AKRAN OF BADAGRY, DE WHENO AHOLU MENU-TOYI I, IS DEAD. (PHOTO)

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Akran of Badagry, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, Is Dead The Akran of Badagry Kingdom, His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I (OFR, LLD, DLitt, JP), has passed on. The revered monarch, who reigned for decades, was a paramount ruler of the Badagry Kingdom and a respected voice within the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs. ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE:  AKRAN OF BADAGRY, DE WHENO AHOLU MENU-TOYI, JOINS HIS ACESSTORS  Badagry Kingdom has been thrown into deep mourning following the passing of its revered paramount ruler, His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I (OFR, LLD, DLitt, JP), the Akran of Badagry. The departure of the highly respected monarch marks the end of an era. For decades, he stood as the custodian of Badagry’s rich heritage, a symbol of unity, wisdom, and royal authority, and a towering traditional voice within the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Beyond Badagry, his reign earned him reverence across Lagos State and Nigeria, where he was widely acknowledged ...

13 BRIGADE TROOPS RESCUE 18 PASSENGERS AFTER BOAT HIJACKING. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 13 BRIGADE TROOPS RESCUE 18 PASSENGERS AFTER BOAT HIJACKING


Troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, following a hijacking incident on a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon on 11 January 2026.


A distress call reported that suspected sea pirates, operating in  two speed boats and a wooden boat, hijacked a passenger boat moving  from Nigeria to Cameroon. The passengers were kidnapped along Kombo Fishing Port within Cameroon waterways.


Responding swiftly, 13 Brigade troops deployed at Ikang pursued the criminals, resulting in an exchange of fire that caused one of the pirates’ speed boats to capsize. The pirates abandoned their victims and fled into the surrounding creeks. All passengers were rescued unharmed.


Commander 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General PO Alimikhena commended the troops for their prompt and professional response, stating:

“This successful rescue operation demonstrates the courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment of our men and women to protect lives and ensure the safety of our waterways. We will continue to dominate our operational environment and safeguard our citizens against all criminal elements.”


He further urged members of the public to provide meaningful information that can assist the troops in effectively combating criminal activities across Cross River State, emphasizing that community cooperation is essential for maintaining security.


The operation underscores 13 Brigade’s steadfast commitment to securing lives and maintaining safety across regional waterways.


YEMI SOKOYA

Major

Assistant Director Army Public Relations

Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army

11 January 2026.

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