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Tension In Osun: Akinlalu Community Demands Amotekun Boss’s Sack Over Deadly Killings.
The Akinlalu community in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State has called for the immediate removal of the Commandant of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Isaac Omoyele, following the killing of four residents allegedly by operatives of the security outfit.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday led members of his cabinet, the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, and other top officials to Akinlalu to commiserate with the community over the tragic incident that has sparked outrage across the state.
The incident, which occurred at the Akinlalu market square, reportedly left three members of a single family and another resident dead, with several others injured. Omoyele later claimed he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, a claim dismissed by the police.
Following the outcry, the Inspector-General of Police’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT) arrested 25 Amotekun operatives and sealed the outfit’s operational base at Oke-Fia, Osogbo, as well as its Ife Central office.
During his condolence visit, Governor Adeleke met with the Alakinlalu of Akinlalu, Oba Oluwabusola Oloyede, community leaders, youths, and families of the victims at the palace. The community, through a joint address by Oba Oloyede and the youth leader, Musibau Adeboye, demanded the immediate suspension of Omoyele, stating that his continued presence in office could worsen existing tensions.
They urged the state government to take decisive action by suspending the Amotekun Commandant pending the outcome of investigations, while also presenting seven other demands aimed at restoring peace and trust between residents and security agencies.
Chief Kamorudeen Oyebamiji, the Aro of Akinlalu, who lost three relatives in the incident, criticized the stance of the Osun State House of Assembly and its Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, for allegedly calling for the reopening of the Amotekun base despite the killings. He demanded a retraction of the Assembly’s position, describing it as insensitive to the victims’ families.
Governor Adeleke, while addressing the grieving community, expressed deep sorrow over the killings and assured residents that justice would be served. He disclosed that he had instructed the Chairman of the Amotekun Board to proceed to Abuja to assist in the ongoing investigation and emphasized that those found guilty would face the full wrath of the law.
“I was deeply pained by this tragedy,” the governor said. “I have directed the Amotekun Board Chairman to support the probe in Abuja. Those responsible will be punished, and the victims are receiving full medical support from the government.”
Adeleke also commended the youths for maintaining peace despite the tension and promised that the state government would continue to support the affected families.
Representing the Osun State Commissioner of Police, DCP Taiwo Yusuf described the killings as unfortunate and assured the people of Akinlalu that justice would be done, confirming that over 20 Amotekun operatives had already been arrested.
Bamidele Kehinde, Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Orientation Initiatives and the City Transformation Project, has expressed appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its efforts in securing the release of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who was reportedly held in detention in the Republic of Benin for over two years under difficult conditions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Pastor Egbaji, a Nigerian cleric, was said to have endured harsh treatment during his detention, including prolonged confinement. His release followed a presidential pardon granted by the authorities in Benin Republic under President Patrice Talon.
Speaking on News Central TV, Dr. Kehinde praised the diplomatic efforts that led to the cleric’s freedom, describing the process as lengthy and challenging. He noted that significant progress was achieved after Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
He stated that although there was no personal connection or financial influence involved, the minister actively engaged Benin Republic authorities through diplomatic channels. According to him, her visit and negotiations played a key role in securing Pastor Egbaji’s release.
Dr. Kehinde also commended all individuals and institutions that contributed to the advocacy efforts, including Moses Eyo, Dickson Umu Unung, the Cross River State Government, CP Alobi Lawrence (rtd), Joseph Bisong Ayi, Blessing Harrison, Eze Sampson, and Rt. Hon. Legor Idagbo.
He said their combined efforts were instrumental in achieving the cleric’s freedom.
He added that while Egbaji’s release is a major relief, the cleric now faces the task of recovering and rebuilding his life after years of hardship. He called for continued support to help him reintegrate into society.
Dr. Kehinde also urged stronger government commitment to protecting Nigerian citizens abroad and enhancing diplomatic engagement across West Africa to prevent similar cases in the future.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has provided an update on its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The board stated that 1,120,491 applications were successfully completed and processed, allowing candidates to proceed to the computer-based test (CBT) stage.
It also disclosed that 432,935 applications were left incomplete, while 360,923 applicants were disqualified during screening and shortlisting for failing to meet the required criteria.
In total, the recruitment exercise recorded over 1.8 million applications across the country.
The exercise covers agencies under the board, including the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service, and the Nigeria Correctional Service.
CDCFIB also released a breakdown of CBT performance, showing that 221,996 candidates scored between 0–40, 229,155 scored between 41–60, 278,543 scored between 61–80, while 142,697 scored between 81–100.
The recruitment process is now expected to move to the next stage, which includes physical screening and document verification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of their screening venues, dates, and required documents.
The board reiterated that the entire process is free of charge and advised applicants to rely only on official communication channels for updates, warning against misinformation and unauthorized messages circulating online.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted precise airstrikes in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, resulting in the elimination of several terrorist elements on Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who noted that military operations in the North-East continue to maintain strong pressure on insurgent groups.
He explained that the operation was based on credible intelligence, supported by Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities, which identified active terrorist presence within fortified positions and underground hideouts.
According to him, NAF air platforms successfully engaged the targets using precision-guided munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and dismantling key logistics facilities. This was later confirmed through battle damage assessments.
The statement added that sustained air operations have continued to weaken terrorist networks, disrupting their activities and forcing them into more defensive and unstable responses.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, also reiterated the Air Force’s commitment to maintaining continuous, intelligence-driven operations aimed at completely neutralising terrorist threats.
He further assured that the NAF remains focused on protecting its personnel, safeguarding national security, and ensuring the safety of citizens, while continuing precision operations in line with strict rules of engagement to minimise civilian impact.
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