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Gunmen Invade Ondo Police Station, Kill Inspector

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4 years ago

July 26, 2022

Eric

Gunmen on Monday attacked Okuta Elerinla Police Division in Akure, Ondo State, killing one of the policemen on duty.

A police source said the hoodlums arrived at the station around 1am with the intention of stealing arms and ammunition from the station.

The source said the bandits were, however, repelled by the officers on duty.

He said, “When they arrived, they met two policemen who were the station guards. The guards repelled the attack.

“One of the station guards rescued the suspects in the police cell and took them to a safe custody while the other engaged the hoodlums. While one of the station guards was trying to look outside if the hoodlums had left, they shot and killed the inspector.”

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, in a statement, confirmed the incident.

She identified the deceased cop as Inspector Boluwaji Temenu.

The statement read, “On July 25, 2022, around 1am, hoodlums attacked Okuta Elerinla Division in Akure. Policemen, who were at alert and alive to their duty, repelled them accordingly and the miscreants were unable to gain entrance into the station.

“During the crossfire, one of our gallant station guards, AP.2075380 Inspr. Temenu Boluwaji was hit by a bullet; he later died on his way to the hospital.

“The Commissioner of Police, Oyeyemi Adesoye Oyeyemi, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case and ensure the perpetrators are arrested.”

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Court Grants Malami, Family N200m Bail

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2 days ago

March 6, 2026

Eric

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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3 days ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

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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3 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.