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Osun Court Hands Death Sentence To Three For Murder

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3 months ago

February 6, 2026

An Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo has sentenced three men to death over the killing of a 52-year-old woman in the Ile-Ogbo area of the state.

The convicts, Muideen Tunji, Yusuf Muslim and Rabiu Fatai, were sentenced on Thursday after the court found them guilty of offences connected to the death of Asiata Yekeen.

The court held that the prosecution successfully established charges of conspiracy, murder and unlawful possession of human parts against the defendants.

The case arose from the disappearance of Yekeen, whose absence raised concern among relatives and residents after repeated efforts to reach her failed.

Following reports made to the police and the Osun Amotekun Corps in Ile-Ogbo, security operatives launched an investigation into her whereabouts.

The three men were later arrested and charged under relevant provisions of the Criminal Code Laws of Osun State, including Sections 324, 319(a) and 329A(1).

They were arraigned before Justice Fatimah Sodamade on January 31, 2023, in Suit No. HIW/IC/2023, where they pleaded not guilty to all counts.

During the trial, the prosecution, led by Dele Akintayo from the Ministry of Justice, detailed how the deceased was allegedly lured to Tunji’s residence under the pretext of settling a financial obligation.

Akintayo told the court that “Yekeen met the other defendants at the house and was later assaulted before being killed.”

According to the prosecution, “the defendants dismembered the victim’s body, removed some parts and buried the remains in a shallow grave near the residence.”

The court heard that suspicion was raised when residents recalled seeing Yekeen enter Tunji’s house shortly before her disappearance became public knowledge.

Evidence before the court showed that Tunji fled the area when investigations intensified, while Muslim sheltered him and Fatai retained parts of the deceased’s body.

The prosecution called six witnesses, tendered 13 exhibits and relied on confessional statements made by the defendants.

Defence counsel challenged the prosecution’s case, arguing that the evidence presented was circumstantial and largely based on hearsay.

In her judgment, Justice Sodamade ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and convicted the defendants on all counts.

She sentenced them to four years’ imprisonment for conspiracy, five years for unlawful possession of human parts, and death by hanging for the offence of murder.
(DAILY POST)

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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11 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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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.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎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.
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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.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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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.

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”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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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.

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.

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.