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Amotekun Arrests Suspected Drug Kingpin In Ogun

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2 months ago

May 9, 2025

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Operatives of the Ogun State Security Network, otherwise known as ‘Amotekun corps’ have arrested a suspect believed to be heavily involved in illegal drug trade.

The suspect, 35-year-old Obi Emmanuel, was apprehended at the busy market area of Ayetoro in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

A statement by the Director of Intelligence and Investigation of the corps, CSP Shodeke Sholanke (rtd), stated that the arrest followed a credible intelligence received by the Ogun State National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

It suggests that Emmanuel was orchestrating drug deals in the region and had enlisted the help of a commercial driver, popularly referred to as Alausa, who is currently in NDLEA custody.

The statement reads, “In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking, operatives from the Ogun State Security Network (Amotekun) have arrested a suspect believed to be heavily involved in the illegal drug trade”.

“The suspect, Mr Obi Emmanuel, a 35-year-old male, was apprehended today around 4:30 pm in front of a chemist shop in the bustling market area of Ayetoro in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State”.

“Alausa had been tasked with transporting a substantial quantity of suspected hard drugs from Abeokuta to Ayetoro, with an estimated value running into millions of Naira.

“On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, just a day before Emmanuel’s arrest, the Ogun State NDLEA intercepted the driver and a vehicle – a commercial 18-seater Mazda bus, along the Abeokuta/Ayetoro road.

“During questioning, the driver revealed that Emmanuel was the owner of the seized items, leading to the swift action of Amotekun operatives after intelligence was equally received from the State NDLEA, which resulted in Emmanuel’s arrest.

“The Ogun Amotekun therefore, expresses its commitment to further collaborate with operatives of NDLEA in tackling drug abuse and trafficking in and around Ogun State, noting that the operation underscores the agency’s ongoing efforts to rid the society of criminal elements involved in the drug trade.

“The Command further emphasised the importance of community involvement in providing information to combat the menace of drug abuse and trafficking.

“As investigations progress, authorities have called on the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities that could threaten the well-being of the community.

“Emmanuel has since been transferred to the NDLEA, Ogun State Command for further investigations and prosecution”, the statement reads

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I Will Not Move Out Of My Husband’s House, Divorced Woman Tells Court

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6 hours ago

June 28, 2025

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A mother of six, Latinate Sanusi, has told a Shari’a court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, Kaduna State, that she cannot leave her former husband’s house after three pronouncement of divorce.

Latinate stated this in response to Abdulrazak Yunusa’s prayer to confirm the three pronouncement of divorce he made to her and compel her to leave his house.

“My children are all girls and I intend to stay so that I can take care of them; after all he does not provide most of their needs,” she said.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the complainant told the court that he takes care of his family adding that he divorced her because she was not submissive.

The judge, Malam Kabir Muhammad after listening to both parties confirmed the three pronouncement of divorce between the couple.

He explained that there was no marriage between the couple until the woman remarries.

“What is before me is a suit on confirmation of divorce; the issue of children custody can be filed as a fresh case,” he said.

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Court Dissolves Marriage On Couple’s Agreement

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6 hours ago

June 28, 2025

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An Area Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has dissolved the Islamic marriage between one Mujidat Abdullahi and Muyideen Raji based on mutual agreement.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the presiding judge, Toyin Aluko, in his ruling said that the husband sent a letter to the court, saying that he has agreed to the divorce application of his wife.

Aluko said that since the two parties have agreed to divorce, there was no need to prolong the case.

He added that marriage should not be forced on anyone.

Aluko, therefore, dissolved their marriage and awarded custody of the only child of their marriage to the wife, due to the child’s young age.

The court ordered that the woman should observe the iddah (waiting) period before she could remarry again.

It also ordered that a copy of the ruling be made available to the husband.

Raji was ordered to pay the sum of N10,000 monthly for the child’s feeding and upkeep.

He was also granted the opportunity to have unlimited access to the child, but at a reasonable time.

Earlier, the wife had told the court that she was tired of the marriage due to lack of love and care, adding that she wanted divorce.

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My Ex-wife Wants To Kill Me, Man Cries To Court

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6 hours ago

June 28, 2025

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A businessman, Abdulrazak Yunusa on Monday dragged his former wife, Latifat Sanusi, before a Sharia court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, alleging that she is threatening to kill him.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the counsel to Yunusa, Faham Ahmad, told the court that she threatened to stab him.

“She sometimes threatens my client with a pestle. I am afraid she wants to kill him”, he said.

He requested an order mandating Latifat to go back to her parent’s house pending when the case was finalised.

On her part, the accused denied the claim, saying she had no intention of killing the father of her children.

The judge, Malam Muhammad Kabir, referred the case to the police for investigation and adjourned the case.