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Why we evicted 42 Fulani herders from Ondo – Amotekun
Ondo State security outfit codenamed Amotekun has said it evicted 42 Fulani men who invaded the Okitipupa council area of the state when they could not clearly state their mission in the area.
The herders were reportedly brought in a truck and dumped in front of the Okitipupa Army Barracks, which was said to have heightened the tension in the community.
Residents reportedly raised the alarm and reported the matter to Amotekun.
The security group was said to have sent them back to their various states of origin on the order of the state government.
The visitors, it was learnt, said during interrogation by the personnel of Amotekun that they were in the state for security training.
The state Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, however told journalists that the 42 men were arrested following their inability to explain their mission in the state.
“We look at them as a security risk to the state,” he said.
Adeleye said the suspected invaders, who hailed from Kano and Jigawa states, claimed that they were invited to the state by an agent to be engaged as security guards for the pipelines.
Part of his statement read, “In the last three days, there have been issues relating to the invasion of the state by alleged Fulani men.
“Our intelligence showed us the influx of some people especially into Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state. So, we monitored and we found out that they converged in front of the army barracks in Okitipupa.
“They were there for a couple of hours and at that point, we tried to find out what their mission is, but because they couldn’t give satisfactory explanations we moved them to our local office first in Okitipupa to try to debrief them and from the debriefing at Okitipupa, we had to move them to the state headquarters for proper debriefing. “When they arrived, we profile them and we found out that they are primarily from two major states, Kano and Jigawa States. “The mission that they claimed they came for is not too clear and upon profiling, we found out that majority of them don’t even know how they got to where they got to. “All they were told was that they were going for training. Training for who, by who? They do not know.
“The sponsors happened to also claim that they belong to an NGO; that they contracted out the training to a consultant who was supposed to train their men. They said they were going to train them as security guards.
“But as part of our discreet investigation, we found out that the so call consultant had been arrested in Delta State and I confirmed from the Delta State Police Command as at today that he’s still in their custody. So, we intend to release them, we will release all these ones and ensure that they are taken back to their states.”
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Tinubu, Gov Yusuf asked to resolve Kano Emirate crisis
Tinubu, Gov Yusuf asked to resolve Kano Emirate crisis
A group, One Kano Agenda(OKA), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Abba Yusuf to facilitate peaceful dialogue among the stakeholders to resolve the current Emirship crisis in Kano.
The Director-General of the group, Amb. Abbas Abdullahi, who made the call while addressing a press conference at the NUJ press centre, Kano, on Sunday, also urged Northern Elders to encourage peaceful dialogue over the matter.
“We respectfully appeal to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and His Excellency the Governor of Kano State and the respected elders of Arewa to take a proactive role in encouraging peaceful dialogue among all relevant stakeholders.
“National peace begins with local harmony and the restoration of calm in Kano is a matter of national interest.
“A prompt non partisan mediation effort will go a long way in maintaining mutual respect between state and federal institutions and protecting our traditional values,” Abdullahi said.
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The group also called for peace and unity among residents of the state in the wake of the Emirship tussle.
It emphasized the need for all stakeholders “to put Kano first and avoid divisions that could harm the state’s social fabric.
“We are gathered here because we believe that Kano must come first before political differences, personal ambitions or any divisive agenda.
“Recent developments around the Emirate issue have stirred tensions, sparked public debates and regrettably fueled discord among our people.
“While discussions on matters of history and tradition are important, we must be careful not to allow misinformation or political manipulation to erode the unity we have built over generations,” it said.
The group warned against any attempt to politicize the Emirate issue and emphasized the importance of respecting the state’s traditional institution.
It urged all stakeholders, including youth, civil society groups, and religious leaders “to rise above divisions and work towards peace and unity.”
Tinubu, Gov Yusuf asked to resolve Kano Emirate crisis
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JUST IN: Two rescued in Lagos building collapse
JUST IN: Two rescued in Lagos building collapse
Two persons have been rescued after a three-storey building collapsed in Lagos Island.
The building said to be under construction, caved in Sunday afternoon at 4, Agarawu Street, Lagos Island.
The victims were said to have been trapped when the building collapsed and were only extricated from the rubble by emergency workers who rushed them to the hospital.
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Confirming the incident, the Lagos Police Command said no life was lost.
Spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the site had been cordoned off by responders, adding that there was calm in the neighbourhood.
He said the relevant agencies would probe the cause of the collapse.
JUST IN: Two rescued in Lagos building collapse
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Police bust car theft syndicate in Abuja, arrest suspects
Police bust car theft syndicate in Abuja, arrest suspects
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismantled a notorious car theft syndicate operating in Abuja, recovering two stolen vehicles and arresting three key members of the gang.
The suspects reportedly confessed to refurbishing stolen vehicles, altering their colours, and reselling them as newer models to unsuspecting buyers.
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
“On April 11, 2025, following a distress call received by the Durumi Division regarding the theft of a gold-coloured 2005 Toyota Corolla (registration number KUJ 208 DA) from a residence, operatives swiftly launched an investigation,” she stated.
The stolen vehicle was tracked to a workshop in Durumi, where it was undergoing illegal refurbishment. The car’s colour was already being changed in an attempt to conceal its identity and prepare it for quick resale.
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Further searches at the workshop led to the recovery of another red Toyota Corolla (registration number GWA 844 CK), which had earlier been reported stolen from a residence in Jikwoyi.
Three suspects were arrested at the scene: Steven Musa, David Dalyol (a painter) and Ibrahim Mohammed (a mechanic).
During interrogation, the trio confessed to being part of a larger car theft syndicate operating across Wuse, Central Area, Jikwoyi, and Bwari within the FCT. They admitted to stealing multiple vehicles, refurbishing them, and selling them off as upgraded models.
The suspects remain in police custody and will be charged to court upon completion of investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao S. Adewale, commended the swift action of the officers involved and urged residents to install vehicle tracking systems and anti-theft devices to enhance recovery efforts in the event of a theft.
Police bust car theft syndicate in Abuja, arrest suspects
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