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Court Restrains Man From Parading Himself As Oluwo

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4 years ago

August 10, 2021

An Abeokuta High Court sitting at Isabo, today, August 10, ruled that one Mukaila Akinwande should henceforth stop parading himself as the Oluwo of Ijejaland.

While ruling on motion filed by the complainant, Chief Aremu Bangboye, claiming to be the authentic Oluwo of Ijejaland, Justice Ogunfowora said he was convinced based on the evidences before him that it would be appropriate to stop the defendant.

He, therefore, restrained Akinwade from parading himself as the Oluwo of Ijeja pending the ruling of the motion filed by Bangbose’s lawyer.

Chief Bamgbose’s lawyer, Barrister Bayo Ogungbemi heard earlier prayed the court to stop Mukaila Akinwande from parading himself as the Oluwo of Ijeja based on the fact that his client was duly appointed and installed as the Oluwo of Ijeja.

Barrister Ogungbemi supported his argument with evidences including photographs and video clips of installation of his client, as well as living witnesses who are present at the court.

When asked for his view on the motion for injunction, the lawyer to the defendant, Barrister Apanisile said he had no objection, but would need some time to study the motion.

He, therefore, requested for two weeks adjournment for him to study and prepare for his defense.

Justice Ogunfowora granted him the request, warning that Barrister Apanisile has been requesting for adjournment for more than two times and reminded him that the case was originally filed February 2021 with a warning that he would not want a delay in the case henceforth.

The judge therefore ruled that the defendant, Chief Mukaila Akinwande should stop parading himself as the Oluwo of Ijeja, and allow peace to reign in Ijejaland.

In a chat with newsmen after the court ruling, Chief Aremu Bamgboye expressed his delight for winning the first round of the case, adding that it is a victory not only for him, but the people of Ijejaland.

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Police Impound Vehicle With 387 Blocks Of Cannabis In Bauchi

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3 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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The Bauchi state Police Command says it has impounded a vehicle with nothing less than 387 blocks of suspected cannabis sativa after involving in an auto crash in the state.

Sani Omolori-Aliyu, the Commissioner of Police in the state, disclosed this on Friday while handing over the exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi state Command.

According to him, the car and one other had a head-on collision in Wom village of Toro Local Government Area of the state on October 4, 2025 at about 11:30am.

“Initial reports from eyewitnesses and preliminary investigations indicate that the first vehicle, a white Toyota Corolla with registration number ABC-459LF, was operated by one Ali Muhammad, a 45-year-old resident of Nabardo Village.

“He was transporting the District Head of Nabardo, Suleiman Suleiman, aged 65, along with his family members as they travelled from Bauchi Metropolis to Nabardo Village.

“The second vehicle, another white Toyota Corolla with registration number GWA-155GW, was driven by an individual yet to be identified, who was travelling from Jos, Plateau State, towards Bauchi.

“It was reported that this driver attempted to overtake other vehicles without exercising adequate caution, resulting in a head-on collision with the first vehicle,” he said.

The Commissioner further explained that the occupants of both vehicles sustained varying degrees of injuries and were transported to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) for medical care.

He said that the District Head suffered a fracture in his left leg and is currently receiving treatment with other victims while some have been discharged.

Omolori-Aliyu also revealed that in the aftermath of the incident, during the search at the scene, the detectives recovered several items in the damaged vehicle which included the 387 blocks of suspected cannabis.

The Commissioner, who explained that the command was in pursuit of the unidentified driver to ensure accountability and prompt legal action, encouraged anyone with information regarding the driver’s identity to come forward and assist in the investigation.

“The police are committed to diligently pursuing leads to identify the principal suspect.

“The Bauchi State Police Command is dedicated to maintaining peace and order in our community and urges the public to remain calm and cooperative throughout this process.

“We invite anyone with information that could aid in this investigation to contact us and we assure citizens that we are resolutely focused on ensuring justice is achieved,” he said.

While receiving the exhibits, Hussaini Umar, Deputy Commandant, NDLEA, appreciated the police for the cooperation and synergy and promised to work hand in hand to ensure that the driver and the owner were found.

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Fake Revenue Agents Apprehended In Aba While Defrauding Residents

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7 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Abia State Harmonized Taskforce has apprehended four individuals impersonating as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for acts of extortion, intimidation, and illegal enforcement along the Port Harcourt Road axis of Aba and its environs.

They were nabbed on Thursday at Flyover junction around Ugwunagbo area through an operation authorized by the Aba Area Coordinator of ASHTF, Mr. Uche Wogu.

A statement issued by Miracle Chukwunenye, spokesperson of the Harmonized Task Force said that the agency received multiple complaints from market women, tricycle (Keke) operators, and traders about the unlawful activities of a group led by one Mr. Ahuama.

‎”Upon arrival, the Taskforce, in joint effort with the police, arrested Mr. Ahuama and three accomplices who were caught extorting money from unsuspecting traders and tricycle operators under the false pretense of being NURTW officials.

“Investigations revealed that the suspects had already impounded about twenty (20) tricycles earlier that morning and collected money from the owners before being intercepted,” Chukwunenye said.

‎He added that during the operation, the suspects resisted arrest and attacked Taskforce operatives and police officers, but they were eventually subdued and are now in custody.

Chukwunenye sensitized traders and transporters that Abia State operates a strict No-Cash-at-Hand revenue system, and as such, no government-authorized personnel is permitted to collect cash from citizens.