Police arrest officers, land grabber over deadly clash in Lagos

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested some of its officers alongside a suspected notorious land grabber, following a violent clash that left five traders dead at Owode Onirin Market in Lagos.

Sources said that on Wednesday, a distress call was received alleging that one Abiodun Ariori, identified as the Chief Executive Officer of Ariori Golden Venture Limited and a known land grabber, stormed a disputed land at Owode Onirin Market with hoodlums and some policemen.

“The policemen were later identified as Insp. Banu Bala Insp, Ahmed Abass, Cpl. Ibrahim Garba and Cpl. Ibrahim Kasimu, all attached to 58 PMF Lafia, Nasarawa State, as well as Insp. Jibrin Samaila attached to 20 PMF Ikeja, whom the suspect allegedly procured illegally,”sources said.

According to the sources, the group attempted to continue construction work on the land where shops and buildings had earlier been demolished.

“They were strongly resisted by dislodged traders and marketers, resulting in a fierce confrontation.

Consequently, five traders Adewale Onimoma, Salawudeen Mufutau, and Taiye Adeoye,sustained fatal injuries. One of the policemen, Insp. Jibrin Samaila, also sustained severe injuries,”said the sources

The sources said the arrested policemen and the suspected land grabber were now in custody, while investigation into the incident was ongoing.

Police arrest officers, land grabber over deadly clash in Lagos

Police recover arms from retired DSP after threats in Abeokuta

By: Zagazola Makama

The police in Ogun have recovered firearms and other dangerous weapons from a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Adebowale Opeyemi, after allegedly threatening his wife with a gun in Abeokuta.

It was gathered the complainant, Wife of DSP Adebowale Olufunmilayo (rtd), aged 60, of Alanco Area, Osiele, reported on Aug. 27 that her husband, aged 62, habitually threatened to shoot her with his single-barrel gun during arguments.

She alleged that he frequently fired the weapon in and around their residence, raising fears among family members and neighbours about his mental state.

Relatives, who accompanied the complainant to the station, resolved to take the suspect to a psychiatric facility in Abeokuta for medical examination and treatment.

Police, armed with a search warrant, searched his residence in the presence of his wife and children and recovered one single-barrel gun, two jack knives, three cutlasses and a short iron rod.

Police recover arms from retired DSP after threats in Abeokuta

Two vigilantes killed as bandits loyal to Alhaji Baita attack Adabka community in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits suspected to be loyalists of a notorious kingpin, Alhaji Baita, have attacked Adabka community in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara, killing two vigilantes and injuring four others.

Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Aug. 27.

It was gathered that the assailants invaded the outskirts of Adabka community, attracting the attention of residents who mobilised local vigilantes to confront them.

“Unfortunately, the bandits overpowered the vigilantes, forcing them to retreat. Two vigilantes were shot dead while four others sustained gunshot wounds,” said the sources.

The corpses were later released to their families for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Two vigilantes killed as bandits loyal to Alhaji Baita attack Adabka community in Zamfara