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Man lures 10-year-old girl with N2,000 in Ogun to defile her

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2 months ago

July 15, 2024

Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola

Man lures 10-year-old girl with N2,000 in Ogun to defile her

A man whose identity is yet to be ascertained has been taken into custody by police operatives for allegedly luring a 10-year-old girl with N2,000 and defiling her in the Opako area of Adigbe, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

PUNCH Metro gathered from a source who pleaded anonymity on Sunday that the incident happened on Saturday when the suspect allegedly booked a room in the hotel and informed the receptionist he was expecting his child.

The receptionist however became suspicious after discovering a used condom in the hotel room after the suspect and the victim had left the hotel prompting the receptionist to raise the alarm about the incident.

The source said, “Just this evening, a man came to one hotel at Adigbe, Abeokuta, booked a short-term room, and pretended he’d be expecting a child soon. Long story short, he had sex with a 10-year-old girl and gave her N2,000.

“Some residents claimed he’d been doing similar things in the past. Those within the compound of the hotel didn’t even hear noise, but the hotel receptionist raised the alarm after she saw a used condom in the toilet.

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“There are reports that he had been doing it with the girl before now. Information has it that the man had been picked up by the police and the young girl has narrated what happened.”

The source added further that police officers, on Sunday, locked the hotel.

Confirming the incident, a senior police officer in the area noted that when the officer from the division closest to the hotel visited the scene, they gathered that the suspect had been taken into custody by some officers whom the mother of the victim had reported to.

The officer added that the division had commenced an investigation on the matter.

“We have visited the scene and we gathered that it happened. The mother of the victim was said to have reported to some security operatives who were the ones that arrested the suspect,” the senior officer said.

Meanwhile, when our correspondent contacted the command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, on Sunday, she said she had yet to be informed of the matter.

“I have not heard it. I am not aware,” she said in a terse message.

PUNCH Metro reported on March 21 that a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja convicted and sentenced a man, Dennis Okubiat, to 20 years imprisonment for raping a 12-year-old girl for three months, which caused urinary incontinence.

Justice Ismail Ijelu held that the victim had testified that she went for evangelism and, in the process, went to check on the convict, who had not been coming to church after the pastor of her church said they should visit members who had not been seen in church for some time.

Man lures 10-year-old girl with N2,000 in Ogun to defile her

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Adamawa man arrested for allegedly defiling daughter

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11 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje

Adamawa man arrested for allegedly defiling daughter

In Adamawa State, 35-year-old Muhammad Auwal has been arrested by the Nigeria Police for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old daughter.

The arrest took place on September 11, 2024, according to a statement from the state police command.

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Public Relations Officer Suleiman Nguroje confirmed that Auwal has confessed to the crime.

The police are now preparing to charge him in court. The case has sparked significant concern, highlighting the serious issue of sexual assault within families.

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NAF airstrike kills 28 terrorists in Niger State

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12 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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NAF airstrike kills 28 terrorists in Niger State

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced that Operation Whirl Punch eliminated at least 28 terrorists in Niger’s Shiroro area on Wednesday.

This information was released in a statement by Capt. Kabiru Ali, NAF’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, on Thursday in Abuja.

Ali explained that the operation targeted criminal elements terrorizing communities in the area.

The successful air mission was conducted on September 11, following a request for air support from friendly forces.

According to Ali, NAF air assets observed over 100 terrorists engaging friendly forces in a intense battle.

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“After confirming the positions of friendly troops, the NAF conducted precision airstrikes on the terrorists’ positions.

“The strikes were devastating, neutralizing dozens of terrorists in successive passes.

“As of the time of reporting, 28 bodies had been recovered from the target area, with several more terrorists, weapons, and burnt motorcycles still being cleared,” he said.

Ali emphasized that the successful operation highlights NAF’s dedication to protecting Nigeria and supporting other security agencies in combating criminality.

“Nigerians can be assured that NAF will continue to conduct air operations, both independently and in collaboration with surface forces.”

“This is to eliminate all threats to the peace, prosperity, and security of our great nation,” he said.

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Fire razes Kogi phone market, goods worth millions lost

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12 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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Fire razes Kogi phone market, goods worth millions lost

A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the GSM Village near Kpata Market in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, was reportedly caused by a power surge.

Eyewitnesses and residents nearby confirmed that the outbreak began due to a high voltage surge that damaged electrical appliances in surrounding homes. Traders were unable to salvage any goods as the inferno quickly spread out of control.

Muhammed Yahaya, one of the affected shop owners, shared his ordeal. “I received a call around 5:30 am, informing me that the market was on fire. By the time I arrived, many shops were already burnt down. Based on what people around the area said, the high voltage is likely what triggered the fire. Fans, lights, and other electrical items in the neighbouring houses were also damaged,” he explained.

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Yahaya added that many shop owners had just restocked their inventory earlier in the week, making the loss even more devastating.

Appealing to the Kogi State Government for assistance, Yahaya expressed hope that authorities would provide financial support and help rebuild the GSM Village.

“We are mostly young, resourceful graduates who created jobs for ourselves. The properties we nurtured for over 15 years were destroyed in an hour. We need the government’s intervention to recover from this tragedy,” he pleaded.

Moses Felix, the Financial Secretary of the Kogi Association of Phones and Accessories Dealers (KAPAD), also spoke about the impact of the inferno.

“I lost everything in my shop, including newly arrived goods. It’s overwhelming. I am a married man with children, and this fire has wiped out my livelihood. I employ three boys who depend on me, and now they too are without jobs,” Felix lamented, visibly distressed.

As of the time of this report, fire service officials were still working to extinguish the fire. A full assessment of the damage is expected once the fire is completely put out.