A magistrate court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has ordered the remand of a man, Moses Udoh, in prison custody for allegedly assaulting his 11-year-old daughter. The defendant was arrested by the men of the state police command…
Farmer beats thief to death, injures others in Ondo
A farmer, identified as Adegoke, has reportedly beaten a suspected thief to death in Odigbo Council Area of Ondo State, just as other suspected thieves, alleged to have invaded his farm, located at Mile 10, in Ore, were not spared…
Labourer kills wife, matchetes 3-yr-old son in Ondo
A labourer, Sunday Emmanuel, has allegedly macheted his wife simply identified as Linda to death at Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to a police report, Emmanuel, who resides at Ogbeni Camp in the Ofosu area of Idanre,…
Trader docked over alleged N3m fraud
A 40 -year-old trader, Rotimi Kamalo on Thursday appeared in an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State, over alleged N3 million fraud. The defendant, whose address was not given, is facing a three-count charge bordering on felony, advance fee…
Electrician arraigned for alleged stealing
A 24-year old electrician, Temmy Kikiola, was on Thursday arraigned in an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State, for alleged attempt to steal. The defendant, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge bordering on felony and attempted…
Police arrest man with 8 skulls, human parts in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Yusuf Adenoyin for possessing eight human skulls in Isua, the headquarters of Akoko South-East Local Government Area. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, on Wednesday, explained…
Police sue for calm as Ondo youths protest ‘assault’ by EFCC operatives
The Ondo State Police Command has called for calm as youths stormed major roads in Akure, the Ondo State capital, to protest alleged brutality of the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EFCC operatives had in the…
Amotekun arrests 48 suspects in Ondo
The Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) in Ondo State has arrested no fewer than 48 suspected criminals in the state. Mr Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of Amotekun corps in the state, made the disclosure while parading the suspects before…
Ondo to sanction unregistered health facilities
The Ondo State Government has directed all private health facilities in the state to register or face sanctions. The Permanent Secretary of the state’s Ministry of Health, Dr Adeniran Ikuomola, gave the directive during a meeting with private health practitioners…
Ondo teenager bags 14 years for raping student
A 17-year-old boy, Jibola Fakologbon, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for assaulting and raping a student of Ero College of Education. Fakologbon, who was arraigned in December 2021 on two count charges bordering on assault and rape, committed…