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One-chance robbers kidnap Lagos commuter, steal life savings
A woman, Olamide Azeez, has sought help after suspected one-chance robbers stole her life savings at Ikosi, in the Ketu area of Lagos State.
The victim said she boarded a cab from Toll Gate, Ikosi, while heading for work at Victroria Island around 6am on Friday, September 29, 2022.
She noted that no sooner had she entered the car than the assailants beat her up and robbed her of her ATM card.
“They made away with my life savings — all N910,000; my iPhone XR, N4,300 cash, earrings, wristwatch, and Oraimo EarPods,” she added.
Azeez, who narrated her ordeal on Twitter, said the money was withdrawn at point-of-sale terminals between 6.45am and 7am, while holding her hostage.
She further provided contact details of the registered owner of the PoS.
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PUNCH Metro learnt that the case was reported at the Alausa and Ikoyi police stations on September 30, 2022.
However, the victim said nothing had been done by the police since she made the report.
“I am traumatised, helpless, and I do not know what to do. Where do I start from? It took me years to save that much, and to see it wiped all at one go! Please come to my aid. Can the names on the PoS be tracked? Can I get my money back? Please help,” she added.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, when contacted, said state laws forbade the police from tracking people’s bank accounts without the consent of their lawyers.
He said, “In this case, the victim should approach her lawyer, who will in turn go to the police for a duplicate of her statement, which the police will readily provide. She will get a court order and from there other necessary steps will be taken. Without these, nothing significant will be done, except visiting the crime scene and other sorts of frontline investigations.”
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Many dead, houses razed in Delta tanker explosion
Many dead, houses razed in Delta tanker explosion
A devastating tanker explosion in Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta State has left many people dead.
The incident, which happened when a tanker exploded, occurred on Friday at Ometan community, in Okpe local government area of Delta State.
It’s gathered that the incident occurred when the ill-fated tanker lost control while overtaking another truck near the boundary bridge between Uvwie and Okpe Local Government Area.
The front part of the oil tanker suddenly detached from the rear compartment while on motion, leading to an explosion, eyewitnesses said.
According to Daily Post, all buildings in the community within the perimeter of the explosion were razed and some residents who were trapped in the building were also burnt to death.
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The state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has visited the scene, and condoled with the Ometan community and families of the victims.
Speaking at the scene, the governor, who was accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor and former chairman of Okpe local government area, said he was away when the incident occurred.
“On getting here, I saw dead bodies and those who witnessed the unfortunate incident.
“It is a very sad situation and I commiserate with the people of Ometan community and families of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident”, he said.
The development is coming barely four days after a gas tanker explosion killed many residents in Rivers State and destroyed properties
Many dead, houses razed in Delta tanker explosion
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Court sends teenager to prison for defiling 8-year-old neighbour’s daughter
Court sends teenager to prison for defiling 8-year-old neighbour’s daughter
In Oyo State, one Joshua Olayiwola, a teenager, has been remanded for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old neighbour’s daughter.
A Family Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, ordered the remand of Olayiwola in Abolongo Correctional facility, Oyo Town.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the police charged Olayiwola with defilement.
The Magistrate, Mrs S. A. Adesina, declined Olayiwola’s plea due to lack of jurisdiction and adjourned the matter until June 13.
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He also ordered the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Gbemisola Adedeji told the court that Olayiwola, on April 15, between 8am and 10 pm allegedly defiled the minor in the Ojo Ekun area of Ibadan.
She said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 34 of the Oyo State Child Rights Law 2006
Court sends teenager to prison for defiling 8-year-old neighbour’s daughter
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