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Vigilante chains 71-year-old widow to pole in Bayelsa
Vigilante chains 71-year-old widow to pole in Bayelsa
There was public outcry, weekend, following the viral video of a 71-year-old widow, Madam Sudinah Andrew, chained to a pole at the Market Square in Korokorosei Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government area by some members of the community vigilante group.
A non-governmental organisation, End Violence against Women and Children, EVAWC, said the incident occurred on January 28, 2025, adding that the septuagenarian was falsely accused of wielding a cutlass against her daughter during verbal squabble.
It was learnt that despite the allegation of possession of dangerous weapons levelled against the woman, some members of the community vigilante held a grudge against her for instigating police arrest against them last year over alleged harassment.
A brother to the widow, Mr. Thankgod Andrew, told newsmen: “The vigilante group on January 28, 2025, dragged my sister through the community and chained her to a pole at the market square from January 28 – 29, 2025.”
According to him, the vigilante group and some members of the community were alleged to have demanded for the sum of N50, 000 fines or flogging of 55 strokes of cane before she would be released.
However, she was released after her relatives and some NGOs petitioned the State Police Command.
The rescued widow was therefore taken to the emergency unit of the Government House clinic in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
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While on the hospital bed, Madam Sudinah Andrew, told newsmen: “I was holding a cutlass because I was preparing to go into the bush to cut down plantain. I was cautioning my disrespectful daughter whose mother resides in another village. I told them I meant no harm but they insisted that I had committed an offence,” she said.
The team lead of EVAWC, Tina Tari Youdubagha, condemned the vigilante, describing the act as barbaric and a violation of the fundamental rights of the woman.
She said: “This case is inhumane and barbaric. I say no to it. We call on the Bayelsa State Police Command to investigate and give justice to the widow.”
Also speaking, the founder of the Do Foundation, Dr. Dise Harry, said: “This is another case of man’s inhumanity to man. This incident had touched on my gender and we will not keep quiet once again.
We are saddened by the fact that some persons have taken the laws into their hands by being a complainant, a prosecutor and a judge. It is time for a thorough and proper investigation into this case. We therefore call on the Bayelsa police command to please thoroughly investigate this case and bring the culprits to book. We have officially written to the Bayelsa Non Governmental Forum, BANGOF.”
Vigilante chains 71-year-old widow to pole in Bayelsa
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Breaking: ‘Cancel your homecoming’ — Police tell Senator Natasha
Breaking: ‘Cancel your homecoming’ — Police tell Senator Natasha
The police have asked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan to cancel her planned Sallah rally in the Central Senatorial district of Kogi State.
The State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye made this known on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya.
According to the statement, the Kogi police boss said the rally is against the proclamation on ban on political gathering by the state government issued on Monday.
The statement said, “Following the intelligence report on security threats in Kogi State and the subsequent ban on all forms of Rally and procession by the Kogi State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Police Command has called on the organisers of planned rally at Okene to cancel such event in the interest of the peace in Kogi State.
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“The call for cancellation becomes necessary, noting that intelligence reveals that some hoodlums plan to hijack the process and cause disturbance of peace in the State. The Command cannot afford to jeopardize the existing peace the State is currently enjoying.
“In view of the security threat received on the planned rally, the Kogi State Police Command is therefore advising the organisers to cancel the event so as to avoid any breakdown of law and order in the State. As the Command will not hesitate to apply the full wrath of law on any one who causes disturbance of peace and order in the State.”
Despite the Monday proclamation by the state government banning political gathering or rallies, Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to continue with her “homecoming”, adding that she’s only coming to the state to celebrate Eid Fitr with her constituents.
Breaking: ‘Cancel your homecoming’ — Police tell Senator Natasha
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Lightning strike kills herder, 12 cows in Kaduna
Lightning strike kills herder, 12 cows in Kaduna
A tragic incident occurred in Southern Kaduna as a herder, identified as Ibrahim Likit, and at least 12 cows were struck dead by lightning.
The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Matuak Giwa, Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to the Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, the young herder was seeking shelter from the rain alongside his cattle when a thunderstrike hit, killing them instantly.
“The herder, along with 12 cows, d!ed on the spot. It was a tragic occurrence that has left the community in shock,” Ayuba said.
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Confirming the incident, Mallam Tanko Isiyaka, the Ardo of Bondon District, disclosed that the deceased herder hailed from Bauchi State.
He expressed sadness over the incident and called for prayers and support for the bereaved family as the victim was laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
The occurrence has since stirred grief and sympathy among residents of the area.
Lightning strike kills herder, 12 cows in Kaduna
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Couple, 4 others die in Abuja-Lokoja Road crash
Couple, 4 others die in Abuja-Lokoja Road crash
A woman, Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Usman, her husband, Alhaji Muhammad Usman, alongside their four other relations reportedly lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident which occurred at Ahoko bridge, along the Abuja-Lokoja highway.
A witness said the incident occurred around 12:34 pm on Sunday, the eidfitr day.
He said the couple and the four others left Toto town in Nasarawa State in an unmarked Honda car to attend a burial of one of their relatives at Kotonkarfe when the accident happened.
He said the car veered off the road and somersaulted into a ditch after a trailer hit the vehicle from behind, adding that all the six occupants died on the spot.
Our reporter learnt that Muhammed Usman was the chairmanship aspirant in the November, 2024, Toto LGA election in the area.
However, the remains of the deceased were evacuated into an ambulance to Toto for burial.
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