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LASU student dies after armed robbery attack in Lagos
The management of Lagos State University, LASU, has announced the death of one of its students, Boluwatife Joseph Otabor, following injuries he sustained during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos State.
Otabor, a student of the Department of History and International Studies in the Faculty of Arts, reportedly succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after spending several days receiving medical treatment.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public Relations, Mr Olaniyi Jeariogbe, the university described the incident as tragic and expressed deep sorrow over the student’s passing.
The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, on behalf of the institution’s management, staff, students and the entire university community, extended condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.
According to the university, the attack occurred off-campus on the night of May 29, 2026, when Otabor and some of his friends were reportedly attacked by armed robbers in the Iba area.
The institution disclosed that immediately after receiving information about the incident, it activated support measures through the Office of the Acting Dean of Students’ Affairs, Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, while keeping the Vice-Chancellor informed of developments.
LASU said it maintained close contact with medical personnel handling the student’s treatment and monitored his condition throughout his period of hospitalisation.
Following confirmation of his death, representatives of the university visited and engaged with members of the student’s family, officials of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, as well as relevant law enforcement agencies.
The university added that it is working with security agencies to ensure a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack and to facilitate the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
The institution again sympathised with the bereaved family and prayed for the repose of the deceased student’s soul.
“The University condoles with the family and all who knew him and prays that the Almighty God grants them the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement said.
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‘I’m so tired’ – Bebe Jewelry’s last video before her death
Popular Lagos-based businesswoman, Bebe Jewelry, who operated from Trade Fair Market, shared an emotional video just days before her tragic death in China, where she had travelled to source goods for her business.
In the video, Bebe spoke candidly about the physical and emotional toll of entrepreneurship, revealing how exhausted she felt after days of searching for products.
“I’m tired, so tired. Money matter no easy o. Ah God, bless the works of my hands o. Also, to every woman hustling out there, we will not die young. We will all live to eat the fruit of our labour,” she said.
She noted that many people only see the success of hardworking entrepreneurs, often unaware of the sacrifices, stress and challenges behind the scenes.
Bebe went on to pray for God’s blessings upon herself and every hardworking woman striving to build a better future.
Describing her condition at the time, she added:
“I know how I feel right now. The pain in my leg is so much. See heat. The market has AC, yet I’m sweating. It’s choking, like my leg hurts so much. God help us o.”
She also prayed in Igbo, asking God not to allow the eyes of the enemy to see or prevail over them.
Sadly, CCTV footage later captured the moment she reportedly slumped and died while on her business trip in China.
Her passing has left many Nigerians heartbroken, with social media users reflecting on the pressures of hustle culture and the importance of prioritising health while pursuing success.
Metro
42 suspects in custody as FCT Police arrest kidnappers, traffic robbers, others in Abuja
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police command have arrested at least 42 suspects for their involvement in various crimes within the city.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, disclosed the successful operation during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters on Wednesday.
The CP explained that on August 14, 2026, the command received a distress call reporting the suspected kidnap of three persons from their residence in Nyanya Area of the FCT.
He said following the report, personnel of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit Team 1 were immediately deployed to the scene.
The CP said investigations revealed that the victims were taken to the “New-Nyanya Area of Nasarawa State where they were kept hostage by their abductors”.
He noted that with the aid of intelligence from a well meaning resident of the territory, officers of the command trailed and arrested two suspects identified as Godwin Afekhide and Aaron Ogbu.
According to the CP, the two suspects “were directly linked to the kidnapping of the victims. All three victims were rescued unharmed and reunited with their family”.
Similarly, about ten suspected traffic robbers, who usually disguise themselves as hawkers along congested roads and traffic stops within the city, were arrested on August 16.
The CP said upon receipt of several complaints, he “charged all Divisional Police Officers particularly within the city centre to ensure the evacuation of such persons from the roads.”
Those arrested include Umar Salihu; Yusuf Isah; Aliyu Hamza; Abubakar Naziru; Muhammed Musa; Yagugu Mohammed; Suwidi Jibril; Kasimu Taraba; Abubakar Sani and Aminu Umar.
The FCT Police boss further revealed that about 20 traffic violators, especially those found driving against traffic popularly known as one way were arrested following his directive to the Divisional Police Officers to clamp down on the offenders.
“So far, we have arrested twenty, 20 suspects for various traffic offences and they were all immediately charged to court.
“These operations will be sustained across all roads within the FCT until our roads are safe for all road users”, the CP said.
In the same vein, six members of a criminal gang specialized in breaking and entering into houses at night, stealing valuables and stabbing victims were also arrested.
The suspects are, Sanusi Yusuf; Zakari Mohammed; Sani Adamu; Abdulwasi Yahuza; Abdullahi Abah and Aliyu Mohammed.
“All suspects are in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations”, the CP added.
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Ogun police smash robbery gang, arrest two suspects, recover 3 pistols, 18 cartridges
Operatives of the Anti-Robbery Team of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges in a follow-up operation across Ogun and Lagos states.
The suspects, identified as Adeyinka Onakomaya, 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde, 48, were apprehended for their alleged involvement in armed robbery, carjacking and unlawful possession of firearms.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a statement on Wednesday, said the breakthrough followed months of sustained intelligence gathering after the recovery of a stolen red Toyota Matrix in April 2026.
According to him, the vehicle was linked to an armed robbery incident reported in April, prompting detectives to expand their investigation, which led them to the hideouts of the suspects.
Babaseyi stated that Onakomaya was tracked to the Babaode area along Idiroko Road, Ota, in Ogun State, while Kehinde was arrested in the Command area of Lagos State.
He disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed that the two men, alongside other gang members, masterminded the April robbery and were also linked to a series of violent vehicle snatchings in Ota, Iju, Babaode and Atan areas of Ogun State.
“Upon their arrest, a thorough search led to the recovery of three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges,” the PPRO said.
During interrogation, both suspects reportedly confessed to their roles in several armed robbery operations within the state.
The image maker said efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest other fleeing members of the syndicate for prosecution.
He also quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, as commending the operatives for their tenacity and operational efficiency, adding that the recovery and arrests demonstrated the Command’s resolve not to abandon any criminal case.
“The recovery of the firearms and the arrest of key syndicate members underscore the Command’s determination not to leave any criminal investigation incomplete,” he stated.
The CP reassured residents that the Command remained committed to dismantling armed robbery networks and making Ogun State unsafe for criminals, urging members of the public to support the police by reporting suspicious activities.
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