David Okoye, Author at OHAFIATV

Mar

20

2024

Nigerian Army Attributes Kuje Prison Break to Lack of CCTV Cameras and Low Fence

NewsSecurity

During an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives Joint Committees, Major Peter Ogbuinya from the Directorate of Nigerian Army Legal Services attributed the July 5, 2022, Kuje prison break to the absence of CCTV cameras and a low fence at the facility. Ogbuinya highlighted the Nigerian Army's supplementary role in prison security and revealed ongoing efforts to assess potential internal lapses within the military hierarchy. Prior to the incident, the army had communicated security concerns to the correctional service through various correspondences. Ayoola Daniel, representing the attorney general of the federation, reiterated the justice ministry's support for decongesting correctional…

Mar

20

2024

By David Okoye

Massive Police Operation Nets 590 Suspects in Lagos Black Spots

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCrime, Lifestyle, Metro, Police

In a concerted effort to tackle criminal activities in Lagos State, law enforcement authorities conducted a series of raids resulting in the apprehension of 590 suspects from February 13 to March 13. These operations, orchestrated by area commands, divisions, and tactical teams including the Rapid Response Squad, were initiated following directives from the state commissioner of police, Adegoke Fayoade, in response to resident complaints. Prior to this latest crackdown, the police had already arrested 540 individuals during a similar operation spanning from December 2023 to February 13, 2024. The suspects were apprehended at various black spots across the state, targeting…

Mar

08

2024

By David Okoye

Lagos Government to Sanction Uber for Data Sharing Violations

NewsLagos State

The Lagos State Government is poised to sanction Uber Technologies System Nigeria Ltd. for failing to comply with essential data sharing agreements, according to a statement by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, released on Friday. Expressing deep concern over Uber's persistent defiance of established regulations, particularly regarding critical Application Programme Interface (API) integration for enhanced safety and security, Mr. Osiyemi underscored the government's unwavering commitment to the safety and security of its residents. The commissioner emphasized that the failure to comply with API integration requirements constitutes a significant violation despite ongoing efforts to maintain a secure and…

Mar

08

2024

By David Okoye

Nine Remanded for Allegedly Kidnapping and Killing Six Girls for Rituals

NewsBandits, Court, Crime, Herdsmen, Insecurity, Kidnappers, Kidnapping

Nine individuals were remanded by an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State on Friday for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of six girls for ritual purposes. The defendants, Moses Aruwaji, Adebayo Azeez, Mariam Aruwaji, Akinwunmi, Sheriff Agbani, Samuel Monday, Osojieahon Aijonohouria, Peter Oluwalolese, and Jamiu Yufuf, were charged with kidnapping, murder, robbery, and conspiracy. According to the prosecutor, CSP Adaramola Felix, the defendants, along with accomplices still at large, committed the crimes between September 28, 2023, and January 11. The defendants were accused of conspiring to abduct and kill six victims — Sulaimon Adijat, Lucy Blessing, Lawal…

Mar

08

2024

By David Okoye

80-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide in Lagos

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The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the tragic incident of an 80-year-old man allegedly taking his own life in the Imota area of the state. According to the Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident was reported by Mustapha, the landlord of the deceased, to the Imota Police Division around 12:26 a.m. on Friday. Mustapha recounted that he heard the children of the deceased shouting and rushed to their house on Watchtower Street, Araromi in Imota. There, he discovered the lifeless body of Isiaka Ayinde, hanging from a rope tied to the burglary railing of a kitchen window.…