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Ikorodu NYCN Coordinators Charge Council Chairmen On Security

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun -Plan summit to tackle divisional security situation As a response to the security changes facing Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Coordinators of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in the six Local Government (LG) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu division have charged Council Chairmen to adequately fund security and secure the lives of residents. The Coordinators met at the Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Secretariat at an emergency meeting on Tuesday, 19th January, 2021, to discuss the state of security and other issues affecting youth development…

Ikorodu Councilors Support Onyabo, Pledge More Council Engagements

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu The seven elected ward Councilors in lkorodu Local Government, led by the Council Leader, Hon. Issa Ayobami Salma representing Ward G (Agura/Gberigbe), last week, visited the headquarters of the Onyabo Vigilance Group to identify with the local security outfit. The team, which also comprised of Hon. Adebowale Adebola (Deputy Leader) re[resenting Ward E, Hon. Omotayo Awolesi (Majority Leader) representing Ward C, Hon. Shokunbi Toheeb (Chief Whip) representing Ward F, Hon. Gbenga Awobajo (Member) Ward A, Hon. Olorunwa ‘Gino’ Oshodi (Member) Ward A and Hon. Banwo Alade Azeez (Member)…

Ikorodu Security: Onyabo, Council Chairman Exchange Words On Funding, Support

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu -Economic activities resume as security group arrest two notorious cultists -Onyabo not getting necessary support, Onyabo leader alleges. -We are planning joint taskforce to deal with cultism menace – Ikorodu LG Chairman There was no love lost between the Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Adesina, and the Deputy Commander of the Onyabo Vigilance Group, Akogun Lanre Olabinjo, as both have exchanged words on the security situation in Ikorodu, which has been worsened by the reckless killings by cultists in the last few weeks. The vigilance group…

Residents Charge Govt, Parents To Take Responsibilities, Launch Campaign Against Cultism

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun Cross section of Ikorodu residents have charged the Lagos State Government and Council Authorities to respond practically to the state of insecurity in Ikorodu caused by cult activities which have constantly been disturbing the social and economic lives of residents of the community. The concerned residents called on Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu to intervene in the threat that cultism posed to lives and properties before the whole town is consumed. They also charged elected representatives, council chairmen and traditional institutions to also discharge their responsibilities to the…

Cultism: PDP PRO Calls For Long Term Jail, Family Reporting Cult Members To Security As Ways Out Of Menace

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Following the recent resurgence in cult attacks and killings across Ikorodu division, residents have, again, started coming up with suggestions on how to deal with the menace of cultism that has negatively impacted on the community, disrupted its economic and social lives over a decade, with the hope that the authorities concerned will act accordingly. The main lkorodu town, for the past four days, has been under siege of cult violence while many suspected cult members belonging to Eye and Ake groups, have been killed and many badly…

Ikorodu Deserted As three suspected Cultists Killed

January 11, 2021January 12, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Ikorodu main town was this evening deserted as rival cult groups struck again. At least, three suspected cultists, THE IMPACT gathered, were killed at Kokoro – Abu, Itunmoja and Ladega respectively in quick succession. Eye witness account informed our reporter that one of those killed was a barber operating a barbing salon at Kokoro – Abu area of the community. Mohammed, a Hausa commercial motorcycle rider, also confirmed the killings. He stated that the fight broke out this evening making residents in the affected areas scampered for safety…

Community Policing: Lagos Deploys 1,250 Special Officers

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, January, 5, 2020, deployed 1,250 Special Constables for community policing in different parts of the State. According to a release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Gboyega Akosile, the passing – out parade for the special constables who will be deployed to assist in community policing held at the Police College, Ikeja, The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, speaking at the parade appealed to all Lagosians, especially community leaders and associations to support community policing by cooperating…

Lajo CDA Gives One Year Account Of Stewardship

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu One year after assuming office, the executive committee of the Lajo Community Development Association (CDA) has rendered its account of performances to the community. The exco, which assumed office in December 18, 2019, gave records of its performances in the areas of Electricity/Transformer, Road Grading, Health Development, Education and Youth Development. In a release signed by the Secretary to the CDA, Comrade Ayoade Ajayi, a retired Deputy Director, Ministry of Education, he stated that the CDA has procured a transformer for regular power supply in the community, embarked…

Lajo Community Appeals For Govt Intervention On Schools, Roads

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu -Wants Hon. Benson to facilitate school buildings The executive members of the Lajo Community Development Association (CDA), on behalf of the generality of residents in the community located in the riverine area of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has appealed to the State Government for the provision of block of classrooms for the junior and senior secondary schools in the community. They also appealed for the fencing of the primary and secondary schools’ premises to guide against unwanted intrusion and disruption…

Igbogbo Beach Soccer Tournament: DG Sports Commission, Igbogbo/Bayeku Council Chairman, Others Pledge Bigger Outing Next Year

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu -Igbogbo selected team emerge inaugural champions Some youths in Igbogbo area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria led by the former Referee at the FIFA Beach World Cup, Mr Jelili Ogunmuyiwa, has successfully organized an historic Beach Soccer tournament which has now been described as a brand which can be hosted annually with adequate support and sponsorship. The successful hosting of the tournament, which its final was played at the Igbogbo Stadium on Sunday, December 20,2020, and won by the Igbogbo Selected side which defeated Igini Oghene Street…