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The Lagos state police command has arrested and paraded a 21-year-old lady alleged to have killed Michael Usifo Ataga, the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, and a director in Super Network Limited.

Ataga, who resides in Banana Island, was reported missing on Sunday, June 13, by his family and friends after he didn’t return to his home in Banana Island and he also didn’t turn up at his Victoria Island office. All efforts to reach Ataga, who would have turned 50 years old on June 18, proved abortive and this caused distress to his wife and children, who live in Abuja. Unfortunately, his lifeless body was found on Friday morning, June 18, in a flat in Lekki phase 1 with multiple stab wounds.

After a detailed investigation, Chinenye was picked up by the police at her parent’s home and paraded today, June 24

Chinenye said she was hooked up with the deceased by her friend four months ago. She mentioned that on the day of the incident, she told her parents that she was going for an ushering job but went on to meet with the deceased so they could have some fun. She told newsmen that while in the apartment, they were taking drugs called ”loud and SK” and that an argument ensued between them when she refused to have s*x with him. She said she stabbed him twice before she fled the apartment.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said the state government was working assiduously to bridge the huge deficit in water supply to residents, assuring that the phase II of Adiyan Water Project which now stands at 80 per cent completion stage would soon become operational.

Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at the second edition of annual International Water Conference organized by the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) held at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, said the state government was quite aware of the 540 Million Gallons Per Day (MGD) demand and every necessary effort would be mustered to ensure residents have access to clean and safe water.

The Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat said: “The Lagos State Water Supply Master Plan estimates daily water demand in the city at 540 million gallons per day (MGD) but production by the Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC) stands at 210 MGD. This shows a clear deficit of over 300MGD, which translates to less than 40% access to clean, and safe water.

“As a government, we are not oblivious of this gap and its consequences on the health of our populace. In order to close this gap, I toured the Lagos Water Corporation Facilities at Adiyan, Iju and Akute at the inception of my administration.

“We have expended resources on these facilities and I am happy to tell you that the Adiyan II plant that will bring additional 70 MGD to the already existing water capacity will soon become operational.”

He said the conference, with the theme: “Water Security and Investment Opportunities in Megacities: A case of Lagos State,” was targeted at harnessing how Lagos as a State and an emerging Smart City can develop ideas for water security and to create investment opportunities in the water sector like other megacities.

He added that the nexus between water security and socio-economic growth could not be overemphasized, just as he described access to clean water as a fundamental right, which to a large extent determines how well people flourish even when other basic rights are in place.

The Governor said with a population of over 22 million people, there was no better time than now to make calculated decisions on what must be done to actualize the goal of an efficient water sector that is complemented with high returns on smart investments, adding that concerted efforts have also been made to regulate the sector to protect residents.

“As you know, health and environment are two key pillars of my administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S Development Agenda and this conference is vital to the accomplishment of some of our key deliverables for these pivotal sectors.

“With the Sustainable Development Goal 6 as our anchor, we have committed major resources to groundwater quality control, drinking water quality regulation, and packaged water service oversight. All these are being done to improve Lagosians’ productivity and quality of life.

“Through LASWARCO, we have been able to curb unwholesome water production and indiscriminate drilling of boreholes, which is a major contributor to lower aquifer and flooding,” he said.

Earlier, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tunji Bello said the conference was intentionally organized to focus on solutions and results capable of unbundling the obstacles to financial viability and access to clean water and sanitation through experimental knowledge, and also significantly improve on the indices of water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the state.

Executive Secretary of LASWARCO, Mrs Funke Adepoju said the conference was aimed at deepening conversations around expanding access to water and investment opportunities in the state, adding that recommendations at the end of the conference would be very useful, going forward.

In her goodwill message, Country Director, WaterAid Nigeria, Evelyn Mere said for Lagos to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets on universal access to water, an annual sector spending of N300billion would have to be committed, while Nigeria would have to spend $2.1bn annually in capital, operations and maintenance to meet SDG 6.

Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating along Mokwa-Jebba road, have arrested a fleeing bandit during a stop and search operation along the road on Sunday.

The arrest was effected at about 9:00pm, when the troops intercepted a car traveling from Zuru to Ibadan. The vigilant troops spotted an occupant of the vehicle, who claimed to be Sgt. Aminu Sule.

Upon a body search, the occupant was found to be in possession of a pair of camouflage uniform, military boots, knife and substance suspected to be charms.

On further interrogation, the suspect confessed to be traveling to Ogbomosho in Oyo state. He further claimed that the uniform and boots belonged to his brother who is a soldier.

However, on closely scrutinizing the suspect, he was discovered to be fleeing from the ongoing operations in Niger state to a safe haven. The suspect was immediately apprehended and handed over to the police at Mokwa for further investigation.

The heat on bandits and other criminal elements in Niger State has caused them to start fleeing to supposed safe heavens. Members of the public, particularly around Niger and contiguous states are therefore enjoined to be vigilant and report any suspected movement of fleeing bandits to security agencies.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya, has assured law abiding citizens of Niger State and indeed Nigeria of the safety of their lives and property.

He further enjoined them to be wary of such sinister movements by fleeing bandits and continue to support the security agencies with useful information to enable them maintain peace and security of the country.

Following plans by Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho to storm Lagos for a rally, the Lagos Police has reacted.

According to the Lagos State Police Command, it is not aware that Igboho is planning to storm Lagos for a Yoruba nation rally.

Recall that Sunday Igboho had made known his intention to shut down Lagos for a mass rally to sensitize residents about his secession agenda.

It would be recalled that similar rallies were held recently in Ogun, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti States.

Igboho said he would storm the Centre of Excellence on July 3 for the next Yoruba nation rally.

But the police said they are not aware of any planned protest by Sunday Igboho.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said this in an interview with newsmen on Monday.

Adejobi said the command would react appropriately when it is informed of the planned mass rally in Lagos.

Speaking on phone, Adejobi said: “I am not aware of that (Sunday Igboho’s planned Lagos rally). When the command is aware, the command will react to that. For now, as I speak with you, we are not aware of that.”

Sunday Igboho has been leading the agitation for the secession of the Yoruba race from the Nigerian nation.

Igboho has repeatedly asked killer herdsmen to vacate the South West region, saying “we can’t be slaves in our fatherland.”

ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that three suspects linked with Iwo Road Clash between the State Park Management System Officers and phone traders have on Monday been paraded by Oyo State Police Command.

The incident that happened on Thursday 17th June 2021 in Iwo Road actually claimed a life of one Rahman popularly known as Jago and properties.

The development has led to members of public pointing accusing fingers at the officers of the Park Management System (PMS) for masterminding the whole crisis.

Briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters at Eleyele Ibadan, the Capital City of the State during the parade exercise, the State Commissioner of Police, CP. Ngozi Onadeko said ” We are parading those people for their involvement in the crisis that happened in Iwo Road last week Thursday.

“These three people were arrested and paraded now due to their involvement in the crisis that happened on Thursday at Iwo Road, though the investigation is still ongoing, I will continue to update you about what we get from the investigation, and that is basically what is going on now.”

“While speaking about the incessant killing in Ibadan recently and the Command’s efforts in curbing the menace, CP. Onadeko said, more tactical teams and more Policemen have been drafted to ensure safety of residents of the State in general.”

“I’m using this medium to plead with everybody in the State to please support us with credible informations that will assist us to do our job, as those perpetrators are not alien, they are not just dropping from the sky, they live within us, they are part of our society, so somebody must have seen something why don’t we say something that will help the entire society.”

“We are still having these incessant attacks of Okada riders, and we have continue to push more Policemen on the road, and we are doing more than enough of police visibility and intelligent gathering, so I’m urging the members of the public to help with our jobs that if they see something they should say something to make Oyo State safer. CP. Onadeko said.

While speaking on behalf of the suspects, one Omoniyi Elemo said, “I’m a Park Manager System Officer, I worked at Iwo Road, what actually happened that day is that I asked a guy inside vehicle that intended to park at the road side not to park there, and he queried me that am I a police officer? Telling me that what guts did I have to tell him where and where to park, and I responded that he should even commend us for working to make sure that Iwo Road is free from traffic congestion and before I can say anything, some boys just came out from the phone trading complex and they started beating me to the extent that one actually used stone to stab me on my face right beside me left eye.”

“That is all I can say about the whole issue, because I was rushed to the hospital for proper medical treatments, and I was arrested from the hospital by Police from Agodi Divisional Headquarters Testing Ground Idi Ape, before been brought here, if I see the person that stabbed me with stone on my eye I can recognize him but I don’t know him before so I don’t know his name”, Omoniyi said.

Makinde inaugurates state security network agency Amoketun governing board, promises to unveil new security strategies to address insecurity.

Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents in the state that in coming days, new security strategies and arrangement would be unveiled to further address challenges of insecurity in the state

The Governor gave the assurance during an inauguration ceremony of Oyo state security network agency and Amotekun corps governing board held at the executive council chambers of the Governor’s office

Governor Makinde also emphasized that with the inauguration of a governing board for Amokutun corps, visible actions would be seen, particularly in assisting to reduce insecurity, fostering inter agency cooperation as well as promoting regional security integration

The Governor equally appealed to political actors to refrain from destroying the state by leaveraging on security challenges to peddle negativity for political gains, while imploring residents to effectively cooperate with security operatives to abate the tension of insecurity

He pledged to continually take the security of lives and properties seriously, as his administration had remain committed to the task, adding that collective responsibility should be considered necessary

The 12 man governing board of Amotekun corps, would be chaired by Brigadier General Kunle Togun Rtd, a representative each from federal security agencies, a representative each from the three senatorial districts and the Onpetu of Ijero, Oba Sunday Oyediran as representative for the traditional institution.

ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that unknown gunmen have shot a yet to be identified man dead along University of Ibadan- Ojoo Road, Ibadan.

It was gathered that the assailants trailed the man to a bank where he was said to have withdrawn huge amount of money and was subsequently shot dead while going home after leaving the premises.

The victim was said to have been shot very close to his private part and later died at the hospital.

Details later.