Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu visited Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osogbo to address the surge of violence in Osun State leading up to the August 15 governorship election. The IGP emphasized that the police will not tolerate continued political clashes or unnecessary killings, reminding stakeholders that “it is an election, not a war”.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Targeting Criminals: The police have identified specific groups involved in the violence, and the Commissioner of Police has been ordered to arrest anyone responsible for causing trouble.

• Allegations of Harboring Suspects: The IGP noted that he had been briefed on reports alleging that some suspects are hiding within the Government House, and he questioned why this would be the case if true. He assured that the police will handle these allegations using lawful procedures.

• Warning to Thugs: Disu urged parents to prevent their children from being used as political thugs, warning that the police are increasing their presence in the state.

• Police Accountability: The IGP directed the local police leadership to intensify their efforts against criminal elements, stating he does not want to receive further complaints regarding the Commissioner of Police’s performance.

In response, Governor Adeleke welcomed the IGP and explicitly backed the arrest of any offenders, stating, “If you see any of my people committing a crime, arrest them. If it’s my son that is involved, arrest him”.

Temitope Ajayi, Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, announced that approximately 500 Nigerians are currently awaiting evacuation from South Africa. This follows the successful repatriation of 861 Nigerians over the previous three-week period. The initial batches included 258 arrivals on June 11, 66 on June 24, 271 on June 30, and a final group of 266 on Friday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Upon arrival at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, Catherine Udida—Director of Migration Affairs at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons—confirmed that the returnees will be provided with reintegration assistance, psychosocial support, and livelihood training. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is facilitating transportation for returnees to their home states. The commission has already profiled over 1,000 individuals to ensure they receive the necessary care, while the federal government continues diplomatic efforts with South African authorities to ensure the safety of citizens still in the country.

Some returnees shared difficult experiences regarding their time in South Africa:

• Fola Kester, 21, returned after struggling for years to obtain legal documentation, which prevented him from continuing his university education.

• Another returnee, Obi, alleged that Nigerians face deep-seated hostility and targeted hatred in South Africa, often exacerbated by local political climates.

• Despite these ordeals, the returnees expressed gratitude to the Nigerian government for facilitating the evacuation process.

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede recently shared the story of how suspected internet fraudsters managed to steal over ₦7.2 million from a serving judge’s bank account overnight. The funds had been saved by the judge over a period of six years specifically for her child’s education.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The incident came to light during the public presentation of two books authored by retired High Court judge, Justice Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye. According to Olukoyede, the judge contacted him at approximately 1 a.m. after being awakened by multiple debit alerts. Interestingly, this crime occurred in a state where a court order had previously restricted the EFCC from investigating certain financial crimes. When the chairman reminded the judge of this legal barrier, she insisted that his agency must intervene immediately, treating the situation as an exception.

The EFCC successfully tracked and recovered the full ₦7.2 million by the end of the business day. Olukoyede expressed his belief that this experience, having turned the judge into a victim, would likely influence her to dismiss any future applications aimed at hindering the commission’s mandate.

Highlighting the gravity of cybercrime, the EFCC chairman stressed that overcoming this challenge requires a unified effort from security agencies, the judiciary, and the general public. Additionally, Olukoyede noted that while the commission has begun utilizing artificial intelligence for criminal investigations, there is an urgent need for legal reforms to ensure that AI-generated evidence is admissible in court. During the same event, former Attorney-General Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN) called for anti-graft agencies to increase their efforts in recovering public funds that have been stolen and moved abroad.