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16-yr-old girl recounts how own father repeatedly defiled her after mother relocated to SA

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A teenager (name withheld) on Thursday narrated to an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court how her 43-year-old biological father (name withheld) allegedly defiled her many times.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the survivor, aged 16, testified at her father’s trial.

She was led in evidence by Lagos State counsel, Ms Bukola Okeowo.

The witness said that before the alleged defilement, her mother relocated to  South Africa.

According to her, her mother relocated in 2014.

She said that her father had been having sex with her since she was 14 years.

The survivor said that her father told her that “holy spirit” instructed him to have sexual intercourse with her.

“I was 14 years’ old when the incident happened. It started with him touching my body.

“When I noticed this, I moved away my body from him. I told my twin brother about it the following morning, but he did not believe me.

“The next day, he had sex with me . I could not shout nor do anything because my father threatened me,” the survivor told the court.

She testified that her father continued to defile her even after they relocated to Badore, Ajah, Lagos State.

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“At this point, it became  an issue because he had sex with me almost every time on a beach.”

“There was a night he woke me up and told me that ‘holy spirit’ told him to have sex with me and when he realised I was not ready to submit myself,  he forcefully had sex with me.

“There was also a time my father had issues with his girlfriend. He woke me up and took me to the kitchen to have sex with me.

“I did not make any sound because he threatened to kill me  –  the reason I could not tell my mother.”

She testified that her father later took her and her twin brother to his girlfriend’s residence at  Chevron area of Lekki, Lagos State, to live with her, adding that he still had sex with her (survivor) there.

She said that her father asked her to pack out of his girlfriend’s house one midnight but she objected and neighbours waded in.

“I saw him at my back at midnight telling me to pack my things and leave the house that day.

“As I was packing, I was scared he might have sex with me again; so, I locked the door from inside,” she testified

The minor told the court that after interventions from the landlord and another old man, she opened the door.

“He took my bag and dragged me out. It was from there I started shouting for help.

“Some youths in the neighbourhood came out and confronted him, asking him where he wanted to take me to at that time of the night.

“He told them that I would not stay in that house again.

“It was at that time I told the other old man that my father had been having sex with me.”

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The survivor said the old man called the estate chairman the following morning.

“The man asked if I wanted  to pursue the case and I told him, ‘Yes.’

She said that she also told her father’s girlfriend about the alleged defilement in April 2021 and she connected with her mother on Facebook and informed her about the alleged crime.

She said that her father and mother communicated to each other once in a while and mostly ended up in a fight.

“The case was later reported at Langbasa Police Station in Ajah. After that, it was transferred to the state command.

I later went to the Gender Section of the state police command and they took me to  Mirabel Medical Centre where tests were carried out on me.

“I  also went to the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Agency (DSVRA) for counselling,” she said.

While responding to questions from defence counsel, Mr  Buhari Momoodu, the teenager testified that she was once defiled before her father had canal knowledge of her.

She also said that she did not have any quarrel with her father.

“But he said we were not peaceful; that was the reason he took us to his girlfriend’s place.

“I saw my father as a role model before, because people respect him. He always prays; sometimes, he wakes us up at midnight to pray.

Another witness, Dr Oyedeji Alagbe, a forensic examiner at the  Mirabel Centre,  told the court that he carried out medical examinations on the survivor on June  28, 2021.

He said that his findings showed no fresh injuries on the vagina but showed that the survivor had repeated forceful vaginal penetration.

Justice Ramon Oshodi adjourned the case until June 6 for continuation of trial.

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Uromi killings: Man in police uniform who threatened reprisal arrested

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April 5, 2025

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Hadaina Hussaini (Dan-taki)

Uromi killings: Man in police uniform who threatened reprisal arrested

The Kaduna State Police Command has distanced itself from an individual, Hadaina Hussaini (Dan-taki), who was seen wearing a police uniform while making inflammatory comments on social media.

Reports indicate that Hussaini, posing as a law enforcement officer, issued threats of retaliation against southerners residing in northern Nigeria. His remarks came after the brutal killings of 16 northerners in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Hussaini swore by Almighty God, vowing that northerners would take severe action against southerners. He wrote, “I swear to Almighty God, we must do something for you guys, have you forgotten all your brothers that are leaving here in the North make my word, after one week you shall see the result.”

A statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, clarified on Friday night that Hussaini is not a member of the Nigeria Police Force, nor is he affiliated with the Kaduna State Police Command. According to the police, Hussaini had once been a part of the Police Special Constabulary at the Kaduna State Constabulary Office, but he was dismissed two years ago due to his questionable conduct.

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Hassan cautioned the public to be vigilant and ensure they verify the identity cards of police personnel. He also confirmed that the suspect had been apprehended and would face legal proceedings after a preliminary investigation.

The statement explained, “The attention of Kaduna State Police Command has been drawn to a comment made on a Facebook post credited to one Hadaina Hussaini (Dan-taki), which has been circulating on various social media platforms with the caption ‘Kaduna Police Officer Threatens Retaliation Against Southerners in Uromi Killings.’”

“It is pertinent to note that Hussaini is neither a member of the Nigeria Police Force nor a personnel of Kaduna State Police Command. The image of him in police uniform shared on social media was from when he was part of the Police Special Constabulary, a position he was dismissed from two years ago due to his questionable character.”

The statement continued, “The suspect has been arrested and will be charged in court after the completion of preliminary investigations according to the law. The Kaduna Police Command emphasizes that the Nigeria Police Force remains a disciplined institution that does not tolerate incitement or hate speech.”

Police Commissioner, CP Rabi’u Muhammad, urged the public to remain calm and continue reporting suspicious activities to the authorities.

 

Uromi killings: Man in police uniform who threatened reprisal arrested

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Benue bandit update: Police rescue 14 abducted bus passengers

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April 5, 2025

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Benue State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Catherine Anene

Benue bandit update: Police rescue 14 abducted bus passengers

The Police said one passenger died while 13 others abducted for a bus belonging to Benue Link gunmen were rescued on Thursday evening in Otukpo LGA of the state.

Benue Police Command spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene, in a statement, in Makurdi late Friday said the passenger died of injuries inflicted on him by the kidnappers at the hospital after he was rescued.

The Police spokesperson recalled that the bus was attacked on April 3, around Otukpo Burnt Bricks area

According to thestatement, while the gunmen killed the driver and one passenger, they took away the remaining 14 other passengers to an unknown destination.

The PRO said the command, in collaboration with the State Civil Protection Guard, rushed to the scene and found the driver and a passenger with gunshot injuries in the vehicle, while others were whisked away by the kidnappers.

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“The injured were conveyed to the hospital where they were confirmed dead by a doctor.

“The team launched a search for the kidnapped victims within the nearby forest immediately.

“On April 4, at about 1500hrs, they sighted the bandits in the forest and engaged them in a gun duel. The superior fire power of the police subdued them and they took to their heels, abandoning their captives.

“Unfortunately, they had inflicted matchet cuts on two of the victims before the rescue. Fourteen victims were rescued and taken to the hospital, where one was confirmed dead and others are currently receiving treatment,” she said.

Anene said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Steve Yabanet, commiserated with families of the deceased and pledged to bring the perpetuators to book.

She said that he enjoined the people of Otukpo to look out for suspects with gunshot injuries and report to the Police, as many of the bandits received gunshot injuries during the exchange of fire.

Benue bandit update: Police rescue 14 abducted bus passengers

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Delta man accused of raping 10-year-old daughter, infecting her wife HIV

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Delta man accused of raping 10-year-old daughter, infecting her wife HIV

A 50-year-old man living with HIV has been arrested for allegedly raping and infecting his 10-year-old daughter in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, who confirmed the incident said the man identified as David was arrested by police from the Otu-Jeremi Division on Friday, April 4, 2025.

He further disclosed that the suspect had been with unsuspecting women and girls in the community and also allegedly infected his wife.

It was gathered that the incident came to light after the victim became sickly and emaciated.

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Her mother took her to a hospital for a medical examination and the result revealed she had been infected with HIV.

Following interrogation, the minor revealed that the father had been raping her.

“A man about 50 years old called Mr. David defiled/rąpeɗ his 10 years old daughter. The major issue is that this guy had been allegedly distributing HIV to unsuspecting teenagers and ladies in and around the town. With such wickedness, he also decided to share it with his own daughter after infesting the wife. We got him arrested during the early hours of today and medical examination on the daughter showed several penetrations from her own father. What a wicked world?,” he wrote.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, has confirmed the arrest of the suspect.

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