UPDATE(PHOTOS): POLICE ARREST A GIRL FOR STABBING BOYFRIEND TO DEATH IN LAGOS

According to a source, Police arrest 17-year-old girl for stabbing boyfriend to death in Lagos during argument over alleged infidelity,  the suspect who resides at Idimu, was cutting her hair with the scissors at the time.

“They had a nice weekend together. They were lovers and the guy celebrated the girl's birthday. But early this morning, they had a disagreement. The girl was using the scissors when they started fighting," the source said.

“The guy was using his hand to beat her but she used the scissors and stabbed him on the chest. I heard Osazuwa caught her boyfriend chatting with another girl on Whatsapp, which led her to believe he was cheating on her. One thing led to another, they started arguing, she pulled out a scissors and stabbed him close to the heart. He bled internally, and died on the spot,” the source added.

Spokesperson for the Lagos State police command, Olarinde Famous - Cole, who confirmed the incident said the case would be transferred to the Homicide Department for further action.

( The Guardian)

"I WILL NEVER RETURN TO PDP......."~~OBASANJO

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President,federal republic of Nigeria,  has vowed never to return to partisan politics.

 Obasanjo who tore his PDP membership card in February 2015, restated his stance of never returning to the party when he met behind closed doors with the National Caretaker Chairman of the party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, in Abeokuta, Ogun state earlier today. Speaking with news men after the meeting,

 Obasanjo said  “I will never return to the PDP, just like a dog would never return to its vomit.” he said

DAISY DANJUMA'S ABDUCTED BROTHER REGAINS FREEDOM

Daisy Danjuma and Minister of State for Health's brother, Dr. Andy Ehanire, who was abducted during the Edo Zoo attack has been released. Dr Osagie Ehanire, and  Chief Executive Officer,Ogbe Zoo and Nature Park in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, was abducted on September 24th, in an attack that left three Policemen dead.

Confirming his release, Edo State Police Command, DSP Moses Nkombe, said that constant change in locations delayed the quick release of Ehanire.

“Each time we have them on radar, they will change location but we were working on them and finally he was released yesterday (Saturday) at about 22:30hrs.”

TWO KIDNAPPERS WHO LURE 2-YEAR OLD WITH N50 ARRESTED BY NEIGHBOURHOOD CORP

Alleged kidnap attempt of a two-year-old boy, Darasimi Tijani, who was lured by 2 suspected kidnappers with N50 was yesterday foiled by the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corp (LNSC).

According to report, the Incident occurred at No 90, Oyewole Road, Orile-Agege, about 9a.m. when the kidnappers realised that Darasim’s guardian, Mrs. Fathimo Balogun, went in to attend to the need of other kids.


It was gathered that the suspects confessed to have been into kidnapping of minors, adding that they sold each kid for N10,000. They allegedly confessed that they used N50 and honey to lure their victims.

The Chairman of LNSC, Mr. Israel Ajao, who spoke through the Public Relations Officer of the agency, Mr Afolabi Olayiwola, confirmed the arrest of the suspects.

According to Ajao, a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, preliminary investigation by the agency revealed that one of the suspects speaks Hausa while the other pretends as mad man.

“Our primary investigation revealed that one of the suspects is a Hausa man by name Muritala Lado, who claimed to be a tailor, the second suspect pretended to be a mad man but later mentioned his name as Bassey.

They all confessed to have committed the crime. They have all been moved to the Agency Headquarters at Bolade Oshodi for necessary further action.”

(NewTelegraphonline reports)

TAGBO'S DEATH: DAVIDO CLEARED.....5 FRIENDS ARE STILL IN POLICE CUSTODY

According to Gistreel,  the two friends of singer Davido, and his driver, who were arrested last week in connection with the death of Tagbo Umeike,35, are still in police custody.

Two more  guys ,Agbaje Olaoye and Idris Busari, were arrested last week Wednesday, October 11th, after Davido brought them himself to see the commissioner of Police in Ikeja who then ordered their arrest.
They were arrested for abandoning Tagbo at the hospital on October 2nd. Davido’s driver, Tunde Usutu, who was also arrested is also still in police custody , Panti.

However, Davido has been cleared of any complicity in the death of Tagbo.

DJ OLU: POLICE ALLEGEDLY UNCOVERS SUBSTANCE SUSPECTED TO BE HARD DRUGS IN HIS CAR

The Lagos State Police Command has recovered substances suspected to be hard drugs from a car in which Olugbenga Abiodun, aka DJ Olu, and one Chime Amaechi, said to be a crew member of David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, died.
Olugbenga Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Olu, and one Chime Amaechi, were found dead on Saturday in a BMW car in a garage on Block B, Banana Island, Lagos.

It was learnt that the corpses had been deposited in the Lagos State Teaching Hospital morgue for post-mortem to find the actual cause of death.

A police woman told the newspaper, “They were found dead in the car and blood was coming out of their noses and mouths. A doctor was also at the scene. Physical examination of the bodies indicated that the victims must have died of an overdose of substances suspected to be hard drugs. The substances were found in the car.”

Also confirming the incident, the Lagos State Acting Commissioner of Police, Edgar Imohimi, said the police recovered substances suspected to be drugs from the victims.
“They were found dead in the garage. Some substances suspected to be drugs were found in the vehicle.

“But in any case, autopsies would be carried out to know the cause of death. There were no marks of violence on their bodies.

“Let the autopsies explain the cause of death. The substances will also be analysed. We need expert opinion and it is being done.” -Edgar Imohimi.

OBITUARY: FORMER CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF GENERAL VICTOR MALU DIES @ 70

A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Victor Malu , 70,has died. Malu who served under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, died in the early hours of today , 9th of October  at a hospital in Cairo, Egypt.

The former ECOMOG Commander (Peace Keeping Force), from August 1996 to January 1998, was Chief of Army Staff during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration May 1999 to April 2001.

Malu chaired the military tribunal that tried former Chief of General Staff and Vice Chairman Armed Forces Ruling Council  Gen. Oladipo Diya and others in 1998 over alleged coup plot against the then head of state, Gen. Sanni Abacha.

May his soul rest in peace Amen.