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Father jailed for using children in pornography
Father jailed for using children in pornography
A 27-year-old father from the Cape Winelands has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for creating and distributing child p0rn0graphy involving his own children. The man, whose identity is being withheld to protect the victims, was convicted of a staggering list of offences, including rape, child trafficking, and the possession and distribution of child p0rn0graphy.
The convicted man used his minor daughters, aged six and four, and infant son, aged one, to produce the material, which he sold online for financial gain. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), he committed the crimes while unemployed and staying at home with the children. He married the children’s mother in 2018.
“He decided to create child p0rn0graphy for financial gain, as the conversion rate at the time was R18 to the dollar,” said NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila. “He connected with the group after the administrative user approved his access to the group, and he started to communicate with the administrative user.”
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Using a messaging-based social media platform that enabled real-time sharing of images, the man began engaging with others involved in the online exploitation of children. He admitted to creating and distributing s3xually exploitative content involving his own children, receiving between $5 and $10 per sale.
His activities were uncovered through an undercover operation by a U.S. FBI task force investigating online child exploitation. Information gathered by the Washington field office was shared with South African authorities, leading to the man’s arrest on May 30, 2023. His cellphone, which contained evidence of the crimes, was confiscated.
He was convicted on multiple charges, including two counts of trafficking in persons for online exploitation, four counts of r@pe, three counts of benefiting from child p0rn0graphy, 629 counts of possession of child p0rn0graphy, three counts of unlawful distribution, and three counts of child abuse.
Senior state advocate Evadne Kortje, who finalised the plea and sentencing agreement, described the case as a grave violation of parental duty. “He abused his parental privilege and the trust relationship he had towards his three small children,” she said. “He contributed to the s3xualisation of children whose innocence should have been protected and preserved at all costs.”
Regional court magistrate Gangadu, in delivering the sentence, warned about the growing misuse of modern technology to exploit children and emphasised the severity of the crimes.
The sentence includes an effective 35-year direct imprisonment, with a requirement that he serve at least two-thirds before being eligible for parole. He has also been placed on the national register for s3xual offenders and declared unfit to work with children or possess a firearm.
Father jailed for using children in pornography
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Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
The Delta State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Anambra State, arresting key suspects linked to the case.
Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe disclosed on Sunday that operatives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), acting on credible intelligence, apprehended 25-year-old security guard Godwin Mngumi on 6 December 2025. Mngumi allegedly murdered the retired judge, and authorities also recovered the deceased’s mobile phone from him.
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According to Edafe, Mngumi confessed to inviting a friend, Nnaji Obalum, and another accomplice — who remains at large — to the residence where the crime was committed. Obalum has since been arrested, while a manhunt continues for the third suspect.
The arrests mark a major step forward in the effort to bring all perpetrators of the high-profile murder to justice.
Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
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Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
The Delta State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against cultism and violent crimes. Recent operations, including an intelligence-led arms recovery in Abraka and the arraignment of 18 suspects, highlight the command’s intensified enforcement efforts across the state.
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Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe said on Saturday that the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), under ASP Julius Robinson, executed a successful operation on December 6, 2025, targeting cult-related activities and the proliferation of illegal firearms. Acting on credible intelligence, officers conducted a coordinated search at No. 2 Umeghe Community, Abraka, the residence of Isiakpere Friday, 67.
The move underscores the Delta State Police’s commitment to restoring safety and security in communities affected by criminal and cult-related activities.
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
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Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
The Nigerian Army has temporarily frozen both statutory and voluntary retirements for certain officers, including Generals, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. The decision aims to bolster manpower as the country faces a surge in kidnappings and worsening insecurity.
The move comes after more than 600 abduction cases were reported in November 2025, including the kidnapping of over 300 students in Niger State, 38 worshippers in Kwara State, and 25 students in Kebbi State.
An internal circular dated December 3 and signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff cited provisions in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers (HTACOS) 2024, allowing service extensions “in the interest of the service.” The memo explains that officers usually retire upon reaching age limits, completing 35 years of service, or failing promotion/conversion boards, but these rules can be overridden during national emergencies.
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The suspension affects officers who have:
- Failed promotion examinations three times
- Been passed over repeatedly at promotion boards
- Reached rank age limits
- Failed conversion boards thrice
- Completed 35 years of service
Officers granted extensions will remain in service but will not be eligible for further promotions, courses, secondments, or extra-regimental appointments. Those unwilling to continue can still proceed with standard exit procedures.
Commanders have been instructed to communicate the directive and manage morale across units, with the policy to be reviewed once national security conditions improve.
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
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