Tag: Ondo State

Monarch escapes death in Ondo as gunmen attack palace

Aminu Imam

The traditional ruler of Isinigbo community, in Akure-North local government area of Ondo State, Oba Samuel Fadahunsi, yesterday escaped death by the whiskers following an attack on his palace. The monarch’s palace, which was attacked by unknown gunmen, was also set ablaze with the traditional ruler trapped inside. The Oba, who is 100-years-old, was said to have been rescued after his subjects mobilized themselves to chase the gunmen away. Isinigbo had in the past few days been at loggerheads with its neighbouring community, Ude over a land tussle, with youths…

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Akeredolu inaugurates Amotekun Corps ahead of October 10 governorship election

Ishaku Yohanna

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has called on President Buhari and the Police Service Commission to recruit more police personnel as well as increase funding to the Nigeria Police Commands across the country. He made the call following the commencement of operations by the Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun Corps. Governor Akeredolu said new policies have to be developed and water tight strategies adopted which are capable of arresting crimes even before they occur. Governor Akeredolu spoke in Akure at the Passing-Out Ceremony of the Pioneer…

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