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Ondo Police Bust Suspected Fake Dollar Printing Factory, Arrest One, Recover Three Bags of Counterfeit Notes
Operatives of the @OndoPoliceNg Command have uncovered a suspected counterfeit currency printing operation in Kiniso Village, via Ajue, in the Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, arresting one suspect and recovering three bags of suspected fake United States dollar notes.
The operation, carried out on October 29, 2026, followed an investigation into a complaint by a man identified as Yusuf Nasiru, a resident of Sabo, Okitipupa, who allegedly lost $6,000, valued at approximately ₦8.6 million, in a fraudulent foreign exchange transaction.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the complainant reported that two men, identified as Peter Desmond and Olami Toro, both residents of Ode-Irele, approached him at his shop on October 25, requesting to exchange US dollars for their naira equivalent.
Nasiru reportedly handed over $6,000 to the men but, while waiting to receive the naira equivalent, they allegedly returned the dollar notes, claiming they did not have enough money to complete the transaction, before leaving.
The complainant later discovered, upon closer examination, that the dollar notes returned to him were counterfeit and subsequently reported the incident to the police on October 28.
Following the complaint, operatives from the Okitipupa Divisional Police Headquarters commenced an investigation. Through intelligence gathering and technical tracking, they traced one of the suspects, Peter Desmond, to Kiniso Village, via Ajue, in the Odigbo Local Government Area.
Acting on information received from members of the community, the operatives raided the suspected hideout on October 29. During the operation, one suspect was arrested, while other occupants of the premises reportedly escaped through the perimeter fence.
A search of the premises led to the recovery of three bags containing suspected counterfeit United States dollar notes and a small wooden box believed to be connected to the alleged illegal printing operation. The recovered items were taken into police custody as exhibits.
Jimoh disclosed that the arrested suspect had provided useful information to assist the ongoing investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Felix Ohagwu, has directed that the investigation be intensified to identify and arrest other persons allegedly connected to the operation and establish the full extent of the suspected counterfeit currency network.
The police also urged members of the public to exercise caution when engaging in foreign currency transactions, particularly with unverified individuals, and to authenticate dollar notes before accepting them.
GOV AIYEDATIWA NOMINATED AS GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR FOR 2026 SILVERBIRD AWARDS
Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has been nominated for the prestigious Governor of the Year Award at the 2026 Silverbird Man of the Year Awards.
The nomination was contained in a letter dated October 26, 2026, addressed to the Governor by the Founder of Silverbird Group, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce.
In the letter, the Silverbird Group congratulated Governor Aiyedatiwa on his selection, saying the recognition reflects appreciation of his leadership and contributions to the development of Ondo State.
According to the organisers, the Governor's commitment to infrastructure, education, healthcare and economic development makes the recognition a fitting tribute to his leadership and service to Ondo State.
The letter reads in part: “On behalf of Silverbird Group, I warmly congratulate you on your selection as a recipient of the 2026 Silverbird Governor of the Year Award. This recognition reflects our appreciation of your leadership and your contributions to the development of Ondo State.”
The award will be formally presented at the 20th edition of the Silverbird Man of the Year Awards, scheduled for Monday, 16th November, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, by 5:00 p.m.
The Silverbird Man of the Year Awards celebrate outstanding Nigerians whose leadership, achievements and service have made significant contributions to the nation.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
October 27, 2026.
TINUBU 2027: YARI, AIYEDATIWA, OTHERS HOLD CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH OONI OF IFE
Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday joined a delegation of national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on a consultative visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at Ile-Ife, Osun State.
The delegation, led by Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, met with the monarch to seek support for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Other APC leaders in the delegation included former APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje; Osun State Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Patricia Olubunmi Etteh; former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aliyu Wamakko; former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha; and former Gombe State Governor, Senator Danjuma Goje, among others.
UNLOCKING THE ECONOMIC POTENTIALS OF ÒNDÓ STATE.
18 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS,18 OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
By Dr Tayelolu Gabriel Olosunla
#6THLOCALGOVERNMENT
FROM COCOA FARMS TO GLOBAL MARKETS: WHY OWO DESERVES AN INDUSTRIAL PARK
Every Cocoa bean that leaves Ọwọ unprocessed carries away jobs, wealth, and opportunities that should remain in Òndó State. Ọwọ has long been blessed with fertile land and hardworking cocoa farmers, yet the greatest value from this precious crop is created elsewhere.
The time has come for the Òndó State Government to establish the Ọwọ Cocoa Processing and Chocolate Industrial Park. Such a landmark investment would transform cocoa into chocolate, Cocoa butter, Cocoa powder, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other high-value products, creating thousands of jobs, increasing farmers' incomes, attracting investors, and expanding the state's revenue base.
Ọwọ already has the Cocoa. It has the farmers. It has the strategic location. What it needs now is a government bold enough to turn this natural blessing into a lasting industrial legacy.
The wealth of Ọwọ should no longer leave in sacks of raw cocoa—it should leave as premium products proudly made in Òndó State.
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@LuckyAiyedatiwa please beef-up security measures across all public schools and other institutions across border communities close to Ondo state. This is necessary at this point, we don't want to be cut unaware again . @CAPT__Vincent@insideondocity@Akureevents@AKURECITY