Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) have arrested a 35-year-old suspected gun runner in Imota, Ikorodu, recovering locally made firearms and other weapons allegedly linked to cult activities. The suspect, identified as Jelili Adeyemo, was apprehended during a surveillance operation carried out by officers of the Imota Command following complaints from residents of the Araromi community over repeated incidents of petrol theft from parked vehicles. According to the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), operatives intensified surveillance in the area and intercepted the suspect at about 2:00 a.m. on Saturday after observing what was described as suspicious…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has launched Operation Kosaye in Lagos and Ogun states as part of a renewed security initiative aimed at tackling kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes across the two states. The operation, which is supported by the Lagos and Ogun State governments through the provision of logistics, is designed to flush out criminal elements from forests, border communities, identified hideouts and other black spots believed to be used by kidnappers and armed gangs. Addressing journalists at the Ogun State Police Training School in Iperu, the Commissioners of Police for Ogun and Lagos states, Bode Ojajuni…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed security agencies to intensify efforts to halt the recent wave of killings and political violence in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The directive was conveyed by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-West, Adegoke Fayoade, during a meeting with Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Government House in Osogbo. Fayoade said the Inspector-General had instructed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11 and the Osun State Commissioner of Police to ensure that acts of violence, murder and other criminal activities were not tolerated…

The Nigerian Army has announced a strategic redeployment of senior officers across the Nigerian Army, affecting operational commanders, training institutions and key staff appointments in a move aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness and national security. The redeployment, approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the Army’s operational capacity and improve its response to emerging security challenges across the country. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, the postings involve field commanders, commandants of military training institutions and principal…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, says the long-abandoned Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (OKLNG) project is set for revival, describing the development as part of broader plans to transform Ogun Waterside into a major industrial and maritime hub. The governor made the disclosure on Friday while commissioning the reconstructed Gao-Ibiade Road in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, saying the project was conceived to prepare the area for increased industrial, commercial and maritime activities. Abiodun said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) had informed the state government of its decision to revive the multi-billion-dollar OKLNG project, expressing optimism that…

The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government has flagged off the construction of a road and drainage project at RST Apena Close, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and enhancing residents’ quality of life. The project comprises the construction of an interlocking road, one-sided drainage, a culvert, kerbs and the installation of streetlights. It is expected to be completed within six weeks by RMB Construction Engineering Company Limited under the supervision of the council’s Works and Infrastructure Department. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), said the project forms part of his…

Police operatives in Lagos have arrested a 21-year-old man after allegedly recovering a suspected human hand, two locally made pistols and other suspected stolen items during a routine stop-and-search exercise on the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The suspect, Samson Onilewaji, was apprehended after officers intercepted an unregistered commercial shuttle bus carrying six occupants during the operation. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, a search of the vehicle and its occupants led to the recovery of a suspected human right hand, two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, two axes,…

Eight kidnapped victims have regained their freedom after troops launched a successful offensive against suspected kidnappers operating in Pandam Forest, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. The rescue operation was carried out in the early hours of Wednesday following credible intelligence on the activities of kidnappers within the forest. In a statement issued on Friday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Capt. Chinonso Oteh, troops deployed under Sector 9 and stationed in Namu Town conducted the operation at about 3:00 a.m. as part of ongoing efforts to restore peace and strengthen security across the…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a former employee of the deceased, over the murder of former Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Mrs. Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta. Ojajuni said the arrests followed intensive intelligence gathering, technical tracking and forensic investigations carried out by detectives assigned to the case. According to him, police received a report at the Owode-Egba Police Station at about 4 p.m. on June 21 regarding suspicious circumstances surrounding…

Troops have rescued three kidnap victims and foiled a planned terrorist attack in separate operations across Zamfara and Sokoto states, recovering weapons, ammunition and other items abandoned by fleeing suspects. The operations, carried out by troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North-West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, formed part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and improve security across the region. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, the first operation took place on June 22 at Bagega in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State,…