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Magodo Phase One Gateway Zone Residents Wants IGP to Warn Police on Backing Land Grabbers

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Magodo Phase One Gateway Zone Residents Wants IGP to Warn Police on Backing Land Grabbers

Magodo Phase One Gateway Zone Residents Wants IGP to Warn Police on Backing Land Grabbers

 

Just as the dust of the recent crisis at Magodo Phase 2 is trying to settle down, it seems the Nigerian police is at its game again in another area of Magodo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This time it is at Magodo GRA Phase 1, Gateway Zone where some negative elements within the police force are actively backing Mr. Jamiu Oloto and Mr. Ola Oladugba to take over parts of the estate under the guise of illegal road construction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the words of Ayo Fasugba, the chairman of the Magodo GRA Phase 1 Gateway Zone Community Development Association (CDA),

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘This should have ordinarily been an issue between the land grabbers and the government because their target is a huge gorge or marshland (wetland), that has been declared inhabitable by environmentalists, but it is an irony that we are now the ones confronting a very vicious group that seems to have the active support of some top law-enforcement officers,’

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magodo Phase 1, Gateway Zone, in Lagos State has always enjoyed remarkable tranquility and good security until a group of land grabbers generally referred to as ‘Omonile’ started invading and infiltrating the Estate under the guise that they need another access road to a wetland space they claim they want to sell or develop. Their attraction for access through Gateway Zone is due to the level of infrastructural developments championed by the CDA. Residents of the estate claim that sometimes, these illegal land grabbers storm the estate with law enforcement police officers in uniform.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The attention of relevant Government parastatals had been drawn to the issue after several invasions from the Land Grabbers. Despite several letters from various state government agencies affirming the right of the estate, the threats and attacks had persisted.
One of the most violent attempts took place a few months ago, in November 2021 when the suspected Land Grabbers led by Mr. Jamiu Oloto and Mr. Ola Oladugba, with deception and impersonation forcefully gained access into the Estate. They also brought an Excavator-Bulldozer into the estate. They moved the equipment to the perimeter fence at the end of Ayo Fasugba Road, the major road on the estate, and demolished the walls at that point, claiming that the part demolished was the access or road to the gorge where the plots of land they want to develop are located.
All efforts to stop them from further demolition by the Residents available proved abortive as a mammoth crowd of hoodlums, numbering over 30, came in through the gorge and started chasing residents with different harmful weapons, like knives, cutlasses, daggers, axes, evil bracelets, and charms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was the prompt intervention of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) that salvaged the situation while the excavator operator and one of the leaders of suspected Land Grabbers were arrested as others took to their heels.
Shockingly, the dispersed hoodlums later re-grouped in the evening to challenge the security persons positioned to protect the porous border. The hoodlums were quite boastful, claiming that they have the support of a certain Deputy-Inspector General of Police and the Lagos State Assembly, so no one can stop their illegal exploits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Petitions have been written to the Commissioner of Police, NTDA, Lands, and other Government Agencies to register the unlawful act of willful damage by Land Grabbers who invaded the Estate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to Ayo Fasugba, the CDA Chairman, ‘It is so worrisome and the situation and apprehension are so heightened that our residents are now very uncomfortable about these criminal elements next moves.
‘We just hope the Inspector-General will call all his men to order on this issue to absolve the police of any complicity. We want the perpetrators of the dastardly act to be arrested and prosecuted by the Nigeria Police Force and we are seeking Police protection while we make efforts to rebuild the segment of our fence that was demolished by the hoodlums’.

 

 

 

Magodo Phase One Gateway Zone Residents Wants IGP to Warn Police on Backing Land Grabbers

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Ogun 1 Customs Command, NASRE Forge Stronger Ties for National Development and Border Security

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Ogun 1 Customs Command, NASRE Forge Stronger Ties for National Development and Border Security

The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recently hosted the Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) at its headquarters, marking a significant step towards strengthening partnerships aimed at enhancing border security, trade facilitation, and public awareness.

During the meeting, NASRE extended its congratulations to Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu on his recent appointment as the Customs Area Controller of Ogun 1 Command. The association commended his leadership capabilities and expressed confidence in his ability to elevate the command’s operational standards.

In his welcome address, the Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr. Hammed Bujoye Oloyede, reaffirmed Comptroller Shuaibu’s dedication to the command’s core objectives, which include revenue generation, securing Nigeria’s borders, and streamlining trade operations.

“Comptroller Shuaibu’s leadership is driven by innovation, collaboration, and active stakeholder engagement, especially with border communities. These principles are critical to achieving long-term growth and security in our operations,” Mr. Oloyede remarked.

He further stressed the importance of forming alliances with professional organizations like NASRE to ensure accurate information dissemination and to foster public trust in the Customs Service’s activities.

NASRE’s Public Relations Officer, Adeyemi Obadimu, responded by expressing the association’s enthusiasm for collaborating with the Ogun 1 Command on media advocacy and public enlightenment initiatives. He emphasized NASRE’s commitment to promoting ethical journalism and transparency, values that align with the Customs Service’s mission.

“This partnership will enhance public understanding of trade policies, border security, and economic growth while strengthening the relationship between the Customs Service and the public,” Mr. Obadimu stated.

The NASRE team underscored the vital role of the media in educating the public about the challenges and successes of the Nigeria Customs Service, particularly in its fight against smuggling and efforts to maintain national security.

This collaboration is expected to foster a more informed public and a stronger synergy between stakeholders in promoting national development.

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Man Who Lost Memory 17 Years Ago Reunites with Family Through Divine Encounter in Lagos”

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Man Who Lost Memory 17 Years Ago Reunites with Family Through Divine Encounter in Lagos"

Man Who Lost Memory 17 Years Ago Reunites with Family Through Divine Encounter in Lagos”

A miraculous event unfolded on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, near the Task Force Office on Alasia Bolade Street, Oshodi, Lagos, opposite the Arena Military Market. Sunday Ugochukwu, a man from Ebonyi State who suffered memory loss 17 years ago, was miraculously healed and identified, leading to his reunion with his long-lost family.

Man Who Lost Memory 17 Years Ago Reunites with Family Through Divine Encounter in Lagos"

Apostle Ayoola Oladele, a Lagos-based prophet and founder of Let Us Worship Ministries Healing and Salvation, was reportedly led by the Holy Spirit to pray for a man thought to be mentally ill. Acting on divine instruction, Apostle Oladele approached the man and laid hands on him. This act of faith led to the restoration of Sunday Ugochukwu’s memory.

Upon regaining his memory, Ugochukwu revealed his identity, which was later confirmed by his family in Ebonyi State. The family, who had presumed him dead after his sudden disappearance 17 years ago, expressed immense gratitude to God and Apostle Oladele for the divine intervention.

A former military officer turned prophet, Apostle Ayoola Oladele is known for his powerful healing ministry. He shared that his spiritual strength comes from prayer, fasting, and solitary retreats on mountain tops, emulating the practices of Jesus Christ.

The Ugochukwu family hailed the incident as a testament to God’s miraculous power. They celebrated the prophet for being an instrument of God’s work, describing the event as nothing short of extraordinary.

This remarkable story stands as a testament to faith, divine power, and the boundless grace of God.

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Ibadan Christmas Stampede: CDHR Condemns Tragic Death of Over 30 Children, Calls for Justice”

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INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2024: CDHR DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION AGAINST INJUSTICES

Ibadan Christmas Stampede: CDHR Condemns Tragic Death of Over 30 Children, Calls for Justice”

Over 30 children tragically lost their lives during a Christmas funfair held on Wednesday, December 18, at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred due to a stampede caused by overcrowding and poor event management, leaving families devastated during what was meant to be a joyful occasion.

The event, organized by Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, in collaboration with Agidigbo FM, owned by philanthropist and radio presenter Oriyomi Hamzat, aimed to distribute gifts and scholarships to children. However, the chaotic arrangements turned the celebration into a nightmare.

Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed the tragedy, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of young lives. “This is a very sad day for us in Oyo State,” the governor said, as he sympathized with grieving families. He ordered the suspension of the event and deployed security personnel and medical teams to restore order and assist the injured.

In response, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) condemned the mass deaths, attributing the disaster to the organizers’ failure to implement proper planning and safety measures for an event meant to host over 5,000 children. CDHR also expressed heartfelt condolences to the affected families and the Ibadan community.

The organization urged the Oyo State Government and security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation, publish their findings, and hold those responsible accountable for any negligence that led to the tragedy.

E-signed:
Comrade Debo Adeniran, National President, CDHR Nigeria
Comrade Idris Afees Olayinka, National Publicity Secretary, CDHR Nigeria

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