Amotekun Tortures 14-yr-old Boy To Death Over Stepmother’s Missing N500

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2 years ago

May 15, 2023

Tragedy struck in Ondo town, Ondo State, when a 14-year-old boy, identified as Ayomide Adeghalu, was tortured to death by the personnel of the state security outfit — Amotekun — over missing N500.

Vanguard gathered that the incident occurred at Ogbonkowo area of Odojomu in Ondo town.

The deceased, who hawked cooked rice for his stepmother was unable to account for the missing money from the sales he made for the day.

Irked by the development, the stepmother reportedly flogged him and insisted he should explain the missing N500.

Still unable to explain the missing money, the stepmother reportedly subjected him to series of punishments.

The stepmother later handed him over to some personnel of the security outfit, who allegedly tortured him, hoping that he would confess.

He was said to have been tortured to the extend that he became unconscious and was hurriedly rushed to the hospital in the town, where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctors

The development was later reported at the Fagun Police Station.

His remains have been deposited at the state specialist hospital morgue in the town.

Speaking with newsmen, the mother of the deceased, Mary Adeghalu, lamented the sudden death of his son.

She told newsmen that she divorced the father of the deceased many years ago and that the boy stayed with the stepmother.

According to her, “l was informed about the condition of my son and had to rushed to the area to rescue him from those the stepmother handed him over to torture him over missing N500.

“I was surprised about the death of my son, Ayomide, because he was hale and hearty the last time I saw him.

“He never complained of any ailment; only to learn that he was tortured to death by some security officials over missing N500.”

She called on the security agencies to help fish out the killers of her son and bring them to book.

According to her, “My son was wasted simply because he couldn’t account for ordinary N500. I want justice.”

Efforts to speak with the state Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, were unsuccessful.

A source close to security outfit said that the matter was under investigation and that all those involved in the alleged death of the young boy would be severely dealt with and made to face the law.

Lagos Enforces Ban, Seizes Single-use Plastics From Supermarkets

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2 hours ago

September 3, 2025

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The Lagos State Government has seized banned single-use plastics from some supermarkets in different areas of the state.

The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a video shared on X.com on Wednesday.

The video revealed the enforcement officers confiscating single-use plastics, cups, and products with attached single use plastic straws.

Wahab’s caption read, “Our enforcement team today visited Blenco Supermarket in Lekki to enforce the ban on single use plastics.

“This action is part of our wider efforts to ensure compliance with the etate’s directive on phasing out SUP, which poses serious environmental risks and worsens flooding across Lagos.

“The team also visited Blend and Temple Hill Supermarkets in Ire-Akari, Jendol Supermarket in Jakande Estate, Ejigbo and Lastprize and Reno supermarkets situated in Liasu Road in Idimu.”

Wahab noted that the team will continue to monitor, enforce, and work with businesses to adopt sustainable alternatives that safeguard our environment.

The enforcement which commenced on July 1 comes after an 18-month moratorium during which businesses were urged to phase out prohibited plastics and adopt eco-friendly alternatives.

The ban prohibits the sale and use of disposable plastic bags, including the widely used black nylon bags.

The state government says the move is part of a wider clampdown across markets and retail outlets to ensure compliance with its environmental protection laws.

JUST IN: Benue, Plateau Attacks: DSS Arraigns Nine Prime Suspects

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4 hours ago

September 3, 2025

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The Department of State Services, DSS, has arraigned nine prime suspects in connection with the recent killings in Benue and Plateau States.

Channels Television reports that the DSS also charged a suspected gunrunner arrested with Seven M16 rifles.

The nine suspects were being accused of complicity in recent deadly attacks in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, as well as in parts of Plateau State.

More to follow…

Vietnam Returnee Stabbed To Death In Abia

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19 hours ago

September 2, 2025

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A Vietnam–based Nigerian, Samson Nwaubani, has been killed in a communal clash between the Okwu and Umuajata communities in Umuahia, Abia State.

According to The PUNCH, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 27, during the annual New Yam festival held in Olokoro, where both communities are located.

It was gathered that tension had built up before the festival after a confrontation between a resident of Umuajata and another from Okwu degenerated into a fight.

The crisis reportedly escalated when youths from Okwu allegedly stormed the Umuajata community and destroyed some properties.

On the day of the New Yam festival, Samson and some Okwu youths were said to have passed through Umuajata while en route to the celebration grounds.

A source privy to the incident told our correspondent on Sunday that they were ambushed by suspected Umuajata youths, thereby resulting in a violent clash.

The source said Samson was stabbed in the process, after which he slumped and died on the spot.

“The New Yam festival holds in phases, and the one held last Tuesday was ongoing when a fight broke out between youths around the Umuajata area. We were later told that Samson and some men from Okwu were heading to the festival when some members of Umuajata attacked them. It was during the fight that he was stabbed in the neck and also macheted in his arm before he bled to death.”

Another source privy to the incident told newsmen that some elders had intervened earlier when the crisis began.

“What happened was as a result of a lingering dispute between the Okwu Olokoro and Umuajata Olokoro communities. When the problem started, the elders reached out to them to settle their differences. They also warned them against engaging in an act that could escalate the matter. Aside from the person who was killed, some people were also injured during the ambush,” the source narrated.

Meanwhile, the Umuahia South Local Government Area of the state has suspended the celebration of a masquerader activity associated with the annual festival, citing rising cases of violence in the area.

According to a statement seen by our correspondent on Sunday, the suspension followed an emergency peace and security meeting convened on Thursday by the Executive Mayor of the Umuahia South Local Government Area, Chinedu Enwereuzo, alongside traditional rulers of the Olokoro Clan, security chiefs, and other stakeholders.

The statement signed by Enwereuzor partly read, “The Igba Ekpe associated with Iriji (New Yam) festivals is suspended across Umuahia South LGA until further notice. This decision stems from intelligence linking certain festivities to insecurity and criminal activities.

“Ndi Eze, community leaders, and youth groups are directed to enforce full compliance, as communities or groups of persons who violate this directive will face the full force of the law. This suspension will be reviewed once risks are addressed, while cultural identity will continue to be promoted through safe and lawful activities.”

The council boss urged residents to prioritise peace and unity, especially in the Okwu and Umuajata communities of the Olokoro Clan, where the incident happened.

He added that the safety of lives and property remained the paramount concern of his administration.

When contacted on Monday, the state Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State command, Maureen Chinaka, did not respond to calls made to her telephone line.

A text message sent to her had yet to be responded to as of the time this report was filed.