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I Make N250K Weekly From Unsuspecting Motorists – LASTMA Impersonator Confesses

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3 months ago

February 14, 2024

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, have apprehended a suspected serial impersonator, Mr. Femi Adegbemi,56, after collecting the sum of N140,000 from unsuspecting owners of vehicles impounded over traffic infractions in the state.

The General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who confirmed the arrest, however, warned the general public to be wary of those unscrupulous elements stating that the agency operates a cashless policy as any violators apprehended are charged to court via a ‘Referral Notice’ issued to them.

Oki stressed that more surveillance/monitoring personnel have been strategically deployed to hunt for those unscrupulous elements duping innocent motoring public across the state.

Also, the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, disclosed that the suspect was apprehended by the monitoring and surveillance team of the agency at Oshodi.

According to Adebayo, “The suspect was apprehended after the agency received complaints of extortions from owners of inter-state commercial buses impounded and ticketed for traffic infractions around Moshalasi by Alaka area of Surulere.

“Investigations conducted revealed that Adegbemi has been collecting huge amounts of money from innocent owners of vehicles impounded by LASTMA officials during enforcement operations.

“The arrested suspect collected N140,000 from owners/drivers by promising to help them get their impounded vehicles released from the custody of the agency

“It is disheartening getting complaints from road users particularly owners of impounded vehicles on activities of these unscrupulous elements impersonating and extorting money from different owners of impounded vehicles thereby tarnishing the good image of the Agency before the public.”

The suspect, Adegbemi, confessed to having collected N140,000 from owners of the victims, particularly, impounded interstate commercial vehicles.

Suspect confesses

Residing at Number 9, Anifowose Street, Somolu, the suspect in his statement, confessed, that; “I and my other colleagues make an average of N250,000 every week from motorists arrested for committing traffic offences.”

LASTMA has launched a manhunt after his group members who are still at large illegal deal with his other colleagues still at large.

The suspect, however, vowed not to retun to the illegal operation if left off the hook by the Government.

Meanwhile, Director, Legal Department, LASTMA, Barr. Akerele Kehinde has said that the suspect would be arraigned in court as soon as possible to serve as deterrent to others.

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Woman Sets Stepchildren’s Hands On Fire For Allegedly Eating Rice Prepared For Husband

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3 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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A woman identified as Rachel Geoffrey, 23, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for setting the hands of her two stepchildren on fire.

The suspect who resides in Federal Housing Estate, Girei Local Government Area was arrested for setting fire to the hands of her stepchildren, Genesis Geoffrey, 7, and Idadai, 3.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, who confirmed the incident, said Geoffrey intentionally inflicted severe physical injuries on the 7 and 3-year-old children on May 7.

He said the victims faced several calculated acts of cruelty and Human Rights Violations from their stepmother after the separation of their mother from their father.

According to him, Genesis and Ijadai got their stepmother angry after eating the plate of rice she had cooked and kept for her husband, because they were hungry.

Reacting, she tied their hands with handkerchiefs and set fire to their hands, resulting in the severe injuries they sustained.

The Commissioner of Police CP Dankombo Morris, expressed worries as he advised members of the public particularly parents to live up to expectations by providing the basic needs of their wards. He also vowed to diligently make sure that the suspect is persecuted.

Metro

Tragedy Struck In Osun As Three siblings, Mother Die In Auto Crash

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16 hours ago

May 18, 2024

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Three siblings and their mother, identified as Cecilia were reported dead in a ghastly auto accident in Osun State on Saturday.

It was gathered that a car heading to Ibadan from Osogbo had a head-on collision with a motorcycle carrying a woman and four of her children back home from a vigil at Odeomu in Ayedaade local government area.

According to an eye witness Usman Ademola, the motorcyclist carried two of the children in front, another one in the middle while a toddler was wrapped behind the woman.

According to VANGUARD, the two children died on the spot in the incident that occurred between Odeomu and Oogi where the motorcycle was headed.

Also, the woman and the motorcyclist identified as Abraham died while the child behind the woman seems to have survived the incident.

Meanwhile, it was gathered that a mob that gathered at the scene set the car ablaze along with two of the occupants after the driver had escaped from the scene.

Osun police command spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola added that the two occupants were rescued from the car by police operatives and were rushed to a hospital in the state capital.

She added that policemen were deployed to the area to maintain peace and order.

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Soldiers, Traders Clash In Abuja Market

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16 hours ago

May 18, 2024

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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed its operatives to Banex – an electronics and telecommunications gadgets market, in Abuja, after a fight broke out between soldiers and some traders on Saturday.

Some civilians were seen in a viral video overpowering some soldiers in a fight at the popular market, while some scampered for safety over the fear of reprisals.

The Defence Headquarters, and the spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Onyema Nwachukwu could not be reached for comments as of press time.

A source present at the scene of the pandemonium said the fight occurred over the sale of a mobile phone.

“There’s a problem at Banex now. Some soldiers came to complain about a phone, and during an argument with the traders, a fight ensued,” the witness said.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Benett Igweh has deployed officers of the FCT Intelligence Response Team to the scene of the incident.