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ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the Ogbomosho Kingmakers have submitted name of Prince Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye to Oyo State Government as next Soun of Ogbomoso.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor is a descendant of the 9th Soun of Ogbomoso, Late Oba Laoye Orumogege from Baiyewuwon ruling house of Aremo House, Ode-Aremo, Ogbomoso.

He is the Pastor of RCCG, Jesus House, Washington DC, United States of America.

He’s married to Pastor Mrs Omo Olaoye and blessed with two daughters.

Father of an Ilesa based automobile dealer, Yinka Adekunle, who was allegedly tortured to death by some soldiers at the infantry Battalion Barracks Ibodi, Osun State, Mr. David Adekunle has cried for justice.

Narrating his ordeal in an emotion laden voice, Mr Adekunle said his 37 years old only son, Yinka was having a swell time with his two friends at a beer parlor when a violent argument ensued between them and two soldiers who were in mufti .
According to him the soldiers purportedly called their colleague who came with arm and arrested one of them, while Yinka and the others escaped abandoning his vehicle at the spot.

Mr Adekunle who is an Estate Agent said the deceased later contacted the soldiers on phone who reportedly asked him to come with Fifty Thousand Naira to bail his car at their Barracks at Ibodi

He said he went to the barracks on his son invitation to come and bail him out, but was allegedly told by the soldiers manning the gate to go and see him at Ayeso Police Station, from where he was directed to the Wesley Guild Hospital.
Mr Adekunle stated that he was shocked by the lifeless body of his son on a slab in the morgue, calling on the military to investigate the circumstances surrounding the ugly incident and bring those who were involved in the extra judicial killing to book.
The victim’s cousin , Mr Yoju Adediran, who is also a car dealer said he had initiated a call with a colonel to help secure his car’s release and that he was surprised to hear the news of his death.
Mr Yoju Adedoran said the captain who is in charge of the Barracks should be held responsible for the heinous crime.
They claimed that Yinka’s friend who was allegedly subjected to a similar torture iss currently living on oxygen at the emergency unit of an undisclosed hospital.
Refuting the allegation, the captain of the infantry Barracks, Lieutenant Tobi Adedapo, described it as unfounded and baseless.
All efforts to speak further with the commanding officer on the incident proved abortive as he said he was not authorized to grant a press interview.

ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that people of Ojumele and Ajegunle of Sagamu, Ogun State are under tension as cult groups engaged in gunshots.

According to eye witness who spoke to ODUDUWA NEWS correspondent under the condition of annonymity said, the cult groups started shooting sporadically early morning today and like five persons had been gunned down while several others injured.

Business of the aforementioned areas has been shutdown and other activities suspended due to the ongoing clash which has claimed lives of cult members.

As at the time of filing this report, people were seen scampering for safety while Amotekun Corps were trying to restore normalcy in the affected areas.

Details later.

The Coordinator of Dele Bajaj Foundation and CEO Pattern Agro Ventures, Mr Oke Wasiu (Pattern) has rejoiced with Hon. Usman Muhedeen (Olohunwa) CEO BMU, founder of Dele Bajaj Foundation, a non political and non-governmental organisation, as he celebrates another productive year of existence.

He describes him as an icon of humanity, builder of first-class leaders, and symbol of development that has made significant impacts in his career and also towards everyone around him.

The birthday statement which was made available to newsmen this morning by the Coordinator reads thus:

“There is no better day to celebrate a great boss, leader, mentor, and role model than today. Or how would one describe a humble humanitarian that always shows no hesitation in demonstrating his love for the cause of humanity without expecting any praise-singing or validation from anyone?”

“In fact, I would say he is a godsent philanthropist. Little wonder his good deeds have brought succour to many, put smiles on people’s faces, and restored hope to the hopeless, even in the midst of the prevailing economic downturn. If only our political leaders could put the needs of others before theirs – just like today’s celebrant does – the world would be a better place for us to live.”

Speaking further on the impacts of the celebrant, he appreciated his love and commitment towards development. “You made me realize that one doesn’t have to occupy any political office before giving back to society. The recent massive empowerment program you held through your Foundation is an attestation. I could see how it breathed new life to people. There is no doubt that you have been sent to fill the void in the lives of many people,” he said.

While conveying the birthday message on behalf of the entire Management of the Foundation, the Coordinator continues, “As one of the most tender-hearted personalities I have ever met, you’ll continue to be my inspiration. I hope this day will bring to you as much love and good things as you have given to others. Happy birthday, sir!”

A gang of seven suspected members of a robbery gang some days ago hijacked a tanker fully loaded with 45000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol.

The police in the state rescued the driver of the hijacked truck, Falana Abiodun, and his assistant, Fatai Opeyemi, from the armed robbers who held them hostage.

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad who were on a routine patrol of the Lekki – Epe Expressway last Thursday intercepted the armed robbers during the robbery operation.

The RRS said, “Men of Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in the early hours of Thursday rescued a tanker driver and his assistant from the captive of gun-wielding robbers on Lekki-Epe Expressway, while they also recovered three guns, 11 live cartridges and machetes from robber’s vehicle.”

The police unit added that “Other items recovered from the robbers were: a tipper with the registration number: BDJ 271 XB, a chisel, backpack, hand gloves and a face mask.

“The robbers, numbering about seven had around 1 a.m. used a blue colour tipper to block a truck loaded with 45,000 litres of premium motor spirit (PMS) at Berger Bridge inward Epe, Lagos. The fuel tanker was heading to Oyo State.”

RRS also stated that “The four occupants of the tipper ordered the truck driver and his assistant out of the vehicle.”

The unit also stated that “They drove away the 45,000-litre tanker while three other robbers who were hiding in the bush held hostage the truck driver and his assistant, identified as Falana Abiodun and Fatai Opeyemi, before leading them into the bush.

“They were emerging from the bush around 4:00 a.m. with their hostages when patrolling Rapid Response Squad (RRS) team saw them and gave them a chase.”

According to the police, “The robbers abandoned their vehicle, guns and machetes before escaping into the bush.”

The 45,000-litre tanker was later found empty through the assistance of NUPENG members in Epe.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi has directed the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Yinka Egbeyemi to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba for further investigations.

CP Alabi further assured that all the suspects involved in the hijacking of the 45,000-litre tanker would be made to face justice.

The management of the Federal University of Technology Akure has mournied the loss of its immediate past Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adebiyi Daramola.

Prof Daramola died on Friday at the age of 64 after a brief illness.

The Registrar of the institution, Mr Richard Arifalo, released a statement on Sunday, stating that the varsity received the news of the demise of Daramola with shock and sadness.

The statement read, “The death is shocking and painful not just because of its suddenness, but also because by the death FUTA has lost one of the builders of and contributors to the growth and development of our institution, and Nigeria has lost an erudite scholar of international standing.

“Professor Daramola served FUTA creditably well in various capacities. During his tenure as vice chancellor, he consolidated on the gains of his predecessors and charted new frontiers of development, particularly in the areas of rebranding, internationalisation and renewal of critical infrastructure.

“He succeeded in ‘taking FUTA to the market place’ as he canvassed in his agenda for development of the university, prior to and after taking office as Vice Chancellor.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with members of his family at this very difficult time. We also enjoin them to take solace in the rich and laudable legacies of sterling services to the academic world and humanity that the departed erudite professor left behind.

“We pray that God will give them and the entire university community the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”