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Ekiti Police Arrest Four Alleged Kidnappers after Shootout with Soldiers
The Ekiti Police Command says a joint security team, comprising the military, Police, the Civil Defence, Amotekun and local hunters, have arrested four suspects in connection with a recent abduction.
The police spokesman in Ekiti, Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the arrests in a statement on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti, said the efforts of the joint security team has started yielding positive results.
A few days ago, the five commuters were abducted along Ayedun-Ilasa-Ayebode road in the Ikole Local Government Area. A shootout ensued between soldiers and the attackers as motorists deserted the busy Ayedun-Ilasa-Ayebode road.
The command later said persistent pressure by the combined security team resulted in the release of the five commuters.
It also promised to channel resources towards apprehending the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
“The suspects arrested have since been moved to the State Police Headquarters for further interrogation and investigation while the joint operation for the rescue of the victims continues,” said the police spokesman.
Mr Abutu also stated that the command had deployed a tactical team that comprises the Rapid Response Squad, the Anti-kidnapping Squad, the Safer Highway and the SIB to engage in a joint operation with the military, the NSCDC, the Amotekun and the local hunters, following the recent abduction of eight persons at Itapaji axis of Ikole-Ekiti.
“This is with the aim of rescuing the victims and apprehending the perpetrators,” he said. “This joint operation has yielded positive result as four suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the abduction. The command implored members of the public to supply necessary and timely information to assist the police in its operations.”
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Hundreds of protesters, on Monday, stormed the streets of Ibadan demanding the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Ogbomoso.
The demonstration, led by members of the Take-It-Back Movement, teachers, students, and concerned residents, disrupted traffic along major routes as participants marched with placards bearing messages such as “Bring Back Our Children” and “Speak Up.”
The protesters expressed frustration over the worsening security situation in Oyo State, accusing authorities of not doing enough to protect citizens from kidnappers. They called for stronger security measures around schools and communities, insisting that the continued abduction of students and teachers has heightened fear among residents.
The protest comes amid growing outrage over the kidnapping of dozens of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The Nigerian Union of Teachers has since declared an indefinite strike, while Governor Seyi Makinde and federal officials continue efforts to secure the victims’ release. President Bola Tinubu has also ordered the deployment of specialised security personnel to support ongoing rescue operations.
Security agencies say efforts to rescue the abducted victims are ongoing as families and residents continue to call for urgent action.
Meanwhile, public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State were deserted as teachers complied with the directive of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to embark on an indefinite strike over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the State.
Reports said at Community High School, Ogungbade, Ibadan, classrooms were locked and academic activities halted as teachers stayed away from work in obedience to the union’s directive.
The strike also affected the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with some supervisors seen waiting for the commencement of examinations amid uncertainty over the situation.
Some students who arrived at the school were later seen leaving the premises after discovering that classes would not hold.
The NUT, on Sunday, directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in the State to withdraw their services from Monday, June 1, until further notice.
The union said the action was necessitated by the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted on May 15, 2026, from Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esiele; L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esiele; and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, in Oriire Local Government Area.
Hundreds of protesters, on Monday, stormed the streets of Ibadan demanding the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Ogbomoso.
The demonstration, led by members of the Take-It-Back Movement, teachers, students, and concerned residents, disrupted traffic along major routes as participants marched with placards bearing messages such as “Bring Back Our Children” and “Speak Up.”
The protesters expressed frustration over the worsening security situation in Oyo State, accusing authorities of not doing enough to protect citizens from kidnappers. They called for stronger security measures around schools and communities, insisting that the continued abduction of students and teachers has heightened fear among residents.
The protest comes amid growing outrage over the kidnapping of dozens of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The Nigerian Union of Teachers has since declared an indefinite strike, while Governor Seyi Makinde and federal officials continue efforts to secure the victims’ release. President Bola Tinubu has also ordered the deployment of specialised security personnel to support ongoing rescue operations.
Security agencies say efforts to rescue the abducted victims are ongoing as families and residents continue to call for urgent action.
Meanwhile, public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State were deserted as teachers complied with the directive of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to embark on an indefinite strike over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the State.
Reports said at Community High School, Ogungbade, Ibadan, classrooms were locked and academic activities halted as teachers stayed away from work in obedience to the union’s directive.
The strike also affected the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with some supervisors seen waiting for the commencement of examinations amid uncertainty over the situation.
Some students who arrived at the school were later seen leaving the premises after discovering that classes would not hold.
The NUT, on Sunday, directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in the State to withdraw their services from Monday, June 1, until further notice.
The union said the action was necessitated by the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted on May 15, 2026, from Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esiele; L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esiele; and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, in Oriire Local Government Area.
In a statement by its secretary Olukayode Salami, the union expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the rescue and safe release of the victims.
According to the NUT, the prolonged detention of the abducted teachers and pupils has created fear and anxiety among members and discouraged parents from sending their children to school. more
In a statement by its secretary Olukayode Salami, the union expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the rescue and safe release of the victims.
According to the NUT, the prolonged detention of the abducted teachers and pupils has created fear and anxiety among members and discouraged parents from sending their children to school.
Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of Eid, urging them to continue embracing the virtues of peace, sacrifice, love, and unity that the season symbolizes.
In a statement issued by the management of Adron Homes & Properties, the company described Eid as a sacred period that promotes spiritual renewal, compassion, gratitude, and harmonious coexistence among people irrespective of tribe, religion, or social status.
The foremost real estate company noted that the values of selflessness, obedience, and generosity demonstrated during the holy season remain essential ingredients for national growth and societal development.
According to the statement, Nigerians should use the festive period as an opportunity to strengthen bonds of brotherhood, extend love to the less privileged, and pray for enduring peace and economic prosperity in the country.
Adron Homes further reaffirmed its commitment to providing affordable luxury homes and building sustainable communities that promote comfort, security, and family values for Nigerians at home and abroad.
The company prayed for divine blessings, joy, and fulfillment for all Muslim faithful celebrating Eid and wished them a peaceful and memorable celebration.
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Ikorodu Security: CP Tijani Launches ‘Command Sweepers Squad’, Deploys Three LSSTF Refurbished APCs
In swift response to the recent security concerns emerging out of Ikorodu and its environs over the nefarious activities of some criminal elements that are tormenting places such as Ijede, Ginti, among others, the Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Tijani personally led a major show of Force across different part of Ikorodu to assert the dominance of the Police and other security agencies to thwart any crimes in the areas. This show of Force was also accompanied by the Inauguration of a special tactical security outfit codenamed ‘Command Sweepers’ Squad,’ which is a temporary intervention security outfit created to address the growing incidents of crimes and criminality within Ikorodu and adjoining areas, comprising of Command Tactical Teams, RRS, Lagos Taskforce, Eko Strike Force, 2 PMF, 22 PMF, and 63 PMF of the Lagos Police Command, alongside personnel from other sister security agencies and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), all working collaboratively to combat and stamped out criminality within Ikorodu and its environs. The Squad has been strategically deployed to identify black spots and criminal hideouts to carry out intelligence-led operations, raids, stop-and-search duties, and confidence-building patrols aimed at flushing out criminal elements and ensuring the safety of lives and property.
Top among the security equipment deployed for the show of force and the temporary Inaugurated ‘Command Sweepers’ Squad’ are the three (3) newly refurbished Armoured Personnel Carriers which were just handed over to the Lagos State Police Command by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF as well as Patrol vehicles.
While Inaugurating the ‘Command Sweepers’ Squad’, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani assured residents that the operation will be conducted professionally and in line with the rule of law, while urging members of the public to remain vigilant. He warned all criminally minded persons in Ikorodu and its environs to immediately pack their bags because his Command will not hesitate to decisively deal with them. Noting that the Command wasn’t resting on its oars, he revealed that the Squad will continue to patrol all nooks and corners in its bid to flush out all crimes and vices from the area.
Tijani assured law-abiding residents to continue supporting the Command with timely and credible information, through any of the emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.
He noted that this valuable information will enable the Police to effectively tackle crime and restore public confidence within the area. He also thanked the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr Ayo Ogunsan for the logistics support including the 3 APCs which have enjoyed immediate deployment.
The Squad is strategically situated in Ijede to ensure swift deployment and easy access to all parts of Ikorodu and adjoining communities for effective crime prevention and rapid response operations.
