Tag: Ogun state

Midnight Inferno: Many Feared Dead in Ogun Tanker Fire Explosion

Ogun Tanker fire overturns on Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway, triggers deadly blaze. Vehicles, power lines destroyed as rescue agencies battle overnight fire. TRACE confirms casualties but says official death toll still uncertain.…

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Driver Absconds with Company’s Goods Worth N4.7M, Sells at Giveaway Price in Ogun

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the theft and selling of goods belonging to a company. The goods, valued at N4.7 million,…

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Fuel Scarcity Hits Ogun as Filling Stations Lock Gates

Residents of Ogun State have begun to feel the impact of fuel scarcity, which is taking a toll on the entire nation. This is due to the fact that the…

Many Dead, Properties Destroyed as Tanker Explodes in Ogun

A petrol-laden tanker explosion has reportedly taken several lives and properties in the Olambe, Matogun area of Ogun State. This tragic event, according to reports occurred in the early hours…

Police Nab Human Body Part Sellers in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has nabbed a seven-member gang specializing in the gruesome trade of selling human body parts for rituals. Commissioner Abiodun Olamutu, speaking on Thursday, disclosed that…

We Didn’t Seek Security Assistance From Sunday Igboho, Says Ogun Govt

The Ogun government on Monday refuted reports on some social media platforms insinuating that it had seeked the help of Mr. Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, to curb…

Ogun Raises Alarm Over Cholera Outbreak

Cholera outbreak in Ogun The Ogun State Government has raised an alarm following the outbreak of cholera "gastroenteritis" in some parts of the state. The outbreak according to the report…

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Five Killed in Cult Clash in Osun Community

The Osun State Police Command said on Tuesday that five people were killed in Ilesa town after violent clashes between two rival cult groups. Yemisi Opalola, the state police spokesperson,…

Boy, 23 Fakes Own Kidnap to Extort N10m From Parents

A 23-year-old boy identified as Edward Okache, who arranged his abduction, has been nabbed by police in Ogun State. The police, on Monday, said they arrested Okache along with four…

65-year-old Pastor Nabbed for Defiling 9-year-old Girl in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has nabbed a 65-year-old pastor, Timothy Adedibu for allegedly defiling a 9-year-old girl in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area (LGA). The incident occurred on…