Lifeless Body Discovered Under Flyover In Osun

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9 months ago

December 28, 2024

The lifeless body of a male was on Friday found under the Okefia Bridge in Osogbo, Osun State.

The circumstances surrounding the presence of the body at the location remained unclear, but eyewitnesses revealed that the man was found partially unclad.

A trader in the area, Chibuzor, revealed that the body was first noticed around midday, according to DAILY POST.

He said the revelation prompted concerned individuals to alert security personnel to investigate the situation further.

He added that personnel of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, swiftly responded to the call.

The NSCDC personnel were soon joined by officials of Osogbo West local government, who collaborated with them to dispose of the body.

A bag containing some clothes was reportedly found lying beside the corpse.

Authorities took note of the surrounding environment and other possible evidence to ascertain the circumstances leading to the man’s death.

The NSCDC Osun Command spokesperson, Adeleke Kehinde said the Command was investigating the case thoroughly.

She also said officials of the local government were immediately contacted immediately upon learning of the development.

She said, “Today, December 27, the lifeless body of an elderly man was discovered under the Oke Fia Bridge in Osogbo.

“The incident was promptly reported to the Water and Environmental Sanitation Department of Osogbo West LCDA and the Head of Local Government of Osogbo West.

“Immediate arrangements were made to evacuate the body to prevent further decomposition.”

Meanwhile, an appeal has been made to tighten security across flyovers in the state.

The appeal was made through a statement by Lamina Kamiludeen Omotoyosi, the Executive Director of World Institute of Peace, WIP, on Saturday.

Omotoyosi posited that having the flyovers secured will prevent crimes and criminalities from taking over the areas.

“I call on the Osun State Police Command and the state government to secure the flyovers in Osogbo.

“The discovery of the lifeless body under the Oke-Fia undergoing construction is not a good signal.

“Gradually these bridges may end up being hideous and dens for criminals if they are not secured.

“These flyovers need to be secured so that the common man will feel safe in Osogbo,” he said.

Gunmen Assassinate APC Chieftain In Front Of His Family In Otukpo, Benue

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9 minutes ago

September 22, 2025

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Otukpo, Benue State, Hon. Ejeh Udeh, has been shot dead at his residence by unknown gunmen.

DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen stormed his Ugboju residence around 12:00 a.m. on Monday and opened fire on him in front of his family.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, laid in wait for him.

As soon as he entered his house, they surrounded him and opened fire.

His body has since been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.

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NDLEA Arrests Lady Smuggling Drugs Inside Butt Pads, Phone Chargers

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1 day ago

September 21, 2025

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported two new methods of drug concealment as part of its ongoing efforts to combat trafficking ahead of the festive season, dubbed “Detty December.”

In a post on his X handle on Sunday morning, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi announced the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of their drug consignments.

He shared two videos illustrating the sophisticated concealment methods used by the suspects.

According to Babafemi, one of the videos shows a lady who was caught with drugs hidden inside her butt pad underwear.

The second video reveals a separate seizure where a suspect attempted to smuggle drugs concealed within phone chargers.

“With the spate of ongoing arrests and seizures by @ndlea_nigeria at some major entry points, it’s obvious the race and desperation for Detty December are already in overdrive,” Babafemi wrote.

He urged law-abiding citizens to “stay vigilant and careful.”

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Two Dead, Four Injured In DICON Factory Explosion

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2 days ago

September 20, 2025

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Two people, including a military officer, were killed and four others critically injured on Saturday following an explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna.

The blast, reportedly from gunpowder used in arms production, occurred during a weekend shift, shaking nearby buildings and sending residents into panic.

Eyewitnesses said the explosion killed the officer and a civilian worker instantly, while four other workers sustained severe injuries.

The injured were first taken to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, before being evacuated by military ambulance to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital for further treatment.

Sympathizers and relatives of the victims thronged the hospital, with many weeping.

DICON management has yet to release an official statement on the incident at the time of filing this report.