The Lagos State Police Command has declared two men wanted in connection with conspiracy and alleged murder of a woman in the Ikoyi area of the state.

The command identified the suspects as 32-year-old Folawiyo Alagbado and 33-year-old Ajibola Obateru, both of whom it said had their last known addresses in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The police made this known in bulletins posted on the command’s X handle on Wednesday.

According to the bulletins, the suspects allegedly conspired with others to attack the victim, killed her and took away her body and personal belongings.

The police said the incident occurred in the Ikoyi axis of Lagos.

The bulletin on Alagbado stated, “The suspect conspired with others to attack the victim, allegedly killed her and made away with her body to an unknown location.

“The victim’s belongings were also stolen by the fleeing suspect and his cohorts.

“DESCRIPTION: Tribe: Yoruba, Age: 32, Height: Average, Face: Oval, Nose: Wide, Mouth: Long Wide, Lips: Medium, Eyes Colour: White, Complexion: Dark Colour, Chin: Round, Hair: Normal, Forehead: Smooth, Dress: Decent. Last Known Address: Ibadan, Oyo State.”

The police gave Obateru’s description as: “Tribe: Yoruba, Age: 33, Height: 5.9ft, Build: Thin, Face: Oval, Nose: Long, Mouth: Small, Lips: Thin, Eyes Colour: Black, Complexion: Fair, Chin: Pointed, Hair: Black Thick, Head: High, Forehead: High, Habits and Mannerisms: Appear Gentle, Dress: Decent. Last Known Address: Ibadan, Oyo State.”

The command urged anyone with information on the whereabouts of either suspect to report to the nearest police station or the Office of the Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, Musiliu Smith Street, Panti, Yaba, Lagos.

The police also provided 08038843816 as a contact number for information that could lead to the suspects’ arrest.

The command advised members of the public who encounter the suspects not to take the law into their own hands but to alert the police.

Source: punchng.com

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The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of nine bodies on the Wawa-Lumma road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

The victims were suspected to have been killed by bandits while travelling on the road.

The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Minna that a team of police and military personnel was dispatched to evacuate the bodies after receiving the information on Tuesday.

He said clearance operations had been intensified to secure the area from any security threat.

“Police and military tactical teams were mobilised to the scene; the bodies recovered, while clearance operation was intensified to secure the area,” he said.

The development came days after security agencies rescued 308 persons abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states.

Of the 308 rescued victims, 163 were abducted from Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, while 145 others were kidnapped in a separate attack in Niger State.

The victims were rescued from the Kainji Lake National Park forest in New Bussa Local Government Area of Niger State during a coordinated, intelligence-led operation involving the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, the Armed Forces, the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force.

(NAN)

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Ten policemen and two civilians were killed while 17 suspected bandits were neutralised during a gun battle between security operatives and the armed group in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday that the incident occurred at about 9:25am on Monday along the Rafin Makuku axis, where security personnel intercepted the suspected bandits moving between Zamfara and Kebbi States.

The state police command said at least 17 suspected bandits were neutralised during the encounter, while four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were also burnt.

The statement was made available to our correspondent on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Kebbi State Police Command, Bashir Usman.

Usman said the security personnel engaged the attackers in a gun battle, adding that the casualty figure on the side of the bandits remained subject to further verification.

“Several of the attackers were neutralised, with at least 17 suspected bandits so far assessed to have been neutralised,” he said.

He added that “four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were also burnt during the encounter.”

According to him, the security forces suffered significant casualties, with 10 police personnel killed and two others injured and currently receiving medical attention.

“We lost ten gallant Police personnel in the engagement, while two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention,” Usman said.

He described the fallen officers as brave personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.

“Our fallen personnel fought with exceptional courage and professionalism in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the people and the State.

“Their bravery, service and sacrifice will be duly honoured and will not be forgotten,” he said.

Two civilians were also killed during the encounter, according to the police.

The command said its immediate priority was to support the families of the deceased officers, care for the wounded and continue follow-up operations against fleeing members of the bandit group.

“Our immediate priority remains supporting the affected families, caring for the wounded and sustaining follow-up operations against fleeing elements,” Usman said.

He assured the public that further details would be made available when the situation was fully assessed.

“Further details will be communicated as they are verified,” he added.

Similarly, the Nigeria Police Force also confirmed the death of 10 police personnel during an encounter with a heavily armed group of suspected bandits.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, expressed deep grief over the loss of the officers, describing their deaths as “a painful loss to the Force and the nation.”

Disu said the fallen officers “paid the ultimate price while defending the people they swore to protect,” adding that their sacrifice would not be forgotten.

He extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased officers and assured them that the Nigeria Police Force would continue to honour their memory and provide necessary support to the bereaved families and injured personnel.

The police said the remains of the fallen officers had been conveyed to Birnin Kebbi, while the affected area had been brought under control.

It added that additional security personnel had been deployed to the area to reinforce ongoing operations and pursue fleeing members of the criminal group.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains deeply mindful of the pain and loss suffered by the families of the fallen officers,” the statement said, stressing that the Force would sustain efforts to bring the fleeing suspects to justice.