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The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), Lagos State Ministry of Justice, has stalled any possibility of releasing the embattled Yoruba actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as, “Baba Ijesha” on bail.
The DPP said it arrived at the decision “because of the criminal charges Baba Ijesha has to answer”.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the disclosure to reporters on Friday at the Police Public Relations Office, Oduduwa, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Baba Ijesha was arrested in April for allegedly sexually molesting a minor.
Mr Adejobi said that the DPP advised the police to still detain Baba Ijesha, because the case against him, according to legal advice, “is sexual assault by penetration”, pending when he would be charged to court.
Only one tracking machine in Nigeria, source reveals
The Nigeria Police Force has what it takes to perform optimally but lack of modern equipment, poor salary and welfare, and non-recognition of efforts, among others, remain a major setback for the force.
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The duties of a police officer include protecting life and property, proactively patrolling assigned areas, and arresting and prosecuting criminals. But there is a challenge in performing these duties.
A source said there is only one tracking machine in the whole federation for the 36 state commands grouped into 12 zones and seven administrative organs.
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Published 7 May 2021
There is unrest in Ogba, Lagos over the alleged shooting of a commercial motorcyclist, popularly known as Okada, by a police officer.
A source told
PUNCH Metro that the unrest started yesterday when a police officer refused to pay for the service rendered to him by an Okada rider.
The anonymous source also told
PUNCH Metro that two people were allegedly killed last night.
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“It’s a bike man vs policemen fight. An Okada rider rendered a service to a policeman yesterday, then asked for money after dropping him off. He was shot by the policeman who refused to pay him.
Alleged Molestation: Over 7, 800 Nigerians Sign Petition Against Release Of Baba Ijesha
Baba Ijesha as been under fire since he was reported by a comedienne, Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, that the actor had been defiling her ward since she was seven years old.
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May 03, 2021
Over 7, 800 Nigerians have signed a petition on change.org to ensure that popular Nollywood actor, Olarewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, who allegedly molested a minor is not released from police custody.
Baba Ijesha as been under fire since he was reported by a comedienne, Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, that the actor had been defiling her ward since she was seven years old.
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Gunshots were heard in Lekki Phase 1 Gate, Lagos State as motorcycle (Okada) riders resisted the police from impounding their motorcycles.
In a viral video, people were seen running helter-skelter as sounds of gunshots were heard and weapons were thrown.
It was learnt that the incident created panic in the area.
Some of the eyewitnesses had alleged that there was a clash between the police and the Okada riders when the video surfaced online on Monday.
However, in a statement on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, described the rumoured attack by okada operators on police personnel in Lekki as captured in the viral video, as false and mischievous.