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Effurun Shooting: IGP Orders Dismissal, Prosecution of Officer

  In what appears to be a firm stance against police misconduct, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of a police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Effurun, Delta State. The incident, which occurred on April 26, 2026, led to the tragic death of a young man identified as Mene Ogidi, sparking outrage and renewed concerns over the conduct of security operatives in Nigeria. Preliminary findings revealed that the officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, breached established rules governing the use of firearms, particularly provisions under Force Order 237, guidelines designed to regulate the use of lethal force by police personnel. Following an internal review, the Nigeria Police Force described the officer’s actions as unlawful, unprofessional, and a gross violation of the duty to protect life. The Force Disciplinary Committee subsequently recommended his dismissal, a decision now approved by the IGP, alongside immediate ste...
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20 Years of Royal Legacy: Obadiimu Set for Historic Coronation Anniversary Celebration

 

The ancient town of Obadiimu is set to witness a historic celebration as HRM OBA MICHAEL OLAKITAN IJADUNADE OLUKOREDE OPAJINMI II. AGBAEKUN OF OBADIIMU (Iwale Alawomoore), marks his 20th Coronation Anniversary with a week-long series of events from Sunday, December 21 to Saturday, December 27, 2025.


In a statement released by the Planning Committee, HRM Oba Michael Olakitan Ijadunade Olukorede Opajinmi II Agbaekun of Obadiimu expressed deep appreciation to the planning committee for their outstanding efforts in planning the anniversary celebrations. “The AGBAEKUN appreciates the committee for their performance in making the day a memorable one,” the statement read.



The royal festivities will commence on Sunday, December 21 with a live radio appearance by Oba Michael Olakitan Ijadunade Olukorede Opajinmi II Agbaekun of Obadiimu on OSBC Radio’s popular programme Eroya, at 7:00 AM, followed by a special coronation anniversary church service at the Anglican Church, Obadiimu, at 10:00 AM.


On Tuesday, December 23, activities continue with an interdenominational service at the Agbaekun Palace at 12:00 PM, and a novelty football match at the town’s main field.


The celebrations will reach a cultural and religious crescendo on Friday, December 26, with the conferment of chieftaincy titles on distinguished individuals at the palace from 9:00 AM. This will be followed by a special Jumat service at the Obadimu Central Mosque by 1:30 PM. Later in the evening, the palace will host a Royal Night Celebration, a grand display of culture, tradition, and music, from 7:00 PM till dawn.


The main event of the anniversary will take place on Saturday, December 27, with the entertainment of guests at Obadiimu Grammar School Field.


There would also be funds raising of 200 million Naira for building of ultra modern palace and Hall. 


Dignitaries and Royal Guests

The celebration will be graced by eminent personalities from across the country. The Royal Father of the Day is HRM Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu 1, the Oluwo of Iwo.


Other royal dignitaries expected to attend include:

HRM Oba Abdurasak Taiwo Adegboye, Alawo of Awo


HRM Oba Dr. Olubayo Adesola Windapo, Oyelade-Abidogun I, Alara of Ara Kingdom


HRM Oba Olayinka Oyetunde Ishola Jokotola II, Olojudo of Ido-Osun


The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Asiwaju Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour, alongside other notable guests such as:

MHR Bamidele Salam, representing Egbedore, Ede North, Ede South, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Senator Lere Oyewumi, Deputy Senate Minority Leader, Yeyeluwa Chief (Dr) Mrs Dupe Sanni, Osun State Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, Secretary to the State Governor, High Chief Teslim Igbalaye, Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, Hon. Rotimi Ogunrinade and other lacrum da lacrum in the society.


The week-long celebration is expected to attract dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and well-wishers from all over Nigeria and beyond, as Obadiimu honors two decades of the Oba Agbaekun's reign—a reign marked by peace, unity, and development.

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