Police Restore Calm After Clash Leaves Three Dead, Houses Burnt In Alimosho

The Lagos State Police Command has restored calm in the Ikola community, located in the Alimosho axis of the state following a violent confrontation that left three people dead and two others injured on Thursday.

According to a statement issued by the Lagos State Police Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the command deployed personnel from various tactical and specialised units to the area to maintain law and order and prevent further escalation of the violence.

The clash, which also led to some buildings being set ablaze, broke out after some suspected area boys allegedly stopped a tricycle rider and demanded ₦200 from him.

The rider reportedly refused to pay, prompting the group to allegedly seize his tricycle. He later returned with some persons, leading to a violent confrontation between the two groups.

The deceased and injured persons were subsequently taken to the Military Hospital, Yaba, for necessary medical attention and other procedures, according to the police.

“Preliminary information indicates that trouble started when some suspected area boys allegedly stopped a tricycle rider and demanded the sum of ₦200. The rider reportedly refused to pay, following which the tricycle was allegedly seized by the group.

“The rider subsequently returned with some persons, leading to a violent confrontation between the two groups. Sadly, three (3) persons were reportedly killed, while two (2) others sustained injuries. Some buildings were also reportedly set ablaze during the ensuing violence”, the statement partly read.

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The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, accompanied by the Commander, 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Afolabi Owolabi, visited the scene to assess the situation and coordinate the security response.

The police said operatives from the Rapid Response Squad, Task Force, Tactical Squad, Police Mobile Force, Eko Strike Force and the Violence and Cultism Response Unit had been deployed to the area.

“Operatives of the Command comprising personnel of the RRS, Taskforce, Tactical Squad, PMF, Eko Strike Force, and VCRU have been deployed to the area and are currently maintaining law and order. The situation is firmly under control, and efforts are ongoing to prevent any further escalation”, the statement continued.

The command said it had commenced an investigation into the incident and would ensure that anyone found culpable faced the full weight of the law.

“The Command has commenced an investigation into the incident and will ensure that anyone found culpable is made to face the full weight of the law”, it added.

The police urged residents to remain calm, refrain from spreading unverified information and avoid actions capable of further escalating the situation. It also appealed to residents to provide credible information that could assist the ongoing investigation.

“The Command urges members of the public to remain calm, refrain from spreading unverified information, and avoid actions capable of further escalating the situation. Residents are also encouraged to provide the Police with credible information that may assist the ongoing investigation”, the statement concluded.

  

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Lagos To Deploy 220 Trucks For Waste Evacuation — Hamzat

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has said the state would increase its waste evacuation capacity with an additional 220 trucks.

This comes barely two months after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the state would soon take delivery of 150 compactor trucks to tackle waste evacuation.

Hamzat said this while addressing journalists during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise held in Festac, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of the state today.

He noted that the new trucks would supplement the existing Private Sector Participation waste collection system.

He said the trucks would help the government respond to the growing volume of waste generated across the state as a result of population growth.

“The state government will be bringing in another 220 trucks to make sure that we supplement our PSP. What we need our people to also do is to make sure that they patronise their PSP, not the cart pushers, because they are not organised. You don’t know where the waste is ending up,” he said.

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Reacting to a question on the waste situation in Lagos, Hamzat said the increasing number of people living and working in the state meant more waste was generated daily, making residents’ cooperation essential to effective waste management.

“A lot of people are coming to Lagos, and therefore they generate waste. So part of what you can see that we are doing is that we are getting many more trucks to actually go and evacuate,” he said.

He said residents had a responsibility to ensure that waste was properly disposed of, stressing that refuse dumped in canals could obstruct water flow and worsen flooding.

The deputy governor said the state government was encouraging communities across Lagos to organise regular environmental sanitation exercises, with the target of having residents clean their surroundings at least once a month.

“We cannot be a people without a healthy environment. It doesn’t matter what we do, a cleaner environment is what makes a city or a state sustainable,” he said.

Hamzat also urged residents to take personal responsibility for maintaining clean surroundings and use approved waste collection channels.

He said the government’s community engagement was aimed at encouraging residents to develop a culture of maintaining clean surroundings and creating a healthier environment for children and other residents.

Addressing environmental management in the Festac area, Hamzat noted that the Federal Housing Authority had responsibilities in the district but said residents and property managers were still required to comply with Lagos State environmental regulations.

He, however, stressed that the state government remained committed to ensuring that the environment was sustainable and conducive for residents.

Hamzat commended the local government chairman and residents for their participation in the sanitation exercise, saying community involvement was essential to sustaining environmental cleanliness across Lagos.

Also speaking, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said waste management in the state was improving, attributing the progress to the deployment of 24-hour emergency response teams and measures to address challenges at landfills and dumpsites.

Wahab said the state government had also intensified engagement with PSP operators to improve waste collection across the state, noting that the government had intervened in areas where the Lagos State Waste Management Authority would ordinarily not operate.

He said the government had assured PSP operators of its support to enable them to improve waste collection, adding that residents were expected to pay for services rendered in line with the polluter-pays principle.

The commissioner said the arrangement would ensure that PSP operators were adequately supported while residents received the services for which they paid.

According to him, the government was also transitioning from the traditional linear waste management system, where waste is collected and dumped, to a circular system in which waste is recovered and converted into useful resources.

Wahab said the transition had led to the development of material recovery facilities in Badagry and Epe, as well as transfer stations at Soluyi and Olusosun.

On the activities of cart pushers, the commissioner said the government was engaging them but would not adopt measures that could create greater environmental and security challenges in the future.

He said investigations had shown that waste collected by some cart pushers was often dumped in drainage channels and road medians, contributing to environmental problems and flooding.

Wahab also expressed concern over reports linking some cart pushers to criminal activities, including the cutting and theft of metals, saying the government could not adopt a policy that would worsen security challenges in the state.

  

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Police Rescue Two Colombian Women Held Captive By Chinese Traffickers In Lagos

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the National Central Bureau of INTERPOL, Lagos Annex, have rescued two Colombian nationals allegedly lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate.

The victims, identified as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa, were rescued following actionable intelligence received from INTERPOL-NCB, Bogotá, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday.

According to the statement, the two women were “fraudulently lured to Nigeria, held against their will, and had their travel documents confiscated” by some Chinese nationals, who are currently at large.

The statement said the police launched a covert tracking operation immediately after receiving the intelligence.

It added that the operatives located the hideout in Lagos and rescued the victims “on the same day.”

The statement read in part, “Upon receipt of the intelligence, police operatives promptly launched a covert tracking operation, locating the hideout in Lagos where both victims were safely rescued on the same day.”

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According to the police, the suspects fled the location when they noticed the approaching operatives.

“The fleeing suspects abandoned the location upon sighting the approaching team, and efforts have been intensified to track down and arrest all members of the syndicate,” the statement said.

The police said the rescued Colombian nationals were currently in safe custody and receiving necessary support.

“The rescued victims are currently in safe custody and receiving necessary support,” the statement added.

The statement further disclosed that the Colombian Embassy in Accra was collaborating with the National Central Bureau to facilitate the victims’ return to their country.

“The Colombian Embassy in Accra is working in close collaboration with the Bureau to secure hotel accommodations for the victims and arrange emergency travel documents to ensure their safe return to Bogotá,” it said.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, reaffirmed the commitment of the police to protecting residents and strengthening international cooperation against transnational crimes.

The statement said Disu “reaffirms the unwavering commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to safeguarding the lives and property of all residents within the country, while deepening collaboration with i

  

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Machete-Wielding Man Attacks Security Guards At Lekki Cinema, Kills Two

Two people have reportedly been killed following an attack at the a cinema in Lekki, Lagos State, after a machete-wielding man allegedly stormed the facility.

The incident occurred on Friday night, causing panic among cinema patrons and workers at the entertainment facility.

The suspect, who was reportedly armed with a machete and a knife, allegedly attempted to gain access to the cinema but was stopped by security personnel.

Eyewitnesses said the man became violent after he was prevented from entering the premises and allegedly attacked the security guards.

The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, confirmed the incident.

She said the suspect allegedly stabbed one of the security guards to death and injured another security personnel.

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Adebisi said the suspect was subsequently mobbed and died in the process.

“Two people have been confirmed dead,” the police spokesperson said.

She added that the identities of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated.

According to her, the suspect appeared to be destitute and was also suspected to have been under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident.

The police spokesperson said the Chief Security Officer of the cinema had been taken into custody as part of the investigation.

She added that the command was working to obtain and review the closed-circuit television footage from the cinema to establish the sequence of events.

Adebisi said the CCTV footage would also help investigators determine whether other people were involved in the incident.

The police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack and the deaths.

As of the time of filing this report, the police had yet to release the identities of the two deceased persons or provide further details on the condition of the injured security personnel.

  

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The Library Lagos Where Books Blend With Nightlife For Unforgettable Experience

By Chidinma Enweani

When you hear the word “library,” your mind naturally races to images of absolute silence, strict librarians hushing visitors, dusty bookshelves, and hours spent studying textbooks. However, a spot flips that entire concept. 

Welcome to The Library Lagos, a premier dinner-and-show club where the only thing being studied is how to have an unforgettable night out.

The clever irony of the name forms part of the venue’s grand charm. Far from a place of quiet contemplation, this upscale lounge and nightclub merges the intellectual aesthetic of a private study with the high-octane energy of Lagos nightlife. 

Walking through the doors, guests are greeted by striking interior styling featuring floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, rich leather textures, and opulent gold accents that trick the eye into thinking you have stepped into a classy, classic reading room before the real magic begins.

The Library operates primarily as a high-end dinnertainment destination. Rather than just visiting a restaurant to eat and leave, patrons are treated to an immersive sensory journey. The venue pairs a refined, gourmet menu featuring global fusion dishes and literary-themed artisanal cocktails with world-class stage performances.

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As guests enjoy their meals, the atmosphere comes alive with curated entertainment. The schedule typically features talented singers, captivating dancers in stunning costumes, live drummers, and surprise acts. It creates an environment where fine dining seamlessly blends with theatrical showmanship, ensuring there is never a dull second.

As the evening progresses past midnight, the venue undergoes a dramatic transformation. What begins as a sophisticated dinner setting evolves into one of Lagos’s most exclusive club afterparties. From around 1:00 AM on Thursday to Sunday, the lights dim, the volume rises, and the space becomes a vibrant hotspot for trendsetters, corporate elites, and nightlife lovers. Top-tier DJs and popular artists take over the decks, pumping out Afrobeats sounds, pop, and rave mixes that keep the crowd moving until the early hours of the morning.

The Library Lagos has successfully carved out a niche for mature minds, corporate tastemakers, and socialites who want more than just a regular club experience. It offers a clever paradox: you enter thinking you are heading to a quiet archive, only to find yourself immersed in one of the wildest, most stylish luxury parties in Lagos. If you are looking to dress up, enjoy great food, and experience nightlife with an intelligent twist, this spot belongs firmly on your radar.

Culled from Guardian Life

  

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Arik Shareholders, Management Disagree Over Dismantling Of Aircraft At Lagos Airport

Shareholders of Arik Air Ltd have written to the airline’s Receiver Manager, Mr Oluseye Opasanya, demanding an explanation over the ongoing dismantling of one of the airline’s aircraft, a Boeing 737-700, at the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos.

The shareholders, through a letter signed by a major shareholder, Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide, dated August 17, 2026 said they had observed what appeared to be the ongoing dismantling of an aircraft belonging to the airline.

However, the Media Consultant to Arik Air in Receivership, Simon Tumba, had said that the aircraft in question was sold after all necessary processes had been followed.

Tumba said the aircraft was subjected to security in favour of Access Bank, adding that the bank had provided the relevant security documentation to Arik Air and subsequently to AMCON.

According to him, the documentation was verified as genuine, and neither Arik Air nor AMCON objected to Access Bank’s exercise of its security rights.

The shareholders’ letter demanded clarification on the identity, ownership and security status of the aircraft.

The shareholders also sought details of the authority and purpose for the dismantling, as well as whether the aircraft or any of its components was connected to the indebtedness allegedly owed by Arik Air to Access Bank.

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The shareholders recalled an earlier correspondence from the receiver manager dated October 22, 2024, concerning the alleged indebtedness to Access Bank and the bank’s purported security over Arik aircraft and engines.

They said the requested documentation was neither supplied with the receiver manager’s October 2024 letter nor, to their knowledge, subsequently produced in a satisfactory manner.

The shareholders further stated that they had informed the receiver manager that the matter was also under criminal investigation by a government law enforcement agency.

The development comes amid a long-running dispute over Arik Air’s financial obligations and the status of its aircraft and other assets following the appointment of a receiver-manager by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).

The shareholders warned that the dismantling raised serious questions about the preservation of Arik Air’s assets and the manner in which the airline’s affairs were being handled under receivership.

The shareholders also drew attention to Opasanya’s status as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, saying his professional standing made adherence to the obligations attached to his office particularly important.

The shareholders maintained that their letter should not be interpreted as consent or acquiescence to any dealing involving Arik Air’s assets, adding that the letter was without prejudice to their pending proceedings before the Federal High Court, in which the receiver manager was a party, and to all their rights and remedies.

  

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