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Speeding Truck Kills Boy In Osun

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8 months ago

January 12, 2025

A tragic accident claimed the life of a young boy on Saturday evening in Obaagun Community, Osun State, when a truck en route to a quarry struck him down as he ran an errand for his father.

Eyewitnesses recounted that the boy, whose father is a well-known baker in the area, had been sent to purchase fuel at a nearby filling station when the incident occurred.

According to a resident who spoke anonymously for security reasons, the boy was nearing the station when the speeding truck hit him, killing him instantly.

“The truck was coming from the Ikirun axis and heading towards a quarry in Obaagun. The boy was on his way to buy fuel for his father when he was hit. The driver attempted to flee, but angry residents pursued and seized him,” the resident said.

The situation escalated as enraged youths nearly lynched the driver before operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) intervened and rescued him.

Speaking on the incident, Kehinde Adeleke, the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Osun Command, confirmed the swift intervention of her team.

“The accident occurred on Saturday evening at Marvelous Junction, Obaagun. Aggrieved youths in the community attempted to lynch the driver involved in the incident. However, our officers promptly intervened and prevented the act,” Adeleke said.

She further disclosed that the driver has since been handed over to the Nigeria Police, Ifelodun Division, for investigation, while the boy has been buried.

“Normalcy has returned to the area, but it was a deeply sorrowful incident,” she added.

The tragic loss has left the Obaagun community in mourning, with many residents lamenting the increasing dangers posed by trucks plying the area’s roads.

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Edo Police Recover N300, 000 Extorted By Officers, To Discipline Culprit

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9 minutes ago

September 15, 2025

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The Edo State Police Command on Monday said it has recovered N300, 000 extorted from a furniture maker
by the officers attached to the Oba Market Area Command, Benin City.

This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, and made available to newsmen in Benin on Monday.

Yamu disclosed that officers involved in the extortion have been detained, adding that they would face disciplinary procedures in accordance with the extant regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

The statement reads, “The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the public that it has taken decisive action following a video circulated on social media by an influencer in Edo State alleging the extortion of the sum ₦300,000 from a furniture maker by some officers attached to Oba Market Area Command, Benin City.

“The officers involved have been promptly identified, the money has been fully recovered and returned to the victim, while the said officers have been detained and are to face disciplinary procedures in accordance with the extant regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

“In addition, stern administrative measures have been taken against the Oba Market Area Command to ensure professionalism, discipline, and respect for the rights of citizens in the discharge of their duties.”

Yamu on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, urged members of the public to report any unprofessional conduct by officers and men of the command to the Public Complaints Bureau or the Complaints Response Unit through 08150999335 and
08100389992.

He added, “The Command assures the good people of Edo State that it remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in service delivery.”

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Tension As Civilian Task Force Member Opens Fire Inside Kebbi Mosque

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11 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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Residents of Faransi village in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State were thrown into shock after a member of the civilian Joint Task Force, popularly known as Yansakai, allegedly opened fire inside a mosque.

According to a report on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama via his X handle, the incident left one youth, identified as Bawa Kiri, with gunshot injuries. His father, Kiri Nyako, reported the case to troops of 1 Brigade at Unashi.

Military sources said efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the suspected Yansakai member behind the attack.

Meanwhile, the injured victim has been evacuated to Ribah General Hospital in Zuru Local Government Area, where he is receiving treatment.

Details of the incident remain sketchy as investigations continue.

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Bandits Leader Who Allegedly Killed 34 Katsina Worshippers Seen In Peace Meeting

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11 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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A picture has surfaced showing Babaro, a notorious bandit leader, at a peace dialogue held on Sunday in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the photo on X, noting that Babaro has been terrorising the Kankara and Malumfashi areas.

Makama said Babaro is alleged to have led the recent attack on worshippers in Mantau, Malumfashi LGA, where 32 people were killed and many others injured during Isha prayers.

The development comes as security analyst Bakatsine also confirmed on Sunday that Faskari residents and bandits agreed on a peace deal that included mutual forgiveness, unarmed entry into towns, safe farming, grazing, and the release of captives without ransom.

“Peace deal in Faskari LGA, Katsina State as residents and bandits agree on unarmed entry into town by bandits, safe farming/grazing, mutual forgiveness, captives freed without ransom. Notorious figures like Ado Aleru, Babaro and Kwashen-garwa attended,” Bakatsine wrote.

Authorities were yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, DAILY POST reports.