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Adeleke To Probe Oyetola Over N407bn Debt
Adeleke To Probe Oyetola Over N407bn Debt
Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said the state is indebted to the tune of N407.32 billion and vowed to probe his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola.
The governor disclosed this at a meeting with Osun State traditional rulers in Osogbo, the state capital, on Thursday.
He said, “The state is indebted to the tune of N407.32 billion.
“The only fund in government coffers, as of Monday, November 29 was for November 2022 salary. Otherwise, the state treasury was empty.”
The governor said he would probe Oyetola on the finances of the state and the debt.
Adeleke said Oyetola borrowed N331bn in the name of Osun State with no obvious infrastructural development to justify the huge debt.
He also said Oyetola took N18bn loan after he lost the election on July 16 and insisted that the former governor must explain how the money was spent.
“Oyetola must also explain why Osun State is owing salaries and pensions to the tune of N76 billion after collecting an N50 billion salary bailout loan from the federal government,” he stated.
But reacting, Oyetola said he did not borrow money throughout the four years of his administration.
The former governor, who spoke through his media aide, Ismail Omipidan, said the claim by his successor showed clearly that he lacked understanding of how the government is run.
“Like every other state, we benefitted N3 billion monthly for six months from the federal government as budget support.
“This money was given to all 36 states of the country without request.
“So, the new governor does not understand the working of government and he should have allowed those that understand the rudiment to explain it to him so that he won’t be coming to the public to embarrass himself the way he did.
“We also left N14 billion behind. They should tell the people how much they met in the state coffers,” Omipidan said.
Adeleke To Probe Oyetola Over N407bn Debt
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
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Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.
A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.
Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.
The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.
The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
A domestic dispute in Sagera Ango Village, Gada LGA, turned deadly on April 2, 2025, when Ali Garba, during a heated argument with A’isha Araga, attacked her with a cutlass.
The altercation, which escalated quickly, resulted in Ali Garba inflicting severe injuries on A’isha’s neck and other parts of her body.
Security personnel, responded promptly to the scene and rushed A’isha to General Hospital Gada for medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving care.
Ali Garba was immediately apprehended by the police and is in custody.
The case has been handed over to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (DC CID), for further discreet investigation.
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