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Ogun: 2,500 Police Operatives Sets For Security During Ojude Oba Festival
Ogun: 2,500 Police Operatives Sets For Security During Ojude Oba Festival
The police command in Ogun says 2,500 operatives and specialised operational assets will provide security during the 2026 Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu-Ode. The police commissioner, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
Mr Ojajuni said the deployment formed part of proactive security measures the command put in place to guarantee public safety and a hitch-free celebration during the annual cultural festival.
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According to him, the personnel comprise conventional police officers and tactical teams drawn from the Police Mobile Force, Special Weapons and Tactics, Violent Crime Response Unit, and other specialised units.
Mr Ojajuni added that armoured personnel carriers, patrol vehicles, police motorcycles, surveillance teams, undercover operatives, and rapid response squads had also been strategically deployed across Ijebu-Ode and adjoining communities.
Mr Ojajuni explained that security personnel would be stationed at the Ojude Oba pavilion, major highways, entry and exit points, hotels, worship centres, recreational centres, motor parks, markets, residential areas, and other public locations.
He said the operation aimed to ensure effective crowd control, intelligence-led policing, traffic management, anti-crime patrols, visibility policing, early threat detection, and swift response to security concerns.
The police commissioner noted that all area commanders, divisional police officers, and tactical commanders had been directed to remain on maximum alert and sustain aggressive patrols and strategic stop-and-search operations.
Mr Ojajuni added that special operational attention focused on strategic routes, including the Sagamu Interchange, Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway, Molipa axis, and adjoining communities to prevent criminal activities and traffic obstruction.
He directed officers deployed for the operation to maintain professionalism, civility, and respect for the rights of law-abiding citizens while discharging their duties.
Mr Ojajuni said the command strengthened collaboration with traditional rulers, community leaders, transport unions, event organisers, and other stakeholders to enhance intelligence gathering and ensure seamless security coordination throughout the festival period.
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The police boss warned criminal elements and troublemakers to stay away from the state, stressing the command’s readiness to deal with anyone attempting to disrupt public peace during the celebration.
Mr Ojajuni appealed to residents, visitors, and festival participants to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and security-conscious throughout the period.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive policing, public safety, and the protection of lives and property across Ogun.
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Olukoyede Charges Students To Embrace Integrity For Future Leadership
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged students across the country to cultivate discipline, integrity and hard work as essential qualities for future leadership.
He gave the charge in Abuja recently at a sensitization lecture for pupils of Loyola Jesuit Basic School, Karu – Karshi Road, Gidan Mangoro, Abuja who visited the EFCC Academy on an educational excursion.
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Represented by the Head, Media Academy Unit, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Chidimma Amanambu, the EFCC Chairman urged the pupils to shun dishonesty and criminality while striving for excellence and good conduct.
“You are the future leaders. Be disciplined, truthful, original and hardworking. These values will make you responsible leaders that Nigeria will be proud of,” he said.
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During the interactive session, Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC, DSE Angel O. Israel, delivered a lecture on “Consequences of Crime and the Benefits of Good Morals,” where the pupils were enlightened on the history, mandate and operations of the Commission, as well as offences investigated by the EFCC and career opportunities within the agency.
Speaking on behalf of the pupils and management of the school, the leader of the delegation, Ramat Joshua, expressed appreciation to the Commission for the impactful session and exposure provided to the students. Eereporter.com
Police Arrest 2 Suspected Cultists, Recover Arms In Edo
The Police, stormed venue of a gathering at Ohonre community in Benin City, Edo State, arrested two suspected cultists.
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the Edo State Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, in a statement, indicated that the suspects, identified as Victor Peter and Ogbewe Iyemoma, were arrested by operatives attached to the Ugbowo police Division, who responded to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.
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The PPRO said that the team responded promptly and Mobilized to the location in a hot chase of the suspects, leading to the arrest of the two cultist and recovery of 1 Cut-to-size gun, in their possession for unlawful purposes.
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The police said the suspects have confessed to being members of the notorious Maphite cult group
The PPRO said that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, reiterated the Command’s resolve to deny criminal elements any opportunity within the state, while urging residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the police. Eereporter.com
Dino Melaye Congratulates Atiku Over ADC Primary Victory, Says “You Did It Like Arsenal”
Dino Melaye, a former federal lawmaker and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has juxtaposed Atiku Abubakar’s landslide victory at the party’s presidential primary poll with Arsenal’s recent English Premier League triumph.
Melaye and Atiku are Arsenal fans.
Tunde Ogbeha, returning officer of the ADC presidential primary poll, announced Atiku as winner of the exercise on Wednesday night.
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Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes to defeat two other contenders — Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, former managing director of the defunct FSB International Bank; and Rotimi Amaechi, ex-governor of Rivers.
Amaechi polled 504,117 votes, while Hayatu-Deen scored 177,120 votes.
Atiku would be gunning for the presidency for a sixth time in 2027. He has, however, appeared on the ballot as a presidential candidate on three occasions — 2007, 2019, and 2023.
On May 19, Arsenal won its first English Premier League title in 22 years after rival Manchester City dropped points in a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
In a one-liner X post on Thursday, Melaye said Atiku may just be doing it like Arsenal.
Dino Melaye, Atiku
“Oga you did it like Arsenal,” he wrote.
His comment comes amid controversy trailing the ADC primary, with Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen rejecting the results over alleged irregularities and voter disenfranchisement.
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