Woman, Security Guard Found Dead as Suspected Robbers Cart Away Lexus Jeep in Ogun

By: Zagazola Makama

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the murder of a woman and her security guard during a suspected armed robbery attack along the Abeokuta-Kobape Expressway.

Police sources said the incident was reported to the Owode Egba Division at about 1120 hours on June 21 by a resident, Asumowi Yekeen, of Iyana Agodo Village.

According to the report, the complainant stated that he received information earlier that morning from another resident, Joseph, who observed that the front door of the residence of Mrs. Olakitan Oyeshiku had been partially damaged.

He further reported that the security house within the compound was locked and the victim’s Lexus Jeep was missing from the premises.

Concerned by the development, the complainant and another co-landlord visited the residence, where they discovered the body of the security guard, whose identity had yet to be confirmed, inside the security post.

The deceased guard reportedly had multiple injuries believed to have been inflicted by the attackers.

Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) led a team of detectives to the scene for investigation.

Police operatives subsequently forced open the main entrance to the residence and discovered the body of Mrs. Oyeshiku lying in a pool of blood inside her apartment.

Preliminary findings indicated that the attackers fled with the victim’s Lexus Jeep after the incident.

Exhibits considered relevant to the investigation were recovered from the scene, while the bodies of the deceased were evacuated to the State Hospital Mortuary, Ijaiye, Abeokuta, for autopsy and preservation.

The police said efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the killings and robbery, while investigations continue.

Woman, Security Guard Found Dead as Suspected Robbers Cart Away Lexus Jeep in Ogun

Nigeria Eyes African Leadership in Ethical AI as UNESCO Unveils Readiness Report

By: Michael Mike

Nigeria on Monday took a major step towards positioning itself as a continental leader in the governance of artificial intelligence (AI), as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) unveiled the country’s Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment (RAM) Report and urged stakeholders to establish robust guardrails for the emerging technology.

The report, launched in Abuja, provides the first comprehensive assessment of Nigeria’s preparedness to develop, deploy and regulate AI technologies in an ethical, inclusive and human-centred manner.

Speaking at the unveiling, Officer-in-Charge of UNESCO’s Abuja Office, Dimitri Sanga, described AI as the most transformative technology of the modern era and warned that its unprecedented capabilities also posed significant challenges that require deliberate governance frameworks.

According to him, AI has become deeply embedded in virtually every aspect of human existence, reshaping governance, education, security, communication, innovation and economic activities.

“The world is witnessing the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in all spheres of our civilisation. For the first time, humanity is said to have created a tool that could challenge its own existence if not effectively regulated,” Sanga said.

He noted that while AI presents enormous opportunities for development, its deployment must remain anchored on human rights, fairness, inclusion and sustainability.

Sanga said the assessment report should not be viewed as an end in itself but as a roadmap for informed policy decisions and coordinated actions aimed at ensuring Nigeria develops a responsible and ethical AI ecosystem.

He disclosed that UNESCO, with support from the European Union, had been working with Nigeria since 2024 to strengthen digital infrastructure, policies and institutions required for ethical AI development across five critical dimensions.

The UNESCO official also revealed that the organisation had already commenced capacity-building programmes, training more than 400 civil servants across six Nigerian states using AI literacy modules designed to enhance public sector understanding of emerging technologies.

He commended Nigeria for demonstrating leadership in incorporating UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence into its national digital transformation agenda.

“With the support of relevant ministries, departments and agencies, I am confident that this report will strengthen Nigeria’s leadership role in leveraging ethical AI for development in Africa,” he said.

The assessment comes at a time when governments across the world are racing to harness artificial intelligence for economic growth and public service delivery while simultaneously grappling with concerns over privacy, misinformation, job displacement, algorithmic bias and the potential misuse of advanced technologies.

In November 2021, UNESCO’s 193 member states unanimously adopted the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, the world’s first global normative framework designed to ensure that AI technologies are developed and deployed in ways that are human-centred, rights-based and sustainable.

Nigeria’s readiness assessment is expected to serve as a diagnostic tool to guide policymakers in building governance structures, strengthening research and innovation capacities, improving AI education and creating safeguards that would enable the country to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence while minimising associated risks.

Stakeholders at the event agreed that the successful implementation of the report’s recommendations could position Nigeria not only as one of Africa’s leading digital economies but also as a reference point for responsible AI governance on the continent.

Nigeria Eyes African Leadership in Ethical AI as UNESCO Unveils Readiness Report

Troops Recover Two Motorcycles in Plateau Clearance Operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 6 under Operation Enduring Peace, in collaboration with local vigilance groups, have recovered two motorcycles during a clearance operation in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A military sources said the operation was conducted at about 7:00 a.m. on June 21 at Gero High Grounds, following reports of suspected criminal herders’ activities in the area.

The troops, operating in conjunction with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), searched suspected hideouts and temporary shelters during the exercise.

According to the sources, the suspects fled the area before the arrival of the security operatives.

The troops, however, recovered two motorcycles during the operation, which have been taken into custody for further investigation and action.

Military authorities said the clearance operation forms part of ongoing efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of movement and to enhance security in Jos South and adjoining communities.

Security agencies have continued sustained patrols and surveillance operations across Plateau State to curb criminal activities and protect residents.

Troops Recover Two Motorcycles in Plateau Clearance Operation