Ondo State

Court Sentences Killers Of Olufunke Fasoranti To Death

Court Sentences Killers Of Olufunke Fasoranti To Death

June 11, 2022 4:45 am

The Ondo State High Court, Akure, yesterday sentenced three persons to death for killing Mrs Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of the Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the deceased was murdered by the convicts along Benin-Ore-Sagamu Expressway in the Ore Odigbo Local Government Area of the state in June 2019, on her way to Lagos State.

Apart from Olakunri, the convicts were also found guilty of killing one Mathew Ogunbiyi, who they killed in the bush.

Initially, four persons – Muhammed Usman, Mazaje Lawal, Adamu Adamu and Awalu Abubakar were arrested by the men …

Breaking: Suspects Related To Owo Church Massacre Nabbed

Breaking: Suspects Related To Owo Church Massacre Nabbed

June 9, 2022 6:08 pm

In a surprising turn of events, some of the alleged attackers of the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have been nabbed and detained by the Ondo State police.

A trending video shows a crowd protesting within the palace of the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye.

One of them could be heard saying: “They want to take them (suspects) to Akure. The youths are angry.”

Gunmen, last Sunday, invaded the church and murdered several worshippers, including women and children in Ondo.

Read Also: Owo Massacre: Church Plans Mass Burial For Unidentified Bodies

The death toll has hit …

Owo Church Attack Shock As Police Recover 3 Unexploded IEDs

Owo Church Attack: Shock As Police Recover 3 Unexploded IEDs

June 7, 2022 4:03 am

The police in Ondo State has disclosed that no fewer than three unexploded improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have been recovered from the scene of the Owo church attack where gunmen killed several worshipers on Sunday. 

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that suspected terrorists had stormed the church in Ondo State on Sunday, killing scores of worshippers while injuring others. The incident which sent the nation into mourning has been condemned by Nigerians, including President Muhammadu Buhari and many state governors.

A statement signed by police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, noted that police investigators have also recovered “pellets of …

Church Attack NANS Sends Strong Message To Buhari, Akeredolu

Church Attack: NANS Sends Strong Message To Buhari, Akeredolu

June 6, 2022 5:52 am

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned in totality, the attack and heinous killing of many worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owa-luwa Street, Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The students’ body, in its reaction, charged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government and the Ondo State Government under the watch of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to nip in the bud, the rising insecurity in Owo town and to ensure that the perpetrators of the “massacre” are brought to book.

The Executive Director, Campus Intervention, NANS National Secretariat, Comrade Oladimeji Uthman, in …

Ondo Church Attack Police Deploy Anti-Bomb Squad

Ondo Church Attack: Police Deploy Anti-Bomb Squad

June 6, 2022 4:33 am

The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Mr Oyeyemi Oyediran, has confirmed the deployment of officers of the Explosive Ordinance Device Unit (anti-bomb squad) to the scene of the attack in Owo Local Government Area of the state.

This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami, on Sunday in Akure.

‘The command is aware of the attack at Owo, we will give you the full details of the incident later.

‘We want to implore the people of the state to be calm as all security apparatus are currently active to ensure peace in the area,’…

Buhari Condemns Brutal Murder of Worshippers in Ondo Church

Buhari Condemns Brutal Murder of Worshippers in Ondo Church

June 6, 2022 4:31 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has described as heinous the killing of worshippers yesterday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo State.

In a press statement issued by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, the President, apart from condemning the incident stated that only fiends from the nether region could have conceived and carried out such dastardly act.

According to him, eternal sorrow awaits the perpetrators of the bad act both on earth here, and ultimately in the hereafter.

Read Also: CAN Fumes Over Owo Church Massacre, Mourns Victims

President Buhari also mourned the …

Gunmen Attack Catholic Church In Owo, Massacre Many

Gunmen Attack Catholic Church In Owo, Massacre Many

June 5, 2022 9:31 am

It was a bloody Sunday as gunmen have reportedly attacked a Catholic Church in Ondo State while shooting at the worshippers indiscrimately and blowing up the premises afterwards.  It started off as an explosion on Sunday at the church which has been identified at St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State after which gunshots were heard repeatedly.

According to sources, the explosion on the church grounds killed several people and injured many more.

An eyewitness Kehinde Ogunkorode, said the incident caused chaos in the vicinity, with residents fleeing for safety after being …

I Won’t Hesitate To Kick Out Disloyal Aides – Akeredolu

I Won’t Hesitate To Kick Out Disloyal Aides – Akeredolu

March 15, 2021 10:53 am

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has threatened to sack disloyal aides from his government.

According to the governor, he would not hesitate to sack any of his aides who displayed any acts of disloyalty.

Akeredolu gave the warning on Monday during the swearing-in of four commissioners into his government

During the event, the governor added that anybody sacked for being disloyal would not be recalled.

The new commissioners are; Mr Wale Akinterinwa (Commissioner for Finance) Mr Ojogo Kimikanboh Donald (Commissioner for Information) Sir Charles Titiloye (Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General)
and Engr. Aminu Raimi Olayiwola (Commissioner for Works).…

Ondo Gov, Akeredolu Approves 22 New Appointments

Herdsmen Crisis: It Will Become Very Serious – Gov Akeredolu

February 16, 2021 11:23 am

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has replied his counterpart from Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed who recently backed herdsmen carrying AK-47 and other weapons.

The Governor spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, questioning Mohammed’s comment at this point in time in the country.

Akeredolu condemned the statement by Mohammed who had last week defended the herdsmen who bear arms.

Bala Mohammed had while addressing newsmen in Bauchi, said that Fulani herdsmen have no option but to carry arms, adding that the herders were being attacked and killed and their cattle stolen.

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I Won’t Hesitate To Kick Out Disloyal Aides – Akeredolu

Shasha Crisis: We’ll Not Support Jungle Justice – Akeredolu

February 15, 2021 10:26 am

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has advised Ibadan residents not to take laws into their hands.

Akeredolu said this while condemning the killings in Shasha area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

Africa Today News, New York had reported that a crisis had erupted in Shasha market in Ibadan.

One person died in the market as a result of a charm allegedly placed on him by another fellow.

The situation resulted in a free for all in the market on Friday.

Read Also: Rely On Miracles, Die Of Ignorance – Betty Akeredolu

Consequently, the Oyo State government of Seyi Makinde ordered …

Don’t Leave Ondo Forests – Northern Elders To Fulani

Don’t Leave Ondo Forests – Northern Elders To Fulani

January 21, 2021 7:10 am

The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has told herders in Ondo State to remain in their locations and reject any move to label them as criminals.

Spokesman of the forum, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, in a statement on Wednesday, asked the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to stop the ultimatum given to herders to vacate forest reserves in the State.

Baba-Ahmed noted that the governor’s order was provocative and unhelpful.

Recall that on Monday, governor Akeredolu gave herders a seven-day ultimatum to leave the forests, citing the rising insecurity in the State.

Read Also: Buhari Govt Emotionally Attached To Herdsmen – Ondo Govt

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Nigerian Police AIG Akinmoyede Honours Imo SA Diaspora

Nigerian Police AIG Akinmoyede Honours Imo SA Diaspora

January 21, 2021 4:00 am

The former Commissioner of Police in Imo State AIG Isaac O. Akinmoyede who has been redeployed to Zone 17, Akure, Ondo State, after his promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) has bestowed an award of excellence on the Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Cllr Osakwe-Hibbert.

The duo have worked together on various projects in their different departments as the Honourable Councillor resumed her Special Adviser duties after she was appointed by Governor Hope Uzodinma.

Read Also: Akinmoyede: The New Face Of Imo Security

That was when AIG Isaac O. Akinmoyede …

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