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Kidnappers storm Ogun mosque, abduct Imam, businessman
Kidnappers storm Ogun mosque, abduct Imam, businessman
An eight-man kidnapping gang has invaded a mosque and abducted one Murithador Sadullahi Akanho Olamide, the Imam of Muhadul-iftai-wa-sadah Institute of Arabic and Islamic studies.
Also abducted was a businessman, Olayemi Arasi, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Hollarams Technical Services Ltd.
The incident happened in the Lufuape area, along Sagamu Interchange, Ogun State.
The Guardian learnt that the hoodlums targeted the mosque during Friday night prayers and forcibly took the cleric and the businessman to an undisclosed location.
The victims were, however, released after spending three days in captivity, following the payment of a ransom by their families.
A family source said the kidnappers, suspected to be foreigners, had targeted the cleric but seized the opportunity to abduct the businessman. There are also indications that they had connived with some locals.
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The source, who was involved in payment of the ransom, revealed that a substantial amount was paid to secure the release of both men.
Kidnappings have reportedly become frequent in the area, which is home to several industries.
The source called on the government to take decisive steps to prevent further abductions, saying the development could scare off investors.
Spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident, however, expressed ignorance about ransom details.
She assured the public of ongoing efforts to track down the kidnappers.
Odutola emphasised the commitment of police towards addressing criminal activities and urged collaboration to ensure the safety of citizens.
Asked whether the command was taking action to apprehend the perpetrators, she said: “Yes, the command is aware, and no Commissioner of Police would tolerate such incidents. We are always prepared to track down kidnappers, and we have been consistently doing so.
“When discussing individuals from Niger and (of) Fulani (extraction), the police do not make discriminatory statements. Our primary concern is apprehending those responsible for criminal acts.”
Kidnappers storm Ogun mosque, abduct Imam, businessman
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Tragedy as generator fumes kills mother, child in Delta
Tragedy as generator fumes kills mother, child in Delta
A mother and her child died after breathing fumes from a generator at their home in Asaba, the Delta state capital.
SP Bright Edafe, the command’s spokeswoman, shared the tragic news online, writing:
‘’Generator fume is dangerous. It kills!!!
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A mother and son died in Asaba two days ago while her daughter is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. What happened? while the generator was working, it started raining, so they moved the generator somewhere inside the house and continued using it. Unfortunately, they slept off and that was how they died of suspected generator emissions(carbon monoxide) and her daughter was rushed to the hospital. This is not the first time we have recorded this incident in Delta. it’s important we know, learn, and educate others”.
Tragedy as generator fumes kills mother, child in Delta
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Father of 12 found dead in Bayelsa brothel after sexual escapade
Father of 12 found dead in Bayelsa brothel after sexual escapade
In Bayelsa State, a middle-aged man has died in a brothel after allegedly lodging with a commercial worker.
The lifeless body of the yet-to-identified man was found on Tuesday in a room at the brothel located in the State Capital, Yenagoa.
According to reports, the deceased, who is said to be a father of 12 children visited the brothel to meet his regular customer at Tombia-Amassoma Road axis of Yenagoa.
The deceased, aged 40, from Delta State, was said to be battling stroke before the unfortunate incident, residents of the area disclosed.
He was said to have left home around 8 am on Tuesday to meet a prostitute as he was of the customers to the commercial sex workers at the brothel, but he was later found dead in the quarters.
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All the commercial sex workers fled on noticing that the man had died.
As at the time of visiting the scene, people living around the area were trying to get the identity of the deceased in order to contact the relative to evacuate the corpse for burial.
It was gathered that security operatives have previously raided the brothel and earmarked it as a red-light zone.
The commander of Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, in Bayelsa State, Mr Tolumobofa Akpoebibo Jonathan, confirmed the incident.
According to him, the deceased is a 40-year-old father of 12 from Delta State.
Father of 12 found dead in Bayelsa brothel after sexual escapade
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Man bags life imprisonment for raping 8-year-old girl in C’River
Man bags life imprisonment for raping 8-year-old girl in C’River
One Aniedi Mfon has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl in Cross River State.
25-year-old Mfon was convicted and sentenced by the Cross River State High Court sitting in Calabar on Tuesday, 7th May 2024.
Justice Blessing Egwu, who delivered the judgement, bemoaned the prevalence of child defilement in the society.
Justice Egwu said the convict has no conscience and she awarded a fine of N1 million be paid to the survivor, who was not named.
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Sources confirmed that Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Grimah; the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Ededem Ani; Principal Counsel of Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), Barr. James Ibor; and the Prosecutor, Patience Emmanuel Akpama facilitated the prosecution.
Reacting, Barr. James Ibor said the father of the survivor was intimidated and offered bribes to withdraw the case but he resisted.
“I thank the Commissioner of Police and his team, Attorney General Ededem Ani and his team, the staff of the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, the survivor and her father who resisted intimidation and bribes to back out.”
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