Ogun State Police Command
The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed banditry claims over the incident that occurred at a private dredging site in Magbon Etido, Mowe, resulting to the death of one soldier.
The Command also said that another soldier sustained injuries from the incident and currently receiving treatment at the hospital
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed this to newsmen in a statement in Abeokuta yesterday.
Babaseyi said that the incident as an isolated criminal attack and not linked to banditry as being circulated on social media and speculated in some quarters.
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He said based on the report, Police operatives, in collaboration with the Military, swiftly mobilized to the area and commenced coordinated operations to apprehend those responsible.
“Preliminary findings do not indicate any connection between the incident and banditry activities in Ogun State. Investigations and tactical operations remain ongoing.” The PRO noted
The Command, however, assured residents that the situation is under control, security presence has been reinforced, and there is no cause for alarm.
Read the full article at The Guardian Nigeria →📄Source document: Ogun State Police Command Statement
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The Guardian NigeriaIndependentCenter12 days agoOne soldier died and another was injured during an incident at a private dredging site in Magbon Etido, Mowe, Ogun State. The Ogun State Police Command has denied claims that the event was related to banditry, stating it was an isolated criminal attack. The police confirmed that they, along with military forces, have launched operations to apprehend those responsible. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have assured residents that the situation is under control.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the police statement denying banditry involvement and confirms the incident as an isolated criminal attack. It includes direct quotes from the police public relations officer and mentions ongoing investigations. There is no evident bias in language or framing, and both the claim
Official sources cited
- government Ogun State Police Command Statement
The PunchIndependentCenter12 days agoSuspected kidnappers killed a soldier and injured another in Ogun State during an attempted abduction. The police confirmed the incident and ruled out banditry as the cause.
Bias read (Center): The article reports a crime incident without apparent ideological framing. It mentions the police confirmation and rules out banditry but does not provide additional context or commentary that would indicate a particular political leaning.
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