Ekiti court jails man for life over armed robbery
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Alex Peter, to life imprisonment for armed robbery and an additional nine years for conspiracy. The verdict, delivered by Justice Adekunle Adeleye, followed a strong case presented by the prosecution which proved Peter’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt. According to court records, Peter […]
Court remands 18-year-old man for allegedly r@ping two year old in Ekiti
An 18-year-old man, identified as Solomon Sunday, has been remanded by a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, following allegations of sexually assaulting a 2-year-old child. According to Inspector Olasunkanmi Bankole, the prosecutor, the alleged incident occurred on August 24, 2025, within the Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District. The prosecutor explained that […]
Ekiti police arrest man for be@ting his wife to de@th
Police in Ekiti State have arrested a man accused of beating his wife to death. Reports say the couple, who lived in Efon Alaaye, worked as farmers. On the day of the incident, the man had been waiting for his wife at the farm, but she arrived late. Out of anger, he allegedly assaulted her […]
Police Ban Fireworks and Unlawful Gatherings in Ekiti for the Yuletide Season
As the holiday season approaches, the Ekiti State Police Command is taking extra measures to ensure the safety and security of its residents. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Akinwale Adeniran, made a statement assuring the public that there would be strong security before, during, and after the yuletide. This announcement aims to keep Ekiti peaceful […]
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Police Officer in Ekiti Checkpoint Incident
In a tragic turn of events, a police officer was killed by a hit-and-run driver at a checkpoint in Ado-Ekiti on the night of September 9, 2024. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Idris Lawal was performing his duties during a stop-and-search operation on Iworoko Road when the incident occurred around 11 p.m. Despite being rushed […]
Three Arrested for Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, and Murder in Ekiti
In Ekiti State, three individuals have been arrested for their involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder. Among the suspects is Omowaye Ayodele, a former convict who was recently released from prison. The other suspects are Ojo Temidayo and Busarà Lookman. According to the Ekiti State Police Command, these arrests followed a series of violent […]
Tragic Murder-Suicide in Ekiti: Man Kills Ex-Wife and Himself
In a tragic incident in Igede-Ekiti, Ekiti State, a man has killed his former wife and then taken his own life. The man, whose identity has not yet been revealed, lured his ex-wife to his home under the guise of wanting her to see their sick child. The woman, who had moved away after their […]