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Masked thugs storm Ogun community, rape housewives, kidnap two
•My baby cried as three men raped me – Nursing mother
About 50 masked persons, armed with different weapons including guns, cutlasses, and axes have reportedly attacked residents and business owners in Agbaakin community, close to Mowe, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.
City Round gathered that during the two-day raid, the hoodlums destroyed property in the community, attacked passersby and broke into homes and shops to dispossess the occupants of their valuables.
According to the aggrieved members of the community, the armed men also took advantage of the tension created during the attacks to rape housewives and whisked away two residents to an undisclosed location.
A landlord in the community, Ibrahim Meshioye, said the kidnapped victims had yet to be reunited with their families, adding that residents deserted their homes due to the insecurity occasioned by the incessant attacks on the community.
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Meshioye said, “Around 2pm last Friday, about 30 hoodlums, who wore black masks and armed with weapons such as guns, cutlasses, axes and daggers, stormed Agbaakin community to attack residents and business owners. They came in commercial vehicles, mini buses, private cars and shot into the air.
“Everyone scampered to safety but some were unlucky. They robbed residents, business owners and passersby of about 15 phones, cash and other valuables. They operated for over one hour, stole and destroyed a lot of property belonging to people in the community. When they were leaving, they kidnapped two residents, Akorede and Monday.
“We have yet to see the kidnapped victims but we reported the invasion at the Mowe Police Station. Surprisingly around 3pm on Monday, this set of armed hoodlums, more than 50 of them, attacked the community again.”
Meshioye said during the second attack, the assailants used cutlasses and axes to inflict injuries on farmers and stole their goods, adding that they allegedly raped two housewives.
The 43-year-old said, “The second attack was more intense; and the people involved were more than those attacked last Friday. A lot of men were not around as they had gone to work. Some men also abandoned their homes as it appeared that the hoodlums were aiming at kidnapping them
“They broke into homes, robbed residents and raped housewives whose husbands were not at home. After raping one of the victims, they stole her phone and money. After the attack, we saw them crying and had to rush them to a nurse for treatment.
“The matter was reported to the Area Commander in the Obafemi Owode LGA. People have deserted their homes because of the situation; I have abandoned my house; my family is scattered everywhere despite having a house in the community. We want the government and police to come to our rescue.”
One of the victims, a nursing mother of two, told our correspondent that three hoodlums raped her in her shop while her baby cried.
She said, “I was in my shop when about 10 of the people that attacked us entered. They robbed me of my Infinix phone, N25,000, and the N50,000 my husband kept with me. After that, they started making advances to forcefully have sex with me but I resisted them. They were armed with guns, cutlasses and axes and said they would kill me if I didn’t cooperate with them. They spoke in Yoruba and English but I can’t identify them as they wore masks. I struggled with them but they overpowered me. They removed my pants and raped me. I was raped by three men. My baby was crying but they continued.”
The nursing mother’s husband, while shedding tears, demanded the arrest and prosecution of the suspects who perpetrated the crime.
However, overwhelmed by the insecurity in the community, the residents reported to a human rights organisation, Balanced Measures Impact Initiative.
A video clip in possession of our correspondent showed one of the bullets reportedly fired by the hoodlums. Pictures of some of the injured victims were also sighted.
The state Chairman, BMII, Taiwo Yemi, urged the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Bankole, to intervene and restore normalcy to the community.
He said, “There are laws to govern how people behave in society. The residents said the attacks were instigated by someone but how can someone just bring people to attack residents in the community? He used the people he brought to chase everyone out of the community.
“He said the community belongs to him; what the concerned residents want is that the Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Commissioner of Police should intervene. They want security so they can return home.”
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, had yet to respond to calls and a text message sent to his mobile phone as of the time this report was filed.
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Fayose Petitions IGP, Threatens Lawsuit Over Rape, Torture Allegations
Businessman and social commentator, Isaac Fayose, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and threatened legal action against a woman identified as Queen of Abuja over allegations that he raped and tortured her and her three-year-old son.
Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, is demanding that the woman withdraw the allegations, apologise publicly and remove the contentious publications from social media within three days or face legal consequences.
The development followed a series of posts by the woman, also identified as Alexandria, on the social media platform Threads on Sunday, November 8, 2026, accusing the businessman of sexually assaulting and torturing her and her young son.
In the posts, she alleged that the incidents began in May 2026 and claimed to possess evidence to support her accusations. She also threatened to release further information about the alleged incidents.
In one of the publications, she directly mentioned Fayose, insisting that he would face the consequences of his alleged actions. She further claimed that she had shared evidence with him.
However, Fayose has rejected the accusations through his legal representatives, who described the publications as defamatory and damaging to their client’s reputation.
The legal threat was contained in a pre-action notice dated November 8, 2026, and signed by Nzedebe Chinonso Paul, principal partner of the law firm representing Fayose.
The notice, which Fayose shared on his Instagram account on Monday, November 9, stated that the businessman had received calls and messages from friends and acquaintances informing him that his name was trending on social media over the allegations.
According to the lawyers, the publications had exposed their client to public ridicule and damaged his reputation as a businessman and social commentator.
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They also questioned the woman’s reference to her three-year-old son in the allegations, challenging her to explain the connection she claimed existed between the child and their client.
The legal representatives demanded the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the allegations, alongside an unreserved public apology.
They further insisted that the retraction should extend beyond the woman’s personal social media accounts to bloggers and other platforms that had republished the accusations.
The lawyers warned that failure to comply within three days would compel them to pursue available legal remedies, including instituting a civil lawsuit and petitioning the appropriate authorities for investigation and possible prosecution.
Fayose Takes Matter to Police
In a separate move, Fayose petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over what he described as cyberbullying, criminal defamation, blackmail and victimisation involving the woman.
The petition, also dated November 8, was submitted through his legal representatives following the social media publications.
In the document, Fayose accused Alexandria of publishing allegations that he raped and tortured her and her three-year-old son.
His lawyers urged the police chief to investigate the matter and take appropriate action against the woman and anyone else allegedly connected with the publications.
Fayose also made his position public on Instagram, warning that the woman had between two and three days to respond to his demands or face court action.
The police petition marks a further escalation of the dispute, which has attracted attention on social media.
However, the allegations against Fayose have not been independently established, and the legal notice and police petition represent the position of his legal team rather than findings by a court or investigative authority.
As of Monday, November 9, 2026, there was no reported court judgment establishing the truth of the allegations or determining liability between the parties.
The matter could now proceed through formal legal channels if the parties fail to resolve their differences.
Fayose Petitions IGP, Threatens Lawsuit Over Rape, Torture Allegations
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‘Miracle’ Turns Sour as Visiting Pastor Vanishes with Congregants’ Phones During Crusade in Edo
‘Miracle’ Turns Sour as Visiting Pastor Vanishes with Congregants’ Phones During Crusade in Edo
By NewsTrends Correspondent
UROMI, EDO STATE – Worshippers in Uromi, Edo State, have reportedly been left devastated after a visiting pastor allegedly disappeared with their mobile phones during a prayer programme.
The incident, which reportedly occurred over the weekend, has sparked outrage and widespread reactions on social media after videos showing some of the affected worshippers crying over their losses emerged online.
According to reports, the visiting cleric instructed participants at the religious gathering to surrender their mobile phones and place them at the altar before the commencement of prayers.
The worshippers reportedly complied with the directive, apparently trusting the pastor’s instructions.
However, the situation allegedly took a dramatic turn when the cleric disappeared with the devices during the programme, leaving the congregation shocked and confused.
Videos circulating online show some of the affected worshippers, particularly women, visibly distressed and lamenting the disappearance of their belongings.
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One of the women was heard expressing her frustration and concern over how she would cope without her mobile phone.
The circumstances surrounding the incident have generated widespread criticism, with many Nigerians questioning why worshippers were persuaded to surrender their personal belongings to a visiting religious leader.
The identity of the pastor, the exact number of phones allegedly taken and his whereabouts had yet to be established as of the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, The Sun Nigeria reported that the Edo State Police Command had not confirmed the incident as of Monday, November 9.
The development has renewed calls for caution among religious worshippers against surrendering valuable personal belongings to individuals under the guise of spiritual instructions.
Miracle’ Turns Sour as Visiting Pastor Vanishes with Congregants’ Phones During Crusade in Edo
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‘You’re Peter Obi’s Unofficial Spokesman’ – Bwala Accuses Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni
‘You’re Peter Obi’s Unofficial Spokesman’ – Bwala Accuses Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni
ABUJA, Nigeria – Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has accused Arise Television presenter Rufai Oseni of acting as an unofficial spokesperson for former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Bwala made the allegation on Monday, November 9, 2026, in a post on X while reacting to Obi’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu over his administration’s handling of public resources and governance.
The presidential spokesman alleged that Oseni drafted a recent social media post by Obi to enable the former Anambra governor to amplify his criticism of the Federal Government during the Arise Television morning programme.
In the post, Bwala questioned why the broadcaster would not openly acknowledge his alleged political relationship with Obi.
“That tweet of @PeterObi was drafted to him by Rufai Oseni so he (Rufai) would amplify on their morning show. Check the pattern and flow as revealed to me by my sources in their camp.
“What is wrong with openly acknowledging that he is Obi’s unofficial spokesman? Hypocrites,” Bwala wrote.
What Triggered Bwala’s Outburst?
Bwala’s accusation followed a post by Obi titled, “Good Day, Mr President: Nigerians Deserve Accountability,” in which the NDC presidential candidate challenged Tinubu to account for funds saved from the removal of petrol subsidy, government borrowings and increased government revenue.
Obi also questioned the administration’s achievements in addressing poverty, out-of-school children, inadequate healthcare, poor electricity supply and insecurity.
Reacting to the post, Bwala suggested that Oseni was behind its composition and intended to use his television platform to give Obi’s criticism wider publicity.
However, the presidential spokesman did not provide evidence to substantiate his allegation that the Arise Television presenter drafted Obi’s post.
Political Tensions Ahead of 2027 Elections
The latest exchange comes amid growing political disagreements between supporters of the Tinubu administration and opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Oseni has become a prominent voice in public discussions on governance, frequently interrogating politicians and challenging public officials on issues affecting Nigerians.
Bwala, on the other hand, has been actively defending the Tinubu administration against criticism from opposition politicians and other public commentators.
The allegation has again brought attention to the relationship between political communication, media independence and the responsibility of journalists to hold public officials accountable.
While Bwala has questioned Oseni’s perceived neutrality, his allegation that the broadcaster authored Obi’s post remains unsubstantiated based on the information contained in his public statement.
‘You’re Peter Obi’s Unofficial Spokesman’ – Bwala Accuses Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni
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