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Pastor, 65, defiles 7-year-old househelp in Anambra
Pastor, 65, defiles 7-year-old househelp in Anambra
In Anambra State, one Francis Ogwu has allegedly defiled his seven-year-old domestic help in Awka, the state capital.
He has since been arrested by the police after concerned community residents raised alarm over the incident.
Ogwu, 65, is said to be the pastor and General overseer of Jesus House of Joy Church, Awka.
The suspect, who hails from Imo State, has lived with his wife and children in Anambra State for over 30 years.
The state Ministry of Women and Social Welfare has also taken over the case.
Ogwu, who, during interrogations confessed to the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, that he “just fingered the girl once”, denied other allegations of penetration as against what the seven-year-old victim said.
On why he defiled the child, the suspect explained, “I was tempted because my wife usually gives excuses that she’s fasting whenever I want to have quality time with her.”
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Meanwhile, the seven-year-old victim who narrated her side of the story, told the commissioner that her guardian(the suspect) had had carnal knowledge of her three times of which he usually gave her money ranging from N500 to N1,000 after each experience.
She also said that at some point, she was accused by her Oga’s wife of snatching the husband from her, adding that what forced her to leave was the beating she got by the suspect’s daughter over an irrelevant issue.
Speaking, the mother of the victim, a native of Awka, Mrs Destiny Nwabueze, said she handed the daughter over to the Ogwu family due to the relationship they have had over time but was shocked when her daughter returned to her and told her of the development.
Nwabueze revealed that she quickly called the suspect, who upon arrival denied the allegations, which prompted her to involve other persons by raising the alarm.
Reacting to the ugly incident, Obinabo vowed to see that the seven-year-old got the deserved justice and advised women to always be vigilant and stop sex-starving their husbands as that could lead to bad behaviours of some men.
Obinabo, who charged women always to protect their girl child at all costs, noted that defilement is no longer excusable in Anambra State.
Later, the family of the suspect stampeded the office of the commissioner, pleading for pardon, but was asked to head to the police as the case would be charged to court.
Pastor, 65, defiles 7-year-old househelp in Anambra
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51-year-old man arrested in Anambra for defiling teenage househelp
51-year-old man arrested in Anambra for defiling teenage househelp
A 51-year-old indigene of Isuofia in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Unegbu Chika, has been arrested for defiling his 14-year-old domestic help.
The suspect was apprehended by security operatives on Saturday, after a whistleblower drew the attention of the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, to his observations about his acts.
During cross-examination before the security operatives, the suspect, a transporter, who plies the Ekwulobia-Oko route, confessed to defiling the girl and pleaded for pardon, saying that he was “tempted by the devil”.
The suspect, resident at Isiaku in Isuofia but hails from Owerri, Imo State, also said, “The act was due to the death of my wife and it’s a mistake which I regret deeply.”
Meanwhile, the victim said she started living with the man in 2018 when she was eight years old and shortly after, in 2019, he started defiling her.
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She said, “He usually have his way during weekends and holiday periods, but he became more at ease with the act after the death of his wife.
“I did not raise the alarm because he always told me to keep it a secret, and ever since then, I have been keeping it that way till help came.”
Speaking immediately after interviewing the suspect, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, thanked the Isuofia People’s Assembly leadership for their prompt response in apprehending the suspect before the arrival of security operatives.
Obinabo said defilement and rape crimes were not tolerated in the state, urging the citizens of the state to be on the lookout for any suspicious act, movement or otherwise and report to the appropriate authority.
She assured the people that the state government would not hesitate to take action on the matter.
As of the time of this report, the suspect has been handed over to the police for further investigation and consequently to be arraigned before the Children, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Magistrate Court in Awka while the victim will undergo medical examination.
When contacted, the state police spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, saying investigation had commenced adding that the suspect would be charged to court at the end of the investigation.
51-year-old man arrested in Anambra for defiling teenage househelp
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Hisbah confiscates 142 cartons of alcohol heading to Buhari’s local govt
Hisbah confiscates 142 cartons of alcohol heading to Buhari’s local govt
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has seized about 142 cartons of alcohol intended for delivery to Daura Local Government Area of the state.
Dr. Aminu Usman, the state Hisbah Commander, revealed this information during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday.
The alcohol was seized on Monday during a comprehensive patrol aimed at eliminating immoral behaviors and indiscipline, Usman stated.
The operation, which took place along the state’s ring road, resulted in the interception of a vehicle carrying the cartons of alcohol. Malam Nafi’u Ma’azu-Akilu supervised the task, ensuring the confiscated items were delivered to the board’s headquarters for further investigation.
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In a related incident, the board arraigned two women for loitering and immoral conduct. This marks the fourth time these individuals have faced such charges.
The women, identified as Fatima Umar (Yargata) and Raliya Isah (Yar Ruma), both approximately 24 years old, were previously warned and counseled to reform their behavior. Their failure to comply led to their arraignment before a Sharia Court.
Both women pleaded guilty and were remanded in a correctional facility until further trial on Thursday.
Usman urged parents, teachers, and community leaders to enhance their efforts in promoting discipline and good morals among the youth. He also called for continued support for the board’s initiatives to restore community values.
Hisbah confiscates 142 cartons of alcohol heading to Buhari’s local govt
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Many feared dead as female suicide bombers strike Borno communities
Many feared dead as female suicide bombers strike Borno communities
No fewer than four suspected female suicide bombers have killed an unspecified number of people, including a soldier, by detonating their explosives at different locations in Borno State.
In Tashan Mararaba, Gwoza town, Borno State, at least six people were killed and many others injured in a bomb attack at a wedding venue. This was confirmed by Zagazola Makama, a security analyst.
The bomber, identified as a young lady in her early twenties, detonated her explosive device in the middle of the gathering, causing chaos and destruction. The victims, all civilians, were returning from the wedding celebration when the attack occurred near a busy motor park.
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Emergency services were rushed to the scene to rescue the injured and transport them to hospitals in Gwoza.
Similarly, another bomber, disguised as a mourner, detonated an explosive device in Gwoza LGA as people were preparing for the funeral of the victims killed earlier. The victims, all civilians, were gathered to pay their respects when the attack occurred. At least one additional person died, and 16 others were injured and rushed to the hospital.
In response, the Nigerian military has declared a curfew in the Gwoza area of Borno State following these devastating suicide bombings.
Many feared dead as female suicide bombers strike Borno communities
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