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Cows Blocking Road Cause Crash, One Confirmed Dead In Osun

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6 years ago

December 30, 2019

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Head of Operations, Ife Unit, Odogiyan Aderibigbe, has narrated how cows blocking portion of the Ilesha/Ile-Ife Expressway caused accident on Sunday.

One male adult was confirmed dead while 21 people sustained varying degrees of injury in the road mishap.

It was learnt that 69 passengers were said to be on board a luxury bus traveling from Kaduna to Lagos when the bus was involved in the accident.

Odogiyan, who said the driver of the vehicle told him during a rescue operations that some cows blocking a part of the road caused the crash, added that in an attempt to avoid running over a jeep in front of him, he had to manoeuver the bus which lost control in the process.

The vehicle was said to have lost control and fell by its side.

Accroding to him, the luxurious bus with the registration number SMK 667 XR was coming from Kaduna and heading towards Lagos with 69 passengers on board.

He said, “The driver of the vehicle said some cows were blocking part of the road and in order not to hit a jeep ahead of him, he manoeuvred the vehicle but eventually lost control of the bus.

“The vehicle fell and laid by its side. I didn’t see any cow when I got there. But that was what he told me. 69 people were on board. But 21 people were injured. Three others were trapped under the vehicle.

Further narrating how crane was used to lift the vehicle, he said out of three persons that were trapped, two people were rescued alive while Doctors confirmed the last person dead in the hospital.

He disclosed that those injured were taken to Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesha and OAUTHC, Ile Ife for treatment.

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Edo Police Recover N300, 000 Extorted By Officers, To Discipline Culprit

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20 minutes ago

September 15, 2025

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The Edo State Police Command on Monday said it has recovered N300, 000 extorted from a furniture maker
by the officers attached to the Oba Market Area Command, Benin City.

This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, and made available to newsmen in Benin on Monday.

Yamu disclosed that officers involved in the extortion have been detained, adding that they would face disciplinary procedures in accordance with the extant regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

The statement reads, “The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the public that it has taken decisive action following a video circulated on social media by an influencer in Edo State alleging the extortion of the sum ₦300,000 from a furniture maker by some officers attached to Oba Market Area Command, Benin City.

“The officers involved have been promptly identified, the money has been fully recovered and returned to the victim, while the said officers have been detained and are to face disciplinary procedures in accordance with the extant regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

“In addition, stern administrative measures have been taken against the Oba Market Area Command to ensure professionalism, discipline, and respect for the rights of citizens in the discharge of their duties.”

Yamu on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, urged members of the public to report any unprofessional conduct by officers and men of the command to the Public Complaints Bureau or the Complaints Response Unit through 08150999335 and
08100389992.

He added, “The Command assures the good people of Edo State that it remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in service delivery.”

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Tension As Civilian Task Force Member Opens Fire Inside Kebbi Mosque

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11 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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Residents of Faransi village in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State were thrown into shock after a member of the civilian Joint Task Force, popularly known as Yansakai, allegedly opened fire inside a mosque.

According to a report on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama via his X handle, the incident left one youth, identified as Bawa Kiri, with gunshot injuries. His father, Kiri Nyako, reported the case to troops of 1 Brigade at Unashi.

Military sources said efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the suspected Yansakai member behind the attack.

Meanwhile, the injured victim has been evacuated to Ribah General Hospital in Zuru Local Government Area, where he is receiving treatment.

Details of the incident remain sketchy as investigations continue.

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Bandits Leader Who Allegedly Killed 34 Katsina Worshippers Seen In Peace Meeting

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11 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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A picture has surfaced showing Babaro, a notorious bandit leader, at a peace dialogue held on Sunday in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the photo on X, noting that Babaro has been terrorising the Kankara and Malumfashi areas.

Makama said Babaro is alleged to have led the recent attack on worshippers in Mantau, Malumfashi LGA, where 32 people were killed and many others injured during Isha prayers.

The development comes as security analyst Bakatsine also confirmed on Sunday that Faskari residents and bandits agreed on a peace deal that included mutual forgiveness, unarmed entry into towns, safe farming, grazing, and the release of captives without ransom.

“Peace deal in Faskari LGA, Katsina State as residents and bandits agree on unarmed entry into town by bandits, safe farming/grazing, mutual forgiveness, captives freed without ransom. Notorious figures like Ado Aleru, Babaro and Kwashen-garwa attended,” Bakatsine wrote.

Authorities were yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, DAILY POST reports.