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Court Returns Ex-Oyo PMS Chair’s File To CJ For Reassignment

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1 year ago

November 4, 2024

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Justice O. Adetujoye of Fiat Court 5 of Oyo State High Court, Ring Road in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday, returned a case file involving a former Chairman of Disciplinary Committee of the Park Management System, Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, to the state Chief Judge for reassignment to another court.

The matter, with suit number I/74c/2024 was between the State and Auxiliary and was scheduled for hearing on Monday (today).

The Judge resolved to return the case to the CJ as a result of the failure of the Counsels to agree if the court should take the two different cases before it involving the defendant.

Auxiliary, who was present in court, is facing trial on 17 count charges on armed robbery, murder, attempted murder, and possession of a firearm, including one AK-47 assault rifle, and two SMG rifles with magazines.

“The offence, according to the charge sheet, is contrary to and punishable under Section 1(2)(a) and (b) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, CAP RII, Vol.14, Laws of Federation of Nigeria, 2004.”

Two charges are before Justice Adetujoye. The first one relates to the alleged criminal offences that took place at the residence of Governor Seyi Makinde of the state on May 29, 2020, with suit number I/74c/2024. It was scheduled for hearing on Monday, but could not proceed.

The second change was on alleged criminal offences that happened in Igboora during the campaign that led to the 2023 elections.

After taking the appearance of the counsels of the parties before the day’s proceedings began, Adetujoye asked if the parties would agree to the court hearing the two different cases of the defendant before her.

In his response, the Director of Public Prosecution, S.O Adeoye, who led the team of lawyers on behalf of the state government, told the court that the state had no objection to the request.

Other lawyers in the team include three Senior State Counsels S. A. Osuolale, Isa Busari, G. A. Ramoni and O. A. Sobande.

But, in a counter-response, counsel to the defendant, Olalekan Ojo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria said his client would prefer that the two cases be heard by different courts.

He noted that if the court starts the hearing of the case as scheduled, the other matter should be transferred to another court.

The Senior Advocate said he raised the objection after due consultation with his client and after taking into consideration so many variables.

The Judge, therefore, said “If any matter would be transferred, it would be the one scheduled for hearing on Monday since it was an offence that was committed within Ibadan’s jurisdiction.”

She noted that “The other matter that happened in Igboora would be retained by her court since Eruwa/Igboora was her original jurisdiction but also sitting in Ibadan as a Fiat Court.”

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

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8 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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2 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.