Connect with us

society

Police apprehend lady, boyfriend for attempt murder of 80-year-old man inside Alaketu Epe Palace in Lagos

Published

on

Police apprehend lady, boyfriend for attempt murder of 80-year-old man inside Alaketu Epe Palace in Lagos

…As Alaketu Epe elect cries out for protection

A lady , temitope and her boyfriend have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos Police Command over an attempt to strangle to death a 80-year-old man inside the Alaketu of Ketu Palace.

The incident which occured on Wednesday night right inside the Palace saw the Eluku of ketuland, Pa Bello escaped death by the whiskers as he battled with the female assailant who had tied an electric wire round the neck of the 80 years old man while he was asleep.

Chief Bello, who was visibly in pained had bandage round his neck as at the time of narrating his near death ordeal, added that the kinship tussle in Ketu Epe land must have been the likely reason that prompted the attempt on his life as aggrieved party are out to cause chaos.

Chief Lateef Bello said he was lying on the bed at around 9pm just few minutes after her daughter left him to her residence when someone entered the room and sat on the bed.

” My daughter had just helped me warm soup and she left for her residence. I lying on the bed when someone entered,sat on the bed, grabbed my neck and put wire round my neck, I began to struggle with the wire with my two hands and at the same time began to shout for help.

All the while there was no light and in the compound the generator being was used to pump water. Luckily for me , the generator went off and people outside were able to hear my cry for help”

Meanwhile, one of the people who came to the rescue of the 90 year old man, a resident of the Palace, Prince Rasheed Adesanya said ” All the time that we are choosing new king, first we would go to court. Currently there is a case in the court between Prince Babajide Adekoya Adefowora and Akeem Oluwo, Agbo Ketu.

The town has chosen Prince Babajide Adekoya Adefowora but Akeem was not satisfied. It is only one ruling house that is entitled to the Alaketu’s throne in ketuland. That is the Esokeji Ateshimara’s ruling house. We have not heard it in the history of Ketuland that the Adetonas ascended the stool.

” On what happened on Tuesday, I was at the backyard and the generator was on and later went in to receive call. I rushed out when the generator suddenly stopped to check what went wrong when I heard Eleku’s cry for help.

I rushed to his room, as I entered, I perceived odour of cigarettes. I met Chief Bello on the floor with wire tied around his neck, Baba was crying that ” they wanted to kill me, they wanted to kill me.

We heard heard Baba’s voice.while Baba was shouting” someone wants to kill me twice. I ran into his room and saw baba on the floor with wire round his neck.

In his own response, The Oba elect,Prince Babajide Adekoya Adefowora, said he is callng
all well meaning of Nigerian to come to their aids
to assist people of Alaketu Epe from challenges their are facing since demise of his father.
.
He said, “I a m calling for help, Myself, I have been trying to make my way to Nigeria soon..
Please help me. Please, I need your help. This old man nearly died. They nearly killed him. He was bleeding from his mouth. We need to rush him to the hospital. Please help me. I need your help. Nigerians I need your help. Thank you very much”
The Oba elect concluded in a solemn voice.

Continue Reading
Advertisement

society

We Insist Ex-Speaker’s Removal Is Legal – Lagos Lawmakers

Published

on

Obasa’s Removal: Group Demands Release of Lagos Lawmakers Detained by DSS

We Insist Ex-Speaker’s Removal Is Legal – Lagos Lawmakers

 

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have reaffirmed that the removal of former Speaker Hon. Mudashiru Obasa was conducted lawfully, in line with constitutional provisions.

In a statement issued after their appearance at the Lagos Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Shangisha, the lawmakers emphasized that the decision adhered strictly to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Powers and Privileges Act. They referenced Sections 92 and 96, which outline the procedures for electing and removing a Speaker, stressing that due process was followed.

 

“The Lagos State House of Assembly, as an independent arm of government, exercised its constitutional duty in the best interest of the people of Lagos. Any attempt to challenge this lawful action undermines the authority granted to us by the Nigerian Constitution,” the lawmakers stated.

They also commended the DSS for its professionalism and for ensuring a smooth and respectful engagement. All detained lawmakers have since been released.

Reiterating their commitment to legislative duties, the Assembly called on all stakeholders, including the executive and the public, to respect the sanctity of legislative processes and avoid undue interference.

Continue Reading

society

Obasa’s Removal: Group Demands Release of Lagos Lawmakers Detained by DSS

Published

on

Obasa’s Removal: Group Demands Release of Lagos Lawmakers Detained by DSS

Obasa’s Removal: Group Demands Release of Lagos Lawmakers Detained by DSS

 

A socio-political group, United Action for Democracy has called for the immediate release of several lawmakers detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Lagos following the removal of former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.

 

In a statement issued on Thursday, the group demanded the release of Hon. Abiodun Tobun (Epe 1), Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa 2), Hon. Femi Saheed (Kosofe 2), Hon. Kehinde Joseph, and others, insisting that their detention was unwarranted.

The development follows a press conference by Obasa, in which he argued that his removal was unconstitutional. Meanwhile, on Monday, the lawmakers reaffirmed Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda as the Speaker of the Assembly.

 

The group urged relevant authorities to act swiftly and ensure the detained lawmakers regain their freedom without further delay.

Obasa’s Removal: Group Demands Release of Lagos Lawmakers Detained by DSS

Continue Reading

society

Lagos Court Remands Woman for Alleged Trafficking of Three Ladies to Ghana for Prostitution

Published

on

Lagos Court Remands Woman for Alleged Trafficking of Three Ladies to Ghana for Prostitution

Lagos Court Remands Woman for Alleged Trafficking of Three Ladies to Ghana for Prostitution

 

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of Rejoice John, alias Success, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly trafficking three young women to Ghana for prostitution.

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke gave the order on Wednesday, pending the hearing and ruling on her bail application.

John is facing five-count charges filed by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).

 

According to the prosecution, led by U.I. Egonu, the accused allegedly organized and facilitated the foreign travel of a 22-year-old woman, alias Queen, from Nigeria to Ghana in June 2024 for the purpose of prostitution.

After being deported from Ghana, John allegedly continued the illegal operation between June and September 2024, trafficking and harboring two more victims, alias Ella (21) and Grace (22).

The alleged offences violate Sections 18 and 15(b) of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act 2015.

 

John pleaded not guilty to the charges. While the prosecution urged the court to deny bail due to the seriousness of the crime and its international implications, the defence counsel, E.O. Ajoku, argued that the offence is bailable and requested her release.

Justice Aneke adjourned the case to February 5, 2025, for a ruling on bail but ordered John to remain in Kirikiri Correctional Centre until then.

Will the court grant bail or uphold her remand? February 5 will be decisive.

Continue Reading

Cover Of The Week

Trending