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Teenager confesses killing boss in Ondo over N150,000

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2 weeks ago

September 5, 2024

Mrs. Adene Deborah

Teenager confesses killing boss in Ondo over N150,000

In a tragic incident that has shocked the Ondo State community, a 17-year-old domestic staff member, Philip Emmanuel, has confessed to the murder of his employer, Mrs. Adene Deborah, a well-known caterer in the area.

The crime, driven by greed and betrayal, unfolded over a suspected N150,000 credited to Mrs. Deborah’s account.

Emmanuel, who worked as a cook for Mrs. Deborah, revealed that he was coerced into the act by a newly employed driver, Precious, who had only been with the household for two weeks.

According to Emmanuel, the driver discovered the transaction in Mrs. Deborah’s account and devised a plan to murder her and steal the money.

“I am here because I killed my madam,” Emmanuel confessed while being paraded by the Ondo Police Command on Wednesday. “The driver told me we should kill my madam and collect the money. I said I have not killed someone before.”

Emmanuel recounted how the driver manipulated the situation, first gaining his trust by offering him a drink and then threatening him with a cutlass. Despite his initial resistance, Emmanuel eventually gave in to the driver’s threats.

“On Saturday, madam asked me to help her wash clothes because she was tired,” Emmanuel explained. “The driver came around, which surprised madam, but he said he wanted to help. He then forced me into the house, handed me a cutlass, and told me to hit her. I did it, but I started crying afterward.”

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The plan ultimately fell apart when they discovered only N60,000 in Mrs. Deborah’s account, a far cry from the N150,000 they had anticipated. The driver gave Emmanuel N30,000, after which he fled to Idanre.

However, four days later, the police contacted Emmanuel as part of their investigation into Mrs. Deborah’s death.

“The police called us to come and explain when we last saw the woman,” Emmanuel said. “I told them, and they asked me to go home. But when they called me again and said they found out I was in communication with the driver, I had to confess.”

Ondo Police Commissioner Oladipo Abayomi, who addressed the media following the confession, urged residents to be cautious when discussing sensitive financial information.

He emphasized the importance of not sharing such details in the presence of employees or individuals who might exploit that knowledge.

“Philip had only worked for his principal for five months, yet he was considered a trusted employee,” Commissioner Abayomi noted. “This tragedy serves as a stark reminder to avoid openly discussing financial transactions or other personal matters in front of those who do not need to be informed.”

As the community mourns the loss of Mrs. Adene Deborah, this incident highlights the dangers of misplaced trust and the devastating consequences that can result from greed and manipulation.

The police continue to investigate the case, ensuring that justice is served for the senseless crime that has left a family and a community in grief.

Teenager confesses killing boss in Ondo over N150,000

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Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom

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6 hours ago

September 16, 2024

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Shawulu Dan-Mammam,Commissioner of Police, Niger State

Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom

In a tragic turn of events, kidnappers who abducted a hotel owner, his manager, and a guest in Gauraka community, Tafa Local Government Area, Niger State, have executed their captives despite receiving a ransom of N25 million.

The incident, which occurred early on August 17, 2024, has also claimed the lives of two local vigilantes, Abubakar Muhammad and Ibrahim Garba, who were killed while delivering the ransom.

According to reports from City & Crime, the bodies of the victims were found in the Dogon-Daji Forest, a border area between Kaduna, Niger State, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They were subsequently transported to an air force base near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

Hussaini Abubakar, the commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in Tafa, confirmed that the remains of the vigilantes were buried on Saturday following military clearance.

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Additionally, a man previously abducted from the community about a month ago was rescued with gunshot wounds and is receiving treatment at an army medical facility in Abuja.

The abduction began around 1 am when the kidnappers raided the hotel, forcibly taking all the lodgers. Witnesses reported that the bandits fired shots while leaving, drawing attention to the crime. Despite the presence of a security hunter nearby, the individual fled upon seeing the attackers.

Community residents have expressed growing frustration over the escalating attacks, noting that the bandits frequently operate in nearby forests and along major roads, including the Ijah-Koro and Ijah-Gwari roads leading to Bwari town in the FCT.

Gauraka has experienced at least five kidnapping incidents in the past four months, underscoring the urgent need for increased security measures in the area.

Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom

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Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining

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6 hours ago

September 16, 2024

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Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five Chinese nationals suspected of illegal mining activities in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, located in Ibieno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

The EFCC announced the arrests on Sunday, stating that its Special Task Force on Illegal Mining, operating in Uyo, carried out the operation based on credible intelligence regarding illicit mining activities conducted by foreign companies in Eket and Ibieno LGAs.

This development underscores the ongoing efforts of the EFCC to clamp down on illegal mining and protect Nigeria’s natural resources from exploitation by foreign entities.

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The agency’s vigilance in addressing illegal operations continues to support the country’s broader fight against environmental degradation and economic sabotage.

“The five arrested Chinese suspects are Zhon Qinping, apprehended on 10 September, and Li Yi, Xie Bin, Chen Mou Zhou, and Chen Zeng, arrested on 29 August.

“They were arrested at an illegal mining site, where a mineral suspected to be ilmenite, a titanium-iron oxide mineral, was being extracted.

“The suspects will face charges in court once investigations are concluded,” EFCC said.

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Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits

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6 hours ago

September 16, 2024

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Umar Shehu

Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits

The Katsina Community Watch Corps (CWC) has apprehended Umar Shehu on allegations of supplying illegal injections and drugs to bandits involved in kidnappings in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The arrest was reported by Bakatsine, a security expert and Conflict and Crisis Journalist in the Northwest region, via a post on X.

Accompanying the post was a video showing a significant quantity of syringes and Umar Shehu’s confession to his involvement in the illegal activities.

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“GOOD NEWS: The Katsina Community Watch Corp (CWC) in Ɗandume Local Government Area has successfully apprehended a man named Umar Shehu, who was involved in trafficking illegal injections and drugs to supply to bandits engaged in kidnappings in Sabuwa LGA all in Katsina State,” the post reads.

“The security team gathered crucial information from Umar and others, but only Umar’s information appeared in the video while others were not recorded for security reasons, according to an insider.”