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A Lagos taxi driver operating under Uber, an online public transport scheme, Alex Iniovosa, has been killed by some passengers suspected to be robbers in the Ogba area of the state.

According to PUNCH Metro, the suspects – Osharon Egberenmuen, 31; Micheal Eyoekpe, 27 ; and one Destiny (still at large) – had sought the service of late Iniovosa sometime in March 2017, under false pretences that they wanted him to take them somewhere.

It was said that after the three-man gang had perfected the robbery plan, they called him on the telephone around 9pm to meet them around Eyoekpe’s shop in Ogba.

It was gathered that Egberenmuen and Daniel had agreed to snatch Iniovosa’s car, a Rio Kia, while Eyoekpe, a screen printer, promised to facilitate the selling of the vehicle.

As the driver took off from the spot, the suspects, who were sitting in the back, reportedly strangled him with a belt.

Egberenmuen, who hails from Edo State, was said to have subsequently driven the vehicle to Oremeji Street, Obawole, Ogba, where the corpse of the driver was dumped.

It was learnt that the deceased’s family had declared him missing and reported to the police, leading to the arrest of Egberenmuen, who led operatives to the College area of the state, where Eyoekpe was apprehended.

Eyoekpe, an indigene of Cross River State, said, “Three weeks ago, I went to play a sports bet at Ogba bus stop around 8pm and met Osharon (Egberanmu). We later went to a beer parlour to drink. Because we left the bar late, he passed the night in my house.

“The following day, he told me that a friend wanted to sell a car and I told him that I knew somebody who could buy it. In the evening of that day, he told me how he would get the car and showed me a dagger and a belt. I told him that I was not interested in the deal.

“On the day the man was killed, he came to meet Destiny and me in my shop. As we wanted to go and meet the driver, my phone rang. I told them that I wanted to see one of my girlfriends and asked them to go.

“Around 10pm, they came to my house with the vehicle and asked me to call the person that would buy the car. The man, my former boss, asked how we got the vehicle. I explained to him and he said he was not interested in buying it.

“I told Osharon to take the car away and warned him not to call me again.”

However, Egberenmuen said it was Eyoekpe who initiated the robbery, adding that it was planned several days before execution.

He said, “When I met Micheal, I told him that I was broke and I was supposed to go back to Benin, Edo State. At the beer parlour, he asked me if it was possible for us to do a deal. I asked what kind of a deal and he said we should get a car.

“He said his former boss would buy the car. From that day, we met more frequently to perfect the plan. He introduced me to Destiny.

“Around 9pm, we contacted Alex (Iniovosa) to come to pick us around Michael’s shop in Ogba. As Destiny and I were inside the taxi, I put the belt on the driver’s neck and Destiny strangled him. We eventually dumped the body on the street.”

Briefing journalists on the arrest, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, said the suspects were being investigated for kidnapping and murder, adding that the command had intensified efforts at arresting the fleeing suspect, Destiny.

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JUST IN: Super Eagles Qualify For 2025 Africa Cup Of Nations

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have officially qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two games remaining in the qualification series.

With 10 points, the Super Eagles have secured a top-two finish in their group, especially after Libya’s unexpected 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali.

The team will next face Benin Republic’s Cheetahs in Abidjan on Thursday, before concluding their campaign against Rwanda at home.

Neither Rwanda (5 points) nor Libya (4 points) can surpass Nigeria in the standings, ensuring their qualification.

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

The Super Eagles, three-time African champions, reached the final in the last edition hosted in Côte d’Ivoire.

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Music Band Boy Commits Suicide After Boss Tortured Him For Stealing “Sprayed Money” [VIDEO]

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A Lagos young guitarist identified as Lekan, has allegedly committed suicide after being tortured for stealing money from the leader of a music band group in Ogun State.

Lekan, who was pronounced dead by medical experts at a private hospital in Ifo Local Government Area of the state, was found lying lifeless inside his room after drinking an insecticide liquid, “sniper,” to get away from the trauma that trailed the allegations from his boss who was identified as Sam Omo-Oba.

It was learnt that the deceased was tortured and recorded alongside Ayo, another member of the band, for stealing the money realized from their performance at a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) anniversary celebration where they entertained guests and worshippers.

The development has thrown the entire Oke-Aro community in Ifo Local Government into mourning, considering the circumstances surrounding the demise of the 26-year-old guitarist who lived in their community but operated often in Lagos.

On Wednesday, a close member of the family told our correspondent that Lekan was pronounced dead by medical experts on Monday, less than 24 hours after they left the church show on Sunday. The source, who identified himself as Kola, narrated that the family, even after seeing him lifeless still rushed him to hospital with a commercial motorcycle popularly called “Okada.”

“He was rushed to a private hospital to save him but the medical facility rejected the family request which prompted the move to another healthcare facility where the doctors pronounced him dead”.

Kola explained that the theft allegation, which was linked to the young artist’s demise, started after Sam Omo-Oba asked that members of his band who could not go home spend the night in his house.

“But they could not spend the night in his house because he was not allowed into the estate, so they decided to lodge at a hotel close to the community.

“While in the hotel, we heard that Sam and the band members drank and slept in the same room. In the morning, the band boss raised an alarm that Lekan and Ayo had stolen money inside his pocket, demanding they return it immediately”.

It was gathered that the deceased guitarist maintained the innocence of the crime he was being linked to during the torture. In the video making rounds online, Lekan was seen being allegedly tortured over the theft despite denying any link to the alleged crime perpetrated.

In the less than one-minute video, Lekan and Ayo were seen being questioned about who took the money and their responses attracted torture after the answers failed to meet expectations of the band leader.

In another video, a voice, suspected to be that of Sam Omo-Oba, was heard announcing that some notes had been discovered where the deceased and Ayo allegedly hid them.

Analyzing the videos, a resident of Oke-Aro who identified himself as Micheal told The Guild that the deceased was wrongly accused of theft, saying, “I know Lekan, rather than steal would prefer to work to earn his pay daily. And since our paths crossed, I have not earned that he stole from people”.

He added, “The torture and recording may have affected him psychologically that he considered suicide as the next option. I say this because, on his body, there were bruises on him which indicated that the torture was too much for him.

“I know him since he started playing drum under Kehinde Carlos and I have no record of theft linked to him. You can see it that the video showed the deceased insisting that he never took the money from his boss even when he was beaten to accept the allegations.

“The entire issue is sad and I can’t believe that Lekan is gone. I wish that this whole scenario could be reversed to avoid this tragedy. This is a young man with aspirations in the music industry. I know how he aspired to handle musical instruments for the big artists in the country. But now, all the dreams have been shattered”.

Efforts to get the Ogun Police Command spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, to confirm the sad development proved abortive.

 

Credit: The Guild

 

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Doctor, Three Nurses Die In Same Hospital Within 72 Hours In Saki, Oyo State

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A doctor and three nurses have been reported dead in a hospital in Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State within 72 hours.

According to Vanguard News, this has created panic among residents of the ancient town, particularly around the hospital.

The hospital has been identified as Almusharaf Hospital, Oke Sunah.

A resident of the area, Adekunle Lawal, told Vanguard News: “Three days ago, one nurse died and on Monday another nurse died and yesterday, the doctor and another nurse died.

“We are afraid because we don’t know what caused their deaths.

“The doctor is a quack doctor.

“Maybe all of them treated a patient who has a contagious disease, which, I think, was not well handled.

“It’s a very big hospital.

“They carry out minor surgery on patients and at times they invite doctors from elsewhere to join them.

“If it’s a contagious disease, how come that no patient died but the staff?

“People are also speculating that it could be food poisoning.

“Maybe one of them ate food and gave it to the others to eat.

“We don’t know.

“All these are mere assumptions until those responsible for monitoring these hospitals carry out an autopsy on the deceased.

“None of the patients died.

“It’s only the staff of the hospital.

“All of them have been buried.

“You know they are Muslims.

“Please, the Ministry of Health and other relevant agencies should step in.”

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