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Why ‘Eniola’ disguises as lady – Mum of physically-challenged hawker
Why ‘Eniola’ disguises as lady – Mum of physically-challenged hawker
Kafayat Adeleke, the mother of a deformed street hawker, Sultan Adeleke, popular as Eniola, has justified why her child disguises as a lady.
The mother spoke in an interview with a social media enthusiast, Mr LilGaga, on Thursday.
According to the 40-year-old mother, Eniola’s condition emanated from childbirth.
She said her child’s deformity has been a surprise to all and sundry who have always questioned his physical condition.
Adeleke claimed that her son has always been disguising like that in Osogbo since 2018, and when he was stopped on numerous occasions, he ran away from home and returned to the act.
She said, “Sultan was never born a female; he was born with a deformity, and this was one of the reasons why I even like him.
“He always stopped me from calling him Sultan, but Eniola except that he would desist from taking my calls.
“It was 2020 when he went to Lagos to start asking for help from people while acting as a girl to appeal to the general public to help him.”
Adeleke said, “You can come to Osogbo to confirm; he’s the favourite among my children. I love him because it was because of him that people love me while sympathising with his physical condition. That claim is something that makes me sober when I am asked or told.”
She added that the boy had always been going around for the make-up businesses that he learnt in Osogbo and that many times, she went with him to ensure that he returned home since he was always absconding.
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“There was a day he got angry that I should stop coming with him and that he was no longer interested in staying with me again and that was how he ran to Lagos,” she said.
She, however, claimed that she had never asked him for money except in recent times when his story went viral and was supported with money and other gifts.
The mother further shared pictures that indicated Eniola’s deformity since childbirth and his birth certificate, which revealed that he was born on September 23, 2005.
Meanwhile, Eniola had revealed on Instagram Live that he was a boy, and he started dressing like a girl to appeal to the public for help since no one was ready to help him.
Recall that Eniola was recently helped by a skit maker and comedian, Chukwuebuka Emmanuel, popularly known as Brain Jotter in Lagos State.
The skit maker ran into the street hawker while he was driving along the expressway.
Eniola claimed to be a make-up artiste aside from hawking bottled water on Lagos highways.
Brain Jotter said he was impressed by her strive to succeed despite her attributes and gifted her N400,000 while calling on Nigerians to patronise her make-over business too.
The video went viral on Tuesday with singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, tagging the handle of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to help the ‘girl’ because she is from Osun.
The development generated controversies as netizens claimed that the self-acclaimed ‘female hawker’ is not a girl but a boy and has been disguising like that to appeal to the public for help.
Why ‘Eniola’ disguises as lady – Mum of physically-challenged hawker
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Army nabs six kidnappers, rejects N2m bribe in Taraba
Army nabs six kidnappers, rejects N2m bribe in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sub Sector 3 OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have arrested six kidnappers in Taraba State.
According to the army, they acted on a tip-off, after which troops from the 93 Battalion Sub-Sector 3B OPWS, stationed at Forward Operating Base Wukari, carried out a well-planned raid in Chinkai Village of Wukari Local Government Area.
This raid led to the apprehension of two individuals identified as Usman Gide Ali, aged 25 and Abdulrahaman Amadu, aged 28.
The suspects have been on wanted list of the security agencies for their involvement in multiple kidnappings in Wukari and its surroundings.
Upon their arrest, the suspects attempted to bribe the troops with 2 million Naira for their release. However, the soldiers staunchly refused the bribe, underscoring their dedication to justice and integrity.
The suspects were also overheard stating that if money failed to secure their freedom, their associates would resort to armed means to rescue them from custody.
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Ina different operation in Ibi Local Government Area, troops stationed at Sarikin Kudu acting on credible intelligence apprehended four more suspected kidnappers.
They have been identified as Jafaru Banyi, aged 28, Mohammad Ardo, aged 25, Amadu Lawal Shatta, aged 20 and Biyu Ardu, aged 25.
The suspects have been linked to numerous high-profile abductions in the region, targeting both locals and foreigners for ransom and have long been under the surveillance of security agencies.
The Commander 6 Brigade/ Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidebere Uwa, has since commended the troops for their courage and unwavering commitment to ethical standards.
He emphasized that the successful apprehension of these suspects is a testament to the diligent efforts and dedication of the soldiers, highlighting their refusal to accept bribes as a clear demonstration of their professionalism and integrity.
Army nabs six kidnappers, rejects N2m bribe in Taraba
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78 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Enugu, Imo
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested no fewer than 78 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu and Imo States.
This was announced in a statement published on the Commission’s official X page on Monday.
According to the Commission’s statement, 29 suspects were apprehended in Enugu State, while 49 were arrested in Imo State.
The statement reads, “Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested seventy-eight (78) suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu and Imo States, respectively.
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“While twenty-nine suspects were arrested on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Enugu State metropolis, the remaining forty-nine suspects were nabbed on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Imo State metropolis.
“The 78 suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in online criminal activities.
“Items recovered from them include mobile phones, laptops, and 13 cars.
“They will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
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Kano mosque attack: Principal suspect pleads guilty, remanded
Kano mosque attack: Principal suspect pleads guilty, remanded
An Upper Shariah Court sitting in Kano, yesterday, ordered the remand of the principal suspect, Shafi’u Abubakar in connection of an arson attack on mosque in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government Area of the state.
Although, the suspect pleaded guilty as charged, but the case could not continue because of lack of legal representation.
The court presided over Halhalatu Zakariya directed the Attorney General to provide the suspect with legal representation.
The court ordered the remand of the suspect for one week and adjourned the case till May 31, 2024.
Kano mosque attack: Principal suspect pleads guilty, remanded
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