Oro Festival Turns Tragic in Ogun Community as Youth, Police Clash Over Alleged Killing of Celebrant

Tension has gripped Ifonyintedo Community in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State following the alleged shooting and killing of a young man, identified as Owolabi Oniyiku, by police officers at a checkpoint. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident occurred on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, shortly after security operatives reportedly intensified road checks in…

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Operation Kosaye: Gov. Abiodun Hails IGP Disu, Ogun, Lagos Police for Crushing Kidnappers

…Says initiative has restored public confidence, made both states hostile to criminals Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, for initiating the joint Ogun-Lagos security operation, Operation Kosaye, describing it as a bold, proactive and intelligence-driven initiative that has significantly strengthened security across the two neighbouring states….

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Mystery Surrounds Death of Ogun Man Found Hanging as Police Launch Investigation

A cloud of grief and uncertainty has enveloped residents of Molode in the Sabo Area of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, following the discovery of a middle-aged man who was found dead in circumstances suspected to be suicide. The deceased, identified as Obikoya Gbenga Adewale, was reportedly found hanging outside a residential building on Saturday June…

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“I Thought He Had Quit Kidnapping” -Father of Arrested Seriki Fulani in Ijebu-Ode Breaks Silence

The father of Abdulazeez Oladimeji, popularly known as the Seriki Fulani of Ijebu-Ode, has spoken out following his son’s arrest by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command over alleged involvement in kidnapping activities. Speaking after the arrest, the elderly man admitted that he had previously known about his son’s involvement in kidnapping but believed…

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Ogun Police Dismantle Child Trafficking, Illegal Surrogacy Ring Disguised as Orphanage

The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered and dismantled a well-organised child trafficking and illegal surrogacy syndicate operating under the cover of an orphanage in the Agbara axis of the state, rescuing seven minors in the process. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)…

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