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Family petitions IGP over  concealment, perversion of justice in murder case  by police

IGP Usman Alkali Baba

Owolola Adebola

The Ramoni Sulaiman family of Ogurun Eletu Village in Mowe, Obafemi Owode local government Area of Ogun State, has petitioned the office of the Inspector-General of Police, Idris Baba, over the alleged concealment of vital facts in a murder case by one ASP Elias Ochidima Ajake and Officer -In Charge of  SWART, Abuja on the callous murder of their son, Ramoni Sulaiman.

In a two-page petition written by the counsel to the family, Barrister Ekugbere M.E of  Figbele chambers, and made available to our reporter, the family alleged the aforementioned detectives, who are the investigating officers in a murder case and the SWAT officer in charge of Abuja, are trying to conceal the involvement of some suspected land grabbers that had been complicit of the murder of their son, Ramoni Sulaiman.Relying on the information given by the family, the counsel to the petitioners alleged that Ramoni Sulaiman was killed on the 9th of June 2022 by NURU AKANDE JEGEDE, RASHIDI ONIKOYI, CHIKAGODWIN (Land Grabbers) and others who allegedly dragged the deceased down from a moving motorbike and beat him up with sticks, fists, stones and clubs, while ADELEKE ADEWALE and WASIU JINADU on the same bike, flee only to watch them beat him to a stupor,  from a distance calling for help from the villagers.

“The deceased died at night in their family house as a result of the grievous bodily harm
inflicted on him by these land grabbers with visible clothing soaked with blood and bruises on most parts of his body.

“The deceased had earlier led the Police from State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department to arrest Nuru Akande Jegede, from his hideout for an offence he had earlier committed “.

The petitioner alleged that Nuru Akande Jegede thereafter “threatened the deceased person that, he was coming back for him, and upon his release, he led his boys to attack his target which eventually resulted in his death.

A preliminary investigation at SCID, Eleweran in Abeokuta led to the arrest of Nuru Akande Jegede.

The arrest was short-lived as the Family of Nuru Akande Jegede, reportedly went and brought SWART Police from FCID Abuja who took the suspect and the case file away only for them to release the principal suspect back to society despite the autopsy report that corroborated the submission of eyewitnesses, without charging him and his accomplices to Court.

“This development prompted our Clients to put a call across to the Investigating Police Officer, one Assistant Superintendent ELIAS OCHIDIMA AJAKE,to reconfirm the position of things only for him to tell another story that, the suspect, Nuru Akande Jegede, was charged to Court at Nasarawa State and currently at Lafia Prison for a crime committed in Ogun State.

“At this juncture, our client forwarded the video of the suspect at the village to the IPO on WhatsApp who was only regaling in tales from the moonlight just to cover up his illegalities capable of destroying the good image of the Nigeria Police, which you have created.”

The family through their counsel, therefore, pleaded with the IGP  to seek for proper investigation and reassignment of the case.

“Use your good office to investigate and instruct the SWART POLICE ABUJA TEAM  to return the suspect and the case file to the Homicide department or the Commissioner of Police at Ogun State Police Command to ensure that justice is seen to be done” the petitioners pleaded.

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May Day: Mobereola salutes maritime workers for passion, dedication to building virile industry 

Gloria Odion,  Maritime reporter 

The Director – General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has saluted the courage , passion and dedication of maritime workers to building strong and virile industry.
In his message at the Workers’ day on May 1st, 2026, the NIMASA DG extolled the virtues of workers and acknowledged the distinguished service of various stakeholders whose efforts he noted continue to significantly contribute to the development of the Nigerian maritime industry.
Dr. Mobereola, while wishing stakeholders a Happy Workers’ Day said “to all the amazing officers and stakeholders in the maritime sector who bring their passion and expertise to work daily.

“Thank you for your dedication and invaluable contributions”.

He emphasized that as a regulator, the Agency remains committed to its oversight function of regulating maritime labour activities in the industry in line with extant instruments and the expectations of the theme of the 2026 Workers’ Day, which focuses on safety, dignity and productivity.

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Kaila, Seme Customs CAC, seeks collaboration with stakeholders to achieve seemless trade along border corridor 

Funso OLOJO, Editor
The new Area Controller of the Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila, has  reached out to traditional rulers and  sister agencies at the border communities to ensure the achievement of his mandate of detection, determent of smuggling, revenue generation and trade facilitation along the border corridor.
To achieve these objectives, Comptroller Kaila went on tour of the communities within the border corridor where he met and sought for the support and cooperation of major critical stakeholders, including the traditional rulers and sister agencies.
According to him, his objective was to eradicate trade hindrances affecting free movement of goods and services along the Lagos-Abidjan business corridor.
Speaking at the Palace of Oba Akran of Badagry Kingdom, the Customs Area Controller condoled with the royal family and entire people of Badagry kingdom on the passing away of HRM De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi I who was a well recognized traditional ruler across the border communities.
“”The purpose of my visit is to introduce myself as the Area Controller of Seme Command and to equally seek your royal blessing and support to achieve the core mandate of the service.
“Our priority remains to generate revenue, facilitate trade, and suppress smuggling.
“And we in the Customs believe that without due support and co-operation from traditional rulers, we can not have effective performance of our functions as Customs officers” he said
 The King Regent, Chief Abel Ogunbiyi, who described Kaila as the son of the soil, added that “We have listened to your request.
” Know that Badagry is a very peaceful town, and we will keep collaborating with you in safeguarding our borders and in promoting legitimate trade, ” he stated.
Comptroller Kaila also visited the Onibereko of Ibereko Awori-Kingdom, where the monarch, Oba Israel Okoya, signifies his commitment to fostering the service relationship with residents living within the border  communities
“I welcome you to Badagry and be rest assured that I will always talk to my people whenever the need is required.
” In our town, our youth does not engage in illegalities as I have no other choice than to assist you in achieving the government mandate, ” he mentioned
While at the Palace of Alapa of Apa Kingdom, the king HRM Oba Oyekan Ajose Ilufemiloye commended and described the CAC, Comptroller Kaila as a professional, seasoned and well respected officer as described by indigenes of border communities.
“I promise you that I will always assist you in my area for anything that you need.
“Our border here has been peaceful because our youth always listen to the elders, and I know with your presence here, things will change for the better, ” he said
In his efforts to consolidate on existing synergy between sister security agencies, Kaila also visited Headquarters of 653 Nigerian Air force base, Ahanve-Badagry.
The  Commanding Officer, Group Captain Hungruy  Medugu,expressed the  readiness of the formation to always support the command in achieving its mandate.
“Our collaboration has been key to various successes we have recorded in our area of responsibility.
” Your presence here strengthens existing bonds of inter-agency collaboration between both Services, and we will not take it for granted ,” he said
The Area Controller then ended his familirisation tour with seeking for mutual cooperation with a visit to the Republic of Benin Police office, showing his readiness to eradicate hindrances affecting the free movement of goods and services across the border.
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Opeifa decries encroachment on NRC properties across the country 

— praises collaboration with Abia, Enugu govts.
Funso OLOJO, Editor 
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has reiterated his displeasure over the widespread practice of encroachment on the properties of the Nigerian Railways Corporation across the country, warning that such action would not be tolerated by his administration.
Opeifa was speaking during the separate meetings he recently had with the governments of both Abia and Enugu states.
Represented by the Railway District Manager, Eastern District, Mr. Agwonye Francis Ejike, the NRC boss quickly condemned the occupation of the Corporation’s right- of – way by squatters in Umuahia, while correcting the wrongly- held belief that the Railway is defunct.
Opeifa however applauded the cordial and collaborative relationship between the Corporation and the governments of both Abia and Enugu.
According to him, such productive harmony can only yield even greater positive results for the benefit of the people.
During the Umuahia meeting, Dr. Opeifa strongly praised the Abia State Government for its crucial assistance in clearing the NRC’s right-of-way within Umuahia.
 He reiterated unequivocally that no one is permitted to build any structure on railway property without obtaining express approval from his office.
Appealing directly to the public, he urged for greater patience, stressing that the plans for the critical track extension from Aba, through Umuahia to Enugu and beyond, remain very much on course.
Responding on behalf of the Abia State Government, Mr. Kingsley Agomoh stated that the State Government is actively engaging all stakeholders by providing alternative, seamless locations for those currently conducting business on the railway right-of-way.
 He further revealed that the state government has already finalized plans to plant trees along the route, creating a leisurely and aesthetically conducive environment for relaxation, replacing previous commercial activities.
The high-powered team then embarked on an extensive inspection of the alternative relocation site for displaced persons; the demolition site where iron barrier installation is progressing; the Umuahia Central Bus Terminal; the site for the new Umuahia Railway Station; and the route for the proposed link road passing through the existing railway station.
The meeting also explored the provision of a temporary location for the Railway Police and the PTO, pending the construction of the new Umuahia Station, which is designed to include a police station and other NRC offices.
The same impactful message was delivered to Enugu State, where the Commissioner of Transportation, Dr. Obi Ozoh (representing the State Government), equally assured the NRC MD of the Enugu State Government’s unwavering commitment to collaborating with the Corporation to achieve its aims and objectives.
Describing Dr. Opeifa as a personal friend from their private sector days, Dr. Ozoh lauded him as a leader who “knows perfectly well what he is doing.”
He further assured the NRC that the Enugu State Government will actively assist in demolishing any obstruction on the Corporation’s right-of-way, stressing that the state eagerly awaits the flag-off to recommence construction of the rail line from Aba to Enugu and beyond.
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