Crime

Retired AIG leads probe into killings by Osun Amotekun

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24 hours ago

October 14, 2025

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced that a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Wale Abbas, will lead the investigation into the alleged killings of three residents of Akinlalu town by operatives of the state’s Amotekun Corps.

Abbas, who currently serves as Chairman of the Osun Amotekun Board, has been directed to ensure a thorough probe into the role of the Corps Commander, Adekunle Omoyele, in the incident.

Governor Adeleke disclosed this on Monday during a condolence visit to Akinlalu, assuring residents that justice would be served and promising comprehensive medical care for the injured victims.

“On the demand for the suspension of Omoyele, we are working on it,” Adeleke said. “I have directed the Chairman of the Amotekun Board, Wale Abbas, to go to Abuja and ensure a thorough investigation. Those in the hospital are being taken care of, and the ventilator requested for the victims is already underway. Their care is my priority at this time.”

He also commended the community’s youths for maintaining peace despite the tragedy, urging them to remain calm as the investigation progresses.

Earlier, the Youth Leader of Akinlalu, Musbau Adeboye, had demanded the suspension and probe of Omoyele over the killings.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, sparked widespread outrage after Amotekun operatives allegedly invaded the town, shot several residents, and killed three people.

Following the incident, the Osun State Police Command confirmed that Ibrahim Oyebamiji (26), Sefiu Oyebamiji, and Abiola Olutayo were killed, while Adeagbo Kadijat (22), Oke-Ila Oyebamiji (60), and Fayomi Toheeb (19) sustained gunshot injuries.

The police report also indicated that Amotekun operatives removed the victims’ corpses from the scene.

While the Osun Amotekun leadership admitted that three people were killed, it claimed the operatives acted in self-defence during a gunfight with hoodlums allegedly attempting to seize rifles from the Corps.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, subsequently deployed a special team to take over the investigation. The team has since arrested five Amotekun operatives, though Omoyele, according to police sources, has failed to honour repeated invitations to explain his role in the killings.

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Soldiers dislodge terrorists from Taraba hideouts, recover weapons

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2 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recorded another major success in the ongoing clearance operations tagged Operation Lafiya Nakowa, aimed at flushing out terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements from Taraba State.

According to a statement made available on Wednesday by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, “On 14 October 2025, troops deployed at Tapga Ngasawa village under Dampar District of Ibi Local Government Area received credible intelligence on the hideouts of suspected terrorists operating around Badekoshi, Fajul, Kurmi, and Dampar villages in Ibi LGA. Acting swiftly on the information, the troops conducted a series of clearance operations in the identified areas.”

The statement added that “during the operation at Badekoshi, troops made contact with the terrorists, forcing them to flee towards Fajul village close to the forest.

“The gallant troops pursued the fleeing criminals with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their positions and escape deeper into the forest.”

Muhammad stated that a thorough exploitation of the area led to the recovery of the following items: “One (1) AK-47 rifle, One (1) AK-47 magazine, One (1) round of 7.62mm special ammunition, Five (5) rounds of blank ammunition, Two (2) fragmental jackets, Two (2) military camouflage uniforms, and One (1) Jincheng motorcycle suspected to have been stolen during a previous attack at Tapga village.”

The Commander, 6 Brigade NA/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops “for their professionalism and resilience,” while urging them “to sustain the ongoing momentum until all criminal elements are completely wiped out from Taraba State.”

“The Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all law-abiding citizens and will continue to work with other security agencies and local communities to achieve lasting peace in the State,” the statement added.

The Brigade had earlier, on October 1, 2025, successfully foiled a terrorist attack and neutralised two suspected terrorists in Taraba.

“Acting on credible intelligence, troops on October 1, 2025, advanced to Tor-Ikyeghgba village, where bandits were reported to be converging. On arrival at the general area, the troops made contact with the terrorists along the powerline axis and immediately engaged them with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of two,” the statement said.

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Crime

Florida mother arrested for sharing daughter’s sex videos with family dog

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3 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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A woman in St. Petersburg, Florida, has been arrested and charged with 41 counts related to the alleged exploitation and abuse of her 11-year-old daughter.

According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was taken into custody after investigators traced illicit materials to a 38-year-old man who had been communicating with her online, Linda Ikeji reports.

Gualtieri, in a video statement posted on Facebook, said the woman allegedly created and shared at least 14 illegal videos involving her child.

He described the case as “one of the most disturbing instances of child abuse” his office has encountered, noting that the investigation remains ongoing to determine whether the material was distributed further or if financial exchanges were involved.

The victim is now in her father’s care under the supervision of Florida’s Department of Children and Families.

The suspect appeared in court on Tuesday, where a judge ordered her to have no contact with the victim. She remains in custody at the Pinellas County Jail.

“The things that the mother did to the daughter are graphic, and they are grotesque.

“These cases are the worst cases of child abuse and in this case, it’s not just s£xually abusing a child, it’s gross s£xual abuse of a young girl by her mother to satisfy an adult with a perverse craving for watching kids engaged in s£x acts,” Gualtieri said.

In 2024, the Bayelsa State Police Command arrested a 24-year-old suspect in connection with the circulation of a viral nude video of a young girl on social media.

The command’s spokesperson, Asinim Butswat, confirmed the arrest in a statement, saying the suspect, identified as Godgift Bai, from Ogbolomabiri, Nembe Local Government Area, was apprehended in Yenagoa on September 3, 2024.

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Crime

PHOTOS: Police arrest two drug barons, recover large quantity of illicit drugs in Delta

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19 hours ago

October 14, 2025

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Delta State Police Command has arrested two drug barons, Igwe Samson and Abalum Sunday at a hideout in Effurun.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 said that a large quantity of illicit drugs were recovered from the suspects.

According to the PPRO, one of the suspects revealed that he usually buys the drug at Onitsha and travels at night so that he will not be caught easily.

“On 12/10/2025 at about 0500hrs, operatives of Crack Squad Delta State Command Asaba, while acting on credible intelligence on a suspected drug peddler, they stormed a hideout at Effurun, GRA and arrested one Igwe Samson ‘m’ 33yrs old Abalum Sunday ‘m’ 39yrs,” the statement read.

“Upon search of their sienna vehicle, four hundred and fifty (450) bottles of CSP codeine, one hundred and eighty-eight (188) bottles of bargadine, two hundred and eight (208) sachets of tramadol 100mg, three hundred (300) sachets of swinol one hundred (100) sachets of tramadol 500mg, fifty (50) sachets of rophynol, a big of weed suspected to be cannabis were recovered.

“The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect has been in the business for about two years, and usually buys the drug at Onitsha and prefers to travel at night so that he will be caught easily. Efforts to arrest his suppliers and receivers are ongoing.

“The commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, while commending the gallantry of the DPO and his men, also advises youths to desist from crime, drug abuse, which is also one of the main drivers of crime.

“The CP also cautions that drug abuse is detrimental to the health and well-being of abusers hence should be avoided.”