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Father smashes baby’s skull, burns house, blames evil spirits
A father, Benedict Anieze, has smashed the skull of his one-month-old baby at their residence in the Pipeline area of Idimu, Lagos State.
PUNCH Metro gathered that Benedict was at home with his family on Sunday, April 3, when he suddenly picked up his baby girl and forcefully smashed her head on the ground.
The victim’s skull was said to have broken, as she died on the spot.
However, in a bid to conceal the crime, Benedict reportedly set the apartment ablaze and took to his heels.
It was learnt that his wife, Promise, ran out of the apartment to alert their neighbours to the fire and the death of her baby.
Our correspondent gathered that the neighbours put out the fire and found the baby lying motionless on the floor of the apartment.
The victim’s mother, who was said to be inconsolable, lamented the circumstances surrounding her baby’s death.
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A source, while condemning Benedict’s action, said his wife was a minor.
The source said, “The mother of the baby was jittery because of what happened; she was at home with her husband when he suddenly carried the baby and smashed her on the ground.
“He even set the house on fire after what he did. He wanted to conceal the crime but the neighbours, who saw the fire, quickly intervened and put it out. The mother of the baby is just 17-year-old.”
Angered by the incident, the neighbours were said to have urged the distraught mother to report the incident to the nearest police station.
While some of them accompanied her to the station, others formed a search party to look for the suspect.
PUNCH Metro obtained a picture of the lifeless remains of the one-month-old baby.
Bloodstain was seen at the site of the baby’s broken skull.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident.
He stated that the police alongside neighbours tracked down the suspect to a location in the area, where he was arrested.
The PPRO noted that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, for further investigation.
Hundeyin said, “There was no argument between him and his wife. He said he was possessed by evil spirits when he smashed the baby on the ground. He also set the house ablaze and ran away.
“The wife cried out and after putting out the fire, they brought her to the station. The police alongside neighbours tracked him down to the place where he was arrested.
“The corpse has been deposited at the Yaba General Hospital’s morgue.”
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Lagos task force sacks two officials for stealing phones during raid
Lagos task force sacks two officials for stealing phones during raid
The Lagos State Task Force said it dismissed two of its personnel, Fatai Yusuf, 42, and Hammed Garuba, 38, following their involvement in theft during a recent raid.
The Task Force’s spokesperson, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
Mr Gbadeyan said that the officials stole phones during the operation conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate, known for harbouring drug users and traffickers, which resulted in numerous arrests.
He said that the integrity of the raid was compromised by the actions of the two officials whose misconduct was captured on Closed Circuit Television.
He noted that the officials were found guilty of stealing mobile phones from the scene.
He added, “Both individuals, serving as paramilitary officers within the agency, were subjected to a meticulous investigation by the agency’s disciplinary committee. Upon confirmation of their guilt, they were summarily dismissed from service and will face immediate prosecution for theft.’’
The spokesperson said that the chairman of the agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele, denounced their actions and reaffirmed the agency’s unwavering commitment to integrity and accountability.
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He said, “Akerele issued a stern admonition to personnel, emphasising that any breach of ethical conduct would attract severe consequences.’’
Mr Gbadeyan said that the task force was guided by principles of discipline, equity, and justice and any act that compromised the agency’s credibility or eroded public trust would be addressed decisively and without hesitation.
He said that those apprehended during the raid had been arraigned.
He stated, “The first group of 53 drug peddlers and users apprehended during earlier operations have been remanded at the Badagry Correctional Centre, after being charged in court. This week, in a subsequent raid targeting drug hotspots and illicit structures within Gowon Estate, Ipaja, Lagos, the task force apprehended 43 additional suspects. The operation led to the demolition of identified drug hideouts and shanties, to deter recurring criminal activities in the area. All apprehended individuals have been promptly arraigned, underscoring the agency’s relentless commitment to eradicating drug-related crimes and ensuring public safety.’’
He added that the actions highlighted the task force’s uncompromising stance on unethical conduct and its dedication to maintaining law and order, in line with the Lagos State THEMES Plus agenda.
Lagos task force sacks two officials for stealing phones during raid
(NAN)
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CBN building economy for everyone to thrive – Cardoso begs for patience
CBN building economy for everyone to thrive – Cardoso begs for patience
Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso has advised Nigerians against leaving the country (Japa). He assured that the apex bank is building an economy where everybody and business can thrive.
Cardoso gave this advice in a keynote address at the 59th annual Bankers Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, in Lagos.
He said: “It is not a good idea to japa at this stage.
“Two reasons. One, those who may decide they are going to do that, they will sell and get rid of their assets.
“You’ll be doing it for cheap. Predators, who are outside looking for bargains, will come and take it and pocket it, put it in their pocket and wait for the turnaround and sell it away.
“Number two, you want to be part of the solution. You want to be part of the solution, and this is time that we need all hands on them.
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“There are opportunities in the market today, which I must say, from my experience over the past year and also for the past six months, a lot of interest from the outside in what is going on in Nigeria
“In taking positions in certain assets, so they see the opportunity, and we, who are here, should be part of the solution for the better things which will come.”
While acknowledging the severe impact of the reforms on Nigerians, Cardoso said the reforms are focused on tackling challenges of today and on securing the opportunities of tomorrow with the aim of building an economy where everybody thrives.
CBN building economy for everyone to thrive – Cardoso begs for patience
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Abuja court remands 109 foreigners for cybercrime
Abuja court remands 109 foreigners for cybercrime
A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded 109 foreigners arrested for alleged threats to national security, high-level cybercrime and hacking in the Nigerian Correctional Service custodial facility in Keffi, Nasarawa State.
Justice Ekerete Akpan, who granted the defendants bail on Friday, held that they should remain in custody, pending the perfection of their bail conditions.
Justice Akpan ordered the defendants to produce five sureties, who must deposit a bail bond of N200m each and a landed property in the FCT.
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The judge further ordered the sureties to deposit the title documents of the landed property and their passports before the deputy chief registrar of the court pending the conclusion of the case.
The foreign nationals charged by the federal government with six-count charges bordering on cybercrime include 113 foreign nationals—87 men and 26 women, mainly from China, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Philippines and Malaysia, and—17 Nigerians.
The case was adjourned to February 27, 2025 for hearing.
Abuja court remands 109 foreigners for cybercrime
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