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Lagos Pays N40m-worth Benefit To Families Of Fallen LASTMA Officers

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3 months ago

January 22, 2026

The Lagos State Government has disbursed N40 million as support to the families and dependants of deceased officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) who died in the line of duty.

The presentation, coordinated by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, was held at the LASTMA headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos. At the event, 20 beneficiary families received N2 million each.

Giwa said the gesture was not intended as compensation for the loss of lives, noting that no amount of money could equate to the value of human life. He described the support as a symbolic and tangible recognition of the courage, dedication and sacrifice displayed by the fallen officers in the service of Lagos State.

He said the government remained committed to preserving the memory of the officers and ensuring that their families were not left to bear the burden of loss alone, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to the welfare of public servants and their dependants.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa, commended the initiative, describing it as a demonstration of empathy and humane governance. He said the intervention would strengthen public confidence in government institutions and reassure serving officers that dedication and sacrifice would be honoured.

Also speaking, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, described the fallen officers as patriots whose legacy of selfless service would endure within the agency. He expressed appreciation to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the support extended to the families.

Adebayo Adegboayega Coker, wife of the pioneer General Manager of LASTMA, encouraged the beneficiaries to utilise the funds prudently, particularly towards the education and welfare of their children.

In a vote of thanks on behalf of the beneficiaries, Adeyemo Rotimi expressed gratitude to the state government and the governor for the assistance.

Beneficiaries at the ceremony included Mrs Coker, Ola Aminat Adepeju, Arogundade Kudirat Oladunni, Adeyemo Silifat Eniola, Falana Felicia Adeola, Bakare Ajoke Fatima, Giwa Hameedat Oyindamola, Dada Adedoyin Rebecca, Akinsemoyin Toheebat Olasunbo, Sanni Esther Oyeyemi, Junaid Oyinlola Deborah, Aladaba Ibrahim Adewunmi, Alimi Mariam Morenike, Omosebi Temitope Jumoke, Alowooye Folashade Mojisola and Shittu Adijat Yetunde.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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21 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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3 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.