Sunday Omisakin, an ex-convict who was recently granted a state pardon by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has been re-arrested for stealing a plasma television in Osogbo.

Omisakin, who was number eight on the list of pardoned ex-convicts, had previously been convicted of lesser offences.

Omisakin was among those granted pardon on December 24, 2024, alongside Segun Olowookere and Sunday Morakinyo, who were sentenced to death for armed robbery and the theft of fowl in Oyan, Osun State.

However, just days after receiving the pardon, Omisakin was involved in a new crime. On January 3, 2025, he allegedly broke into a house in the Inudun area of Osogbo and stole a plasma TV valued at N600,000.

According to the charge sheet, Omisakin entered the house of one Shittu Damilare and stole the television.

The charges against him include burglary and theft, punishable under sections 411(1)(2) and 390(9) of the Criminal Code of Osun State.

Omisakin was first arraigned on January 7, 2025, and applied for bail.

However, Magistrate A. Adeyeba adjourned the case until January 10 to decide on the bail request.

The prosecutor, Kayode Adeoye, opposed the application, and the magistrate ultimately denied bail, ordering that Omisakin be remanded in Ilesa Correctional Centre.

Military Personnel, 

Terrorists believed to be members of Boko Haram launched an attack on Kawuri village in the Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday night, destroying three military armoured tanks and three patrol vehicles belonging to the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).

Sources confirmed that during the attack, several residents fled into the bush for safety.

Despite the damage, the military engaged the assailants and repelled the attack. Fortunately, no casualties were reported during the skirmish.

However, as the terrorists retreated, they planted Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along the Konduga-Kawuri road to impede any reinforcements.

On Tuesday morning, as reinforced troops navigated the same route, one CJTF member, Abba Godori, stepped on an IED and was killed instantly.

Attempts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Kenneth Daso, for confirmation of the incident were unsuccessful.

However, a retired senior civil servant in the area confirmed the attack and expressed concern over the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State since the beginning of the year.

Late Salome, 

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has condemned the shocking murder of 24-year-old Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, allegedly by her estranged lover in Karu, Nasarawa State.

At the time of her death, Salome was serving at Nicon Insurance in Abuja.

In a statement released on Tuesday by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Jonathan Eze, the minister expressed deep sorrow over the crime and called for swift justice for the deceased and her grieving family.

Describing the murder as “senseless and brutal,” Imaan emphasized that such acts have no place in a civilized society.

She called for urgent measures to ensure the safety and protection of women and girls throughout the country.

“As a mother, it pains me to comprehend the horrific killing and dismemberment of a promising young woman like Miss Salome Adaidu,” the minister said.

“It is high time for parents and communities to take responsibility for the safety of women, girls, and children. We must speak out when we see something wrong. This cannot continue.”

The minister also stressed the importance of respecting the fundamental human right to life and urged law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of Salome’s death, ensuring that the perpetrator is brought to justice.

Imaan reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting Salome’s family during this difficult period and reiterated her call for an end to violence against women and girls in the country.

“We assure the family that we will do everything within our power to ensure that justice is served,” the statement read.

The minister also urged Nigerians to unite in condemning the murder and to work together to build a society where women and girls can live free from violence and abuse.

“I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim. No one should have to lose their life, especially young women and girls who have so much potential ahead of them,” she added.