Monday, June 29, 2026

Oyo town

December 19, 2022

Woman strangles son to death in Oyo

The police charged 35-year-old Olufunke Sakiru for the murder of her son, Ibrahim Sakiru.

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December 14, 2022

Man remanded for causing death of physically challenged nephew

The police had charged Mr Rasaq, a resident of the Aba area, Harmony Quarters, Akobo Ojurin, Ibadan, with one count of murder.

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November 23, 2022

Woman stabbed husband to death over sex: Oyo Police

The deceased attempted to have sexual intercourse with his wife who resisted the move.

Adewale Osifeso
September 26, 2022

Police arraign 20-year-old for defiling, killing girl

The prosecution counsel, Folake Ewe, told the court that the suspect, at about 4:00 p.m. on September 17, allegedly defiled the 17-year-old girl.

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August 29, 2022

Ibadan man remanded for allegedly clubbing woman to death

Fatai Gbeminiyi, 50, is said to have clubbed Tinuke Olayiwola, 39, to death during a fracas.

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August 4, 2022

Court remands teacher in Oyo prison over rape of 14-year-old student

Chief Magistrate Patricia Adetuyibi did not take the plea of the defendant, pending the advice of Oyo State Director of Public Prosecutions.

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October 5, 2021

Four killed as windstorm downs 100-year-old tree in Oyo

The victims had taken shelter under the tree during a heavy downpour in the Saabo area of the state.

March 18, 2021

Police charge three OPC members who arrested Fulani warlord Wakili

The police initially denied arresting the OPC members, saying they were only asked to stay behind and file statements after turning Mr. Wakili in.

Iskilu Wakili