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Probe Begins As Rampaging Cultists Kill Three In Lagos

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2 years ago

July 7, 2023

The Lagos State Police Command has begun investigation into a cult clash that claimed the lives of no fewer than three persons around Lady Lak, in the Bariga area of the state.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development to our correspondent on Thursday.

He said, “No arrest has been made yet. The law only says cult groups, and that’s all we need to convict them in court. But they are cultists, it is confirmed.”

It was gathered that residents and people returning home from work were thrown into a panic during the cult clash that created tension late Wednesday.

In a video clip shared by a source in the area, our correspondent observed that the corpses of three yet-to-be-identified men were lying in a pool of blood with lacerations on the heads of two of the victims.

In the video clip, people in the area were also seen turning the corpses of the deceased victims to identify the corpses.

“Oh Idris, Serre get up,” the residents said as they were seen shedding tears and lamenting over the development.

Commenting on the incident, a source in the area said, “Shootings were heard in the area. Some people got injured. Nobody can say why they were fighting but the area is a cultists’ den.”

A resident in the community, James Taiwo, said three people were killed in the attack involving cult members in the community.

His chat on Twitter read, “Yesterday’s clash resulted in the death of three cult members, one is a guy known as Sere, who’s also a Yahoo boy but quite friendly and popular.

“The clash is a continuation of the power tussle which resulted in the death of one member of the Aiye Confraternity when they came to attend a birthday party outside their territory.

“Even though they took a big risk attending the party outside their territory, it wasn’t members of the Eiye who attacked them, but members of their own Aiye cult group, after an argument ensued on leadership matters. The two factions are from the Idi Aba and Ogundola factions.”

Meanwhile, a Twitter user, @ApcPdpN, who shared another video from the scene, urged the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to beef up security in the state.

“Many lives lost in the ongoing war in Lagos State. This happened over the night in Bariga, another hideout for cultists and criminals. I charge at @jidesanwoolu to beef up the security in Lagos,” the tweet read.

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Court Jails Football Coach For Sodomising Minor Player

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6 hours ago

October 16, 2025

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A Kano State High Court has sentenced a football coach, Hayatu Muhammad, to eight years in prison for sodomising one of his underage players.

The presiding judge, Justice Musa Dahuru Muhammad, delivered the judgment on Wednesday, sentencing Hayatu without the option of a fine.

According to the prosecution, the coach, who lives in Sanka area of Kano metropolis, committed the offence twice in different locations. He initially pleaded not guilty to the charges.

To prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, the state counsel, Barrister Ibrahim Arif Garba, presented five witnesses who testified against the defendant.

In his defense, Hayatu took the witness stand alone.

The prosecution stated that his action violated Section 284 of the Penal Code Law, which criminalises sodomy.

After reviewing all the evidence and witness statements, Justice Dahuru ruled that the prosecution had successfully proved the case.

He sentenced Hayatu to four years in prison on each of the two counts, to run concurrently — meaning he will serve a total of eight years starting from the day of the judgment.

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Lagos Fire Service Rescues Woman From 60-foot Well In Ikorodu

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7 hours ago

October 16, 2025

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The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has saved a 32-year-old woman who accidentally fell into an uncovered well approximately 60 feet deep at No. 14 Mustapha Bolatiwa Street, off Agric Bus Stop, in the Ikorodu area of the state.

The incident, which drew a large crowd of onlookers, was described by residents as “nothing short of a miracle.”

Eyewitnesses said the woman, whose identity had not been immediately confirmed, reportedly wandered from a nearby compound and was seated on the edge of the well before losing balance and falling in.

Following a distress call, operatives of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived swiftly and launched a well-coordinated rescue operation.

Confirming the incident, the Director of the agency, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, said the woman was pulled out alive after a tense and delicate rescue effort.

“She was immediately stabilised and transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care,” Adeseye said.

She cautioned residents to ensure all open wells and similar structures are securely covered to prevent avoidable accidents.

Adeseye also praised the professionalism and prompt response of her team, reaffirming the agency’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across Lagos State.

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DSS Arrests Two Dismissed Officers Over Impersonation, Fraud

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7 hours ago

October 16, 2025

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The Department of State Services, DSS, has arrested two dismissed officers, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, accused of impersonating the Service to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.

The DSS, in a statement issued on Wednesday, confirmed that both individuals, earlier declared wanted in separate public warnings, have been arrested and will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

“The Department of State Services recently issued disclaimers on two dismissed personnel of the Service, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin. These individuals were alleged to be cloaking under the Service to engage in fraudulent activities.

“The public is hereby notified that these culprits have been apprehended and will face prosecution in accordance with the law,” the Service said.

This comes after a series of alerts by the DSS warning Nigerians against dealing with the former officers dismissed for misconduct but still parading themselves as active operatives.

Recall that the secret police had raised the alarm over the activities of Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, accusing him of using the DSS name to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

In the same vein, on October 8, a separate statement was issued concerning Barry Donald, another dismissed officer alleged to be impersonating the agency for fraudulent purposes.

The DSS said it remains committed to protecting Nigerians from impostors and maintaining public trust in the Service. It also revealed plans to publish the names of other previously dismissed personnel to prevent citizens from falling victim to similar schemes.

The DSS urged members of the public to verify all official engagements through its verified communication channels and to report any suspicious activities involving persons claiming to represent the Service.