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EDO POLICE Declared Ebhomien Destiny Wanted,over Violent protest

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The Edo state police command have declared Mr Ebhomien Destiny, Wanted over the violent Protest that occurred on the 6th of March 2023, at Ekpoma Edo state over the killing of Mr Igho Oziegbe.
According to the statement by the Edo state police command said that Mr Ebhomien Destiny, organise a group of teenagers to Protest the killing of one Mr Igho Oziegbe,on the 3rd of March 2023 in a Protest held by Members of People democratic party in Edo state.
The protest organised by Tenagers across the 18 local government of Edo state over the killing of Mr Igho Oziegbe,lead to several destruction of government properties and private company across Edo state on the 6th March 2023.


The young Nigerians who troll into the streets to protest the killing of Mr Igho Oziegbe, lamented that is Enough to the killing of youths in the country by police men,according to stastics in 2022 a total of 28th Young people was killed across Nigeria by the police,while 16000 children was killed in between 2020 by 2022 by Bokoharam and Bandits in the country said by human right organisation.
The protest took place across the major cities in EDO STATE in places like Benin City the state capital,Ekpoma,Uromi,Ujiogba, Auchi,Irrua,Igarra,Ehor,Fugar,Agenebode, Jettu, Afuze,Okada,Igueben,Ubiaje,Ewu,Opoji,Emu,Okalo,Amahor,Sabo,Ebelle, Urohi,Idoa,and states like Delta,Akwa Ibom,Ondo,Ekiti,Osun,Anambra,Kogi,Benue,Imo, Lagosand FCT.
The Young Nigerians who said that Mr Igho Oziegbe,was brutally murdered because he Accomplished Mr Ebhomien Destiny, to Protest the illegal Arrest of his Brother on the 26th February 2023 in Ekpoma Edo state.
The Edo state command of Nigeria police reacting to the protest of teenagers who was protesting and attacking police on the 6th February 2023 said a total of 4500 under age have been arrested on the account of violently breaking of Government properties and private properties and companies in Edo state which escalated to other state in the federation.
The police command Further said that those who have been Arrested will be charge to court to face perscution over the destruction of government properties and private companies, the police spokesperson said that they are in search of search of Ebhomien Destiny,age 15 years old who lead and organise the protest.
The police command said they have obtain a court order to arrest and keep Ebhomien Destiny, to remain in police Custody until he turn 18 years old to be charge to court over the criminal offence he committed against the Nigeria state.
The police said that they are doing there possible best to control the situation not to escalate further and calling on parents to keep watch on there children not to be use by Ebhomien Destiny to commit crimes against the state.
The police call on Edolite and Nigerians to report the 15 years Ebhomien Destiny,to police station any where he is find in the country,the police said the officers involved in the killing of Mr Igho Oziegbe have been Arrested.
Meanwhile the commissioner of Transportation in Edo state have call on Government Public Bus to stop it activities pending on when the situation of the protest is put to an End.
According to the state commissioner of transportation said that a total of 78 Bus was burnt across Edo state on the 6th March 2023,recalling the damages the government have lost in the past 24 hours.
The commissioner of Economy’s in the state said that Edo state government lost a total of 490 million naira in the past 24 hours over the sad incident that happened in the state.
While human right organisation in the country are calling on international community’s and European Union,United Kingdom, United States of America,Canada to come to rescue of Nigeria children on how they are be murdered and killed on daily by the people who suppose to be protesting them.
The People democratic party in Edo state through it Public Relation Officer comdermed the widely killing and mass arrest of under Age Nigerians who was protesting the killing of Igho Oziegbe on the 3rd March 2023.
The people democratic party equally use the medium and opportunity to comdermed the declaration of A 15 years old Ebhomien Destiny, by The Nigeria police,while explaining how the Police invaded and shoot sporadically into the air while they where protesting the illegal Arrest of Ebhomien Julius,by the police on the 26th of February 2023.

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Buratai Pays Tribute to Ihejirika at 70, Hails Mentorship and Legacy of Leadership

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Buratai Pays Tribute to Ihejirika at 70, Hails Mentorship and Legacy of Leadership

Buratai Pays Tribute to Ihejirika at 70, Hails Mentorship and Legacy of Leadership

 

Former Chief of Army Staff and Nigeria’s immediate past Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has paid a glowing tribute to his predecessor, Lt. Gen. OA Ihejirika, as the retired General marks his 70th birthday.

 

Buratai Pays Tribute to Ihejirika at 70, Hails Mentorship and Legacy of Leadership

In a heartfelt message released in Abuja on Friday, Buratai described Ihejirika as not only a distinguished soldier and statesman, but also a commander, mentor, and “architect of leadership” whose influence shaped a generation of senior military officers.

 

Buratai recalled that his professional rise within the Nigerian Army was significantly moulded under Ihejirika’s command, citing key appointments that defined his career trajectory.

Buratai Pays Tribute to Ihejirika at 70, Hails Mentorship and Legacy of Leadership

 

According to him, the trust reposed in him through early command responsibilities, including his first command posting at Headquarters 2 Brigade and later as Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry, laid a solid foundation for his future leadership roles.

 

“These opportunities were not mere appointments; they were strategic investments in leadership,” Buratai noted, adding that such exposure prepared him for higher national responsibilities.

Buratai Pays Tribute to Ihejirika at 70, Hails Mentorship and Legacy of Leadership

He further acknowledged that the mentorship and professional grounding he received under Ihejirika’s leadership were instrumental in his eventual appointment as Chief of Army Staff and later as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin.

 

Buratai praised Ihejirika’s command philosophy, describing it as professional, pragmatic, and mission-driven. He said the former Army Chief led by example, combining firm strategic direction with a clear blueprint for excellence that continues to influence military leadership practices.

Buratai Pays Tribute to Ihejirika at 70, Hails Mentorship and Legacy of Leadership

 

“At seventy, General Ihejirika has earned the right to reflect on a legacy secured,” Buratai stated, praying for good health, peace, and enduring joy for the retired General as he enters a new decade.

 

He concluded by expressing profound gratitude for the leadership, mentorship, and lasting example provided by Ihejirika over the years.

 

The tribute was signed by Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, who described himself as a grateful mentee and successor, underscoring the enduring bonds of mentorship within the Nigerian Army’s top leadership.

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Sagamu Plantation Row: Igimisoje-Anoko Family Challenges LG Claim

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The Odumena Igimisoje-Anoko family of Orile-Ofin in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State has strongly disputed claims by the Sagamu Local Government that a large expanse of land near the Sagamu–Ikenne Road belongs to the state government, insisting that the property remains ancestral land belonging to their forefathers.
The family’s reaction follows a public warning issued by the Chairman of Sagamu Local Government, Ogbeni Jubril Olasile Odulate, cautioning residents against purchasing or occupying portions of what he described as a “state-owned rubber plantation” located beside the Ogun State Low-Cost Housing Estate near the NYSC Orientation Camp.
In the statement, the council alleged that some individuals were illegally selling and developing the land and maintained that the property had been earmarked for the proposed New Sagamu Government Reserved Area (GRA).
However, the Akarigbo family has countered the claim, describing the land as private ancestral property and not government-owned.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Omoba Babatunde Adegboyega Igimisoje, Secretary of the Odumena Igimisoje-Anoko family, said the land forms part of Orile-Ofin, which he described as the ancestral headquarters of Remo before the creation of Sagamu town.
According to him, the area is an inheritance from their forefathers and historically belongs to the Akarigbo lineage.
“Orile-Ofin is our ancestral land and the headquarters of Remo in those days. It was during the reign of our forefathers that Sagamu was later formed and settled in 1872, while Orile-Ofin remained our village,” he said.
He explained that the specific portion currently in dispute historically belonged to Oba Odumena Igimisoje-Anoko, whom he described as the last Igimisoje-Anoko to reign as king on the land.
Reacting to the local government’s ownership claim, Adegboyega insisted that the rubber plantation was never government property.
He said the land was only temporarily acquired by the old Western Region government in 1959 for agricultural purposes.
“In 1959, the Western Region acquired the land for rubber plantation, but that did not transfer ownership to the government permanently,” he stated.
The family further claimed that the land was later returned to the original owners.
According to him, during the administration of former Governor Gbenga Daniel between 2008 and 2011, steps were taken to return the land to the family, while his successor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, allegedly revoked lingering government control and formally handed it back to the Odumena Igimisoje-Anoko family.
“It was duly returned to the rightful owners. So it is surprising to now hear that the land is being described as local government property,” he said.
He cautioned the council chairman against interfering in what he called a family land matter.
“The rubber plantation land is not government land and does not belong to the local government. The chairman should not join an issue he does not fully understand,” he added.
In the same vein, Prince Abdul Fatai, an executive member of the Anoko family, also warned the local government to stay away from the land, describing it as their forefathers’ heritage.
He appealed to the Ogun State Government and the Akarigbo of Remoland to intervene in the matter to prevent tension and ensure peace in the community.
“We are calling on the state government and the Akarigbo to step in so that this issue can be resolved peacefully. This is our inheritance, and we want justice,” he said.
Meanwhile, Sagamu Local Government had maintained that the land belongs to the Ogun State Government and warned that anyone found buying, selling, fencing or developing plots in the area would face arrest and prosecution.
The dispute has now set the stage for a possible legal and administrative battle over ownership, with both sides standing firm on their claims.
Residents say they hope authorities and traditional institutions will urgently intervene to clarify ownership and prevent further conflict or losses for unsuspecting buyers.
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Sagamu Communities Exonerate Sir Kay Oluwo, Accuse Teriba of Land Invasions, Violence

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Residents of Ajeregun and eight other neighbouring communities in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State have distanced businessman Sir Kay Oluwo from allegations of land grabbing and unrest in the area, instead accusing one Kazeem Teriba and his associates of orchestrating violent land invasions and illegal sales of community lands.
The community’s attempts to link Sir Kay Oluwo to the disturbances were false and misleading, maintaining that he only acquired lands through legitimate family transactions backed by agreements and receipts.
Speaking on behalf of Ajeregun and Oyewole Bakare villages, Mr. Akani Awokoya said Teriba and his group had been crossing into neighbouring communities to sell lands without the consent of rightful owners.
“It is not Sir Kay Oluwo that is disturbing us,” Awokoya said. “Kazeem Teriba and his boys are the ones causing the problem. They come into our communities and start selling our lands without permission.”
He explained that Sir Kay Oluwo purchased land lawfully from his family.
“I personally sold my father’s land to Sir Kay. We have agreements and receipts. It was a proper transaction,” he added.
Awokoya alleged that Teriba’s group had been linked to repeated acts of intimidation and violence in the area, creating fear among residents.
“These people operate like bandits. They invade communities and disturb the peace. We have reported them to the police and also petitioned the Akarigbo-in-Council,” he said.
Corroborating the claims, the Public Relations Officer representing the nine communities in Aroko Latawa village, Prince Raheem Shitta Adeoye, also absolved Sir Kay Oluwo of any wrongdoing.
According to him, the unrest being experienced across the communities began last year and was allegedly tied to Teriba and his associates.
“Sir Kay Oluwo is not disturbing anyone here. Kazeem Teriba and his boys are the ones causing the unrest. That is why all the nine communities are crying out to the government for help,” Adeoye said.
He noted that Oluwo only purchased land legitimately, while some individuals were laying claim to ownership of multiple villages.
Meanwhile, families in the affected communities, through their solicitors, Tawose & Tawose Chambers, have submitted a petition to the Inspector-General of Police over the alleged activities of Teriba and several others.
The petition accused the suspects of offences including aiding and abetting violence, conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace.
The solicitors alleged that the named individuals invaded Ajeregun village in Sagamu armed with guns, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
They further claimed that during one of the incidents, a villager, Nasiru Semiu, sustained gunshot wounds and later died, while others were injured.
In a response dated January 5, 2026, the Office of the Inspector-General of Police acknowledged receipt of the petition and directed the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Eleweran, Abeokuta, to investigate the matter.
The letter, signed by CP Lateef Adio Ahmed, Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector-General of Police, confirmed that the case had been referred to the state command for appropriate action.
Community leaders said the development reinforces their call for a thorough investigation and urged the state government and security agencies to intervene to restore peace.
They maintained that Sir Kay Oluwo should not be blamed for the crisis and insisted that attention should instead focus on those allegedly responsible for the disturbances.
Meanwhile, Mr. Kazeem Teriba could not be reached for comment, as calls placed to his phone were not answered at the time of filing this report.
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