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People were caught in the web of surprise when a 52-year-old woman, Patience Ayube and her son, Josiah Ayube, on Wednesday brought to the Court Premises by the security operatives for theft case.

The woman along with her son was said to have appeared before an Osun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ile-Ife over the theft of a motorcycle.

Also arraigned alongside the duo were Joseph Oluwaseun and Friday Emmanuel said to have conspired to steal the motorcycle worth N285, 000.

Addressing the court, the police prosecutor, Abdullahi Emmanuel, said the defendants conspired and stole one Honda motorcycle worth N285,000, belonging to one Emmanuel Akpan.

Emmanuel further accused the defendants of conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace when they attacked Akpan.

The offences committed were said to be contrary to sections 249(d), 390(9) and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Osun, 2002.

The defendants pleaded not guilty.

The defence counsel, Mr Olalekan Babatunde, urged the court to admit them to bail in liberal terms.

Ruling on the application, the presiding magistrate, A. Oyebadejo, admitted each of the defendants to bail in the sum of N50,000 or a surety in like sum.

The matter was adjourned till June 30 for hearing.

ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that two notorious traffic robbers have been arrested by Lagos Rapid Response Squad RRS

The two notorious criminals identified as Tunde Ramoni (21 years) and Adepoju Samuel (34 years) were arrested today for traffic robbery at Ojota and Tipper Garage, Ketu.

Details later.

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has today visited Iwo Road, the scene of the incident that occurred yesterday where it was alleged that some members of Park Managers clashed with Phone Sellers leading to the death of one while several others injured.

Governor Makinde made his visitation to the scene known today via his official social media handle as read in part:

“I visited the scene of the Iwo Road incident this morning. The loss of lives during the mayhem that occurred is unfortunate and should never have happened. I give you my word that we will ensure that everyone involved in the dastardly act is brought to book.

“I have ordered investigations. In the meantime, we will sanitise the area behind Iwo Road where cultists congregate and review the Park Management System. We have also informed the phone sellers to choose representatives who will discuss how we can assist them”.

ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that about four people have been kidnapped by some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Alaagba village in Ogun .

It was gathered that the four people who are all workers of a Chinese company handling the Lagos-Ibadan standard guage railway project were kidnapped yesterday.

As at the time of filing this report, the security operatives have made it known to the public that they are making all necessary efforts to ensure that the kidnapped victims are rescued.

The South Western Security Network (Amotekun), Oyo State Chapter has recorded another success in its operation as suspected bandits known to have been terrorizing the people of Ibarapa area of Oyo State have been reportedly arrested.

According to a statement credited to the media arm of the security network as made available to newsmen, the suspected hoodlums identified as Mumini Saliu (45yrs) and Ibrahim Suleiman (25yrs), were apprehended by Amotekun Operatives around Ibarapa East Local Government command at Alapa Village, Lanlate.

It was gathered that the men of Amotekun recovered 82 rounds, 7.62 ammunition and 7 cartridges amongst other harmful weapons during the operation.

The suspected bandits said to be Fulanis have been handed over to the Director of State Security Services, Oyo State Command for further investigation.

At least three judges of the Lagos High Court in Ikeja sat to hear proceedings on Tuesday following the resumption of judicial activities in courts across the country.

Court staff, lawyers, and litigants arrived at the court premises, some as early as 8am while most of the courtrooms were open with parties seen moving in and out.

Hearings could, however, not fully commence in earnest as most of the cause lists were yet to be updated.

This was because the dates for hearings had been overtaken by the industrial action by members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN).

Although Channels Television’s camera could not go into the courtrooms, the crew observed that many lawyers were liaising with court officials with a view to getting new hearing dates for their matters.

But the cause list at the court presided by Justice Mojisola Dada was up to date and the judge sat to hear some cases.

Similarly, Justice Josephine Oyefeso and Justice Sherifat Solebo sat to hear matters in their respective courtrooms.

Elsewhere at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, activities were on low-key with only one judge sitting when the crew monitored proceedings.

In an interview with Channels Television outside the courtroom, a lawyer, Ikechukwu Chiaha, commended the judiciary workers for the industrial action.

JUSUN embarked on a nationwide strike on April 6 to demand the implementation of the financial autonomy of the judiciary.

Two months later, the strike was suspended on Wednesday last week following a meeting between officials of the union and the National Judicial Council (NJC) led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad.