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Banjoko Ogidi family Sends SOS to IGP, CP Lagos, SanwoOlu Over Alleged Incessant Arrests, Unlawful Detentions By Policemen
Banjoko Ogidi family Sends SOS to IGP, CP Lagos, SanwoOlu Over Alleged Incessant Arrests, Unlawful Detentions By Policemen
The family of Banjoko Ogidi of Ginti Village, in Igbogbo-Ijede, Ikorodu has sent a Save-Our-Soul, SOS message to the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba; the new Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, and Governor Babajide SanwoOlu, over the alleged incessant harassments, intimidations, arrests and unlawful detentions of members of Banjoko Ogidi family by uniform armed men from different police formations.
The family, in a petition signed by the Head of the family/Olotu Ebi, Morufu Metimoju Olowosago and made available to NigeriaCheck Newspaper, alleged that the police officers have consistently been aiding and abetting an alleged notorious and dangerous land-grabber named Nofiu Abiodun Kasunmu.
The family lamented that its members have over the years been subjected to constant harassments, intimidations, arrests and unlawful detentions by the police for merely protecting its inheritance and all landed assets that duly and legally belongs to the Banjoko Ogidi family in Ikorodu from illegal encroachment and possession by the alleged notorious land-grabber, Nofiu Kasunmu.
The petition dated April 26, 2023, in paragraph number 10 stated that the said notorious land-grabber, Nofiu Kasunmu, even dared to use part of the Banjoko Ogidi’s family land as compensation; “As bribe or compensation for aiding and abetting his criminal activities, our Family land were freely given to some of the police officers mentioned above to the extent that ASP Oba Marcus and his team mates attached to Area N, Ijede went as far as erecting a building on our land, the land which was excised to our family by the Lagos State Government and covered by the Lagos State official Gazette No 46. Vol 40 dated 21st June 2007, What an effrontery.”
According to the petition, the incessant harassments, intimidations, arrest and unlawful detention of members of Banjoko Ogidi family started as far-back as March 2020 and has continued till date.
The Banjoko Ogidi family is therefore calling on the Inspector-General of Police and the new Lagos State Police Commissioner to call all the aforementioned officers to order, as the case is already before a Court of competent jurisdiction for determination.
It also wants the IG and the State Commissioner of Police to investigate ASP Oba Marcus and his team and be ordered to vacate the family land and sanctioned accordingly, if found guilty.
See full petition below:
History of Incessant Harassments, Intimidations, Constant arrest and Unlawful Detention Of Banjoko Ogidi Family of Ginti Village along Igbogbo-Ijede in Ikorodu, Lagos state by Nigeria police officers aiding and abetting a notorious and dangerous land grabber in the name of Nofiu Abiodun Kasunmu.
(1) On Friday the 4th of March 2020, Team of Policemen from Zone 2 Lagos led by Inspector Geofrey now in AIG office Zone 2 invaded our palace in the company of Nofiu’s Abiodun Kasumu’s Thugs, beat and arrested 2 family members. They were illegally detained overnight . Nofiu Abiodun Kasunmu never showed up to defend his allegations. The IPO who is one of his stooges later claimed that the case file had been transferred to Abuja. Till today nothing was heard on the investigation.
(2) On Wednesday the 7th of October 2020, Six(6) Policemen from SCIID Panti led by Supol Alhaji Kasali of D9 Section , invaded our palace accompanied by over 15 Thugs of Nofiu Abiodun kasumu, on Motor bikes. They beat and arrested six(6) members of our Family based on frivolous petition from Nofiu Abiodun kasunmu on which only one name of those 6 arrested featured . Despite this fact ,the ACP Sola Oketunji who ordered the illegal arrest insisted that all the Six arrested should be locked up in cell with hardened Criminals. They were illegally detained for 26hours and forced to part with our had earned financial resources in the name of Bail. The investigation was abandoned without report till date.
(3) In March 2021, (2) Two police officers from Police Force ‘X Squad’ FCID, Abuja led by a Woman Police inspector Racheal and accompanied by over 15 Thugs of Nofiu Abiodun kasunmu invaded our palace, beat and assaulted our family and arrested 6 (six) members of the family who were taken to Lagos state command and locked up overnight to be transported to Abuja by road the following morning. It took the intervention of the AIG Alagbon – Alh Dansuki Galadanahi who release them and ordered a police invitation instead. The invitation was honoured . The investigation was transferred from ‘X SQUAD’ to GI Section, yet the investigation was compromised, case file was declared missing and investigation report was suppressed till today. Various visit to Abuja to get Justice proved abortive. The officer behind the arrest was CP Amaechi before he retire as AIG recently.
(4) On Wednesday the 30th of March 2022, two(2) Policemen from the Special Enquiry Bureau, Force Criminal investigation Department (FCID), Abuja, led by Inspector Yomi of Team 8 under CSP Stanley Nwodo, laid seige near the residence of Banjoko Ogidi’s family Head from 5am to 9am to effect his arrest when he stepped out for work. It took the intervention of the whole community who resisted the arrest. When the confrontation was gradually dragging into breakdown of law and order, the Policemen retreated and were forced to issued a police invitation instead . The invitation was honoured but like the past arrests, it was purely for extortion and the investigation report is yet to be released till date despite persistence requests from Banjoko Ogidi Family. At a stage, the officer (IPO) refused to pick our calls again.
(5) Falana and Falana’s Chambers requested for the transfer of the case to the Directorate of Public Prosecution under the Hon. Attorney General of Lagos state. The case was investigated and Nofiu Abiodun Kasunmu was charged to court in Charge No: ID/20676C/2022 – State of Lagos Vs Nofiu Abiodun at Ikeja High Court.
(6) In his usual way of perverting the cause of Justice, Nofiu Abiodun Kasunmu again ran to Abuja to meet his stooges to intervene, and again aided and abetted by some retired and serving police officers.
(7) Consequent upon the 6 above, on Wednesday the 19th of April, a police invitation letter was received by the Family, from the General Investigation Section, FCID, The Nigeria Police Force , Abuja for an interview with the CP and/or O/C Team ‘C’ in Room 110 at their Area 10, Garki office, Abuja on Wednesday the 3rd of May 2023
(7) Apart from all the police officers mentioned above, the major backers of Nofiu Abiodun Kasunmu’s illegality are CP Olayinka Balogun (RTD), AIG Amaechi (recently RTD), ASP Oba Marcus and team attached to Area N , Ijede and ACP Sola Oketunji of SCIID Panti.
(8) Our various petitions to former CP of Lagos State, CP Odumosu, on the activities of the police especially CP Olayinka Balogun (RTD) yielded no result.
(9) Nofiu Abiodun Kasumu and his cohorts were charge to Court 5 times by both Federal and Lagos State Police for Criminal offences in charge Nos. Ikd/E/24/2020; IKD/E/27/2020; and A/47/2021 and all the cases were illegally withdrawn from Court for reasons of “further investigation” and all the cases were suppressed till date.
(10) As bribe or Compensation for aiding and abetting his criminal activities, our Family land were freely given to some of the police officers mentioned above to the extent that ASP Oba Marcus and his team mates attached to Area N , Ijede went as far as erecting a building on our land, the Land which was excised to our family by Lagos State Govt and covered by Lagos state official Gazette No 46. Vol 40 dated 21st June 2007, What an effrontery.
(11) We petitioned ASP Oba Marcus and his team (for taking our Land as bribe and built on it) to Force H/Q, Provost Section, Kam Selem, Lagos. The investigation was again compromised by the Top officers backing his criminality. Upon pressure from my family for the report/ outcome of the investigation, the AC Provost – ACP Sunny Dangana confessed that his hands are tight and that our family should seek redress from the Higher Authority.
(12) We are therefore calling on the IG to call all the officers concern to order, as the case is already before the Court of competent authority and ASP Oba Marcus and his team should be investigated and if found guilty, they should be asked to vacate our Land and sanctioned accordingly.
Sign:
Morufu Metimoju Olowosago – Head of Family ( Olotu- Ebi) Banjoko Ogidi of Ginti Village, Along Igbogbo-Ijede Road, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity
Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion that define the season.
In a statement made available to journalists, the company described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and strengthened devotion to faith and humanity.
According to the management, the holy month represents values that align with the organisation’s commitment to integrity, resilience, and community development.
“Ramadan is a time that teaches patience, generosity, and selflessness. As our Muslim customers and partners begin the fast, we pray that their sacrifices are accepted and that the season brings peace, joy, and renewed hope to their homes and the nation at large,” the statement read.
The firm reaffirmed its dedication to providing affordable and accessible housing solutions to Nigerians, noting that building homes goes beyond structures to creating environments where families can thrive.
Adron Homes further urged citizens to use the period to pray for national unity, economic stability, and sustainable growth.
It wished all Muslim faithful a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.
Ramadan Mubarak.
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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence By George Omagbemi Sylvester
Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by saharaweeklyng.com
“Fiscal Rigidity in a Time of Crisis: Lawmakers Say Fixed Budget Ceilings Are Crippling Nigeria’s Fight Against Insurgency, Banditry, and Organized Crime.”
Nigeria’s legislature has issued a stark warning: the envelope budgeting system; a fiscal model that caps spending for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is inadequate to meet the country’s escalating security challenges. Lawmakers and budget analysts argue that rigid fiscal ceilings are undermining the nation’s ability to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, separatist violence, oil theft and maritime insecurity.
The warning emerged during the 2026 budget defence session for the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the National Assembly in Abuja. Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC‑Kebbi North), chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, decried the envelope system, noting that security agencies “have been subject to the vagaries of the envelope system rather than to genuine needs and requirements.” The committee highlighted non-release or partial release of capital funds from previous budgets, which has hindered procurement, intelligence and operational capacity.
Nigeria faces a multi‑front security crisis: persistent insurgency in the North‑East, banditry and kidnappings across the North‑West and North‑Central, separatist tensions in the South‑East, and piracy affecting Niger Delta oil production. Despite declarations of a national security emergency by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers point to a “disconnect” between rhetoric and the actual fiscal support for agencies tasked with enforcement.
Experts warn that security operations demand flexibility and rapid resource allocation. Dr. Amina Bello, a public finance specialist, said: “A static budget in a dynamic threat environment is like sending firefighters with water jugs to a forest fire. You need flexibility, not fixed ceilings, to adapt to unforeseen developments.”
The Permanent Secretary of Special Services at ONSA, Mohammed Sanusi, detailed operational consequences: irregular overhead releases, unfulfilled capital appropriations, and constrained foreign service funds. These fiscal constraints have weakened intelligence and covert units, hampering surveillance, cyber‑security, counter‑terrorism and intelligence sharing.
Delayed capital releases have stalled critical projects, including infrastructure upgrades and surveillance systems. Professor Kolawole Adeyemi, a governance expert, emphasized that “budgeting for security must allow for rapid reallocation in response to threats that move faster than political cycles. Envelope budgeting lacks this essential flexibility.”
While the National Assembly advocates fiscal discipline, lawmakers stress that security funding requires strategic responsiveness. Speaker Abbas Ibrahim underscored that security deserves “prominent and sustained attention” in the 2026 budget, balancing oversight with operational needs.
In response, the Senate committee plans to pursue reforms, including collaboration with the executive to restructure funding, explore supplementary budgets and ensure predictable and sufficient resources for security agencies. Experts warn that without reform, criminal networks will exploit these gaps, eroding public trust.
As one policy analyst summarized: “A nation declares a security emergency; but if its budget does not follow with real resources and oversight, the emergency remains rhetorical.” Nigeria’s debate over envelope budgeting is more than an accounting dispute; it is a contest over the nation’s security priorities and its commitment to safeguarding citizens.
Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday
Today, the world and the body of Christ rise in celebration of a rare vessel of honour, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba, fondly known as Eritosin, as she marks her birthday.
Born a special child with a divine mark of grace, Rev. Mother Eritosin’s journey in God’s vineyard spans several decades of steadfast service, spiritual depth, and undeniable impact. Those who know her closely describe her as a prophetess with a heart of gold — a woman whose calling is not worn as a title, but lived daily through compassion, discipline, humility, and unwavering faith.
From her early days in ministry, she has touched lives across communities, offering spiritual guidance, prophetic insight, and motherly counsel. Many testify that through her prayers and teachings, they encountered God in a deeply personal and transformative way. Near and far, her influence continues to echo — not only within church walls, but in homes, families, and destinies reshaped through her mentorship.
A mother in every sense of the word, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba embodies nurture and correction in equal measure. As a grandmother, she remains energetic in purpose — accommodating the wayward, embracing the rejected, and holding firmly to the belief that no soul is beyond redemption. Her life’s mission has remained consistent: to lead many to Christ and guide them into the light of a new beginning.
Deeply rooted within the C&S Unification, she stands tall as a spiritual pillar in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church globally. Her dedication to holiness, unity, and prophetic service has earned her widespread respect as a spiritual matriarch whose voice carries both authority and humility.
As she celebrates another year today, tributes continue to pour in from spiritual sons and daughters, church leaders, and admirers who see in her a living reflection of grace in action.
Prayer for Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin)
May the Almighty God, who called you from birth and anointed you for His service, continually strengthen you with divine health and renewed vigour.
May your oil never run dry, and may your prophetic mantle grow heavier with greater glory.
May the lives you have nurtured rise to call you blessed.
May your latter years be greater than the former, filled with peace, honour, and the visible rewards of your labour in God’s vineyard.
May heaven continually back your prayers, and may your light shine brighter across nations.
Happy Birthday to a true Mother in Israel — Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin).
More years.
More anointing.
More impact.
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