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Tension In Osun Motor Parks As Hoodlums Kill Ex-NURTW Unit Chairman
There was tension in some motor parks across Osogbo metropolis, Osun State, on Sunday following the killing of a former unit chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Kazeem Oyewole, by yet-to-be-identified hoodlums.
Oyewole, who served as the part-time chairman of the Aregbe Unit of the NURTW between 2018 and 2022, was reportedly attacked and killed in the afternoon around Elelede Junction in Osogbo.
A resident of the area, who spoke to The PUNCH on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said the assailants had earlier mounted a base at Elelede Junction, where they were allegedly extorting money from passersby under the guise of raising funds for a carnival.
The source said trouble started when a motorcycle carrying two passengers arrived at the scene.
“Those hoodlums forced the two passengers to disembark and started fighting them. I later heard gunshots. One of the two people was later identified as Kazeem,” the resident said.
According to the eyewitness, the attackers later used large stones to smash Oyewole’s head, killing him on the spot, while the second passenger escaped with injuries.
“After the incident, the hoodlums fled before the police arrived at the scene,” the resident added.
A shop owner at Elelede Junction, identified simply as Basira, said panic forced businesses in the area to shut down abruptly.
“Few shops that opened for business had to close immediately the crisis started. NURTW members who later came identified the victim as Kazeem Oyewole, a former part-time chairman of a unit along the Osogbo–Gbongan road in Aregbe area,” she said.
A visit by The PUNCH to Old Garage and Aregbe motor parks on Sunday evening showed reduced human activity, as commuters and traders avoided the parks over fear of further violence. Some hoodlums were also seen loitering around the parks.
Confirming the incident, the Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said one person was killed in the attack.
“We are aware of the incident that happened at Orita Elelede in Osogbo. Our men were deployed immediately information got to us, but unfortunately, one person was confirmed dead. He was identified as Kazeem. Other name unknown. Investigation has commenced,” Ojelabi said.
On security measures around motor parks, the police spokesperson said the situation was being monitored to prevent escalation.
“We are still monitoring the situation and will continue to monitor the motor parks for now,” he added.
The incident comes barely two months after another NURTW leader, Adeboye Ademoroti, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Ilesa on November 27, 2025.
At the time, security sources told PUNCH Metro that Ademoroti and another person were attacked by assailants in the Olomilagbala area of Ilesa, though the circumstances surrounding the killing remained unclear.
The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance as a palliative for the state workforce to cushion the effects of the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, Kayode Martins, in a statement released on Monday, March 23, disclosed that the governor has granted the request of the union on the issue of transportation allowance.
The statement read
“Following the intervention and formal request made by the State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) earlier this morning, the state government has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance for all workers in the state.
The newly approved allowance is set to take effect from April 2026, providing much-needed relief to workers grappling with rising transportation costs amid current economic challenges.
This development comes as a direct response to sustained advocacy by the state NLC, aimed at cushioning the impact of increased living expenses on the workforce.
Further details on implementation are expected to be communicated by the relevant government authorities in due course.”
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Former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation bags 72years imprisonment for diverting N868.46 million security funds
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, March 23, convicted and sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine.
DailyTrust reports that in the judgment delivered, Justice Omotosho held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been able to prove the nine-count money laundering charge beyond reasonable doubt.
According to the judge, the defendant is hereby convicted as charged.
Justice Omotosho convicted Nwabuoku in all the nine counts and sentenced him to eight years imprisonment in each of the counts, making 72 years.
The judge, however, ordered that the counts shall run concurrently.
Justice Omotosho, who described Nwabuoku’s act of diverting funds meant for security and defence while he served as Director of Finance and Account in the Ministry of Defence as “appalling,” commended the EFCC for being detailed in its prosecution.
The judge observed that the evidence of the 9th prosecution witness that Nwabuoku voluntarily refunded part of the siphoned money of over N200 million during investigation was not controverted by the defence.
Nwabuoku served as the Director of Finance and Accounts in the Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021. He became acting Accountant General of the Federation in May 2022.
The police in Delta state have arrested eleven more suspects over the sexu@l ass@ults recorded during what was described as a “r@ping festival” in Oramudu Quarters in Ozoro last Thursday, March 19.
In a statement released on Saturday, March 21, the spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, said the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) was tasked with conducting a detailed investigation into the incident.
Edafe said operatives of CP-SAT conducted a thorough analysis of available video evidence and intelligence, leading to the arrest of eleven additional suspects identified as Samson Atukpodo, Steven ovie, Ugbevo Samson, Afoke Akporobaro, Evidence Oguname, and six others. Edafe mentioned that these latest arrests bring the total number of suspects currently in police custody in connection with the incident to fifteen (15)
“The Command reiterates that preliminary findings indicate that the unfortunate incident was perpetrated by criminal elements who exploited the situation to engage in acts of sexu@l v!olence, which are in no way representative of any legitimate cultural practice.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, condemns these acts in totality and reassures the public that the Command remains resolute in its determination to ensure that all those involved are identified, arrested, and prosecuted in accordance with the law. Members of the public, particularly victims and witnesses, are once again encouraged to come forward with credible information that will aid ongoing investigations. The Command assures that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.”the statement in part reads
Fuel price hike: Gov Makinde announces N10,000 transport support for workers
Former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation bags 72years imprisonment for diverting N868.46 million security funds
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