Four members of a suspected kidnap-for-ransom syndicate have been smashed in Ota, Ogun State | AgegePulse Magazine

 

Two of the suspects are 20 years old, one is 21, while the fourth is 29.

Suspected kidnappers 

The ugly scenario began with one of the suspects, Abbey Fagbemi, 20, accosting the victim at Iyana-Iyesi in Otta, at about 6:30pm on May 6, 2021, apparently hypnotized and took her to the residence of another member of the gang, Adekunle Basit, 20, at 'Cele' area, opposite Honda Company in Otta.

The victim was on an errand for her mother when she ran into Abbey's web. It was in the process that the other two members, John Nelson, 21 and Adeleke Ayotunde (aka AY), 29, were connected, and they all took it up as a veritable source of making fortune from the girl's abduction.

They, thereafter, put a call across to the victim's father, demanding for N500,000, "if he ever wanted to see his daughter again".

While the suspects were overwhelmed by the illusion that in a matter of hours, the girl's relatives would raise the ransom, the father, Adejuwon Odunowo, instead, headed for Onipanu Police Division, where he lodged his complaint, disclosing to the Police that the abductors had threatened him of losing the girl if he failed to meet up with their demand.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi revealed in a press statement made available that, "Upon the report, the DPO, Onipanu Division, CSP Bamidele Job, detailed his crack detectives, to embarked on intelligence and technical based investigation, to unravel those behind the devilish act". 

According to the PPRO, two days after, May 8, one of the suspects, Abbey Fagbemi, was tracked down in "Cele" area of Otta, leading to the arrest of John Nelson and Adeleke Ayotunde in a factory within Otta.

"It was then discovered that the victim was held captive in the Adekunle Basit's room in the same 'Cele' area, where the girl was rescued unhurt and reunited with her family", the PPRO stated.

Amosun Describes Alake as Worthy Royal Father at 75

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, as a worthy royal father, as he marks his 75th birthday today.

In a statement, signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Otunba Adedayo Adeneye, Amosun hailed the selfless sacrifice of the monarch in the interest of the growth of the state and development of his subjects.

"On behalf of the government and good people of Ogun State, I rejoice with you on your 75th birthday. No doubt, your life is worth celebrating, with thanksgiving to God.

"Your story has been that of a fulfilled life, particularly with your successful 13-year reign, as the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland.

You have ensured the continued peace and tranquillity in your domain as well as supported our administration's Mission to Rebuild the state, which has resulted in an enviable transformation.

"Also, your contributions to the significant cordial relationship among traditional rulers in the state, is commendable and worthy of emulation", he added.

The governor wished the Alake continued prosperous reign and prayed that God grant him long life.

Exclusive: Destiny Meets Reality As Olu Itori, Oba Abdul Fatai Akamo Sets To Celebrate 15th years Coronation

Agege Pulse Magazine

History will be made on the 19th February, 2019 when a highly  reverred Yoruba Monarch, HRM Oba Dr. Abdul Fatai Akorede Akamo celebrates 15th graceful years anniversary of ascending the throne of his forefathers as the Olu Itori of Itoriland, Ogun State.

According to a reliable source, Agege Pulse learnt that the celebration will be a week-long event with several cultural activities lined up for it. The activities include; display of cultural heritage, dancing, drama, charity, symposium and others.

According to those who should know, the enthronement of Oba Abdul Fatai Akorede as the Olu Itori of Itoriland 15years ago is the best thing that has happened to the people of Itoriland.

His ingenuity, creativity and leadership-know-how have attracted tremendous development to Itoriland and the entire Ewekoro Local Government of the state.

It may interest you to know that the cheerful Royal Father was born and bred in Agege. It was leant that his enthronement as the King of Itoriland was enormously attended by sons and daughters of Agege 15years ago. Indeed, nothing gladdens the heart more than when you know one of your golden sons is a custodian of tradition in the diaspora.

Congratulations Olu Itori HRM Oba Dr. Abdul Fatai Akorede Akamo Ekun, Agbodere Kinni.