The Police in Ogun State has arrested a muder suspect in Ijebu North East Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The suspect simply identified as Shaibu, 22, was arrested following reports received concerning an assault at the Alimafo area which resulted in the death of Umaru Musa, 22 .

Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly attacked the deceased following an earlier disagreement involving the deceased’s younger brother.

“Following coordinated efforts by Police personnel and members of the local community, the suspect was traced and arrested.

“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and diligent prosecution,” he added.

Also, operatives of Iperu Division rescued an abducted victim identified as Sotonwa Oluwameyowa, 29, along Ogere Road, Orisunmibare, Iperu-Remo.

Babaseyi in a statement disclosed that the incident happened on Monday at about 8:15 p.m and upon receiving a distress call immediately mobilised with So-Safe Corps, Amotekun and commenced a coordinated search of the surrounding forest.

He noted that the pressure from the joint team forced the abductors to flee, leading to the rescue of the victim less than 24 hours after the abduction was reported.

“On 28th July, 2026, at about 1620hrs, the Ajuwon Division received a report of an alleged violent assault and unlawful possession of a firearm along Ifedayo Street, Ajuwon.

“Investigation revealed that Dolapo ‘M’ allegedly assaulted the complainant and subsequently retrieved a double-barrel gun from his residence before fleeing. A search of the residence led to the recovery of one double-barrel gun and ten live cartridges.

“The complainant was assisted in obtaining medical attention, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect.

“On 30th July, 2026, at about 0330hrs, the Ewekoro Division received an anonymous distress call concerning an ongoing invasion of a cattle ranch at Powerline, Itori.

“Detectives immediately responded and arrested Abubakar Bello ‘M’ and Jacob Bamidele ‘M’, while other members of the group fled. A white Ford bus, believed to have been used by the group, was recovered at the scene. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplices.

“On 31st July, 2026, at about 1640hrs, Detectives attached to the Anti-Robbery and Patrol Team of Agbado Division acted on information from a vigilant resident concerning suspicious objects found on a perimeter wall.

“The team recovered two locally made pistols and one live cartridge abandoned on the fence. The firearms have been secured for further examination, while investigation continues to identify those responsible,” the statement added.

The image maker quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, to have commended personnel for their prompt response and operational alertness, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations, strategic patrols and rapid response.

He urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and continue providing timely, credible information to the Police, insisting that they are committed to safeguarding lives and property.

Officers of Owode-Egba division of the Ogun State Police Command have nabbed a suspected rapist and armed robber in the Obafemi-Owode local government area of the state.

The suspect, Zacheus Joseph, 27, was said to have taken the victim to a nearby bush at knifepoint, where he assaulted her and made away with her iPhone 11, Samsung Galaxy A13 and HP laptop.

A statement signed by police ppokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Saturday said the victim had reported the incident at Ofada Outpost on the 26th of July.

Babaseyi noted that upon the information, police personnel arrested the suspect the same day while he was allegedly attempting to dispose of one of the stolen phones.

“On 26th July, 2026, at about 1400hrs, a female complainant reported at Ofada Outpost that she was allegedly taken to a nearby bush at knifepoint by Zacheus Joseph ‘M’, aged 27 years, while visiting an acquaintance at Abaren Village, via Ofada.

“The suspect allegedly assaulted her and stole an iPhone 11, Samsung Galaxy A13 and HP laptop.

“Acting on information from community members, Police personnel arrested the suspect the same day while allegedly attempting to dispose of one of the stolen phones,” the statement said.

The PRO stated that investigation is ongoing to establish culpability and recover the remaining property.

In another development, detectives attached to the Ibara division of the Command recovered a stolen Toyota Camry on Monday.

“The vehicle was recovered and subsequently confirmed to have been reported stolen on 26th July, 2026, under Oke Itoku Division. The rightful owner was contacted,” the statement added.

The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo has announced the abduction of one of its seminarians, Mr. Kelvin Ochai, describing the incident as deeply distressing.
This was contained in a statement by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Aboyi Itodo, who said the incident occurred on Wednesday, at the Bishop’s Residence in Asa III, Otukpo, Benue State.

He said the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev. Michael Ekwoyi Apochi, expressed deep sadness over the incident and appealed to members of the Catholic faithful and all people of goodwill to pray for the seminarian’s quick and safe release.

Fr Aboyi said Diocese is intensifying efforts aimed at securing Ochai’s freedom and also remembers others currently being held by kidnappers across the country in its prayers.

The Diocese did not disclose further details about the circumstances surrounding the abduction as at the time of filing this report.

However, when contacted, the Spokesman of the Benue State Police Command, DSP Orchia Aondogwu said the command had yet to establish that the seminarian was kidnapped.

“The report in our possession is that the seminarian went out to take his bath, and the place where he went is different from where he resides. After some time, he could no longer be found. For now, it is still a case of a missing person.”

Aondogwu added that reports of an attempted abduction at the residence about two weeks earlier had not been officially reported to the command.

“The rumour was that about two weeks ago, some persons came to the house and attempted to abduct the seminarian, but that was never officially reported to us. It was only after this incident that we started hearing about it,” he said.

He said investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the seminarian’s disappearance.