A nationwide search is underway as police in Lagos intensify efforts to apprehend Benjamin Nnanyereugo, a prime suspect in the tragic death of his 21-year-old girlfriend. The incident, which unfolded on the 13th of July, transpired within the confines of Nnanyereugo’s residence in Oral Estate, Ajah, Lagos. In a press statement issued this Tuesday in Read More…
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Celebrities and Fans Join Candlelight Procession for Late Singer Mohbad as Investigation Continues
Nigerian music stars Davido, Zlatan, and Falz, along with a multitude of fans, joined a poignant candlelight procession in honour of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, on Thursday evening in Lekki, Lagos. The event also saw the participation of the Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende. The Read More…
Lagos Police commence investigation into mysterious death of 22-year-old apprentice
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragic demise of a 22-year-old male tailoring apprentice, identified as Hakeem Mujib. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, confirmed this development on Monday. Hundeyin disclosed that the command received information regarding the incident on Sunday night, Read More…
Lagos Assembly urges security meeting to address alleged extra-judicial military killings
The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved a resolution urging Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to convene a security council meeting within the state. The call by the assembly comes in response to an increase in incidents where people in uniform are allegedly killing locals. During a plenary session, the assembly passed this resolution as part Read More…
Investigation Launched into Killing of Lagos Driver Allegedly by Persons in Military Uniform
The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has initiated an investigation into the tragic killing of a Lagos driver, identified as Mr. Lawal, on Thursday, August 17, reportedly at the hands of individuals allegedly donning military attire. Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, the spokesperson for the Division, disclosed on Sunday that the investigation is being conducted in Read More…
Family seeks justice for murder of Nigerian Breweries controller
The family and friends of Fatai Olukayode Lawal, Brewery Business Controller of Nigerian Breweries, Ibadan, have asked the police in the state capital of Ibadan to investigate his murder. Sources claim that Lawal, who has been with the company for around 20 years, once held a position that gave him authority over the company’s internal Read More…
Three slain by unknown gunmen
Three people were slain by unidentified shooters at Gowon Estate, in the Ipaja area, according to the police headquarters in Lagos State. The incident was reported on Thursday by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson. The event took place at about 11.35 p.m. on Wednesday, according to Hundeyin. He said that the Gowon Estate Police Read More…
Court rejects police officer’s “no-case” submission in Lagos lawyer’s murder
A Lagos High Court has denied a “no-case” petition submitted by ASP Drambi Vandi, who reportedly shot and killed a Lagos lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, on December 25, 2022. Vandi submitted his “no-case” motion on Feb. 28, asking the court to dismiss the charge against him. Mr Gbenro Gbadamosi, his attorney, had previously contended that Read More…
Cop standing trial for murder of Lagos lawyer Omobolanle awaits no-case ruling April 3
A Lagos High Court hearing at Tafawa Balewa Square yesterday postponed its decision on a no-case application made by police officer Drambi Vandi, who is accused of killing a lawyer located in Lagos, until April 3, 2023. Vandi is facing a single-count charge of murdering Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, a Lagos attorney, on December 25, 2022, Read More…
NBA to seek N5bn damages from police for murder of Bolanle
The Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch, stated on Thursday that it would be following the prosecution of the police officer who reportedly shot dead a female lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem. Raheem was reportedly shot dead in Lagos on Dec. 25, while on Christmas outing with her family. ASP Drambi Vandi, assigned to the Ajiwe Police Read More…