PPRO SAMUEL JINADU

13 Robbery Suspects Nabbed In Lekki.

The police in Lagos on Monday said it had arrested 13 suspected armed robbers who were allegedly terrorising residents of the Lekki area of Lagos.
Mr. Samuel Jinadu, spokesman for the command, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the suspects were arrested following the response to a distress call by residents.
He said that the suspected robbers were picked up in a hideout in the aftermath of a house-to-house robbery attacks on residents of Abule Folly in Ibeju Lekki.
The police spokesman noted that dangerous weapons such as guns and machetes were recovered from the suspects.
He said that the case would be transferred to the State CID Panti for further investigations.
48-Yr-Old Woman Hangs Self.
A 48-year-old woman has hanged herself in her room at 17, Irawo-Wuro Street, Isheri Oshun, a suburb of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.
The deceased whose name was given as Elizabeth Andrew was said to have hanged herself on a window burglary bar on the fateful day before people arrived from work.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Samuel Jinadu, while speaking with PMNEWS wondered why someone would take his or her life no matter the frustration.
“Why must someone take his or her life? No matter the frustration one may face in life, it is not permanent, there is hope as long as one is alive.”
Similarly, a middle aged man has been arrested for driving dangerously and killing a pedestrian along Shasha Road, Akowonjo.
According to the police, the suspect whose name was given as charles drove a Mitsubishi van marked FB548APP along Shasha Road, Akowonjo area of Lagos State in a dangerous manner and in the process hit Gideon Bassey.
The victim was said to have been rushed to a nearby hospital where he later died. Charles, the driver is said to be detained at the Akowonjo Police Station.
The corpse has been taken to mortuary for autopsy.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Jinadu said he will continue to remind motorists of the need to drive with care to avoid accident.
Boy, 15, Dies In Inferno.
A 15-year-old boy identified as Ekimi Moses has been burnt to death at 7/9, Olaiya Street, Afromedia area of Okokomaiko, Lagos State.
According to the police, the fire which started at about 10 p.m. took some hours to put out before the remains of the victim were recovered from the rumbles.
P.M.NEWS gathered that the police are trying to unravel the source of the fire.
In a related developmet, a 13-year-old boy identified as Yomi Okeowo, was recovered dead in a collapsed building along Adebiyi Street, Ogba.
When P.M.NEWS visited the scene, rescue efforts were still going on.
Speaking with P.M.NEWS, the Lagos State PPRO advised parents to keep an eye on their children, especially during this rainy season to prevent them from being drowned in flood.
Police, Okada Riders Clash.
There was stampede at Cement Bus Stop, Lagos-Abeokuta expressway this morning during a clash between policemen and commercial motorcyclists better known as okada riders in the area.
Details of what led to the clash were still sketchy as at time of filing this report, but the okada riders were seen stoning policemen with objects, while the cops were shooting sporadically.
An unconfirmed report has it that the okada riders are protesting police harassment and extortion.
They have barricaded the busy expressway with bonfires, and this resulted in a heavy traffic gridlock.
According to an eyewitness account, “some motorists have abandoned their vehicles, while commuters have scampered for safety. The situation is very tense.”
Another Film Producer Sent To Kirikiri Budding artistes, mostly young ladies, have accused a film director, Endurance Egem, of not only ripping them off through collection of money but also subjecting them to sexual harassment.
Some of them subsequently approached the Igando Police Division to lodge their complaint and Endurance, was later arrested and arraigned before the Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing.
He was remanded in prison custody because he failed to meet the bail conditions. The alleged offences, according to the police, are punishable under Section 419 and 390 of the Criminal Code, CAP C17, laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003.
The 29-year old Endurance advertised for young and up-coming home movie actors and actresses whom he will feature in a movie and promised to turn them into stars in the movie industry.
The prospective young artists, especially young girls, allegedly trooped to his office at 1, Chris Bee Street, Igando, on the outskirts of Lagos to register.
He demanded certain amount of money for logistics and promised each of them a leading role that will make him/her an instant celebrity in the entertainment industry.
Apart from allegedly defrauding some of them, he was alleged to have slept with some ladies who did not have the money to pay.
He allegedly collected money and had sex with some of the ladies but could not fulfill his promise to them.
The matter was exposed when the aggrieved victims besieged his office to demand for a refund of their money and in the process a fight ensued.
The matter was reported at Igando Police station and Endurance was arrested and charged to court.
Some of the victims include Chioma Nwachukwu who told the police that Endurance collected N56,000 from her.
Another victim, Stella Chris said she paid him N60,000.
Other victims who also allegedly paid Endurance money in exchange for roles in his movie include ThankGod Eze – N50,000, Adeshina Adeoye – N30,000, Theresa Okon – N60,000 and Okori Raphael – N120,000.
When the matter came up at the court, he pleaded not guilty.
The presiding magistrate, S. O. Solebo granted him bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum while the case was adjourned.