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Father arrested over alleged attempt to sell 6-yr-old son for N20m

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4 months ago

January 17, 2024

Father arrested over alleged attempt to sell 6-yr-old son for N20m

In Abuja, operatives from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command detained Mr Chinana Tali for allegedly trafficking and attempting to sell his six-year-old kid for N20 million.

Mr Olusola Odumosu, the NSCDC FCT Commandant, informed journalists on Tuesday that the suspect was detained at the point of sale after being led to Abuja from Benue.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suspect, while being interrogated at the NSCDC FCT Command, claimed that the victim, Ushafa Tali, was his six year old son.

Tali claimed that he was a father of six children and had decided to sell one of his children to help raise money to take care of his large family.

“It is because of hardship and no money, so I need to find a way to train my other children,” Tali said.

The NSCDC commandant explained that the arrest of the father, who was with his son, followed an intelligence tip-off of his quest to get the highest bidder.

“We booked an appointment with the suspect at a garden, where we had one of our men pose as a buyer; while we had our men surround them.

“He came all the way from Benue to sell his supposed child to a buyer without caring about what might befall the child afterwards.

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“To arrest his accomplice, we had to send transport fare to him after he was being deceived that the deal had been settled,” he said.

Odumosu said that the father, who was initially offered N12 million refused and insisted that the boy, who he referred to as a “he-goat”, be bought at the sum N20 million.

“He also offered to sell his girl child, who he referred to as a “she-goat’’ for N15 million, if he didn’t get a buyer for the boy.

“We are not sure of the paternity yet but more will be uncovered during further investigation as he claimed that the mother, his wife, had no idea of the transaction,” he explained.

The commandant said that the Corps was dedicated to ensure the protection of lives and property and would continue to take drastic measures in ensuring that crimes were nip in the bud.

He warned persons who might have such intentions such as that of Tali and his accomplices to desist as child trafficking was a serious offense.

Odumosu later handed over the father, son and one accomplice to representatives of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further investigation and possible prosecution.

A NAPTIP Senior Intelligence Assistant, Mrs Chinyere Oseafiama, who received them, gave assurance that the case would be thoroughly investigated for appropriately actions.

“We are happy for what the NSCDC has done and we are assuring that NAPTIP will do the needful and get back to the public with a positive report regarding the case,” Oseafiama said.

In a related development, Odumosu said that a young man was recently arrested by the NSCDC after being caught vandalising armored cables along Idu Railway Line in the territory.

He said that in possession of the suspect was the hoe used in digging out the cables and a saw which he used on cutting the dugout cables.

“The suspect will be arraigned and prosecuted according to the law to serve as a deterrent to other vandals,” Odumosu said.

Father arrested over alleged attempt to sell 6-yr-old son for N20m

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My husband sold our TV to gamble, woman tells court

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11 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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My husband sold our TV to gamble, woman tells court

A housewife, Muinat Ibrahim, on Thursday, filed for divorce in an Area Court in Ilorin on grounds that her husband, Jamiu Abdulmumini sold their television set and other valuables to gamble.

The petitioner told the court that she discovered her husband’s addiction to gambling immediately after their wedding and had tried her best to stop making him stop.

“My husband sold our television set, fridge, and my two Android phones to gamble.

“He also lost two commercial motorcycles and spent my school fees on gambling.

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“I moved out of his house but returned after he promised to stop. He never stopped,” she said.

Ibrahim told the court that her husband moved out of their house to live with his parents when he could no longer get money from her.

The respondent, however, told the court that he was sorry and promised to change.

“I promise to stop gambling. Please give me another chance to make amends.

The presiding Judge, Hammad Ajumonbi, advised the respondent to stop gambling.

“If you continue gambling, you might lose everything you worked for, he said.

Ajumonbi, however, granted the plea of the respondent and gave him one week to change his behavior.

He also asked him to pay back the money he owed his wife and be a responsible husband.

He adjourned the case until May 23, for report of settlement.

My husband sold our TV to gamble, woman tells court

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7 more kidnapped Kogi varsity students rescued

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11 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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Confluence University of Science and Technology

7 more kidnapped Kogi varsity students rescued

The Kogi State Police Command has reported the successful rescue of seven additional abducted students from the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, bringing the total number of rescued students to 21 out of the 24 initially abducted.

SP Williams Aya, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed this development in a statement released on Thursday. He disclosed that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, had deployed a specialized Air Component of Police Security Apparatus, including helicopter crews trained for aerial surveillance and a Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU), to support the ongoing rescue operation and combat criminal activities in the state.

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Aya praised the combined efforts of the police and other security agencies, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring the safe rescue of all abducted students and bringing the perpetrators to justice. He also noted the satisfaction expressed by the Kogi State Government and the university community with the progress of the rescue operations.

The state Commissioner of Police, Benthrad Onuoha, lauded the IGP for the comprehensive deployment of security personnel and resources to address the situation effectively.

Additionally, unconfirmed reports indicated that the commander of the bandits responsible for the institution’s invasion was killed in a gun battle in the bush on Wednesday.

In a viral video, the alleged commander, dressed in military camouflage, was seen tied to a stick and paraded for scrutiny by other security operatives.

However, the state police command declined to confirm the reported killing of the bandits’ commander, highlighting the ongoing nature of the situation and the need for accurate verification before making official statements.

(DailyTrust)

7 more kidnapped Kogi varsity students rescued

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Troops kill ISWAP’s bomb squad commander

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May 16, 2024

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Troops kill ISWAP’s bomb squad commander

The troops of Operation Desert Sanity III, under Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully neutralized Mallam Muhammad, the prominent Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander overseeing Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED) in Sambisa Forest.

Muhammad met his end on May 14 following strategic incursions into insurgent strongholds in Ukuba and Njimia, located in Bama Local Government Area.

The terrorist leader operated a significant fabrication workshop producing various types of explosives, including Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (PBIED), VBIEDs, and Roadside Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (RSBIEDs).

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Notorious for conscripting underage children and indoctrinating them with promises of paradise, Muhammadu was to have used his own three children as human bombs.

Intelligence sources told security analyst and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, that the troops also intercepted a vehicle that was already armed with explosive which was designed to target advancing troops.