Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the robbery incident that occurred on Thursday between Ita-Oba and Oboto in Ondo East Local Government area of Ondo State. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abayomi Jimoh states that the command, wishes to inform the public of […]
Ondo Police arrest suspected “Eiye” cult leader
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrested of a suspected cult leader believed to be behind series of violent crimes, including murder in the state. The suspect, identified as Akinwale Tomiwa, popularly known as Bella, was apprehended by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad of the command in Akure. According to the police, […]
INEC Boycotts Ondo APC Congress, Cites Court Order
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday stayed away from the Ondo State Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the absence of a directive from its national headquarters and an existing court injunction restraining recognition of the exercise. Despite INEC’s absence, the APC went ahead with its state congress at the International […]
Ondo worshippers released after days in captivity
Worshippers abducted from a Celestial Church in Uso community, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, last week have been released after several days in captivity. The victims were freed on Monday evening at Ilado community following the payment of a ₦9 million ransom by their families. Family sources said the release was the result […]
Odigbo youths protest alleged illegal imposition of regent.
Thausand of youths in Odigbo town on Monday trooped out in their large numbers to the secretariat of the local government to protest against what they called illegal imposition of one Mr Haruna Adesina as the regent of Omifon community. The youths who are from different communities, which includes, Omifon, Orita-Ojo, Otu- Custain, Akintola and […]