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How Lagos woman ‘bought’ her life with N255,000 in one-chance robbers’ den

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7 months ago

October 16, 2023

Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin

How Lagos woman ‘bought’ her life with N255,000 in one-chance robbers’ den

Chioma Ogu, a resident of Maryland, Lagos State, faced a harrowing and life-threatening ordeal on Wednesday in Alaka, Surulere, when some five men held her at gunpoint before nicking N255,000 and other valuables from her.

The Maryland resident told FIJ that she was initially headed for Pampers Private School in Iponri before she decided to get some of her clothes from a nearby tailor when the incident happened.

She recounted standing near the canal just before entering the street leading to Iponri Estate when a yellow shuttle, commonly known as korope, pulled up in front of her as though a passenger was about to alight.

According to her, as soon as a male passenger exited the shuttle, he forcefully covered her face with a piece of clothing and, with the assistance of others, dragged her into the vehicle.

Still confused about the melodrama she had just experienced, the men drove off with her before they began to hit her with their fists.

“The first question the men asked was where my ATM card was. I told them I was not with it, but they soon found it after searching my purse, which they also took alongside my phone. They also took the clothes I got from the tailor. It was for my sister’s wedding,” Ogu told FIJ.

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She explained that after the men found her ATM card, they produced a point-of-sale machine, inserted her card into it and instructed her to enter her PIN, which she did after enduring further physical abuse.

“I put a wrong PIN when they first asked me to put my PIN, but they slapped me so hard and one of them hit my chest. I did it again the second time they asked me to put my PIN and they increased the slaps,” she recalled.

“As they asked me to input my PIN the third time, the driver looked at me with a mean face and told me I had one last shot at life and that if I input a wrong PIN, I would have wasted my life by daring them. With a gun in one hand, I knew he was not joking.

“At that point, my life flashed before me, and I could not think of what else to do than intone a short prayer before inputting the right password. They made sure they took all the N255,000 in my account. After they did, one of them slapped me and hit me with a gun on my chest before kicking me out of their vehicle.“

She said she was in the men’s den between 1 pm and 3 pm, and it was the longest period of her life because after they took away the gag they had put on her, she kept screaming but no one came to her rescue.

FIJ attempted to contact Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police spokesperson, for comments on the matter, but he did not answer his call. As of the time of this publication, he had not responded to the text message sent to his phone.

How Lagos woman ‘bought’ her life with N255,000 in one-chance robbers’ den

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Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos

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12 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL Tank Farm at Kayode Street, Marine Beach, in the Apapa area of Lagos was on Friday was gutted by fire.

According to an eyewitness, Mr Tunde Are, the raging fire starter at about 11:00 am.

He said people ran helter-skelter to contain the fire before a rescue team arrived.

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The rescue team, led by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, were still battling to put off the raging fire as of the time of filing this report.

The inferno, it was gathered, resulted from a spillage of petroleum products within the perimeter of the terminal

Confirming the incident, the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, said concerted effort with various emergency responders within the oil and gas industry was on to contain the situation.

Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos

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BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery

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12 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju

BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery

The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, founder of MedContour Services Ltd., for her role in a botched plastic surgery resulting in the death of Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020, FIJ has reported.

Former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Babatunde Irukera, announced the conviction via Twitter, expressing pride in prosecuting the case.

He emphasized the importance of accountability and the justice system’s role in societal growth.

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In his tweet, Irukera, tweeting as #TundeIrukera, wrote, “Today is a day of pride for me that I personally prosecuted Anu Adepoju and her medical practice. Though I’ve left, the case has ended in a conviction strengthening the accountability framework for all in society, professionals or otherwise. This is how society should work and grow.

“Dr. Anu Adepoju and her medical practice convicted in all 5 counts charged by FCCPC. The wheel of justice may grind slowly, but we must see it through. What we need are enforced with audacity and the will to prosecute competently and diligently. Good day for consumers of professional services.”

BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery

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Two notorious kidnappers arrested in Taraba

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13 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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Notorious kidnappers

Two notorious kidnappers arrested in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) of the Nigerian Army have arrested two alleged kidnappers identified as Nali Umaru and Abubakar Umaru in Pamanga village of Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The two suspects arrested said to be involved in incidents of kidnappings in the area were arrested on 16 May 2024 by troops from the 20 Model Battalion Sub-Sector 3A OPWS during a patrol to Pamanga Village.

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According to a statement by the Nigerian Army, Nali Umaru (26) from Jauromani and Abubakar Umaru (25) from Jauro Damji, both of Sunkani Local Government Area of Taraba State, confessed to being part of a notorious kidnapping gang operating in the general area.

The statement indicated that two locally made pistols, 60 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one round of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and two cartridges were recovered from the suspects.

“The arrest of these two suspected kidnappers underscores the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army in eradicating all forms of criminal activities and instilling confidence in the residents in the state. The public is therefore encouraged to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with timely information on any suspicious activities in their communities,” the statement indicated.