Metro News

37-year-old woman killed during police gun battle with abductors of Lagos PDP chairman

Published

3 months ago

January 28, 2024

admin

One 37-year-old Bilikisu Kazeem has died from a bullet wound sustained during a gun battle between the police and kidnappers on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Omolola Odutola, Ogun police spokesperson, confirmed the incident.

Odutola said the accident happened while police were rescuing hostages abducted from the highway.

On Friday, kidnappers abducted Philip Aivoji, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, and some members of the party along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Odutola said police intervention aided the release of nine out of 10 victims while only the PDP chairman remained in captivity.

“A White Mazda Bus registered as LSR 288 XE was slightly damaged, while Eunice Afolake Osalusi “f”, Erinfolami Samuel “m”, Obafemi Da Altantra “m” and Adeyinka Mathew sustained non-life threatening bullet injuries in their escape attempts. They are recuperating and stable in hospital,” the police spokesperson said in a statement.

“Sadly, one Bilikisu Kazeem “f” aged 37 years, gave up the ghost before getting to the hospital. Her remains was immediately collected by her relatives who were conveying her to the hospital, declining any autopsy examination from the police.”

Odutola added that “one AK47 Magazine containing 28 live ammunition believed to belong to the hoodlums” was recovered while “handsets, car key, were handed over to respective owners”.

READ Police arrest notorious gunrunner in Kaduna, recover arms, 344 rounds of live ammunition

She added that tactical commanders, alongside other security agencies, have been mobilised to ensure that Aivoji is rescued unhurt.

Up Next

Brazil returnee excretes 60 wraps of Cocaine at Lagos airport

Don't Miss

Good Morning! Here Are Some Major News Headlines In The Newspapers Today: Gunmen kidnap three police in Delta community

Click to comment

Metro News

Ajayi Crowther varsity guards arrested for raping female student

Published

8 hours ago

May 11, 2024

admin

The management of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, on Saturday, announced the arrest of two members of its vigilante group for allegedly raping a female student of the institution.

The management, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Olufemi Atoyebi, said the university had set up its own internal panel of inquiry to investigate the allegation.

Atoyebi said the suspects have been handed over to the police with a vow to ensure heavy penalty on anyone found culpable after a thorough investigation.

He, therefore, assured all stakeholders that the institution would not tolerate any act of misconduct capable of tarnishing its enviable image.

The statement read in part, “Management of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo received with shock a report of alleged rape of one of our female students on Thursday, May 9, 2024, by two members of our vigilance group.

“The management promptly handed over to the police, the two people alleged to have committed the crime while the university has set up its own internal panel of inquiry to investigate the allegation.

READ BREAKING: Bandits kidnap over 30 travelers in Niger

“The management wishes to assure all stakeholders that ACU will not tolerate any act of misconduct capable of tarnishing its enviable image.

“Raising Godly intellectuals is our primary goal in ACU and we will not allow any act of misconduct capable of diverting our attention from our goal. Heavy penalty awaits anyone who is found culpable after our thorough investigation.”

Metro News

JUST IN: XeJet Airlines plane skids off Lagos airport runway

Published

8 hours ago

May 11, 2024

admin

A XeJet Airlines plane, On Saturday, veered off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) in Lagos.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday.

The bureau said the aircraft, which departed Abuja, skidded off runway 18L on landing in Lagos — making a halt on “the grass verge.”

According to the agency, about 52 passengers were on board the ill-fated aircraft, with the call sign 5NBZZ.

“NSIB confirms that an aircraft belonging to Xejet airlines skidded off the runway at the domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport this morning. A go team has been deployed to the site of the incident,” the statement reads.

“Fire and Rescue on ground to help in evacuation of the passengers.”

The bureau said the runway has been closed to traffic at the moment.

READ Man allegedly kills dad for giving him head from a 'whole' chicken

Metro News

Robbers steal car with three-year-old boy inside in Ogun

Published

13 hours ago

May 11, 2024

admin

A father, Taiwo Fayobi, has sought police intervention after some robbers stole his Toyota Camry car with his son in it in the Ikenne area of Ogun State.

It was gathered that Fayobi was attempting to open the gate of his house when the robbers entered his vehicle and drove away with his three-year-old son.

The development threw Fayobi into confusion and he raised the alarm over the incident.

He, thereafter, proceeded to the nearest police station to lodge an official complaint so the suspects would be tracked down and arrested.

Confirming the development in a post on X on Saturday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omotola Odutola, identified the number plate of the stolen car as PKA 446 GV.

The post read, “Stolen Car / Child. On May 11, 2024. One Taiwo Fayobi, a resident in Ikenne, Ogun State, reported he alighted from his Toyota Camry PKA 446 GV to open his gate.

READ NDLEA arrests doctor, ex-soldier for allegedly dealing in drugged cookies, cocaine

“Two hoodlums zoomed off with his car, with his three-year-old son inside. Influencers pls share to save the boy.”