Man taken into Police custody as Girlfriend reportedly dies in his apartment

The Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the sudden death of Bidemi Omole, who passed away shortly after arriving at her boyfriend’s residence in Esa-Oke.

According to community reports, Omole, who was visiting her boyfriend identified as Yinka, fell ill on Friday evening. Eyewitnesses said the incident happened around 9:30 p.m.

A resident who wished to remain anonymous stated, “We heard the cry for help and we all ran towards Yinka’s house. By the time I arrived, there were already many people there.”

The resident added that he saw security personnel at the house, but “the crowd was overwhelming and it was already late. People were visibly shaken by what happened.”

Another eyewitness revealed that Omole was believed to be getting ready to attend a vigil that evening.

“She usually attends vigil on Fridays,” the source said, adding that police have arrested her boyfriend. “The police have since arrested the boyfriend, and he is with them now.”

The Osun Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the report was filed on Saturday. He stated that preliminary findings show Omole began vomiting shortly after she arrived at her boyfriend’s home.

“She was rushed to a hospital, but she died on the way.

“The death occurred on Friday. The deceased, Bidemi Omole, had gone to her boyfriend’s house in Esa-Oke. From what we gathered, she suddenly took ill,” he explained.

Ojelabi added: “The suspect, her boyfriend, is already in custody. An autopsy will be conducted to unravel the cause of death.”

Imams,Muslim leaders reject planned daytime curfew for Monarch’s burial

The League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State has opposed an alleged plan by some traditionalists to impose a daytime curfew on residents of Ikolaje and Idiroko communities in Ipokia Local Government Area as part of the burial rites for the late Oniko of Ikoland, Oba John Adekunle, who passed away in May.

In a petition dated July 24 and addressed to Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Muslim leaders described the proposed curfew as a violation of residents’ fundamental human rights.

They also argued that it breaches multiple peace agreements and contravenes a January 30, 2017 ruling by the Ogun State High Court in Ipokia, which declared the imposition of daytime curfews unconstitutional.

The religious leaders recalled that previous violations of these legal and communal agreements had led to incidents of mosque vandalism and violent attacks on Muslim worshippers by Oro and Orisa adherents.

They warned that the renewed attempt to enforce such a curfew represents a blatant disregard for the rule of law and threatens peaceful coexistence in the area.

The group urged Governor Abiodun to direct security agencies to intervene promptly to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the affected communities.

The statement partly reads, “Your Excellency, we have credible reports that certain individuals and groups claiming to be traditional practitioners have commenced activities aimed at imposing a daytime curfew on innocent residents under the guise of performing traditional rites for the late Oniko of Ikoland, Oba John Olakunle.

“These activities began on Monday, 21st July, 2025 and are scheduled to continue until 19th August, 2025, during which residents are being threatened with forced restriction of movement, closure of shops, and other infringements on their daily lawful activities.

“While the League of Imams and Alfas fully recognises and respects the rights of traditional religion adherents, we unequivocally condemn any attempt to forcefully compromise the fundamental rights of law-abiding citizens contrary to the clear provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and established court judgements.

“We respectfully call to the attention of Your Excellency the following binding legal and administrative positions on this matter: Judgment of the High Court of Ogun State Holden at Ipokia (30th January, 2017.

“The Honourable Justice S.M. Owodunni in Suit No. M/8/2017 declared that no individual or group has the right to impose a daytime curfew on any community in Ipokia Local Government; that any such act is unlawful, unconstitutional, and an outright violation of citizens’ fundamental human rights; and that Oro festival must be restricted to between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 am only.
“At the Stakeholders Agreement of 21st August, 2019, representatives of Muslims, Christians and Traditionalists (Oro adherents) agreed that Oro festival rites should be held strictly between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 am, with no form of human restrictions or infringement on fundamental rights.”

The body expressed its commitment to peace and to work with Abiodun’s administration to uphold the rule of law.

22 suspected armed cult members including 2 Soldiers arrested by Police inside Hotel

The Police Command in Ogun has arrested 22 suspected armed cultists including two soldiers at a hotel in Osiele, Odeda Local Government Area.
This is contained in a statement issued by the commands Spokeperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, on Saturday in Abeokuta.
Odutola said that on July 25, at 8:20p.m., a joint team comprising operatives from Odeda Division, Aregbe Division, Anti-Cultism Unit, and SWAT, led by SP Adejoh Israel, acting on credible intelligence raided the hotel and executed the arrests.
According to her, the operation was targeted at suspected members of the Aiye confraternity gathered at the hotel.
She said that 22 suspects including two soldiers were arrested during the operation and one cut-to-size locally made gun, one UTC axe, and several blue beret caps were recovered from the suspects
“The arrested suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Anti-Cultism Unit, Eleweran, for further investigation.
“The Ogun State Police Command remains resolute in its fight against cultism and other violent crimes and urges residents to continue providing useful information to aid ongoing operations” she said (NAN)