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Lady beaten to death in popular hotel, corpse dumped in swimming pool
Lady beaten to death in popular hotel, corpse dumped in swimming pool
A young lady identified as Chinyere Awuda has been beaten to death inside a popular hotel (name withheld) in Awka, Anambra State.
It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday when some friends were spraying money on a birthday celebrant while he was dancing during a birthday party at the hotel.
The deceased said to hail from Nnobi, in the Idemmili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, was found dead in the swimming pool of the hotel the following morning, where she was allegedly dumped.
According to sources at the scene of the incident, trouble started when the deceased was accused of picking up some money that was being sprayed on the birthday celebrant.
The source said, “The girl was at the club when trouble broke out, and a man and his friends started beating her after she was accused of picking money they were spraying on their friend who was celebrating his birthday.
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“They accused her of picking money which they were spraying on their friend while some said she did not only pick money from the floor but went for bundles of money, which one of them stacked by his seat side, waiting to spray on the celebrant.
“The girl was beaten when they caught her but despite efforts made by other people in the hotel to rescue the girl, they continued to beat and molest her.
“She was later dragged outside the club, and her lifeless body dumped into the hotel’s swimming pool.”
When contacted, the Anambra State Police spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident and said the birthday celebrator and his friends were already in police custody while the case is being investigated.
Ikenga said, “Four suspects are in our custody in connection with the incident, the hotel management assisted the police in arresting the suspects and investigation is still ongoing. Further details shall be communicated please.”
Lady beaten to death in popular hotel, corpse dumped in swimming pool
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Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos
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
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
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.
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