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FATHER WHO WAS ACCUSED OF DEFILING HIS MINOR KIDS WALKS FREELY IN LAGOS
Against the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s promise to wield “the big stick” on perpetrators of rape, domestic violence and child abuse in the Lagos, a Magistrate in the state has granted bail in a most controversial manner, to Oluwaseun Olomo, 41, a father of two who was accused of defiling his two minor children.
The governor had during the “Walk to Commit and Act”, commemorating the day in line with United Nations declaration against gender-based violence, maintained that the State is working hard with its police command and all relevant agencies to bring the crime to zero point.
Olomo, 41, An Uber driver, residing on 3, Banire Close, Egbeda, Lagos was married to Modupe Iluyomade who died in a mysterious Okada accident in Ikeja on June 3rd, 2019
The grandmother of the children, Mrs. Elizabeth Iluyomade, the mother of Modupe, is also crying foul over the case and equally alleging threat to her life.
Modupe’s death had led to a lot of controversy, suspicion and intrigues before it eventually culminated in a case before Magistrate B.O Osunsanmi in Ogba, Ikeja Magistrate District, Lagos.
Olomo’s mother-in-law contended that the children (Fiyinfoluwa and Folakemi) had to reside with her after the death of their mother on June 3rd to stave off the post death emotional trauma.
She added that she started noticing a strange bowel movement and behavior patterns of the children and decided to carry out medical examination on the on July 5th 2019 at the General Hospital Isolo.
While this was on, the “war over the custody of the children” began. “My opinion was that since Olomo, my son-in-law is an Uber driver, who will not be available to take care of the children, it will be proper to have custody of the children for now” she said.
Olomo refused and instead allegedly brought members of the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC to threaten his mother- in –law, and also petition the Police in Zone two, Onikan, Lagos.
While the dispute was spiraling, Iluyomade approached the Lagos State Office of Public Defender, OPD, concerning the health of the children, from where she was referred to the Mirabel Center at the Lagos State College of Medicine, LASUTH, Ikeja.
Several tests conducted at Mirabel Center later revealed that the two year old Folakemi had been penetrated severally and serially from her vagina and anus. It was also discovered that the five year old boy Fiyinfoluwa had been penetrated through his anus.
Armed with the medical report and the video evidence where the boy confessed that the act was done by their father, the OPD referred the matter to the Gender Unit of the Lagos State Police Command since according to them, the matter has morphed into a criminal offence in which Olomo, the father of the children is a prime suspect.
The case was allegedly subjected to a lot of manipulation at the Gender Unit before the Muazu Zubairu, Lagos Commissioner of Police at that time, who ordered the IPO at the Gender Unit, Kuinle Orebe to file “an Action right away”.
Eventually, Iluyomade alleged that when the application for Remand Order was heard, Magistrate Osunsanmi granted the suspect bail, according to her, “because there was no sufficient evidence before her to link the suspect to the crime.”
The Magistrate, also held that the statement for the arrangement of the children filed by the Respondent (Olomo) is more credible and acceptable to the court that that filed by the Applicant (Iluyomade). It also held that the independent investigative report from the Social Work department showed that the Respondent is a responsible man.
Maigstrate Osunsanmi therefore ruled that Olomo be granted the custody of the children while Iluyomade was granted access and visitation right once a month.
The judgment has however sparked fresh controversy as Mrs. Iluyomade is suspecting a lot of foul play and therefore crying for justice.
According to her, “upon inquiries made after the day’s proceedings, I discovered that the IPO had altered evidence in his affidavit in support of the Remand application, giving evidence contrary to the true facts he told the commissioner of Police. Furthermore, he did not bring the video evidence to the attention of the Honurable court, all which have fuelled my suspicion that the IPO is bent on perverting justice in this case.”
To this end, Iluyomade, who also alleged threat to her life by one Benedict Olomo, a senior Police Officer working in Ogun state and a brother to his son-in-law, is pleading the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to take over the investigation of the case, especially in the areas of defilement, sodomy and abuse of minors.
She also want the Commissioner to “investigate the very suspicious and unclear circumstances of the death of my daughter on the 3rd of June, 2019 with a view to unraveling the truth.
Rahman Aliagan, Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists opines that NGIJ team of Investigators will continue to dig deep into this case and file more updates.
Source: Security Monitor
Popular UK-based Nigerian blogger and social commentator, Maureen Badejo, is set to appear before the Federal High Court on Monday to answer to a multiple -count charge being proposed by the police legal team to find fault, her lawyer, Barrister George Ogunjimi, has disclosed.
Chief Ogunjimi, the Bamofin of Ojo, Lagos and a dual jurisdiction practitioner revealed that Badejo recently returned to Nigeria in connection with an appeal court matter scheduled to hold in Ibadan on the 16th of February 2026 prior to her encounter with law enforcement authorities.
According to him, Badejo was arrested and interrogated by operatives of the Cybercrime Unit at Adekunle Police Station, Yaba, Lagos, following a petition reportedly filed by Apostle Johnson Suleman.
He clarified that contrary to speculation, the blogger voluntarily honoured the police invitation herself, presenting at the station without resistance.
“She was not picked up or abducted. She went to the police station personally in response to the invitation,” Ogunjimi said.
The lawyer added that while she was still at the station, another petition allegedly emerged, this time from the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Pastor Daniel Olukoya, which subsequently led to her being held and later detained at the Alagbon detention facility.
Despite the development, Ogunjimi expressed confidence in her legal prospects, assuring supporters that his team is fully prepared to defend her.
“We are optimistic. The alleged offences are bailable, and by God’s grace, we will secure her bail on Monday,” he stated.
The case has since drawn public attention, particularly among Badejo’s followers both in Nigeria and the diaspora, as proceedings at the Federal High Court are expected to begin next week.
As of the time of reporting, the police had not issued an official statement explaining the legal basis for Badejo’s arrest or detention.
Badejo has previously been involved in legal disputes with Apostle Suleiman, including a 2022 UK High Court ruling that dismissed his defamation claim and ordered him to pay her £19,601 in costs.
She has also publicised allegations made by a former MFM pastor against Dr Olukoya.
The case has sparked renewed concerns over press freedom and the use of cybercrime laws in Nigeria.
Nollywood siblings Dakore Akande and Timini Egbuson have finally laid their father to rest.
Earlier this year, actor, Timini Egbuson, had announced the passing of his father. He said he never thought he would start the year by saying RIP to his dad, and promised to continue to make him proud.
His sister, Dakore Akande, expressed how heartbroken she is, yet glad that he was free from pain. She expressed gratitude for the memories and laughter, the legacy of excellence that he instilled in them, and his love for music and looking stylish.
Taking to his Instagram page, Timini shared photos from his low-key burial ceremony, which was attended only by family.
In his caption, he revealed that they said their final goodbyes as he bade his father farewell. The popular actor said his father’s strength and love will always guide them.
“We said our final goodbyes. Rest well, Papa. Your strength and love will always guide me”.
The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the horrific and senseless attacks in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State that reportedly claimed over 160 lives.
In a statement released on February 6, 2026, the U.S. expressed its condolences and backed President Bola Tinubu’s immediate security and humanitarian response.
JomogNews reports that while the Nigerian Police Force said 75 persons were confirmed killed in the assault on Woro and Nuku communities, local sources and international observers put the death toll significantly higher.
In a statement on X on Friday, the US Mission in Nigeria described the attack as “horrific,” saying more than 160 people were feared dead, with many still unaccounted for.
“The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the death toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence,” the statement read.
It welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s directive to deploy security forces to protect affected communities.
“We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice,” the statement added.
The reaction adds to international condemnation of the attack, which had earlier drawn rebukes from the United Nations and the Republic of Türkiye.
Tinubu had ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama and approved the creation of a new military command to lead the operation, following the assault on Woro and Nuku communities.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had also ordered the immediate deployment of tactical and intelligence teams to Kaiama and surrounding communities to restore calm and prevent further attacks.
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said the deployment of troops under Operation Savannah Shield would help deter further violence, adding that security forces were already on the ground.
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