Police nab 26-year-old suspected armed robber in Oyo
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command in Igboho have arrested a 26-year-old man, Buba Sidi, for his involvement in a violent robbery attack in the state. The suspect, along with two others, reportedly attacked a resident, Isiaka Oladosu, at Ibudo Iya Ibeji in the Oke Eshin area. They injured him with a machete and […]
Police blame speeding driver for deadly Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
The Oyo State Police Command has blamed reckless driving and overspeeding for a serious road accident that involved several vehicles and pedestrians at Soka Junction in Ibadan. The crash happened on Saturday night along the busy Ibadan–Lagos Expressway in Oluyole Local Government Area. Reports say two people died, while many others were injured. The incident […]
Gunmen abduct 12-year-old schoolgirl in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 12-year-old female student in the Challenge area of Ibadan. The victim, a Junior Secondary School 2 pupil at Monarch Model College, was reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday, February 12, while being dropped off at school. Police described the incident as a […]
Oyo PDP Chieftain Benedict Akika Rescued After Kidnapping
Benedict Akika, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, has been safely rescued after a harrowing kidnapping ordeal. Akika was abducted from his home in Idi-Ape, Olorunda Aaba, on September 4 by a group of armed assailants. His release on the evening of September 11 came after days of relentless […]