corpse of the prime suspect, Femi Oladele, who allegedly orchestrated the murder of their two missing colleagues.
Their demand followed confirmation by the state’s police command of the reported death of Oladele in a hospital after falling sick on Friday.
Sources who spoke to our correspondent yesterday revealed that the prime suspect suddenly developed a strange illness after allegedly making a confessional statement about the brutal killing of the two students and their burial in a shallow grave.
One of the sources, who pleaded anonymity, told our reporter that the suspect – arrested alongside two other accomplices in the murder case – was rushed to the hospital where he gave up the ghost.
“Tallex (Oladele) is dead. He gave up at the hospital yesterday after he made some confessions to the police over the killing of the two Akungba students. I learnt he had fallen sick shortly after he was arrested,” he said.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the death of the suspect when contacted on the phone, saying he was taken to the hospital where he gave up the ghost.
Ayanlade, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the suspect, who allegedly orchestrated the brutal murder of the students who also doubled as his tenants, had been in and out of the hospital before he died yesterday.
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He said: “Yes, he is dead. Following his arrest, the suspect (Oladele) had been in and out of the hospital under close medical supervision and was receiving adequate care before he died in the early hours of yesterday.
“As of now, the decomposing remains of Okah have been recovered while efforts are ongoing to locate Abba’s body.”
The police spokesman explained that two additional suspects identified as one Kola and Micheal, who allegedly withdrew the sum of N800,000 from the late Abba’s account, had been arrested and was in custody, fully cooperating with investigation.
“So, we are asking members of the public to disregard any distorted narratives seeking to divert attention from the facts, and the Command can assure that justice will be fully pursued and all those involved will be made to face the full weight of the law.
The two missing undergraduate students, Andrew Eloho Okah and Nohn Friday Abbah, were allegedly kidnapped and subsequently murdered by Oladele.
The suspect, popularly known as ‘Tallex’, was the students’ landlord.
He was said to have ordered suspected cultists to deal with the victims for allegedly being disrespectful to him.
The two undergraduate students were consequently abducted, robbed, raped and murdered.
The Nation had earlier reported the grim discovery of their bodies near the Ondo-Ekiti border weeks after their course mates declared them missing and absent from classes.
“Although we deeply sympathise with the families, friends and academic communities of the victims and remain unwavering in our commitment to justice and public safety,” he said.
In a statement it issued yesterday, however, the Students Union Government (SUG) of the institution, apparently suspecting foul play, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic and untimely death of their two colleagues and also demanded to see Oladele’s corpse.
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The statement, jointly signed by the trio of Salami Akeem, President; Bakare Abiodun, General Secretary and Ajidagba Mosadoluwa, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the SUG, noted that the gruesome murder of the two students had plunged the entire university community into mourning.
They noted that the death of the suspect has raised pressing questions regarding the circumstances surrounding the murder case of their colleagues.
The statement said: “Earlier today, it was reported that one of the suspects linked to the murder of the two students had died in a hospital while in custody.
“This sudden development has further intensified the call for transparency and accountability from the Nigerian Police Force.
“In light of this, the Students’ Union is demanding that the Nigeria Police immediately produce the body of the deceased suspect.
“We are giving the police a strict ultimatum of 24 hours from the release of this statement to comply with this demand.”
While demanding justice for the killing of their two colleagues, the students’ union leaders said a thorough, transparent and fair investigation must be carried out by the police over the muder case.
They noted that it is the least owed to the grieving families, the university’s community and the general public, stressing that findings related to the murder case must be made public and handled with the highest level of integrity.
They also charged the police to act with full responsibility, professionalism and commitment to justice.
“We are bringing this demand directly to the attention of the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal.
“We reiterate that our demands must be met within the given time frame in order not to result in a mass demonstration by all the students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko and other concerned Nigerian students.
“This protest will be carried out physically as enshrined in our rights as citizens, to demand transparency, accountability and the proper handling of this sensitive matter.
“The Adekunle Ajasin University Students’ Union remains resolute in its commitment to protecting the welfare and dignity of its members.”
Prime suspect in Ondo varsity students’ death developed strange illness before death – Source
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Falana faults FG over plan to transfer Ekweremadu’s prison sentence to Nigeria
Falana faults FG over plan to transfer Ekweremadu’s prison sentence to Nigeria
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to facilitate the transfer of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to Nigeria to serve the remainder of his organ harvesting sentence currently being served in the United Kingdom.
Speaking on Thursday at the opening of the Legal Year of the Faculty of Law, University of Abuja, Falana questioned why the Federal Government was prioritising Ekweremadu while 232 other Nigerians are still in British prisons without intervention.
Falana, who vowed to take up the matter, argued that the prisoner exchange programme lacks justification, especially when no British citizen is serving a jail term in Nigeria.
Addressing students at the event organised by the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), UNIABUJA Chapter, Falana also weighed in on the recent clash between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a naval officer, A.M. Yerima, over a disputed property.
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He condemned both parties for acting outside the law, warning that the Minister was “lucky not to have been shot” and insisting that no public official has the right to call any Nigerian a fool, including a minister.
While acknowledging that Wike acted under the Land Use Act, Falana faulted his lack of restraint and derogatory language. He also stated that the officer acted illegally by guarding private land and hiding under “superior orders.”
“Even the President cannot call any Nigerian a fool,” Falana declared, demanding that President Tinubu compel Wike to apologise.
On the theme “Litigation as the Bloodline of Justice”, Falana encouraged law students to embrace digital tools, noting that more West African courts are adopting virtual hearings and e-filing.
He was later honoured with the title Senior Advocate of the Masses, which he dedicated to the poor.
Also speaking, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Uwakwe Abugu, commended the forum for bridging the gap between legal theory and practice, while urging students to uphold discipline, integrity and lifelong learning.
Falana faults FG over plan to transfer Ekweremadu’s prison sentence to Nigeria
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Kano JSC appoints new acting Chief Registrar, sanctions judiciary staff over misconduct
Kano JSC Appoints New Acting Chief Registrar, Sanctions Judiciary Staff Over Misconduct
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the appointment of Hussein Hassan-Suleiman as the new acting Chief Registrar of the Kano State High Court of Justice, following the retirement of Hajara Garba Ahmed on November 11, 2025.
The announcement was contained in a statement released on Friday by the judiciary’s spokesperson, Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, who said the decision was reached during the Commission’s 87th meeting presided over by the Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki.
According to the Commission’s Secretary, Amina Albasu, Suleiman—former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Ministry of Justice—was selected based on his “hard work, integrity, humility and dedication to duty.”
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The JSC expressed confidence that the new acting registrar would uphold judicial ethics and carry out his responsibilities diligently.
In the same sitting, the Commission confirmed the appointment of 30 new Shari’a Court Judges who passed the required examinations and interviews.
The transfer and swearing-in of Magistrate Dayyabu Haruna from Kaduna State was also approved and carried out in line with constitutional procedures.
Meanwhile, the Commission disciplined a judiciary staff member, Ado Koki, over allegations of criminal conspiracy, perjury and gratification. He was accused of collecting ₦39,000 in exchange for issuing three plain affidavits used for land document processing.
Koki admitted receiving the money but claimed it was meant for newspaper publication and a Police report. Although not previously found negligent in his duties, the JSC ruled his conduct inappropriate and placed him on half salary for three months, issuing a stern warning against future misconduct.
The JSC reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and indiscipline, stressing its commitment to upholding integrity, accountability and professionalism within the judiciary.
Kano JSC appoints new acting Chief Registrar, sanctions judiciary staff over misconduct
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Bandits kill 16 vigilantes, abduct 42 villagers in fresh Niger state attacks
Bandits Kill 16 Vigilantes, Abduct 42 Villagers in Fresh Niger State Attacks
At least 16 vigilante operatives have been killed and 42 residents abducted following multiple bandit raids across communities in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State.
The coordinated attacks, which occurred between Sunday, November 9, and Thursday, November 13, 2025, forced hundreds of villagers to flee their homes, leaving entire settlements deserted.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the first attack happened on Sunday when bandits stormed Dutsen Magaji village, abducting 22 people.
“Vigilantes went after them and engaged them in a gun battle. In the process, three vigilantes were killed and five people are in the hospital,” he said.
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The gunmen reportedly returned before dawn on Thursday, targeting Magama village during early morning prayers.
“They surrounded the mosque while people were praying and kidnapped more than 20 people. Vigilantes followed them, unaware of an ambush. Thirteen vigilantes were killed,” the source added.
The Press Secretary to the Mashegu LGA chairman, Isah Ibrahim Bokuta, confirmed the killings, describing the slain operatives as heroes who died protecting their communities.
When contacted, the Niger State Police Command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said he would verify the attacks and provide updates.
Residents said that since Monday, several communities had been abandoned, including Dutsen Magaji, Borin-Aiki, Gidan Ruwa, and Magama, as families fled to Mashegu town, Kawo-Mashegu, and Manigi. Many displaced persons are currently staying with relatives in safer locations.
Meanwhile, the abductors of former chairman of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Alhassan Bawa Niworo, have yet to release him despite reports that his family paid ₦70 million ransom.
He was kidnapped alongside NSIEC Commissioner Barrister Ahmad Mohammed and others on September 29, 2025, along the Mokwa–New Bussa road in Borgu LGA.
Bandits Kill 16 Vigilantes, Abduct 42 Villagers in Fresh Niger State Attacks
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