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By Suleiman Shehu
Kidnap
Ibadan, Dec. 30, 2020 (NAN) The Oyo State Police Command says it is making frantic efforts to rescue Mr Oluwole Agboola, a farmer, who was reportedly abducted on Monday by six gunmen allegedly dressed in Army uniform.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Agboola, who owns a piggery and fish farm at Nagbede Village in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, was reportedly kidnapped in his farm at about 6.30 p.m.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Olugbenga Fadeyi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Ibadan.
Fadeyi stated that the community had also intensified its efforts to complement the deployment of security operatives in the area to rescue the victim.
He also stated that the Moniya Divisional Station and other security agencies in the state swung into action immediately they received information about the kidnap.
“Search party, comprising of plainclothes, tactical police teams, vigilantes, hunters and Amotekun corps, swung into action immediately and were deployed to far and near bushes to comb the areas for possible arrest of the hoodlums and getting the abducted released,” he stated.
The PRO stated that the Commissioner of Police implored good-spirited members of the public to assist the security agencies with useful information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects.
He further disclosed that other strategies were being initiated to checkmate kidnapping in the state. (NAN)
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Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola/Sam Oditah

Trafficking
By Suleiman Shehu
Ibadan, Dec. 29, 2020 (NAN) The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS),Oyo State Command, on Tuesday, reunited a trafficking victim, Khadijat Barugu, to her family in Benin Republic after 14 years.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NIS Comptroller in the state, Babangida Usman, handed over the victim to an official from Benin Consulate for onward transfer to her parents.
Usman said that Barugu, who is now 21 years old, lost contact with her parents 14 years ago.
He said that she was trafficked from her country, Benin Republic, to Nigeria when she was seven years old by her aunty, adding that she first lived in Kishi, a border town in Oyo State.
The comptroller said that the victim was eventually brought to Ibadan by one Mr Rasaki and that she initially worked with a woman after which she was handed over to another woman.
He added that the woman later moved Barugu to her daughter in Lagos to work with her.
“Unfortunately for the victim, she was not able to attend any formal education but for the magnanimity of her master, who trained her in fashion designing.
“The victim, who is now 21 years old, has spent 14 years in Nigeria.
“She lost contact with her parent in Benin but with the assistance of her master and the Consulate of Benin Republic in Nigeria, we were able to trace her family,” Usman said.
The comptroller said that the victim was able to speak with her family through WhatsApp call and that she was willing to go back home, since she was able to locate her family members.
He said that they needed to contact the consulate to link up with her family and secure an assurance to bring her back to Nigeria, where she had expressed her willingness to continue her fashion designing job.
“It is gladdening that the NIS and officials of the anti-human trafficking agency were able to take the pain to link Barugu with her family members in Benin Republic,” Usman said.
In his remark, the victim expressed happiness seeing her parents and other members of her family after 14 years, promising to come back to Nigeria to continue her job.
In another development, the NIS comptroller has presented certificates to 20 people who participated in a free skill acquisition programme, organised by the Immigration Officers’ Wives Association (IMMOWA) in the state.
NAN reports that the participants were trained on skills, such as leather work, catering, sewing, computer and makeup. (NAN)
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Edited by ‘Wale Sadeeq

NSCDC honours officers, journalists for hardwork

Award

By Suleiman Shehu
Ibadan, Dec. 29, 2020 (NAN) The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has given awards to some of its officers and men for their hard work and diligence in the discharge of their duties.

Others also honoured with awards were some journalists in the state, including Mrs Rasheedat Makinde, a Security Correspondent in the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and Daily Independent, Correspondent, Mr Kazeem Awojoodu.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awards were given during the 2020 End of the Year party organised by the command for the officers.

Speaking during the ceremony, the NSCDC Commandant in the state, Iskilu Akinsanya, said the performance of the command during 2020 could not have been recognised if not for the support of the officers.

Akinsanya said that the command was able to surmount the challenges of the year due to the officers’ support and dedication to duty.

The commandant said the essence of the party was to honour those officers that had made the command proud.

“It is now left for those officers, who don’t come to work regularly, just wear the uniform and collect salaries, to turn a new leaf.

“We want to showcase those people that are hardworking; we are watching and looking at them.

“Some come to work as early as 7am and would not leave even when the commandant had left.

“We appreciate you and we want you to keep the pace,” Akinsanya said.

The commandant also commended the media for their support, saying that the NSCDC performance might not be recognised by the public if not for the support of the media.

Similarly, Deputy Commandant-General (DCG), Shem Obafaiye, said the NSCDC officers in Oyo State had performed excellently well.

Obafaiye said the command had recorded a lot of successes during 2020 and advised staff to continue to put in their best in tackling the security challenges in the state.

NAN reports that gift was also presented to some officers that have retired from the command. (NAN)

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Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo/Maureen Atuonwu

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Mob sets 2  ablaze in Ibadan  over alleged robbery

Mob
By Suleiman Shehu
Ibadan, Dec. 28, 2020 (NAN) A mob on Monday set two persons ablaze over alleged robbery at Molete and Oke-Ado areas of Ibadan.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, SP Olugbenga Fadeyi,  confirmed the incident in a statement in Ibadan.

Fadeyi said that the incident occurred in the morning.

He added that one other person was rescued by an Amotekun team and handed over to the police.

He said that an investigation into the matter had begun to ascertain the immediate and remote causes of the action.

The police spokesman warned the state residents against jungle justice.

“Jungle justice is condemned in strong terms. It has become reccurrent in the state.

“If allowed to continue, it will degenerate into what all and sundry will not be able to curb, and many innocent lives will be terminated unjustly,” Fadeyi said.

The spokesman said that the state police command would not condone taking laws into one’s hands. (NAN)
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Edited by Chinyere Bassey/Ijeoma Popoola

Gunmen kidnap Oyo Deputy Minority leader’s sister, demand N20m ransom

Kidnap
By Suleiman Shehu
Ibadan, Dec. 24, 2020 (NAN) Mrs Jumoke Babalola-Oludele, sister to Oyo State House of Assembly Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola, has reportedly been kidnapped by unknown gunmen who are demanding N20 million ransom for her release.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that Babalola-Oludele was kidnapped on Monday night around Oniguguri junction, beside Lion of Judah, Iyana Church, Monatan area, Ibadan.

Babalola who, represents Egbeda State Constituency in the state Assembly, said the family had informed the security agencies about the abduction.

He said that he was informed by an eyewitness that his sister was kidnapped at about 8:20 p.m by three gunmen who drove in a white Toyota Camry.

“I was told the abductors shot into the air twice and forced her from her car into theirs.

“I have not heard anything, but we are still hoping to get positive response from them; they contacted a member of the family and demanded N20 million but the terms and conditions are yet to be agreed upon.

“I’m appealing to the state government and security agencies to please rescue my sister. This is a festive period, they need to beef up the security of the state and police should please get back to work.

“On behalf of the good citizens of Oyo State, I’m appealing to the police to get back to work fully because their absence has been causing a lot of panic in the state,” he said.

Speaking to NAN on Thursday, on the incident, in a telephone interview, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Olugbenga Fadeyi, said he has not heard information about the kidnap.

“I don’t have any information about the incident, maybe they did not report the incident to the police. I don’t think they reported it to the police, but I will find out,” Fadeyi said. (NAN)
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Edited by Mouktar Adamu

Abduction
By Suleiman Shehu
Ibadan, Dec.,22,2020 (NAN) A female quarry worker, Damilola Agboola, on Monday was abducted by unknown gunmen on the Old-Oyo- Ibadan road.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed the abduction in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan.
Fadeyi said that information received from the Moniya Divisional Police Officer (DPO) revealed that Agboola was abducted on Monday at about 1:00pm by suspected five-man gang.
“Information from DPO Moniya revealed that, on 21/12/2020 at about 1:00 pm, one Agboola Damilola ‘f’ a staff of Delydad Quary was abducted along Old-Oyo Ibadan road by suspected five-man criminal gang.
” Immediately the information was received by the DPO, he swung into action and coordinated search commenced.
” Efforts have been intensified to arrest the criminal elements and rescue the victim for her to be re-united with family members,” Fadeyi said.
The PPRO appealed to members of the public to immediately alert the police of the movement and activities of the captors for prompt action. (NANA)
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Edited by Bayo Sekoni

Decoration
By Suleiman Shehu
Ibadan, Dec. 22, 2020 (NAN) The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, on Tuesday, decorated 2,025 newly-promoted personnel and announced the deployment of 2,000 personnel for the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Iskilu Akinsanya, stated this at the occasion, held at the command’s headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan.
Akinsanya expressed appreciation to the NSCDC Commandant-General, Gana Muhammed, for recognising the efforts of the personnel at raising the image and standard of the corps in the state.
He said that the command was ranked one of the best in the country in terms of performance and hard work.
The commandant said that huge number of the promoted personnel was a testimony to and recognition of their commitment and dedication.
He urged the newly-promoted personnel and their other colleagues to continue to put in their best in securing the lives and property of the people of the state.
“This promotion exercise has imposed additional tasks on you. I know you have been doing it before but you still need to put more efforts,” he said.
The commandant commended the state government and other sister security agencies in the state for their support.
Speaking on the Christmas and New celebrations, Akinsanya said that the corps would leave no stone unturned to ensure hitch-free celebrations.
He said that no fewer than 2,000 personnel would be deployed to the nooks and crannies of the state, urging the citizens to alert them in case of any security challenge.
Also speaking, the NSCDC Zonal Commanding Officer, Shem Obafaiye, urged the newly-promoted personnel to be more committed and professional in the discharge of their duties.
Two of the newly-promoted officers, Mrs Folasade Adegoke and Mr Soji Akingbade, who spoke on behalf of others, thanked God for sparing their lives to witness the promotion.
They promised to put in more efforts in protecting the lives and property of the citizenry.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the occasion was attended by representatives of other security agencies in the state as well as friends and family members of the affected personnel. (NAN)
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Edited by ‘Wale Sadeeq