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Esa Oke/Ido Ayegunle: Adeleke Pays Condolence Visit, Promises Panel Of Inquiry
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has paid a condolence visit to the Ido Ayegunle and Esa Oke communities, following a breakdown of law and order, which resulted to wanton destruction of lives and properties.
This was contained in a government house statement in Osogbo on Tuesday.
According to the statement, Gov Adeleke expressed sadness at the development and promised that the state government would investigate the immediate and remote causes of the crisis through a Panel of Enquiry.
He made it clear that whosoever was found culpable of either sponsoring the mayhem or participating in the destruction of lives and attacks on the people will be brought to book.
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Gov Adeleke said, “Let me tell you, I’m not happy at the development because there cannot be development in any community where there are violent attacks on lives and property. Be rest assured that the state government is going to investigate the matter and we will be diligent about it. I want to assure you that no matter how highly placed, anybody found to be responsible for the crisis will be made to face the full wrath of the law.”
Earlier, Gov Adeleke led the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye and heads of security agencies in the state including the Nigerian Army, Air Force, Nigeria Police, NSCDC, Amotekun and Vigilante groups among others to visit Ido Ayegunle to inspect scenes of the violence.
Addressing the People of Ido Ayegunle, Gov Adeleke assured them that the state government will do everything possible to guarantee their safety and protection.
The Governor also visited Esa Oke where he inspected the king’s Toyota Highlander SUV and some parts of the palace of Owamiran of Esa Oke that were burnt by alleged arsonists.
Addressing the people of Esa Oke in the Esa Oke town hall, Gov Adeleke told them that there can only be development in an atmosphere of peace, saying there is need for the people to shun any act that is capable of breaching peace and tranquility in their domain.
He reminded them that Osun State College of Technology located in the town is a mainstay of their economy, warning that parents may begin to withdraw their children amidst fear of insecurity.
He promised to look into the petition submitted by the Esa Oke town promising that the state government is committed to ensuring that peace returns to the warring communities.
Senator Adeleke also used the occasion to appreciate law enforcement agencies for their prompt response to the crisis and promised that the government will set up a panel of enquiry that will investigate their request on the Chieftaincy status of Ido Ayegunle.
In their remarks, people of Ido Ayegunle told the Governor and his entourage that people of Esa Oke have consistently attacked them and often prevented them from harvesting their farm products.
They appealed to the Governor to come to their aid and prevent the people of Esa Oke from further attacking them on their land.
In Esa Oke, the Owamiran of Esa Oke, Ọba Adeyemi Adediran commended Governor Adeleke for his prompt response saying that some hoodlums stormed the palace and set his palace and properties ablaze.
He told the Governor and his subjects that he never collected a penny from anybody as it is being insinuated in some quarters.
Also addressing the Governor, the Chairman of the Esa Oke Central Union, Otunba Bamigboye Arẹmu appealed to Gov Adeleke to help them retrieve their land from the settlers who are now claiming ownership of the land that rightfully belong to Esa Oke.
He said the people of Esa Oke are peace-loving and ready to embrace peace but insisted that Ayegunle is part and parcel of Esa Oke under Owaminmran of Esa Oke.
They called on the Governor to kindly order the release of some of their youths that were allegedly arrested in connection to the crisis.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged terrorism financing and illegal firearms possession case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, until April 15 and 16.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the adjournment on Tuesday after the prosecution requested more time to prepare for the trial.
During the court session, lead prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court that he had only recently been assigned to handle the case and needed additional time to consult with witnesses.
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“I got the instruction to take over the prosecution of the case on Monday and so I need time to interface with the witnesses,” Kehinde told the court while asking for a new hearing date.
Counsel for the defendants, Shuaibu Arua (SAN), did not oppose the request for adjournment.
Following the application, Justice Abdulmalik granted the request and fixed April 15 and 16 for the continuation of the trial.
The Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier arraigned the former justice minister and his son on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms.
According to the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/63/2026, Malami was accused of allegedly aiding terrorism financing by failing to prosecute suspected financiers whose case files were reportedly forwarded to him while he served as Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
The defendants were also accused of illegally storing firearms and ammunition at their residence located in Gesse Phase II Area of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State without lawful authority.
Items allegedly recovered include a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm, 16 Redstar AAA 5’20 live cartridges, and 27 expended Redstar AAA 5’20 cartridges.
The alleged offences are said to violate provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, as well as the Firearms Act, 2004.
The trial is expected to continue in April when the court begins full hearing of the case.
A routine patrol by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Lagos and the exposure of a wanted driver, highlighting the importance of proper vehicle documentation and cooperation with authorities.
The incident occurred at the RS2.1114 Isolo Unit Command, where officers stopped an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna bearing registration number LSD438GK for a Vehicle Licence Violation (VLV) on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at about 5:11 p.m.
While the driver initially failed to present valid documents, further checks revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver was already declared wanted.
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The suspect was subsequently handed over in handcuffs to the Nigeria Police Force, Ajao Division, for further action.
The FRSC credited the recovery to the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS), a digital framework that strengthens vehicle verification and tracking.
The scheme has reportedly helped identify, trace, and recover numerous stolen vehicles nationwide, while curbing criminal syndicates involved in vehicle theft and identity manipulation.
In a statement, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide stressed that enforcement is not only about traffic compliance but also crime prevention and public safety, urging motorists to always carry valid documentation and cooperate with patrol officers.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the Isolo team for their vigilance, affirming the FRSC’s commitment to leveraging technology, intelligence, and strategic partnerships to protect lives and property on Nigerian roads.
A major election scandal unfolded on Saturday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as security agents apprehended a young woman in the Kabusa area for allegedly possessing 20 voter cards during the ongoing area council elections.
The woman, dressed in a black shirt and red trousers with a white scarf, was intercepted at Polling Unit 001 in Kabusa Primary School.
She was immediately escorted into a police van by security personnel, raising concerns about the integrity of the election process.
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Meanwhile, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, was on the ground monitoring the elections.
He visited several polling units, including the Karu Chief’s Palace, to interact with adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and assess voter turnout.
Wike reportedly inquired about the progress of the voting and the challenges faced by election officials.
This incident comes amid reports of low voter turnout and other electoral irregularities in parts of Abuja, underscoring ongoing concerns about electoral security and transparency in the FCT area council elections.
Authorities have assured that investigations are ongoing, and the suspect may face legal action pending further verification of her actions.
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