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Governor Okpebholo Assures Return of Disputed Oke-Oroma Land to Owners after Probe Panel’s Reports

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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has taken steps to address the issues surrounding the Oke-Oroma land dispute, announcing his decision to set up a Commission of Inquiry.

The Governor stated this when he met with community leaders, residents, and victims of demolished structures at Oke-Oroma community in Benin City, Edo State capital.

Governor Okpebholo, accompanied by his Deputy, Honourable Dennis Idahosa, said the commission of inquiry will investigate the issues and make appropriate recommendations.

In a statement signed by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, said that if it is confirmed that the lands belong to the people, the Certificates of Occupancy (CofO) earlier issued to some persons will be revoked and the lands returned to their rightful owners.

“I remember that during my campaign here, I promised to come back, and now I am here. We hate injustice in this administration.
That is why we are here and happy to meet all of you. We will listen to your voices.

“In the next few days, I will invite you to the Government House and back it up with actions.

“Few days from now, we will set up a Commission of Inquiry to look into this land issue so that we will return your lands to you after the findings.

“We will check if the CofO is already issued on the lands belonging to the people. If there is and the reports say so, I will revoke them and return the lands to the people.

“Continue to maintain the peace. As a government, our responsibility is to provide security. I will speak with the appropriate authorities in charge of security. Security personnel will come in here and restore peace,” Governor Okpebholo assured the people.

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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG

” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.

Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.

He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.

“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.

“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.

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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.

This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.

During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.

He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .

Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.

From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.

On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.

He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.

Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.

The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.

Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.

The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.

Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.

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