My husband paid the supreme price fighting for justice — Widow laments
By Vincent Ujumadu It was an emotional atmosphere at Umuenu Umuawulu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State when a widow, Mrs Nkechi Obi, wife of the former chairman of Umuenu Quarters Assembly, Umuawulu, Mr Humphrey Obi, broke down in tears to narrate the circumstances that led to her husband’s death while pursuing […]
I stabbed him to death because he attempted to rape me ― 16-yr-old girl
By Esther Onyegbula A 16-year- old girl, Timilehin Taiwo, who is currently being investigated by Policemen attached to Oke Odo Police Station, Lagos State police command for stabbing her father’s friend to death has revealed that she committed the crime because the victim attempted to rape her. According to the teenage suspect, Timilehin, “Mr Babatunde […]
Teenager allegedly kills father’s friend for attempting to rape her
The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested a 16-year-old girl for allegedly stabbing a 49-year-old security guard, Babatunde Ishola, to death while trying to rape her. This was contained in a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, and made available to newsmen on Sunday. Elkana said that […]
Police Inspector allegedly shots wife to death in Bayelsa
The Police Command in Bayelsa has arrested a policeman, Insp. Tuddy Warebayigha, who allegedly shot his wife, Charity, over a marital misunderstanding. The police spokesman in the state, SP Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday in Yenagoa, said the suspect has been arrested and detained at the state criminal investigation […]
When death visited Kaduna communities at dawn
It was indeed a tragedy, the kind that evoked sympathy even when the victims were one’s enemies. For about three hours last Sunday, the 1st of March, a gang of sadistic bandits, armed with dangerous weapons unleashed mayhem on communities in Giwa and Igabi Local Government Areas of Kaduna state burning and killing. At the end of the attack, more than 50 residents of the communities, including children and women were killed by the bloodthirsty terrorists
Truck kills pedestrian in Onitsha
A road traffic accident involving a truck around Upper-Iweka, Onitsha in Anambra has led to the death of a pedestrian. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, State Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Awka. Kumapayi said the accident, which occurred at […]
Two die, Edo community deserted as Itsekiri/Benins clash over development levy
By Ozioruva Aliu TWO persons are feared dead and several others injured in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha local government area as a result of a clash between Itsekiri and Bini youths in oil-rich Ologbo community in Ikpoba-Okha local government area. The entire community was deserted when journalists visited the community Friday as soldiers were sighted patrolling the […]
Oyo police parade fake soldier for rape, 44 others for cultism, robbery
The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday paraded a fake soldier for impersonation and rape while 44 others were arrested for cultism, murder, armed robbery, and kidnapping. The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Shina Olukolu, alleged that the fake military officer had carnal knowledge of a 17-year-old girl at his hideout at Papa Eleye in […]
How juveniles allegedly rob residents in Zaria ―Witness tells court
A witness, Alhaji Yahaya Ahmed of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State, has narrated how juveniles allegedly robbed his house and other residents at Unguwar Dan-Madami in Zaria. Ahmed made this known while given evidence at the Zaria City Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. The Prosecution, Sgt. Yau Garba, had earlier said the case […]
Housewife drags step-daughter to Sharia Court for shredding her clothes
A housewife, Aisha Musa, on Wednesday dragged her step-daughter, Hassana Ali, before a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State for shredding her clothes. ”In January, I simply asked my mate, Hafsa, to provide plates for the food I was sharing for the household. ”After I shared the food, Ali poured out the soup […]
Court remands two Secondary School teachers over alleged rape in Ekiti
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded two secondary school teachers, Olaofe Ayodele and Gbenga Ajibola charged with rape in correctional centre, pending legal advice. The defendants had been arraigned on Feb. 28 and the court ordered that they be remanded in police facility, and adjourned the case for ruling on bail till March 4. […]
