By Our Reporter The abduction of Pastor Akesinro, a staff of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, has continued to generate fear and outrage, as colleagues, residents, and community leaders intensify calls for his immediate and safe release. Pastor Akesinro was kidnapped on Thursday evening, August 28, 2025, at about 7:00 p.m., when gunmen invaded…
By Sam Adewale The Olowo of Owo Kingdom and Paramount Ruler of Owo Land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has called for a collective approach to security consciousness in Owo. Oba Ogunoye made this declaration at the Community Police Security Forum in Owo, an initiative of the new Commissioner of…
By our reporter The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has upheld the death sentence imposed on Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, a renowned hotelier, for his role in the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a postgraduate student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Delivering its judgment on Thursday, the appellate court affirmed the decision of the Osun…
By Our Reporter Terrorism Financing Crackdown: Court Freezes 24 Bank Accounts Linked to Kidnapping and Crypto Launderin In a significant move against alleged terrorism financing, Justice Emeka Nwite has ordered the freezing of 24 bank accounts following an ex parte application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC, represented by Ekele Iheanacho,…
By Our Reporter Troops of the 1 Brigade, Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a 25-year-old suspected ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu, with 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and six magazines intended for the camp of notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji. Acting on intelligence, the arrest occurred on Friday in Badarawa, Shinkafi…
