Raphael Ogbonnaiye

Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

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Man charged with stealing 5 goats in Ekiti

6 days ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The police in Ekiti State have arraigned a 40-year-old man, Olarewaju Mustapha, at the Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti over stealing. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants and others, now at large, on May 5 at about 10 pm at Ipole-Iloro-Ekiti, conspired to steal five goats, valued at N600,000. Inspector Oriyomi said the offence was punishable under Section 421, 302(1)(a) and (c) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
Man to die by hanging for killing sex worker in Ekiti

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced a 26-year-old David Isaiah to death by hanging for killing a sex worker. The convict was charged with a three-count charge of conspiracy, kidnapping and murder, the offences he allegedly committed on April 18, 2024. The prosecutor, Ibironke Odetola, told the court that the offences are contrary to Sections 280, 279 (a) and 234 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
5 sentenced to death for murder, armed robbery

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

A High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced five men to death by hanging for conspiracy, armed robbery and murder. The convicted individuals-Ojo Tope, Damilola Christopher, Joshua Adegoke, Aderopo Temitope and Oyedele Oluwatobi-were also handed a 21-year prison term each for conspiracy. Delivering judgment, Justice O. O. Olatawura ruled that the prosecution had proven the charges of armed robbery, murder and conspiracy beyond reasonable doubt.
Police declare man, 27, missing in Ekiti - Daily Trust

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The Ekiti State police command has declared one Emmanuel Otitoju (27) missing. Police spokesman in the state, SP Sunday Abutu, said Otitoju, a student of Government Technical College in Ado-Ekiti, left home on March 23 around 10am and had not returned. Abutu added that Otitoju, is 5.5 ft tall, dark in complexion and speaks Yoruba fluently, without tribal marks.
Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Ekiti, Kwara; victims cry for help

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

Residents of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, are counting their losses after a devastating rainstorm destroyed properties worth millions of naira on Saturday. The storm, which lasted over three hours, affected private homes, government buildings, churches, farms, and economic crops, while also toppling electric poles and a media house mast. The rainstorm struck as students were sitting for the JAMB examinations, worsening the chaos.
Oyebanji commissions N60m boxing ring from Yucateco

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has commissioned a standard boxing ring worth ₦60 million, donated by Mr. Omolei Yakubu Imadu, the founder of YUCATECO Sports, to strengthen grassroots boxing in the state. Mr. Imadu, while handing over the boxing ring to the state, commended the Governor for his commitment to sports development in the state, saying the donation reflects his decision to actively support a government that prioritizes youth through sports.
Nigeria: Police Debunk Rumour of Attack On Ekiti Community

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The Ekiti State police command has debunked the rumour that residents abandon their farms as gunmen unleased terror in Ise-Ekiti community and are continuously being attacked. The command spokesman, SP Sunday Abutu, condemned the story as untrue and should be disregarded, as the residents of Ise-Ekiti and other parts of the state are going about their lawful businesses including farming activities without tension or any form of apprehension.
Police arrest 3 over robbery in Ekiti

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a group of armed robbery suspects who robbed one Otuaga Samson, of his Toyota Previa space Bus, with registration number LSD 497 XN, loaded with non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks valued N8,050,000. The robbers were allegedly led by Olowo Kolade, who snatched the vehicle and goods from his master at gunpoint at Efon Alaaye, in Ekiti State.
Police debunk rumour of attack on Ekiti community

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The Ekiti State police command has debunked the rumour that residents abandon their farms as gunmen unleased terror in Ise-Ekiti community and are continuously being attacked. The command spokesman, SP Sunday Abutu, condemned the story as untrue and should be disregarded, as the residents of Ise-Ekiti and other parts of the state are going about their lawful businesses including farming activities without tension or any form of apprehension.
14 rape cases, child abuse recorded in 4 months in Ekiti - Daily Trust

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The Ekiti State Police Command has recorded 12 rape cases and two cases of child abuse in the last four months. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Joseph Eribo, said on April 15, a case of rape was reported by an 18-year-old victim in Ikere-Ekiti against a suspect, one Bejide Oluwafemi, 28. Eribo said both the victim and the suspect were students of a higher institution in the community.