Metro
Again, Suspected Herdsmen Invade Edo Community, Kill Man, Abduct Pregnant Wife, Sister

Suspected herdsmen reportedly invaded Uluoke community, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State and as killed a man identified as Mr Friday Pius, and abducted his pregnant wife along with her sister.
It was gathered that the father of three was killed by the gunmen on Monday between 1 am and 2 am.
The incident led to a protest by women in the community, who appealed to the government at all levels for assistance.
The women also appealed to the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, Hon. Dekeri Anamero, members representing the Etsako Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, and security agencies to come to their aid and rescue them from the grip of the suspected herdsmen.
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The victim was said to have been asleep when the gunmen entered his house, killed him, and kidnapped his family members.
The kidnappers left behind the deceased’s three children, who were found crying in the pool of their father’s blood.
A source said that after shooting the man dead, the gunmen abducted his pregnant wife and her sister, whisking them away into the bush.
“People heard gunshots around the deceased’s house, but were scared to come out. When people finally came after the gunshots subsided, the man was found dead in his own pool of blood.
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“The killers took his wife and her sister into the bush and are yet to be found. At this moment, the pregnant woman and her sister have not been found,” he said.
According to him, the police, in collaboration with vigilantes and hunters, have been combing the bush in a bid to rescue the victims.
One of the protesting women, Rashidetu, said in a video that they were protesting over the killing of a youth and the kidnapping of his wife and her sister.
“We are protesting not only the death of the young man and the kidnapping of his wife and her sister, but we are also the long absence of security in the Uluoke community.”
Rashidetu lamented that they can no longer go to their farms, as alleged herdsmen have taken over, uprooting cassava to feed cows, kidnapping women, and killing anyone who attempts to stop them from destroying farmland.
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She, however, called on the government and security agencies to come to the aid of the community, as they are no longer able to access their farms.
Contacted, the Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident.
The Public Relations Officer of the command, Moses Yamu, who confirmed the development, said police are on the trail of the kidnappers with a view to rescuing the victims and apprehending the perpetrators.
“The Command is aware. And necessary deployment has been made in that regard. Our men have sustained bush combing/rescue operation with a view to rescue the victims,” he stated.
Metro
My Husband Started Coming Home Late, Dated Other Women After He Bought BMW

Kabushi Local Government, Zambia, has heard how a married man changed after buying a BMW vehicle as it gave him confidence to go after other women.
In this case, Veronica Chiluya 30, , sued Sammy Shapi, 40, for divorce due to marital disputes.
Veronica told the court that the two got married in 2014 after Sammy paid K400 as dowry and together they have two children.
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According to Zambia Daily Mail, she said all was well until 2021 when her husband bought a car after he went to do some work outside the country.
“He started coming back home late and sometimes he would come the next day around 14:00 hours.
“He used to be a good husband, but the moment he bought a car, things changed in the house as he now started seeing other women.”
Metro
My Husband Seized My Wedding Gifts, Threw Me Out — Wife

…I’m sorry —Husband
A Sharia Court in Kaduna, Kaduna State, has dissolved a two-year-old marriage between a couple, Harira Sanusi and Aliyu Yunusa.
The judge, Malam Salisu Abubakar-Tureta dissolved their marriage following a petition for divorce filed by Harira.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Harira accused Aliyu of calling her parents names and humiliating her.
“He will often throw out my suitcases and other belongings.
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“He seized my wedding gifts and humiliates me,” she said.
She prayed the court to order Aliyu to allow her access to her belongings.
On his part, Aliyu who did not deny the allegations apologized to her in court.
Aliyu granted the request of Sanusi and made one pronouncement of divorce to her.
Metro
My Husband Threw Me Out After 17yrs of Marriage —Wife

…I still love her —Husband
A housewife, Lawal Modupe, has approached an Upper Area Court sitting at Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), seeking the dissolution of her 17-year-old marriage to her husband, Ismaila on the grounds of lack of love and affection.
Modupe told the court that she got married Ismaila according to Islamic laws.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the mother of three stated that her husband sent her out of their matrimonial home on June 17, 2023.
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“I do not love him anymore and I want the court to dissolve our marriage,” she said.
The respondent, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.
He pleaded with the court to call for a mediation involving his family and that of the wife.
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The judge, Mohammed Wakli, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.
He pleaded with the court to call or a mediation involving his family and that of his wife.
The judge, Mohammed Wakili, however, advised the respondent to make efforts to win his wife’s love back and the couple two weeks to settle their differences and report back to the court.
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