Lifeless Body Discovered Under Flyover In Osun

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6 months ago

December 28, 2024

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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.

Four Die As Bomb Explosion Rocks Borno

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6 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A bomb explosion has reportedly killed four travellers in Borno State, with many others sustaining injuries.

According to reports by local media, the bomb exploded around 3:00 pm on Wednesday along the Damboa-Maiduguri road.

The incident involved a car carrying an unconfirmed number of passengers.

DAILY POST reports that bomb explosions also occurred a few weeks ago along Damboa-Maiduguri road, killing seven people.

The road is one of the major routes for terrorists, who often plant bombs to discourage other users.

Security authorities are yet to confirm the incident at the time of filing this report.

JUST IN: Many Killed As Soldiers, Bandits Exchange Gunfire In Kaduna

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16 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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Scores of bandits and some military personnel have been killed following a gun battle in Niger and Kaduna States.

Nigerian Army Headquarters made the disclosure in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday.

The statement said the operations were carried out in Kwanar Dutse Mairiga and Boka, Niger State, and Aungwan Turai, Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.

The daredevil terrorists had launched an unprovoked attack on the aforementioned areas.

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According to the statement, in response to the attacks, “land and air component troops launched several counter-attacks that eliminated scores of bandits in the encounters.

“Sadly, some gallant warriors paid the supreme price in the day-long battles, while four wounded in-action troops are currently receiving treatment for their gunshot wounds. Additional updates later.”

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Police Detain 3 Nsukka Masqueraders For Allegedly Assaulting Residents

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1 day ago

June 24, 2025

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The police command in Enugu State has detained three masqueraders in the Nsukka area of the state for allegedly assaulting law-abiding citizens.

The command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement in Enugu on Tuesday that police operatives, with the assistance of members of the community, led to the arrest of the suspects on June 23 at 3:30 p.m.

He said that the arrest of the suspects was in connection with the alleged physical assault of citizens by the ‘Oriokpa’ Masquerade group on June 22 as seen in a viral video.

“The suspects, along with others still at large, took advantage of the ‘Oriokpa’ Masquerade celebration to assault several innocent members of the public, inflicting bodily injuries on them.

“One of the victims was hospitalised for treatment due to injuries sustained during the attack.

“The masqueraders initially resisted police arrest and fled the scene.

“However, with the assistance of law-abiding community members, the three suspects were later identified and apprehended,” he said.

The spokesman said that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, had ordered a thorough investigation into the case to ensure that justice was served.

Ndukwe quoted the commissioner as saying that masquerade celebration was a sacred and symbolic aspect of the nation’s culture.

He said that the state police chief, however, decried the actions of those who exploited the occasion to commit criminal acts.

Ndukwe said that the commissioner warned against the use of cultural festivities as a cover for fomenting trouble and committing crimes against fellow citizens, as perpetrated by the ‘Oriokpa’ masqueraders.

“The command is assuring the public that all those involved in the assault of law-abiding citizens will be brought to justice,” he added.

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