Metro
Four Electrocuted As Canopy Hits Live Wire At Lagos Chieftaincy Party
Confusion broke out in the Idimu area of Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, after three party guests and a truck motor boy were electrocuted during a chieftaincy celebration.
It was gathered that the motor boy, who was yet to be identified, was said to have died on the spot.
Residents told DAILY POST that the incident occurred during a party organised by a community member who had just been honoured with a chieftaincy title.
The celebration was held on Anjorin Street, where several canopies were erected for guests.
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The tragedy happened on Tuesday, November 11, when a truck attempting to navigate the street was obstructed by one of the canopies mounted across the road.
Witnesses said some party attendees, joined by one of the truck’s occupants, tried to lift the canopy to allow the vehicle to pass.
In the process of moving the structure to one side, its metal frame reportedly came into contact with an exposed electric cable.
An eyewitness, Femi Ajiboye, said the victims were electrocuted instantly.
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“The coronation anniversary had been ongoing for a week, and the celebrant decided to host his own party after receiving his title. The truck carrying sand tried to access a new estate at the end of the street but was blocked by the canopy.
“When people tried to lift it, they didn’t realise a naked wire was lying on the ground. The moment the frame touched the live wire, they were shocked. People only understood what had happened when they saw them collapse,” he said.
The electrocution brought the celebration to an abrupt end, with guests scampering for safety.
Another resident, identified only as Olajide, said the four victims were rushed to the hospital, where the motor boy was confirmed dead on arrival.
“The whole place was thrown into panic. The three guests survived and are being treated, but the motor boy didn’t make it,” he added.
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He said the deceased’s family later took custody of his remains for burial.
Another resident, who declined to have his name published, recalled seeing the deceased shortly before the incident.
“He had just bought diesel at the filling station. I was shocked when I heard he had died barely thirty minutes later,” he said.
When contacted on Sunday for comments after the development became known, the state Police Public Relations Officer said she had not received any briefing on the matter.
“I called the DPO in that area, and she said no such case was reported at the station,” she said.
Efforts to get further clarification on Wednesday were unsuccessful, as calls and messages to her phone were not answered at the time of filing this report.
Metro
Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm
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.
The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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.
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.”
Metro
Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan
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.
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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”.
Metro
Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo
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.
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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.
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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.
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