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Residents of the Ajiran Community on Saturday staged a peaceful protest, calling on the Nigeria Police Force to investigate allegations surrounding the death of Prince Ademola Akinloye, who was killed in August 2024. The protesters marched through Ajiran and neighboring communities carrying placards and chanting slogans demanding justice for the late prince. They urged law enforcement authorities to investigate Babajide Akinloye over his alleged connection to the circumstances surrounding the death of his younger brother. The demonstration follows recent claims made by social media activist Martins Ose, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), who alleged that Babajide Akinloye was the last known person to contact the deceased on the day of the incident. According to the activist, Babajide allegedly summoned Prince Ademola to the palace, and the deceased was reportedly attacked and killed while on his way there. The protesters also referenced allegations that, two days after the incident,...

A legal practitioner, Adedotun Ajulo, counsel to Alhaji Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, has called for mandatory legal training for officers appointed to head the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, arguing that the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of the unit should only be occupied by officers with a sound understanding of constitutional and criminal law. Ajulo made the call in a statement issued in response to a publication allegedly released on behalf of the Lagos State Police Command, which accused him of leaking what it described as a "classified" investigation file relating to his client. Rejecting the allegation, the lawyer described the publication as "spurious" and "baseless," saying he was compelled to respond because the issues raised extend beyond his person and affect the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria. According to him, the controversy underscores the need for senior police officers ...

By Seyi Bakare  From intelligence-led policing and inter-state collaboration to sustained investment in security infrastructure, Operation Kosaye is emerging as more than a police operation. It is becoming the cornerstone of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s evolving security doctrine and a potential template for tackling cross-border crime in Nigeria. For years, the forests straddling the Lagos-Ogun border were synonymous with danger. Motorists dreaded the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode corridor after dusk. Farmers ventured into the bush with trepidation, while residents of boundary communities lived with the constant fear that kidnappers, armed robbers and other violent criminals could strike at will before disappearing into the dense forests separating the two states. Today, that fear is gradually giving way to cautious confidence. The change is being driven by Operation Kosaye—a coordinated security offensive that has, within weeks of its launch, altered the security narrative across one of Nigeria’s ...

The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has expressed concern over what it described as the alleged disregard for court orders and the reported disappearance of a prime suspect linked to the killings of two residents of Ajiran in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. Addressing journalists at a press conference, the President of CHSR, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, said that the organisation was speaking on behalf of grieving families and residents of Ajiran who, according to him, have continued to live in fear following the killings of Mr. Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye. According to the group, Mr. Salami was allegedly murdered in Moba, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, on April 18, 2023, while Prince Akinloye was reportedly killed along Chevron Road on August 26, 2024. CHSR alleged that investigations by the police led to the arrest of several suspects who reportedly made confessional statements and named one Alhaji Ahmed Tajudeen as the alleged...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday led an outpouring of tributes in honour of his wife, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, describing her as a woman whose life has been defined by compassion, integrity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the service of humanity as she celebrated her 60th birthday. Speaking at a thanksgiving service marking the First Lady’s diamond jubilee in Lagos, the governor thanked God for preserving her life and granting her the grace to attain the significant milestone. He paid glowing tribute to his wife, describing her as a dependable life partner whose steadfast support, wise counsel, and devotion to family have remained a source of strength over the years. Governor Abiodun also praised the First Lady’s passion for humanitarian service, noting that her interventions and advocacy for women, children, and vulnerable groups have transformed lives across Ogun State and beyond. According to the governor, Mrs. Abiodun’s life exemplifies the virtues of ...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the extension of the one-day-off-duty work palliative for eligible public and civil servants in the state. The Governor has also approved the payment of a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for an additional three months, covering July to September 2026. The measures are aimed at cushioning the impact of transportation costs on workers and motivating them to continue delivering efficient and excellent service to the people of Ogun State. It will be recalled that Governor Abiodun had earlier approved the palliative measures for the period of April to June 2026 in response to the increase in the pump price of petrol. Under the renewed arrangement, the one-day-off-duty concession will not apply to officers on shift duties or personnel providing essential services. These include medical personnel, judicial service workers, teaching and non-teaching staff in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, security personnel, political of...