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Another Ondo Varsity’s Female Student Killed By Boyfriend

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1 hour ago

July 26, 2025

Less than three weeks after the gruesome murder of two undergraduates of the Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), another student of the institution has reportedly been killed by her boyfriend.

The deceased, Joy Adeyemi, a student of the Department of Human Kinetics, was reported missing earlier in the week, but her body was later discovered locked inside her boyfriend’s room after neighbours noticed a foul odour emanating from the apartment.

According to reports, Adeyemi was stabbed to death on Tuesday by her boyfriend, who is said to be an indigene of the university community.

It was gathered that the suspect fled the community immediately after the incident, and his whereabouts remained unknown at the time of filing this report.

According to a source, who explained that “the alleged killer is said to be an indigene of the town. The deceased was killed by her boyfriend on Tuesday and locked her inside his room.

“It was neighbours that raised the alarm to call attention of the students when they perceived bad odour from the room.

“We are yet to know the reason the guy killed that lady. The lady operates POS in that area, but since Tuesday, she had disappeared and nobody knew her whereabouts until yesterday, when the neighbours were perceiving a bad smell, from her room.

“The boy, after killing her, went away with the money she used for her POS business.

“It is high time the state government did something about the killings of our students by the indigenes of this town. If nothing is done, this may lead to a serious crisis in this community.

“You remember that some weeks ago, two of our students were also kidnapped and killed. So something has to be done.”

The killing of Joy sparked outrage and protests among AAUA students and members of the local community, with students taking to the streets in the university town, protesting the killing of the girl.

The students, who were armed with placards and chanting slogans like “Stop killing us, AAUA students,” demanded intervention from state authorities and security agencies, highlighting concern over repeated student fatalities linked to local residents.

Speaking on the latest killing in the university community, the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Committee condemned the dastardly act and called on security agencies to bring the perpetrator to book.

The students, in a statement by the Chairman and Secretary of the committee, Comrade Adekanye Adeboye and Oladele Emmanuel respectively, described the killings in the university as appalling.

The statement reads: “The National Association of Nigerian Students, Joint Campus Council, Ondo Axis is appalled and deeply saddened by the recent wave of killings targeting students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State.

“While the student community is still grappling with the tragic loss of two students who were brutally killed in the university, another female student fell victim to this senseless violence just yesterday.

“As a body saddled with the responsibility of overseeing the general affairs and welfarism of all Nigerian students, we strongly condemn these heinous acts and demand immediate action from the Ondo State Government and all security operatives responsible for safeguarding lives and property within the state.

“The incessant killings are a clear indication of a security lapse that must be addressed urgently.

“In light of these tragic events, NANS issues a 24-hour ultimatum to the Ondo State Government and all relevant security agencies to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of these crimes, implement robust security measures to prevent further attacks on students and ensure the safety and security of all students within the university and its environs.”

They demanded accountability and serious actions to protect the lives of their members, saying failure to comply within 24 hours “would leave us with no other option than to mobilise all student structures across the country down to Ondo State and stage a massive peaceful protest until our demands are met.”

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident and said three suspects had been arrested in connection with the case.

Ayanlade said efforts were ongoing to arrest other perpetrators, and said, “we have arrested three suspects and we are making efforts to arrest other fleeing suspects while investigation is ongoing.”

In his reaction, the Head of Media and Protocols of AAUA, Mr Victor Akinpelumi, appealed to the students not to take the law into their hands and allow the police to carry out a thorough investigation into the matter.

“We are only appealing to the students not to take laws into their hand and they should allow the police to do thorough investigation and I’m sure justice would be served on the perpetrators,” he urged.
(TRIBUNE)

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Benue Farmers Raise Alarm Over Influx Of Herdsmen, Cattle To Communities

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2 hours ago

July 26, 2025

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The residents of Anyimbe and Awashuwa settlements in Ayilamo, Tombu Council Ward of Logo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state have raised the alarm over the massive influx of herdsmen and cattle into their communities.

They expressed concern that the development could pose a danger to the security of lives and property in the area, aside from leading to the destruction of their already cultivated farmland.

The residents appealed to security agencies to stop the herdsmen and their cattle, who they claimed were migrating from neighbouring Nasarawa State.

A farmer in the Awashuwa community who identified himself as Shim Akur lamented that the migrating herdsmen posed a serious danger to the people of the area.

He pointed out that the huge number of cattle would end up on their farms, and the fact is that we will not just sit down and watch them destroy the crops we have invested so much money in farming.

“They are coming in huge numbers from neighbouring Nasarawa State and it is troubling for us all because of what they usually do to their host.

“And if we try to get them out on our own it will result in them coming after us. That is why we are appealing to security agencies to come in and help us stop these people from destroying our farms.

“Already, our people in Anyimbe have started shouting that they have already started destroying the farms in the community, and they are sounding disturbed.

“We know that is a recipe for crisis because the people will not just watch while their source of livelihood is destroyed by the invaders. That is why we need security personnel to take action now before the situation gets out of hand.”

The Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent Udeme Edet, could not be reached for comment.

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Ogun Police Arrest Two Soldiers, Suspected Cultist, 19 Others During Midnight Raid

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6 hours ago

July 26, 2025

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Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two soldiers, a suspected armed cultist, and nineteen others during a midnight raid carried out at Hillton Hotel, Osiele, Abeokuta, in the Odeda local government area of the state.

The officers, comprising operatives from the Odeda Division, Aregbe Division, the Anti-Cultism Unit, and SWAT, led by SP Adejoh Israel, stormed the hotel at about 8:20 p.m. on Friday.

The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the incident to DAILY POST on Saturday, said the officers acted on credible intelligence.

Odutola disclosed that the operation was targeted at suspected members of the Aiye confraternity who were reported to have gathered at the hotel.

She said, “In the course of the operation, twenty-two (22) suspects were arrested, including two (2) soldiers, nineteen (19) male suspects, and three (3) females.

“Recovered from the suspects were one cut-to-size locally made gun, one UTC axe, and several blue beret caps associated with the cult group.

“No casualties were recorded during the operation,” Odutola added.

The police spokesperson revealed that the arrested suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Anti-Cultism Unit, Eleweran, for further investigation.

Odutola, while reiterating the command’s commitment to fighting cultism and other violent crimes, appealed to residents to continue providing useful information to aid ongoing operations.

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One baby, Adult Injured As Three-storey Building Collapses In Umuahia

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8 hours ago

July 26, 2025

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Two persons, including a baby, have been injured in Umuahia, Abia State capital as a three-storey building collapsed at the Low-Cost Housing Estate in the city.

This is even as the Umuahia Capital Development Authority, UCDA has sealed up the premises of the collapsed building.

The General Manager of Umuahia Capital Development Authority, Mr Kingsley Agomoh who visited the scene, thanked God for saving the lives of two persons, including the baby.

He said that the occupants of the bungalow, which the three-storey building affected have been taken to the hospital for treatment.

The UCDA General Manager explained that the agency has commenced an investigation to ascertain the cause of the building collapse, pointing out that the appropriate punishment will be meted out to the owner in line with the law, adding that an integrity test will be conducted on the two three-storey buildings still standing on the premises.

Speaking to journalists on Saturday morning, some occupants affected by the building collapse Mr Ugwumba Shedrack and Nkechi Uzochi said that the incident happened at about 3am in the morning, explaining that the collapsed building belongs to a former Governorship candidate .

Also, an eyewitness and security man, Babayu Adamu, said the building showed some signs in the past and reinforcing measures were taken.