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PHOTOS: Police arrest three for grave desecration and transformer vandalism in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects for vandalising a power transformer and tampering with a grave.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 said the suspects were arrested at different locations within Ibadan.
“The Oyo State Police Command has commenced investigation into a case of alleged grave tampering reported in the Itesiwaju Ariyo area of Ibadan. On 24th December, 2025, at about 0300hrs, a representative of the community, on behalf of residents of the area, reported at the Police Station that earlier on the same date at about 0103hrs, an unknown person was sighted within a residential compound in the area,” the statement read.
“Upon alarm being raised, occupants of the house came out and discovered a dried human head beside a bathroom, while further checks revealed that the grave of a deceased landlady within the compound had been tampered with. Following the report, police operatives promptly visited the scene of crime, where a suspect who had earlier fled the scene was arrested.
“The suspect, one Hammed Oy Eleke (M), aged 30 years, was sighted at the scene before the alarm was raised, after which he reportedly jumped over the fence and fled.
“However, through intelligence-led policing, operatives of the Command subsequently apprehended the suspect. The exhibit was secured, and the suspect is currently cooperating with the Police by providing useful information that is aiding ongoing investigation to unravel the intention and purpose of the act.
“The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, CP Femi Haruna, psc(+), appreciated the cooperation of members of the public for their timely assistance to the Police and also appreciated the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for his sustained support and strategic leadership.
“He further directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Iyaganku, for discreet and comprehensive investigation. While congratulating residents of the State on the New Year celebration, CP Femi Haruna, psc(+), advised members of the public, particularly those going out for prayers and other religious activities during this period, to ensure such activities are conducted in well-lit and easily accessible areas, to enable prompt response should any emergency arise.
“He further reminded the public that the ban on the use of fireworks remains in force, noting that miscreants and men of the underworld could exploit such activities as cover for nefarious acts.
“Members of the public were also advised to periodically share their locations with trusted family members and friends and to promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest Police Station or security post. The Oyo State Police Command reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property.”
The PPRO disclosed that two suspects were arrested in connection with the alleged vandalization of a power transformer and theft of electrical components at Akala Estate, Akobo area of Ibadan, following swift action by operatives of the Command.
“On 30th December, 2025, at about 0630hrs, a report was received at the Akobo Divisional Police Headquarters from a security guard attached to Akala Estate. While on routine patrol within the estate, he sighted a suspicious male carrying a bag,” the statement read.
“Upon search, the bag was found to contain suspected stolen transformer wires, alongside tools allegedly used in cutting the wires. This timely report provided the first crucial lead in the investigation. Acting on this information, the suspect, identified as Joshua Israel (M), was apprehended. Upon interrogation, he confessed to the crime and implicated one Abang Takon (M) as his accomplice, providing a key link to a broader investigation into the criminal act.
“A swift response team led by the Divisional Police Officer, Akobo Division, subsequently arrested Abang Takon. The suspect claimed to be personnel of the Nigerian Army, 2 Division, Odogbo Barracks, but further investigation revealed that he had been dismissed and previously prosecuted, disproving his assertion.
“This discovery underscored the importance of thorough intelligence-led policing in preventing misrepresentation and further criminality. Investigation into the case is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of inquiries.
“The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, CP Femi Haruna, psc(+), commended the vigilance and timely intervention of the security guard and operatives of Akobo Division, whose prompt actions led to the successful apprehension of the suspects.
“He also appreciated the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for his continuous support and strategic leadership.
“While reassuring the public of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding critical national infrastructure, CP Femi Haruna further reminded residents to report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or security post. He urged continued vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement agencies to protect lives, property, and public assets.
“The Oyo State Police Command reiterates its zero tolerance for vandalism and criminal acts against public infrastructure and calls on members of the public to remain alert and proactive in supporting the Police to maintain security and law and order.”
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PHOTOS: NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn worth of ‘Jihadi drug’ in Ghana soap, opioids at Lagos airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of captagon, widely known as ‘Jihadi drug’ and millions of opioid pills worth over N6.2 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos.
The captagon shipment was seized at the Lagos airport on Saturday 22nd August 2026 following the arrest of a 49-year-old cross-border kingpin Akinbile Kazeem Aikins, who arrived from Accra Ghana aboard an African World Airlines flight.
A search of his carton of local bathing soap, popularly called “Ghana Soap,” led to the recovery of 47,200 pills of the illicit amphetamine drug worth over N1.5 billion concealed within blocks of soap. Captagon, which is notoriously dubbed the ‘Jihadi drug’ for its use in funding extremist activities in conflict zones, was first intercepted in Nigeria by NDLEA in September 2021 at the Apapa port in Lagos. After his arrest, Akinbile claimed he was meant to deliver the consignment in the North.
In another successful interdiction operation at the Lagos airport, no fewer than 3,900,030 tablets of Tramaking 225mg and Tapentadol 250mg, with a combined gross weight of 2,787.40 kilograms and more than N4.6 billion in street value, were recovered from four abandoned consignments at the import shed of the MMIA. Three of the consignments, comprising 900,000 tablets of Tramaking (815.40kg), arrived aboard RwandAir flights from Bangladesh, while a fourth, comprising 3,000,030 tablets of Tapentadol (1,972kg), arrived on Qatar Airways from Amsterdam.
The shipments, which had been placed under close watch after no one showed up to claim them, were formally retrieved after a joint examination by NDLEA officers, Customs and other stakeholders on Friday 28th August.
A 31-year-old US-returnee, Sowunmi David Oludotun was on 19th August arrested by NDLEA operatives at Ikate area of Lekki after he showed up to take delivery of 3.350 kilograms of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis imported from the United Kingdom.
Fireproof safe cracked open in Rivers drug den raid
In Rivers state, NDLEA operatives have raided the notorious Abuja Down/Up area of Port Harcourt where they recovered a fireproof iron safe among other items. When the safe was cracked open with a welding machine on Tuesday 25th August, 237 grams of colorado; 316 grams of cocaine, and 10 grams of heroin were recovered from it.
Three suspects: Oyedele Daniel, 42; Taye Saliu, 36; and Kehinde Saliu, 36, were on Friday 28th August nabbed at Ipele-Idoani road, in Ondo state with a total of 728kg skunk recovered from their truck marked KRE 120 XB. Two other suspects: Uche Joseph, 35, and Godwin Umeh, 21, were arrested at Aponmu forest with 341kg of same substance on Wednesday 26th August.
In Delta state, over 176,000 pills of assorted opioids including tramadol, molly and others were recovered from two interdiction operations in parts of the state between Wednesday 26th and Friday 28th August.
With the same vigour, Commands and formations of the Agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization activities to schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week. These include: WADA enlightenment lecture to students and staff of Markaz Littahfizul Quran Wal Islamiyyat, Dadin Kowa, Gombe; Zangina Islamiyyah Alasawa Kurna, Ungogo LGA, Kano; youths at the adolescent lifestyle programme organised by NNPCL in Benin city, Edo state; while the Ondo State Command of NDLEA paid a WADA advocacy visit to the State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, with the Taraba state command of the Agency paying a similar advocacy visit to the State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, among others.
While commending the officers and men of MMIA, Ondo, and Delta Commands for the various successful operations, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) enjoined them and their colleagues across the country to continue with the ongoing balanced approach to the drug control efforts of the Agency.
He also directed them to sustain the momentum against drug traffickers who are desperate to explore every means, including concealment in everyday household items like soap, to move their illicit consignments.
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The Benue State Police Command has arrested a 500-level student of Fr Moses Adasu University, formerly Benue State University, for allegedly attacking a neighbour with hot water. LawEnforcement
The spokesperson for the command, DSP Peter Aondongu, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, August 29, 2026 said that an investigation had commenced to unravel the cause of fighting between the two students.
“Yes, it happened yesterday, Friday, August 28, 2026. From the information I have, both students were staying in the same room and had an issue. The suspect allegedly boiled water, added salt and pepper, and poured the mixture on the victim and then locked her inside,” the PPRO said.
“After some time, people became aware of what had happened and were able to intervene and rescue the victim. She was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment, while the suspect was arrested.
“I don’t have much information yet about the genesis of the disagreement or what led to the incident, but I can confirm that the incident happened. I also understand that both of them are students of the Benue State University.”
Narrating what might have transpired between the two female students, the Students’ Union President, Akighirga Vitalis, who led members of his executive to the hospital, said that Rose explained that there was a disagreement with the suspect identified as Felicia, which allegedly escalated into the violent attack.
Vitalis said that the duo had been living together before disagreements over personal matters began to strain their relationship.
While expressing shock over the condition of the student and condemning the alleged attack, Vitalis described it as “a grave and unacceptable assault on the life and well-being of a fellow student.”
“We are deeply concerned about this incident. The Students’ Union will follow this matter closely until justice prevails,” he said.
The union president assured all that the union would engage relevant authorities and monitor the investigation, as well as any disciplinary process that may arise within the university.
Vitalis said that if the allegations against Felicia are established through due process, the Students’ Union would support the application of appropriate sanctions under the university’s regulations, including expulsion where warranted.
“The Students’ Union will not condone violence or any conduct capable of endangering the life of another student,” Vitalis added.
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