Peace Returns To Shasha Community After Attack On Air Force Officer

peace has  returned to the Shasha Kingdom in Alimosho Local Government Area following the intervention of the monarch of the kingdom, Oba Babatunde Akanbi Ogunronbi. According to eye-witness accounts, some youths in the area had reportedly attacked an Air force officer with broken bottles.

The traditional ruler in the area, the Onishasha of Shasha Kingdom, Oba Babatunde Akanbi Ogunronbi, brokered peace after a week of tension in the community.

It was gathered that the youths allegedly stabbed the officer with broken bottles during a football session in the Oremeji area.

Fortunately for the officer, he survived the attack but with serious wounds on his head.

Spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the incident, noting that no life was lost.

A community leader in Shasha, Chief Muyideen Muniru, said the youths tried to prevent the unforeseen but the officer, who was on mufti, started a showdown with them but he was unfortunately overpowered.

According to Muniru, “the officer ran into the youths during a football match, the ball mistakenly hit him and he seized it.

“The youths suspended further activities to ask the officers for forgiveness but he ignored everyone, deflated the ball and turned it to shreds.

“Still the youths kept pacifying him to tamper justice with mercy but he boasted that he was an Air force officer and would call for enforcement to teach them a lesson.

“This disrupted the existing mood as the youths were agitated and called off the officer’s bluff. One of them reached for a bottle, broke it and hit the officer on his head.

“Before the officer could call for reinforcement, the situation turned rowdy as some other youths descended on the him.

“The following day being a Monday, colleagues of the officer stormed the community and raided many houses in retaliation.

“This continued for days thereby causing tension in the Shasha Kingdom until the monarch stepped into the matter and doused the tension.

“As from yesterday, relative peace has returned to the town.” He said.

 

 

 

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Army Confirms Death Of Soldier Attacked By Mentally Unstable Man In Ikorodu

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a soldier, who was attacked by a mentally unstable man on Sunday, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.

A video that went viral on social media showed the lifeless body of the soldier lying in a pool of blood. The body of the attacker, dressed in tattered clothes, was also seen on the ground, while voices in the footage suggested that the attacker had shot the soldier with the deceased rifle.

However, a statement by the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army through its acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, clarified that the deceased, who was deployed for internal security duty in the Imota area of Ikorodu, was struck on the head with a heavy log by the mentally unstable man. The statement said the soldier was attempting to de-escalate a chaotic situation when the attacker struck from behind.

The statement read: “Without prejudice to the ongoing investigation into the incident, it is necessary to provide preliminary information on the circumstances surrounding the incident. On November 16, 2025, about 4p.m., one of the soldiers deployed for internal security duty in the Imota area of Ikorodu, while attempting to de-escalate a chaotic situation, was attacked by a mentally unstable individual. The attacker struck the soldier on the head with a heavy log, causing severe injury.

“The situation was brought under control by other soldiers at the scene, who neutralised the attacker and recovered the soldier’s body”

 

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Lagos Makes History As Bond Subscription Hits N310 Billion

Lagos State has made history, with the conclusion of the bookbuild for its landmark Bond Issuance that has recorded an overwhelming reception from the investment community.

According to the state’s Commissioner for Finance Hon. Yomi Oluyomi, the state offered a ₦200 billion conventional Bond and a ₦14.8 billion Green Bond, both of which were significantly oversubscribed.

He said, “The Conventional Bond, which is the largest ever issued by a non-corporate sub-national in Nigeria’s history, attracted subscriptions totaling ₦308 billion, representing a 54% oversubscription above the initial offer.

“Lagos State is the first sub-national government to issue an impact climate bond. The Green bond attracted ₦28.7 Billion – 94% more than the target.”

Excited about the feats, the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu said: “This is a reflection of the global confidence in Nigeria’s economy, fostered by the bold reforms initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR  as reflected in the recent oversubscription of the Federal Government’s Eurobond.

“In Lagos, ours is a testament to our resilience and the unwavering support of our private sector partners who believe in our vision of building Africa’s model megacity that is safe, secure and functional.

“We shall continue to ensure prudent financial management,  accountability and fiscal transparency as we continue to provide a conducive environment for businesses to grow. Our dream is to make Lagos a global financial hub; we will keep our eyes on the ball.”

The governor maintained that the proceeds from the Bonds are earmarked to fund critical projects across the state, directly aligned along the line of the THEMES+ Agenda of his administration.

“These projects will focus on vital areas such as transportation, healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability, all aimed at significantly improving the livelihood and well-being of all Lagosians and securing a more prosperous and resilient future for the state,” he said.

 

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