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Police Bust Notorious Motorcycle Snatching Syndicate in Ogun, Recover 2 Bajaj Bikes
A suspected member of a motorcycle snatching syndicate has been arrested by policemen attached to the Igode Division in Ogun State.
The suspect, 28-year-old Wasiu Adebanjo, a resident of Malatori Area in Ogijo, was intercepted alongside two other members of the gang by Volunteer Neighborhood Watch (VNW) on August 23 at about 6:30pm, while attempting to carry out another operation.
Upon interception, the other two, identified as Opeyemi Olatoye and John Awoniyi, both armed with short cutlasses, fled the scene, while Adebanji, also clutching a short cutlass, was not as lucky as the other two fleeing members, and was successfully apprehended.
The police spokesperson for Ogun State Command (PPRO), SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed in a press statement that the timely intervention of a patrol team, led by the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO), prevented the impending mob action on the suspect.
According to the PPRO, police preliminary investigations revealed that the three suspects were members of a well-organized syndicate that specialized in motorcycle snatching since March, 2023.
“Two BAJAJ motorcycles, suspected to be stolen, were successfully recovered from the residence of the arrested suspect”, the statement revealed, adding that investigation was ongoing to apprehend the two fleeing members of the syndicate.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha, while commending the bravery and swift action of the VNW as well as the timely intervention of the police patrol team, urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities, for a safer and more secure environment for all.
“The suspects will face appropriate charges under the law upon conclusion of investigation”, the PPRO said.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has suspended a lecturer, Mr. Chigozie Odum, following allegations that he impregnated four students within four years of his appointment.
The suspension, which was officially communicated through a letter signed by the institution’s Deputy Registrar, Mrs. Achiuwa F.C., on behalf of the Registrar, comes after investigations into the matter.
While the alleged incidents reportedly occurred around 2019/2020, the university reached the decision to suspend the lecturer only two weeks ago.
The institution has not disclosed further details regarding additional disciplinary actions or ongoing investigations into the matter.
The Police Service Commission has officially approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State. The announcement was made today, Monday, 17th February 2025.
Prior to this appointment, CP Jimoh served as the Commissioner of Police at the Ports Authority, Eastern Ports. He hails from Kwara State and has held several key positions throughout his career, including Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police at the Airport, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Finance and Administration, and Deputy Commissioner for General Investigation.
CP Jimoh has also received extensive professional training in various areas, including Combat Operations at the Mobile Training College in Maiduguri, the African Union Mission in Darfur, Sudan, and Weapons of Mass Destruction Countermeasure Training in the United States.
Celebrities
My children are my pillar of Life – Nollywood Actress Bukky Wright opens up on struggles with depression
Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has opened up on her challenges and struggles with depression and how she overcame them.
Bukky Wright, during a discussion with media personality and comedian Teju Baby Face on the Teju Baby Face show, spoke about her battles with depression.
She disclosed how she was on depression medication to help curb the killing issue.
She revealed that her children had to step in and help her overcome the problem.
The versatile actress gushed on her children, calling them her first critique and pillar. She stated that she loved them all her life, and the same was reciprocated towards her.
Bukky Wright noted that her children urged her to stop stressing out and take time to have fun.
She said, “There was a time when I was depressed. Yes, I was taking depression antidepressants. But my children had to wean me out of it. They have always been my number one critique.
I don’t know if I could call my children my pillar of life and they know that I would love my life for them.
So, they tell me, hey, Iya, you have been loving your
life for us; now it is time to live for you. Enjoy yourself and have fun…”
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