Tag: Ondo Police Command

  • Police arrest alleged killer of Ondo businessman

    Police arrest alleged killer of Ondo businessman

    xThe Police Command in Ondo State has arrested the suspected killer of Alhaji Awoyinka Sumaila, a businessman in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.

    Sumaila, who dealt in building materials, was killed by gunmen at his residence opposite Caring Heart Mega School, Idi mango area, Ore, on March 1.

    DSP Ayanlade Olushola, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement released to the media on Friday in Akure.

    Olushola said that the “prime suspect, one Ijalo,” was arrested on April 10 in Osogbo, Osun, through a discreet investigation.

    “The arrest was made after a painstaking manhunt led operatives back to Ore.

    “A locally-made pistol believed to have been used in the murder, along with criminal charms, were recovered during a search of the suspect’s premises,” he said.

    He assured the public that no stone would be left unturned in ridding Ondo State of criminals. (NAN)

  • Police arraign 12 suspected kidnappers in Ondo

    Police arraign 12 suspected kidnappers in Ondo

    The Ondo State Command has arraigned 12 suspected kidnappers arrested in the state.

    A statement by the command’s spokesperson Funmi Odunlami, in Akure, the state capital, said the 12 suspects were arraigned in court about kidnapping.

    Odunlami said that they include Usman Mohammed, Komolafe Sunday, Olalekan Temitope, Umaru Abubakar Sanda, Amodu Yusuf, Usman Mohammed and Nasiru Ojo.

    Others are Ishiaku Abdul, Mohammed Mallam Bala, Abdullahi Abubakar, Cede Mohammed and Buba Abdul.

    The statement added that the Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, appreciated the people who have supported the course of security through timely information.

    According to her “We urge members of the public to continue to support the activities of the Police via giving relevant information that will help rid the state of crime and criminality and also aid justice for victims of crime.

    “Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to reach out to the Command through our official lines or visit the nearest police station.”

    Odunlami also said that the Command has completed a two-day training for its personnel toward enhancing security in the state.

    The training, she explained centred on proactive policing techniques through crime mapping and nipping, and tackling insecurity in the state.

    According to her “The personnel who were taught on the use of modern day equipment to detect crime within their Area of Responsibility (AOR) using technological techniques learnt and strategic deployment of resources.

    ” Participants were engaged through practical sessions where they learned how to gather and process information into Intelligence.

    “Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, expressed his appreciation to the facilitators and participants for their dedication and cooperation in making the program a success.

    “He emphasised the importance of applying the knowledge acquired at the training into their daily policing activities and urge officers to remain professional in their approach to crime prevention and law enforcement as policing has evolved and nipping crime has its methodology that should be brought to bare to enhance crime detection.

    Meanwhile, as part of the Command’s effort to strengthen its Community Safety Partnership amongst the people of the state, the Commissioner of Police, held a security meeting with members of Fulani from various communities in the State.

    Afolabi said he had to come to Owo community himself to meet the people to discuss how the security of the State will not be compromised.

    He urged the community members not to harbour criminals under the guise of tribal affiliation and to actively participate in the security of the State and complement the Police efforts by providing genuine information that would help rid the state of criminal activities, particularly kidnapping.

    The Police Commissioner further spoke on the need for peaceful co-existence between herders and farmers emphasizing that peace and security are essential for business growth.

    He cautioned against encroachment and grazing into farmlands area, noting that farming is also the farmers means of livelihood and both parties must respect boundaries.

    The leadership of the Fulani community, in response , commended the efforts of the Police in maintaining law and order and assured the police commissioner of their commitment to peaceful co-existence and promise never to cover, engage in or support any criminal activity that could destabilize the State.

    They promised to support the Police by providing information that would help nip crime and enhance security in the area.

  • Police confirm assassination of businessman in Ondo

    Police confirm assassination of businessman in Ondo

    The Police Command in Ondo State has stated that investigations are ongoing into the assassination of a businessman, Ismaila Awoyinka, in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.

    ASP Funmilayo Odunlami, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the assassination to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Okitipupa.

    “Investigation is ongoing to unravel the assassination of the businessman,” Odunlami said.

    NAN reports that residents of Ore were left in shock after the assassination of Awoyinka, a building materials dealer, by unknown gunmen.

    The attack occurred on Saturday near his home, opposite Caring Heart Mega School in the Idi Mango area of Ore.

    An eyewitness revealed that the businessman was ambushed after performing the Taraweeh prayer, usually held after each day of Ramadan fasting.

    “He had just left the mosque at 8:35 p.m. when some men in white clothes arrived on a motorcycle.

    “As he approached his residence, they shot him at close range,” the eyewitness said.

    News of his death spread quickly, drawing a crowd of sympathizers to his home, many of whom were in shock.

    Taiwo Adegoroye, the Chairman of Odigbo LGA, expressed his deep concern over the security situation, calling the assassination a tragic loss. (NAN)

  • Police inspector murdered in Ondo, corpse burnt

    Police inspector murdered in Ondo, corpse burnt

    The mysterious death of a 50-year-old police inspector, Yusuf Suleiman Blessing, serving in the Irele Council Area of Ondo State, has sparked controversy.

    Reports indicate that the inspector was burned to death by unknown assailants after being missing for over 24 hours.

    The victim’s wife stated that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) contacted her, claiming her husband had drowned. However, his colleagues reportedly informed her that his remains would be transported to his community.

    According to a family source, when the remains arrived at the family house, they were sealed inside a coffin.

    Curiously, the family insisted on viewing the body, but the officers who delivered the remains refused and fled, abandoning both the coffin and their vehicle at the house.

    Upon opening the coffin, the family discovered that the inspector’s body was burned, with a fractured skull — contradicting the initial claim of drowning.

    The Ondo State Police Command spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation had begun to uncover the perpetrators.

    “We have commenced an investigation into the matter. The remains of the deceased officer have been deposited in the mortuary, and an autopsy will be conducted,” Odunlami said.