Police Arrests Five Suspects Over Arms Stockpiling In Oyo

Oyo State Police command, on Wednesday, arrested five suspects in connection with the discovery of firearms and other incriminating items in a building which was said to belong to the former member of the Park Management System, Surajudeen Adio, popularly called Suri Ilupeju.
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The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, paraded the suspects on behalf of the state Police Commissioner, Olugbenga Abimbola, at the command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.

One of the suspects, Muideen Adio, who just returned from Poland, is said to be the son of the principal suspect, Suri Ilupeju, who is currently at large.

The PUNCH reports that, on June 16, 2026, the state government demolished a building allegedly used for the storage of arms and ammunition as part of its efforts to destroy property linked to criminal activities in the state.

It will also be recalled that the state government demolished a three-bedroom bungalow in the Lako Community, Aiyegun-Anaye road, Ibadan.

This structure was allegedly used as a hideout by a kidnapping syndicate that abducted Mrs Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu and her twin sons, Peter and Paul, following the successful intelligence-led rescue operation by the Nigeria Police Force, which resulted in the arrest of two key suspects and the neutralisation of two others.

Speaking further, the PPRO said, “Adio, who is said to be a former member of the PMS, came under investigation after allegedly threatening to shoot an individual, who subsequently reported the matter to law enforcement authorities.

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“Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and unravel the full extent of the alleged criminal activities linked to the property.”

Ayanlade, therefore, assured the residents of the command’s commitment to tackling criminal activities and maintaining security across the state.

However, the suspects have denied their involvement in the alleged crimes levelled against Suri Ilupeju, claiming “we only visited the suspect to seek financial assistance, not to participate in any criminal activities.”
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AFCSC Students Gain First-Hand Insight Into NAF’s Joint Air Operations In North-West

As part of efforts to strengthen professional military education and deepen understanding of contemporary air operations, students of Senior Course 48 of the Department of Air Warfare, Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, on Monday, 22 June 2026, visited the Air Component, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, Kaduna.
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The operational study visit provided the participants with valuable exposure to the planning, coordination and execution of joint air operations, underscoring the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment under the leadership of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, to building a highly motivated, professional and mission-ready force capable of delivering effective air power in support of national security objectives.

During the visit, the students received comprehensive briefings on the Air Component’s area of responsibility, operational mandate and ongoing efforts to support counterterrorism and other security operations within the North-West region.

The presentations highlighted the critical role of air power in supporting joint operations, protecting lives and property, enhancing security, and contributing to the protection of critical national assets. The delegation also received presentations on operational planning and mission execution processes before undertaking a tour of the flight line, where they were acquainted with the capabilities and roles of aircraft deployed in support of ongoing operations.

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The Air Component Commander, Air Commodore OA Okpara, received the delegation, while the Director, Department of Air Warfare, AFCSC Jaji, was represented by Chief Instructor, Group Captain DE Daniels. Also present were the Commander, 401 Flying Training School, Group Captain AS Adamu, members of the Directing Staff and Principal Staff Officers of the Air Component.

The visit significantly enhanced the students’ appreciation of the role of air power in joint operations while reaffirming the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to operational excellence, inter-service cooperation and the continuous development of future military leaders capable of addressing contemporary security challenges.
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EFCC Arraigns One For Alleged N13.6m Fraud In Maiduguri

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 arraigned one Gambo Mohammed before Justice Babagana Shettima of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri.

The defendant was arraigned on four- count charges bordering on money laundering and criminal misappropriation to the tune of N13,650,000.00 (Thirteen Million, Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira).

Count one of the charges read: “That you, Gambo Mohammed, (a.k.a Modu Gambo), sometime in 2025, within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court, with intent to defraud, did obtain the sum of N13,650,000.00 from one Umar Abubakar, purportedly as purchase price for two plots of land situated at Dubai Musari Ward opposite Maimalari Barrack of Jere Local Government, Borno State, which you knew to be false, thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Law.”

The defendant pleaded “not guilty” to the charges when they were read to him.

Counsel to the prosecution, A.D Abdulmalik prayed for a trial date and urged the court to remand the defendant in a Correctional facility.

Justice Shettima adjourned the matter till July 13, 2026 for pre-trial conference and ordered the remand of the defendant in Maiduguri maximum Correctional facility.

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The defendant’s journey to the Correctional facility started when he purportedly obtained the sum of N13,650,000.00 for the purchase of two plots of land opposite Maimalari Barrack, Jere Local Government, Borno State and diverted the money to his personal use.
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