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A’Ibom police saved man from being lynched after son’s corpse found in carton
A’Ibom police saved man from being lynched after son’s corpse found in carton
A man, claiming to be a native of Anambra State, was rescued by police from a lynch mob at Itam Timber Market in Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, after he was discovered carrying a carton containing the corpse of his son
Vanguard gathered that traders at the market grew suspicious and raised an alarm when the man, whose identity remains unknown, was seen heading toward the market’s waste receptacle with a carton on his head.
An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, reported that the man was accompanied by two young boys when he was confronted by a mob of angry traders. “Some market men held him, brought down the carton from his head, and found the lifeless body of a young boy, naked but wrapped in torn clothes,” the eyewitness recounted.
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In a viral video, the man was seen struggling with people accusing him of ritualistic intentions as they demanded he remove the body from the carton. Police soon arrived to de-escalate the situation.
According to a statement by the Akwa Ibom State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, initial investigations revealed that the man did not harm his son. “The father of three was intercepted with a deceased boy and two living boys. He informed the police that, according to his tradition, deceased males must be buried in their community, and he was on his way to Anambra State to bury his son,” ASP John stated.
The police have since taken the boy’s body to a morgue, and investigations are ongoing to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A’Ibom police saved man from being lynched after son’s corpse found in carton
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Police rescue 16 ladies from new kidnapping trend in Lagos
Police rescue 16 ladies from new kidnapping trend in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a new trend of kidnapping, they call ‘Constructive Kidnapping’, where unsuspecting ladies are lured by kidnappers posing as internet friends and lovers.
This sinister scheme has already ensnared 16 ladies from various parts of the state, who were fortunate to be rescued by the police command, the command revealed.
In another shocking case, a 15-year-old girl was rescued after allegedly conspiring with her boyfriend to demand ransom from her parents, pretending that she had been kidnapped.
For the ‘Constructive kidnapping, the kidnappers’ modus oparandi according to the Commissioner of Police Lagos State Police Command, CP Olawale Ishola, who briefed journalists weekend, on the command’s breakthrough between September 2024 and January 2025, was as cunning as it was ruthless.
The kidnappers as gathered, begin by tagging their potential victims as friends on social media platforms, establishing a false sense of acquaintance. Once the victim’s guard is lowered, the kidnappers invite them to Lagos, often under the guise of a romantic rendezvous.
These kidnappers according to the command would send substantial amounts of money, up to N500,000, to their victims, as well as cover their flight expenses to Lagos.
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Upon arrival, the unsuspecting victims are taken to five-star hotels, where their phones are seized, and money transferred out. The kidnappers then contact the victim’s relatives, demanding ransom and threatening to them if their demands are not met.
According to the CP, ” It is Constructive kidnapping because you have a scenario where a lady is lured from her safe space to Lagos by a group of boys or a single individual. They make it enticing by sending a business-class flight ticket, N500,000, and booking a luxurious five-star hotel. The victim feels like they’ve ‘arrived,’ unaware that it’s all a ruse.
” I’ve rescued at least 16 ladies from this trap. As soon as they arrive, the kidnappers mess the ladies up, seize their phones, transfer their money, and contact their relatives to demand more ransom, threatening to kill the victim if their demands aren’t met. It’s termed ‘constructive’ because the victims unwittingly walk into the trap set for them. However, we’re always one step ahead.”
He, therefore, warned members of the public, especially ladies to be cautious when interacting with strangers online, advising members of the public to say something when they see something.
Police rescue 16 ladies from new kidnapping trend in Lagos
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Woman who threatens to demolish ex-husband’s house says she built it
Woman who threatens to demolish ex-husband’s house says she built it
A Kenyan businesswoman, Purity Wambui Maitu, a mitumba trader at Gikomba, has shared her her struggles with ex-husband, Ambrose Mutembei, accusing him of exploiting her efforts and neglecting their family.
According to a post by a Kenyan publication, Wambui revealed that she paid her own dowry of Ksh 40,000 and single-handedly built a property in Mwihoko, consisting of a main house and six rental units, using proceeds from her mitumba business.
Despite her sacrifices, she claims Mutembei has been collecting rent from the property for the past three years without contributing to the upkeep of their three children.
“I built the house entirely on my own and even paid my bride price out of love. Yet, he now collects rent from the house and the units while I struggle to raise our children alone,” she lamented.
The situation escalated after Wambui discovered Mutembei had rented out the main house without her consent.
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Frustrated by his refusal to provide support, she has vowed to take drastic action.
“If I can’t get justice, then we’ll both lose. I’ll demolish the house if I have to,” she said.
The couple’s relationship, which Wambui describes as informal with no legal backing, ended bitterly after years of what she calls unreciprocated love and effort.
She has since built two more homes — a luxurious property in Nairobi and another in Ruiri, Meru.
This afternoon, Mutembei reported Wambui to Mwihoko Police Post, accusing her of taking photos of “his house.”
However, Wambui insists the property belongs to her, as she purchased the land and financed the construction herself.
The dispute highlights the challenges of informal relationships and shared property, with Wambui’s story drawing widespread attention and sparking conversations about justice and fairness in such situations.
Woman who threatens to demolish ex-husband’s house says she built it
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Four airlines get FG approval for 2025 hajj operation
Four airlines get FG approval for 2025 hajj operation
The Federal Government has approved four airlines as official air carriers to transport intending pilgrims for the 2025 hajj in Saudi Arabia.
Executive Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, made this known in a statement by the commission’s Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Mrs Fatima Usara, on Sunday.
Usman explained that the four airlines were selected out of the 11 companies that submitted applications.
He gave the four approved airlines as Air Peace, Fly-Nas, a Saudi Arabia designated airline, Max Air, and UMZA Aviation Services Ltd.
The NAHCON boss stated that the airlines were screened and shortlisted by a team of 32 members inaugurated by the NAHCON on November 26, 2024.
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He said that the composition of the Aviation Screening Committee included representatives from State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, three members from Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and one member each from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
He also said that some members of the committee were drawn from the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), and Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).
Similarly, Prof. Usman said that one member each was drawn from Nigerian Customs’ Service (NCS) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC).
Others, he listed, were NAHCON Board members representing each geo-political zone of the country, NAHCON Heads of Aviation, Procurement, Legal, Internal Audit, Special Duties as well as Board Member representing the Aviation industry.
The NAHCON boss also disclosed that three excess cargo carriers were selected for the hajj operations.
He named them to include; Aglow Aviation Support Services Ltd, Cargozeal Technology Ltd and Qualla Investment Ltd.,
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