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Ogun CP summons DPO, complainant over alleged illegal detention

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1 year ago

January 8, 2024

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The Ogun State Police Command has summoned the Divisional Police Officer in Ibafo Police Station, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state, Kazeem Solotan, and a complainant, an Ogun State-based businessman, Busari Adeniji, over an allegation of illegal detention, extortion and threat to life leveled against the DPO by Adeniji.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, disclosed this in a telephone conversation with PUNCH Metro on Sunday.

Confirming the incident, Alamutu said he had invited the complainant and the DPO to his office for further action.

“I am aware of the case. I have invited the complainant and the DPO to my office tomorrow (Monday). You can confirm from the complainant,” Alamutu said.

Adeniji had earlier told our correspondent in an interview on Sunday that an issue started when a yet-to-be-identified female soldier came to patronise his wife but in the process, a disagreement ensued between the duo which another customer interfered by challenging the soldier for slapping his wife. He claimed the said soldier resorted to slapping the said customer leading to a free for all between the trio.

He, however, said when he was informed of the scenario, he went to the Ibafo police station to report the matter but to his surprise, some days later, the police came back to arrest him, his wife and his 10-month-old baby and detained them.

Adeniji narrated further, “On getting to the station, they asked me to write a statement and I did because I was not part of the case. I was taken to the cell, and I asked them to let me make some calls but they declined. They did not give me my phone but was detained with my wife and our 10-month-old baby.

“My baby was released to my mum the following day because she was coughing after spending the night lying on the floor. They released my wife on December 26 after spending three nights and I couldn’t access my phone until the night of December 27 when I was released.

“While in the police custody, I insisted that I should be taken to court, but they denied me from seeing my family, and kept extorting them because they kept telling them I would go to jail. After I was released, I realised that my mother in-law had spent over N300,000 to secure my release as the police said the female soldier’s identity card was missing in our shop and that she would need to go to Abuja for an affidavit to apply for another card.”

He said the case took another turn after he reported to the Ogun police headquarters, Eleweran, when her mother in-law received a call from the DPO who allegedly resorted to threatening her because he reported to a higher authority.

“I went to the state police headquarters in Eleweran on Wednesday, January 3 to report the DPO. Before I got back on Wednesday, the DPO summoned my in-law and he kept threatening them saying he only tried to help me and I’m using it against him.

“He threatened my in-law and told her that the PPRO that I had gone to report to is a junior officer and there was nothing I could achieve, and I was told he said since I’d chosen that route, he would use the army to get at me. Since then, I’ve been living in fear. Now, my mother in-law is also afraid to talk,” Adeniji disclosed.

Meanwhile, efforts to get the reaction of the spokesperson for 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Olabisi Ayeni, proved abortive as he had yet to respond to calls and messages sent to his line as of the time of filing this report.

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OGSG CLAMPS DOWN ON UNLAWFUL STREET TRADING

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17 hours ago

January 17, 2025

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Ogun State Ministry of Environment task force has swung into action towards eradicating street trading and display of wares on setbacks across the state.

The clamp down took place at panseke, under bridge, Omida, Sapon markets as well as Iyana-Motuary junction, within the state capital.

The taskforce, which included officials from the Ministry, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, (TRACE), So-Safe Corps and Environmental marshals led by the Special Adviser to the State Governor, Alhaji Faruk Akintunde, said the enforcement was necessary to make traders comply with environmental laws, on maintenance of setbacks for safety of lives and property, adding that the government was not out to inconvenient them, rather on the lookout for their safety.

He said, several warnings have been sent to the traders ahead of the raid by the State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, adding that wares belonging to recalcitrant traders were seized and would only be claimed with payment of fine, saying the security of lives were paramount to the state government.

Reacting, a trader at panseke market, Mrs. Elizabeth Oladoyin, said that the Iyaloja and Babaloja of Panseke Market have sent out several warnings to the marketers to desist from displaying wares on the walkways to avoid traffic jams, and unnecessary accident that may occur.

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Abiodun Visits Hon. Onanuga’s Family, Says Her Death is Colossal Loss to the Country

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1 day ago

January 16, 2025

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, as a colossal loss to the country.

Hon. Onanuga, who represented Sagamu, Ikenne, and Remo North Federal Constituencies, died on Wednesday after a brief illness.

The Governor, during a visit to the Sagamu residence of the Onanugas, said that her death was shocking, sad, devastating, and a painful one to accept.

He described the late politician as very loyal and a dependable ally, adding that she was reliable, very consistent, and extremely hardworking.

The Governor promised that the state government would stand by the family.

“She was very loyal, very dependable, very consistent, very reliable. She was extremely hardworking, and besides the fact that this has come untimely, this has happened in the wrong order.

“We have lost a gem of a woman, not just in Sagamu or Remo, but the state and the country. She was one of our shining stars; she has impacted so many lives.

“She was the Deputy Chief Whip and contributed her own in the National Assembly. She sponsored bills; she was very intelligent, articulate, eloquent, bold, and audacious,” he said.

The Governor also described the late lawmaker as very tenacious, adding that when she believed in anything, she saw such a task to a logical conclusion.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Dr. John Okoh thanked the Governor for standing by the family during this sad moment, noting that the family would continue to live up to her legacies.

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Serving Reps Member And Deputy Chief Whip, Adewunmi Onanuga Is Dead

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2 days ago

January 16, 2025

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The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Onanuga, has died.

Her passing was confirmed in a statement issued by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi, on Wednesday evening.

“It is with profound sorrow that the House of Representatives announces the passing of Rt Hon Adewunmi Onanuga, who, until her demise, served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She passed away earlier today, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness,” the statement read.

Onanuga, born on December 2, 1965, was a dedicated public servant and visionary leader. She was first elected to the House in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. As Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, she championed policies to empower women and advance social welfare.

The statement further highlighted that she was re-elected in 2023 and appointed Deputy Chief Whip of the 10th Assembly, where she showed exceptional leadership and commitment to legislative discipline.

Affectionately known as ‘Ijaya,’ Onanuga was admired for her intellect, humility, and drive for excellence. Her legacy of service and dedication to improving Nigeria’s political landscape will continue to inspire future generations.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by her family. May her soul rest in peace.