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Ekiti Police Say Policewoman Attacked During Saturday’s By-Election Has Died

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5 years ago

March 22, 2021

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By Eric Elezuo

The Ekiti State Police Command has announced the death of a policewoman who was brutally attacked by political thugs during last Saturday’s by-election into the Ekiki East House of Assembly.

The young woman, whose name was given as Olawoye Bukola, reportedly died around 6pm on Monday after about 48 hours fight for her life at the Federal Medical Centre, Ido-Ekiti.

According to a press statement signed by the Ekiti Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abutu Sunday, the officer, who rose to the rank of W/SGT, was shot by thugs that invaded ward 7, unit 7 on the day of the incident.

The statement quoted the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Tunde Mobayo as expressing the Command’s condolences while praying for God to grant her soul eternal rest.The statement added that the perpetrators have been charged to court.

Read the statement in details…

The Ekiti State Police Command, with deepest sorrow, announces the death of W/SGT OLAWOYE BUKOLA who was shot by a group of thugs that invaded ward 7, Unit 7 during the recent Ekiti East House of Assembly Bye Election.

She died at about 1800hrs today being 22/03/2021 at FMC, Ido-Ekiti, after fighting for her life for days.

The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP TUNDE MOBAYO, on behalf of the Command, sympathizes with her family members and pray God grants her soul eternal rest.

Meanwhile, the Command wishes to inform the general public that the suspects who committed the heinous crime have all been charged to Court today.

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Court Grants Malami, Family N200m Bail

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22 hours ago

March 6, 2026

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Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife Asabe Bashir in the sum of N200 million each and two sureties in like sum.

As part of the bail conditions, one of the sureties is to deposit title deeds of properties in highbrow Maitama or Asokoro.

The defendants have been ordered to deposit their international passports with the court.

They are to remain in the custody of the Nigerian correctional service pending perfection of their bail conditions.

Justice Abdulmalik subsequently adjourned the matter until March 16 for the commencement of the trial.

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IGP Disu Removes Benjamin Hundeyin As FPRO

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2 days ago

March 5, 2026

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The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and replaced him with a new appointee, though the name hasn’t been officially announced.

Hundeyin was previously serving as the Lagos Command PRO before being promoted to the national role.

This move comes as part of Disu’s efforts to revamp the Nigeria Police Force and improve its public image.

As the 23rd IGP, Disu has emphasized professionalism, accountability, and transparency, warning officers that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or abuse of power.

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Assets Declaration: Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Case Against Abba Kyari

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2 days ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit, filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for failure of the anti-narcotic agency to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge held that the burden of proving a case beyond reasonable doubt falls in the prosecution which it had failed to do so.

The ruling covers only asset declaration allegations. Other cases including drug related offences are still ongoing.