The Police in Oyo State has arrested an Islamic cleric, Jamiu Adegunwa, over alleged defamatory publications against the President of the Academy of Islamic Propagation, ACADIP, Mallam Yusuf Adepoju.

Adegunwa was reportedly arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State, after failure to appear before a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State.

According to the prosecution, the cleric is facing allegations of making defamatory publications against Adepoju, his organisation and members of his family through his social media platform, Al-Madrasatu Wahabiya.

The prosecution alleged that the publications, said to have been made from July 6, 2021, to date, caused injury, insult, hatred, enmity and damage to the reputation and character of the complainant.

Prosecuting counsel, Mr J. Oyetunji, also alleged that Adegunwa had previously instituted a suit against the Inspector-General of Police and the then Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Zone 11 before the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking N500 million in damages.

According to the prosecution, “the case was decided in favour of the Police, following which subsequent court orders directed the cleric’s arrest.”

The prosecution also alleged that the offence contravenes Sections 24(1)(a) and (b) and 24(2)(a) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.

The matter is before the Federal High Court, Osogbo, in Charge No. FHC/OS/86C/2025, where the defendant is facing a one-count charge bordering on alleged defamatory publications.

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command has arrested a middle-aged woman for allegedly battering her husband and as well inflicting serious injuring on him.

The suspect, Mary Olatunde had during a purported domestic altercation with her husband, Julius Olatunde at their residence in Ilado, Igbatoro road, Akure, the state capital, attacked the victim with a cutlass.

Mary was arrested after the incident was reported at the Gender-Based Offences Unit (GBV Unit) of the Command by neighbours.

While confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, stated that the victim was inflicted with serious bodily injuries.

According to Jimoh, upon the conclusion of investigation, the suspect was subsequently charged to court, where she is currently facing prosecution.

He said: “The Ondo State Police Command views all forms of domestic violence as a serious threat to the safety, dignity and well-being of individuals and remains committed to ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable regardless of gender, status or relationship with the victim.

“The Command further encourages members of the public to promptly report cases of domestic violence, abuse and other gender-related offences to the nearest police station or the Gender-Based Offences Unit for immediate intervention and necessary legal action.” 

Ogun State Police Command has commenced statewide enforcement against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, defaced, concealed, unauthorised, or no registration number plates.

DAILY POST reports that the enforcement is in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Disu.

 The exercise is aimed at strengthening security, enhancing public safety, and denying criminal elements the anonymity often exploited in the commission of crimes.

In a statement on Friday by the Ogun Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Team Commanders to impound offending vehicles and carry out thorough investigations in accordance with extant laws.

Babaseyi stated that the enforcement also covers vehicles displaying fake, improperly issued, altered, or otherwise unauthorised registration number plates. 

“However, the directive exempts only those vehicles officially entitled to display flags in line with established protocols,” he added.

The Command advised motorists, transport operators, fleet owners, and members of the public to ensure that their vehicles carry valid, duly issued, and clearly visible registration number plates at all times. 

“This exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens but to enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies to identify vehicles, investigate crimes, track criminal suspects, and strengthen the overall security architecture of Ogun State,” Babaseyi explained.

The police spokesperson assetted that the officers deployed for the enforcement have been directed to conduct themselves professionally, courteously, and within the ambit of the law.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to comply with this directive while continuing to support the Police with credible and timely information.