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Ajiran Community Residents Protest, Demand Investigation of Babajide Akinloye Over Prince Ademola’s Death

Residents of the Ajiran Community on Saturday staged a peaceful protest, calling on the Nigeria Police Force to investigate allegations surrounding the death of Prince Ademola Akinloye, who was killed in August 2024. The protesters marched through Ajiran and neighboring communities carrying placards and chanting slogans demanding justice for the late prince. They urged law enforcement authorities to investigate Babajide Akinloye over his alleged connection to the circumstances surrounding the death of his younger brother. The demonstration follows recent claims made by social media activist Martins Ose, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), who alleged that Babajide Akinloye was the last known person to contact the deceased on the day of the incident. According to the activist, Babajide allegedly summoned Prince Ademola to the palace, and the deceased was reportedly attacked and killed while on his way there. The protesters also referenced allegations that, two days after the incident,...
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Lawyer Seeks Mandatory Legal Training for SCID DCP, Denies Leaking Police Investigation File

A legal practitioner, Adedotun Ajulo, counsel to Alhaji Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, has called for mandatory legal training for officers appointed to head the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, arguing that the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of the unit should only be occupied by officers with a sound understanding of constitutional and criminal law. Ajulo made the call in a statement issued in response to a publication allegedly released on behalf of the Lagos State Police Command, which accused him of leaking what it described as a "classified" investigation file relating to his client. Rejecting the allegation, the lawyer described the publication as "spurious" and "baseless," saying he was compelled to respond because the issues raised extend beyond his person and affect the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria. According to him, the controversy underscores the need for senior police officers ...
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CHSR Faults Handling Of Ajiran Killings Case, Calls For Transparent Justice

The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has expressed concern over what it described as the alleged disregard for court orders and the reported disappearance of a prime suspect linked to the killings of two residents of Ajiran in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. Addressing journalists at a press conference, the President of CHSR, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, said that the organisation was speaking on behalf of grieving families and residents of Ajiran who, according to him, have continued to live in fear following the killings of Mr. Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye. According to the group, Mr. Salami was allegedly murdered in Moba, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, on April 18, 2023, while Prince Akinloye was reportedly killed along Chevron Road on August 26, 2024. CHSR alleged that investigations by the police led to the arrest of several suspects who reportedly made confessional statements and named one Alhaji Ahmed Tajudeen as the alleged...
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Ajiran Youths Insists AiG Jimoh Is Compromising, Demand Independent Probe into Murder Cases

A group of youths from the Ajiran community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State has insisted that Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Moshood Jimoh, is compromising the investigation into the murder of two community members, alleging that his handling of the case has undermined public confidence in the justice process. Addressing journalists in Lagos, Lanre Adebayo and isreal Oluwatoyin, who spoke on behalf of the group alleged that the AIG had failed to conduct an impartial investigation into the killings, insisting that his actions had raised serious concerns about transparency and accountability. The youths claimed that rather than ensuring a fair and comprehensive investigation, the police authorities under Jimoh's supervision had allegedly ignored critical evidence and pursued what they described as a selective approach to the cases. According to the group, the murder case has generated widespread anxiety within the Ajiran community, with residents demandi...
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Lagos Lawyer, Ajulo, Labels AIG Moshood Jimoh 'Incompetent,' Demands Independent Review of Ajiran Killings Probe

A Lagos-based lawyer, Adedotun Ajulo Esq, has described the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Moshood Jimoh, as "incompetent and renewed his call for an independent review of the police investigation into the killings in Ajiran Community. Ajulo made the remarks in a statement issued in response to a publication titled "Ajiran killings: Groups, Stakeholders Exonerate AIG Jimoh Moshood from Corrupt Allegations, Refutes Defamatory Statement as Fallacy,"* in which several groups defended the senior police officer against allegations surrounding the handling of the murder investigation. According to the lawyer, public endorsements and declarations of support cannot replace transparency and accountability in restoring public confidence in the justice system. "Public confidence in the administration of justice cannot be restored through endorsements or public declarations. Confidence is earned through a process that is demonstrably impartial, transparent, and ca...
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Oyo Renaissance Crusade Commends Gov. Seyi Makinde, Security Agencies Over Safe Release Of Abducted Oriire Teachers, Pupils

The Oyo Renaissance Crusade (ORC) has expressed profound appreciation to the Government of Oyo State, the nation's security agencies, and all stakeholders whose concerted efforts culminated in the safe release of the teachers and schoolchildren who were abducted in the Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement issued by its Director General, Comrade ‘Yinka Gbadebo, the group described the successful rescue of the victims as a welcome relief to their families, the educational community, and the entire people of Oyo State, noting that the development has renewed public confidence in the capacity of government and security institutions to respond effectively to security challenges. According to the statement, the professionalism, resilience, and coordination demonstrated by the various security agencies involved in the operation deserve commendation. The group noted that their commitment and sacrifice remain invaluable in protecting lives and preserving peace across the...
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Northern Christians Hail Tinubu’s Nomination of Kashim Shettima As Running Mate

The Middlebelt Pentecostal Association (MPA) has warmly welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The group described the move as a demonstration of continuity, stability, and commitment to national development, announced shortly after the submission of nomination forms to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday. In a statement issued in Abuja, MPA President Rev. Jolly Usman of the Grace Assembly praised the Tinubu-Shettima ticket, saying it reflects strategic leadership focused on addressing the challenges facing northern and Middle Belt communities.  The endorsement comes despite past debates over religious balancing in national tickets, with the association emphasizing performance, governance, and unity over sectarian considerations. “We, the Middlebelt Pentecostal Association, wholeheartedly hail President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination of Kashim Shettima as running mate...
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