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Vulcanizer, other employees arrested over death of Xinxin energy company’s Sixty- Five years old father
By Ifeoma Ikem
Seven suspects identified as Adetayo Adeniran, Hammed Jabiri, Jayeola Olalekan, Animashaun Mustapa, Akeem Lawal, Moruf Razaq and Yinka Jayeola, had in February this year, conspired to abduct Defa Song the father of CEO of the Xinxin energy company
They abducted him while he was stepping out of his daughter’s factory and took him to an unknown destination where he died. They contacted his daughter demanding a N50 million ransom for his release.
The daughter of the victim immediately petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, who ordered operatives of the IRT, led by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, to launch a manhunt for the suspects and rescue the Chinese national. Special IRT teams were deployed and a few days into their investigations, a vulcanizer working for the company, Adelekan, was arrested.
During interrogation, 34-year-old suspect told the police that he and seven other persons working for the company including a security guard, plan to kidnap Mr. Song. He said that the 65-year-old man died in their custody a few days after he was kidnapped because he fell sick and was not given proper medications.
According to him, they gave his body to some fishermen to help them to dispose of it and went ahead to demand a ransom of N50million from their boss.
“I am from Odogbolu area of Ogun State, I am married with two children,a primary school dropout. I work as vulcanizer but last year 2019, I was employed by Xinxin Energy Company in Odogbolu as a mechanic and a vulcanizer. They paid me N60,000 as monthly salary,I worked for three months before the father of my employer Mr Song came from China and sacked me because I bought a vehicle with the salary I was earned.
One day a security from the company,Mr Isreal told me his plan that we should kidnap MD father i buy the idea as avenue to revenge beacuse of the way the man sack me within three month I got the job in the company so that his daughter who owned the company will pay us a huge ransom. I called my younger brother Hamed Jabiri, who also worked in the company and informed him about the plan.
He bought the idea and invited one Moses, who he said a cultist member, who had guns. This was in October 2019, we held a meeting and perfect the plan on how we are going to kidnap the man.
On 16th February, 2020, a customer bought his Corolla car to repair, and I felt this a good opportunity execute our plan.
After repairing the car, I called my friends; Ade Tayo, Adeniran Dele, and Azeem and told the security man to help us monitor the MD father movement so immediately when we got information from the security man that Mr Song had stepped out of his house, we went after him and abducted him. We took him inside the bush close to my shop first and later to the home of one Morufu while Adetayo started talking to the man’s daughter on phone.
We demanded for N50million as ransom, but while we were still negotiating I received a call from one us where we kept him that he dead.
“Then we packed his corpse in a sack, before putting it in a drum and I drove the vehicle to the bank of river where some fishermen was and pleaded with them to help us dispose the drum with they boat. Moses was the only person who followed them to where the drum was disposed .” he said
Another suspect, Ahmen Dabiri, 29, who hail from Lagos State said when the MD father was abducted he remove the mask on his face and recognized me.
“I’m married with three children, I am an auto electrician and I work at Xinxin Energy Company. In October 2019, Olalekan called me and inform on their plan to kidnap Mr Song and that his daughter, who owned our company will pay any amount we demanded as ransom. ” so one day Mr Olalekan called me that a customer bought a vehicle to repair that I should informed others and also called that my friend Mr Moses who is a member of Aiye confraternity member. Immediately our informant the security guard called that the man is coming out, we went there swifty and abducted him , I used Aboniki balm to rub on his eyes before we took him away”.It was Moses who arranged for the accommodation where we kept the man,”.he said.
While we were waiting for the his daughter to comply with our demand, he opened the mask I had on and recognized me as one of the staff who work for his daughter.
I inform the security man who connect me that the man remove my mask and recognized me and he suggest for me that after we collect the ransom we kill the man,but unfortunately, the man died before the ransom could be paid and we disposed off the body. I was surprise when police came and arrests us.
Another suspect, Adetayo Adediron 36, a native of Oyo State, said he got involved in the crime because he was in search of money to start up a business.
“It was my friend that involve me into this trouble. I approached him,to assist me get a job at the Chinese company where he was working. One I received a called from him to come that he will like to see me ,i presume he had gotten the work only for him to tell me I should join for quick a business to kidnap a Chinese man.
I am the person that drive the vehicle on that day of the operation and I was hoping my share of the money i will it to set up the business. Also I was the person who called his daughter to demand for the ransom but I was disappointed that the people looking after the man killed him before the ransom could be paid” he said.
The police is still searching for Mr Song’s body that was dumped in the lagoon
NAWOJ: SEKINAT, CHARITY GETS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists,(NAWOJ), Ogun State Chapter Executives has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Chairman NAWOJ SEKINAT Salam and the Financial Secretary, Charity James, saying that, their leadership reflect the ideal and objectives of NAWOJ.
This was revealed in a communique issued at an Emergency meeting of the Executive held at the NUJ State Council, Iwe-Iroyin in Abeokuta.
The vote of confidence on the Leadership of NAWOJ was unanimously signed by all the five executive members that attended the meeting with the vice chairperson taking apology for official engagement outside the state capital.
According to the communique ” Consequently, NAWOJ Ogun State Chapter, reaffirms it’s unwavering support and confidence in the Chairperson and the Financial Secretary, Sekinat Salam and Charity James respectively, Urge them to continue in their commitment to purposeful leadership in the best interest of the association and the society at large”.
Speaking briefly with Journalists after the emergency Executive meeting, the Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Woman Journalists (NAWOJ), Com. Sekinat Salam, said the meeting was necessary as the news of her suspension was laughable and insulting because it is like a pot calling a kettle black in this case, saying that the Leadership of the State Council, Com. Wale Olanrewaju has no local standing to suspend her or any executive member, even he cannot be a judge in his own case.
According to her” The Leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State led by Wale Olanrewaju has always been misusing power without recourse to the constitution of this noble Union, hence has no local standing to suspend me or any executive member “.
She said only the Central Working Committee (CWC) has the constitutional rights to sanction or suspend any members found wanting after due process has been followed.
While calling on members to stay calm, Com. Sekinat Salam assured members of positive representation of NAWOJ at both the State and National level, adding the success recorded under her administration cannot be overemphasized.
She therefore called on the National leadership of NUJ to critically look into the matter, either by setting up independent committee to investigate the issues and resolve the matter as quickly as possible.
Adron Homes Chairman Congratulates Oyo State on 50 Years of Progress
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State as the state marks its 50th anniversary, describing the occasion as a celebration of resilience, cultural pride, and sustained progress.
He noted that since its creation, Oyo State has remained a strong contributor to Nigeria’s socio-economic and cultural development, emerging as a hub of commerce, education, and innovation.
According to him, the Golden Jubilee offers a moment for reflection and renewed commitment by government, private sector players, traditional institutions, and citizens toward building a more inclusive and prosperous state.
Aare Emmanuelking commended the state’s ongoing transformation through investments in infrastructure, economic expansion, and human capital development, adding that sustainable growth is deliberate and must remain purpose-driven.
He also praised the leadership of the current administration while acknowledging the contributions of past leaders whose efforts laid the foundation for today’s Oyo State.
Reaffirming Adron Homes’ commitment to national development, he described Oyo State as a land of opportunity. He wished the state continued peace and prosperity, expressing confidence that the next fifty years will bring even greater achievements for the Pace Setter State and its people.
TY BURATAI HUMANITY CARE FOUNDATION CONDOLES WITH BIU EMIRATE OVER TRAGIC ATTACK
In a profound expression of sorrow, the TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the entire people of Biu Emirate, Borno State, following the recent tragic attack attributed to Boko Haram. This devastating assault, which occurred at a work site in northeastern Nigeria, claimed the lives of dozens, including brave soldiers committed to protecting the nation.
In a statement released to the press and signed by the Chairman of the foundation, Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi/Betara Biu, the Grand Patron of the Foundation, His Excellency Amb. Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai CFR (Rtd), former Chief of Army Staff, described the incident as “one too many senseless, barbaric, and ruthless displays of inhumanity.” His Excellency emphasized the heartbreaking impact of such attacks on innocent, hardworking citizens striving to make a positive difference in their communities.
The Grand Patron praised the swift and decisive response of military personnel during this critical time, underscoring their brave commitment to safeguarding the nation. He called upon them to maintain this momentum, commending their courage and sacrifice in the face of adversity. “May Almighty Allah forgive their souls and grant them Aljannah Firdouse,” he remarked, encouraging the nation to honor their spirit of sacrifice as they rally together to rebuild and restore hope across the region.
In his statement, Gen. Buratai highlighted the importance of collective action in overcoming the challenges posed by insecurity, urging concerned citizens to increase their efforts in fostering a virile community that future generations can cherish. “Together, we can surmount these troubles,” he asserted, calling on all patriotic leaders and citizens to unite in the fight against violence and insecurity.
The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote peace, security, unity, and prosperity. As the foundation extends its condolences to the bereaved, it also calls upon all segments of society to collaborate in creating a better and safer future. May Allah guide and protect the nation and lead it toward enduring peace. Amen.
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