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Amotekun Has Arrested Four Suspected Terrorists in Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency have arrested four suspected terrorists allegedly connected to a series of violent crimes across Ondo State over the past eight months.
The State Commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed the arrests while briefing journalists in Akure, noting that the operation was intelligence-led and carried out in collaboration with other security agencies.
According to him, the suspects were part of a gang allegedly involved in armed robbery, kidnapping, and destruction of property in different parts of the state.
Adeleye said the group’s leader, who was reportedly receiving instructions from outside the state, was captured during what he described as a coordinated and intensive operation.
He added that the gang’s logistics and supply chain had also been dismantled, with additional members of the syndicate picked up during the crackdown.
Because of the sensitivity of the case, he said the suspects had been handed over to the Department of State Services, DSS, for further interrogation and possible prosecution.
Adeleye confirmed that the four suspects had confessed to involvement in several criminal activities linked to insecurity experienced in Ondo State in recent months.
“They confessed to having commenced the operation, and the result of their operation is the instability that the state witnessed in the last eight months,” he said.
He, however, declined to provide further operational details, citing ongoing investigations by the DSS.
The commander said the arrests form part of sustained efforts to restore peace and dismantle criminal hideouts in forest areas across the state.
He noted that Ondo State’s extensive forest belts, which span six local government areas and border three neighbouring states, have continued to pose significant security challenges.
Adeleye explained that a joint security operation involving the police, military, DSS, Amotekun, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have intensified clearance operations aimed at flushing out criminal elements from forested areas.
He also revealed a shift in strategy from mere arrests to prosecution, stating that within the last month, case files involving about 142 suspects had been completed and forwarded to competent courts.
According to him, the suspects are facing charges including kidnapping, anti-grazing offences, communal clashes between farmers and herders, and cult-related crimes.
He added that 64 additional suspects are currently undergoing profiling and will either be prosecuted or subjected to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, depending on the outcome of investigations.
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In this Presidential Election, PDP Will Retain Power in Oyo Despite Challenges – Ex-Deputy Gov Gbolarumi
A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Hazeem Gbolarumi, has declared that Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will retain power in the state in 2027, despite current challenges in the party.
Gbolarumi made this assertion on Saturday shortly after he submitted his nomination form ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election at the party’s National Secretariat, Wadata House, in Abuja.
Our correspondent reports that Gbolarumi arrived at the PDP secretariat with a large entourage of Oyo State party faithful, where he was received by senior PDP officials and zonal leaders.
Among those who were on hand to receive him were PDP National Treasurer, Diran Odeyemi, National Publicity Secretary, Mohammed Jungudo and South West Zonal Publicity Secretary, Comrade Akinloye Olusegun Oyeniyi.
Others are National Women Leader, Professor Adenike Ogunshe, State Chairman, Professor Rahman Akinoso, Oyo South Senatorial aspirant, Bolanle Sarumi and other party chieftains from the 33 local government areas of the state.
Gbolarumi, speaking after submitting the form, insisted that the party is poised to retain power in Oyo in 2027.
The former deputy governor urged all members of the party to embrace unity, noting that efforts are being made to address the current challenges in the party.
Gbolarumi said, “Today is another epoch making day in the history of our great party and our dear state. I am here to submit my nomination forms.
“As at Today, PDP remains a party to beat. We remain resolute in retaining power in Oyo State in 2027.
“We are not unmindful of some challenges, we are making efforts to overcome all our challenges in the party. Each political party has its own peculiarities. But, we will overcome all our challenges before the election.
“None of the political parties in Oyo State has the capacity to beat us in the election. We are going to retain the power in Oyo State. I want to thank the party leadership and grassroots members for their support. My aspiration was anchored on party unity, strengthening the PDP’s base in Oyo, and presenting a credible alternative to voters in 2027.”
Nigeria midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has expressed his desire to remain at Olympic Marseille beyond this summer, NAIJAJINGLES reports.
Nnadi linked up with the Ligue 1 club from Belgian Pro League outfit, Zulte Waregem during the winter transfer window.
The 22-year-old has however struggled for regular playing time at the club.
The defensive midfielder has featured in six league matches for Marseille, mostly coming off the bench.
Nnadi has been linked with an exit from Les Phocéens this summer.
The player has however ruled out that possibility, insisting that he is ready to fight for his place.
“I don’t know what the future holds, but I want to stay and prove that I belong to this club. I deserve to be here. I think I’ve reached the most difficult point,” Nnadi was quoted by L’Equipe.
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