Lagos Police Confirm Killing Of LG Chairman’s Aide

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7 months ago

August 22, 2022

The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the killing of Mr Francis Oguntulu, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, by unknown gunmen.

The command’s spokesman, Mr Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), however, said that no arrest had been made.

“The command is doing everything possible to apprehend Ogutulu’s killers. The State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, is handling the case,” he said.

NAN sources indicated that unknown gunmen, on Friday night, shot Oguntulu and some other persons at a social event on Adeyemi Street, Oshodi.

The attack left many injured with Oguntulu, apparently the target, suffering machete cuts in addition to several gunshots.

NAN learnt that the victims were rushed to a nearby hospital where Oguntulu was confirmed dead Sunday morning and the corpse deposited at the Isolo General Hospital.

“The gunmen came unmasked and shot at close range at those at the party; clearly, Oguntulu was the main target as they concentrated on him, leaving him critically wounded,” the source told NAN.

Mr Kehinde Oloyede, late Oguntulu’s boss, described the death as “shocking and highly devastating”.

Oloyede, in a statement, tasked the Police to fish out those behind the gruesome murder.

He also appealed to the residents to be calm and allow the Police to carry out a thorough investigation into the incident.

“We have lost a loyal, jovial and ever friendly man to the cold hands of death. The death came to us as a rude shock.

“We appeal to the Police to ensure that those behind the dastardly act are brought to book to serve as a deterrent to those planning similar evil.

“As we mourn, I appeal to our party men and women and all residents of our dear council to remain calm.

“We will never leave any stone unturned in this case. We will work with the Police in the course of the investigation,” he said.

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Sanwo-Olu Approves 20 Percent Increase In Salaries For Civil Servants

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Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a 20 per cent increase in salaries for civil servants in the state.

In a circular seen by IfakoIjaiyeNews, signed by Hakeem Muri Okunola, Head of Service and dated March 20, the increase took effect from January 1, 2023.

In the circular, the state government said the arrears from January till date will be paid along with the March salary.

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Lagos Auto Dealer Arraigned For Killing Wife

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March 20, 2023

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A popular Lagos auto dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, alias (IVD) was on Monday arraigned before an Ikeja High Court for the alleged involuntary manslaughter of his wife, Abimbola.

Lagos State Government arraigned IVD on one count of involuntary manslaughter.

He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The State Counsel, Mrs Adeshola Bello had informed the court that the defendant was for arraignment, adding that there was a mixed up in the date the alleged offence was committed.

The offence, she said, contravened Section 222 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

“We have on record Oct.10, 2022, but the actual date of the incident was Oct.12

“We pray for the indulgence of the court to make amendment on the date,” she said.

The defence counsel, Mr Victor Ogunde, SAN, sought bail for the defendant, following his arraignment.

Ogunde added that the suit against the defendant was with a different number.

Justice Modupe Nicole-Clay questioned the defence for bringing a bail application despite the defendant being on bail since March 1.

Nicole-Clay thereafter adjourned until March 30 for the commencement of trial.

Abimbola was said to have died as a result of the fire incident that occurred in the couple’s home on Oct.12, 2022.

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Truck Crushes Okada Rider, Passenger To Death

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March 15, 2023

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A commercial motorcyclist and his passenger, on Wednesday, lost their lives after colliding with a truck at Bible College area on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Ogun, Mr Ahmed Umar, confirmed the accident on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun.

Umar said that the accident, which happened at about 9.10 a.m., involved four people, a vehicle and a Bajaj motorcycle.

He said that the motorcycle, with no registration number, drove against traffic and collided with a Daf truck, marked: KTG 941 YG, leading to the death of the Okada rider and the passenger, while two others were unhurt.

“The corpses of the dead had been deposited at the morgue of the General Hospital, Ifo,” he said.

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He advised motorists and okada riders to desist from excessive speeding to avoid unnecessary loss of life.

Umar also cautioned them to refrain from driving against traffic to prevent mishaps on the highway.

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