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Motorcyclist stabbed in Ogun over N100 ticket

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9 months ago

February 5, 2026

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A commercial motorcyclist was allegedly stabbed to death by a levy collector in Ogun over a N100 ticket, sparking protests and transport disruption

Tensions escalated in parts of Ogun State after a commercial motorcyclist was allegedly stabbed to death by a member of a transport union tax collection group, commonly called agberos, following an argument over a N100 ticket.

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The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Ijoko, according to local reports. Sources said the disagreement between the deceased and levy collectors escalated into a violent confrontation. One other person was reportedly stabbed during the altercation but survived.

A motorcyclist who identified himself as Rasheed told reporters, “They were fighting over a N100 ticket. It started as a small argument before it escalated.

The person who was killed is one of the motorcyclists from Nasarawa. His colleagues are now confronting agberos in Lambe, Ijoko and parts of Akute.”

Another rider, Ganiyu, confirmed the fatal stabbing and said tensions remained high, causing many commercial motorcyclists to refrain from work.

“Some riders have refused to work since then, which is why there are fewer commercial motorcyclists around today. The police are aware and arrested some people during another confrontation,” he said.

A senior police officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, verified the stabbing occurred in Ijoko, within the Agbado-Sango axis, and clarified that protests in Lambe and Akute followed the incident.

The Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, was yet to respond to enquiries at the time of filing.

Violent clashes between commercial motorcyclists and levy collectors are not new in Ogun State. Similar confrontations over ticket fees in 2023, notably at Akute Bus Stop and Alagbole in Ifo Local Government Area, previously led to property damage, shop closures, and residents fleeing for safety.

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The latest incident underscores ongoing friction between riders and levy collectors over allegations of harassment and extortion.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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12 hours ago

October 27, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.