Crime
Reps Member Raises Alarm Over Herdsmen Attacks In Oyo Constituency
Reps Member Raises Alarm Over Herdsmen Attacks In Oyo Constituency
Reps member raises alarm over herdsmen attacks in Oyo constituency. Ms Akande-Sadipe said the situation had put in jeopardy the means of livelihood of farmers.
Amember of the House of Representatives, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, on Saturday, raised an alarm that her constituency has been invaded by armed herdsmen.
Ms Akande-Sadipe, in a statement issued by her special assistant on media and publicity, Olamilekan Olusada, said armed herdsmen invaded Ogunmakin, Gambari Reserve and surrounding communities within her constituency.
The lawmaker, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency of Oyo State, lamented that the herdsmen had been destroying farm produce and intimidating local farmers.
“The herdsmen use weapons such as guns and cutlasses to instil fear in residents of Ogunmakin,” she said.
Ms Akande-Sadipe said the situation had put in jeopardy the means of livelihood of farmers, thereby exacerbating the economic crisis and food insecurity in the South-West region.
“There is an urgent need to do something now so as to avert a further loss of lives, and prevent humanitarian and food security crises,” she stated.
The lawmaker called on relevant arms of the Federal government and security agencies to intervene before people in her constituency were completely wiped out from their ancestral homes.
Ms Akande-Sadipe who is chairperson of the House committee on humanitarian services further accused the armed herdsmen of “a deliberate agenda to destroy farm produce and intimidate local farmers”.
She claimed, however, that in spite of multiple reports sent to law enforcement agencies, no decisive action has been taken to address the situation, leaving farmers vulnerable and unprotected.
“The failure to act swiftly has emboldened the perpetrators, leading to increased attacks, destruction of crops and threats to lives and property, with the risk of further escalation if immediate action is not taken,” the lawmaker said.
She pointed at the resolution of Igangan crisis, where decisive steps were taken to address similar issues, including enforcement of anti-open grazing laws to restore peace and protect farmers.
Ms Akande-Sadipe therefore called for an immediate investigation into the reported cases of intimidation, destruction of farmlands and use of weapons by herdsmen in the area.
The lawmaker urged for an uncompromising investigation aimed at ensuring the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators to serve as a deterrent to others.
She also urged the House to ask the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and federal ministry of agriculture and rural development to provide immediate relief materials to affected farmers and communities.
Herdsmen
The lawmaker expressed optimism that such support would go a long way in mitigating the impact of the crisis on their livelihood.
“It will also enable them to recover from losses incurred and resume agricultural activities,” Ms Akande-Sadipe said.
She also requested an immediate conduct of an on-the-spot assessment of the situation in Ogunmakin, Gambari Reserve and their environs.
“We must engage with relevant stakeholders, including the Oyo State Government, security agencies and community leaders to develop a sustainable solution to the crisis,” the lawmaker said.
EFCC: 32 Internet Fraudsters Jailed In Ibadan
EFCC: 32 internet fraudsters jailed in Ibadan. The Oyo State High Court and Federal High Court in Ibadan have convicted and sentenced 32 individuals for internet-related fraud. Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.S. Adeyemi, K.B. Olawoyin, G.A. Sunmonu, and Nkeonye Maha handed down various sentences after the convicts pleaded guilty to charges of impersonation and cybercrime.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate, prosecuted the offenders on separate one-count charges. Sentences ranged from community service to prison terms, with some convicts given the option of fines.
Among the penalties:
– Some convicts received up to **two years in prison or were ordered to pay fines ranging from ₦30,000 to ₦500,000.
– Others were sentenced to community service without an option of fine.
– One convict, Adedara Ademola Ayobami, was ordered to refund ₦2.5 million to his victim.
EFCC
Additionally, the court ordered the forfeiture of various assets recovered from the convicts to the federal government. These included money, phones, laptops, and several vehicles, such as Toyota Camry and Toyota Corolla cars.
Kaduna Woman Drags 3 Neighbours To Sharia Court For Allegedly Calling Her Prostitute
Kaduna Woman drags 3 neighbours to Sharia court for allegedly calling her prostitute. Amiddle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, on Wednesday, dragged three neighbours before a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly calling her a prostitute.
The complainant accused Halima Umar, Aisha Umar, and Bilkisu Umar for allegedly making defamatory remarks about her, particularly regarding her marital status.
“They said I am living alone despite being a married woman,” she told the court.
She further alleged that the defendants harass her nine-year-old son, scaring him away and beating him whenever he goes outside to play.
She pleaded, “We have tried to settle the matter at home, but they refuse to stop. I want this honourable court to intervene and grant me justice.’’ Ms Halima, mother of Aisha and Bilkisu, who spoke in their defence, denied the allegation.
Shari’a Court
She claimed that the complainant was the first to insult her children, calling them prostitutes, and they only retaliated. She also told the court that both the complainant’s son and her own children were underage.
The Judge, Kabir Muhammad asked the defendants whether they had witnesses, to which they responded in the affirmative.
The judge subsequently referred the case to the police for further investigation and adjourned the hearing until March 26.
FCT Police Eliminate Notorious Bandit Known As Dogo Saleh
FCT police eliminate notorious bandit known as Dogo Saleh. Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have killed a wanted terrorist, Salisu Mohammed, also known as Dogo Saleh, who was behind multiple attacks in Abuja communities.
In a statement on Wednesday, FCT Police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh confirmed that the operation was part of an intensified counter-kidnapping effort to dismantle criminal networks operating along the Kaduna-Lokoja-Enugu highway and within the FCT.
According to the statement, on March 3, 2025, officers from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit blocked key escape routes used by the gang.
Acting on intelligence from an arrested suspect, the operatives launched a high-risk operation on March 4, leading them to Kwasau Forest in Kaduna State, where the gang, led by Abdu Musa, alias Kanabaro, had a hideout.
Police
Upon arrival, the police team was ambushed by armed bandits attempting to free the suspect. A fierce gun battle ensued, forcing the criminals to flee into the forest with severe gunshot wounds.
During the crossfire, Dogo Saleh sustained fatal injuries from his own gang members. He was taken to Kubwa General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
The police revealed that before his demise, Dogo and his gang had terrorized at least ten villages across the FCT.
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