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Black Independence Day In Imo As Hoodlums Raze Monarch’s Palace, PDP Chieftain’s Residence
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EditorIt was a black Friday for the residents of Obor Autonomous Community in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State as
Hoodlums set ablaze the palace of HRH Eze Obi Ralph Ekezie, the traditional ruler of the community.
However nobody died or was injured during the invasion, which took place around 4pm on Thursday.
The monarch and his family members were said to be in Owerri capital when the arsonists struck.
An eyewitness, who spoke to newsmen in confidence, said the arson caused some damages to the monarch’s property and two other buildings around the community, which is close to Omuma, Governor Hope Uzodimma’s hometown.
He also said the fire was later put out by the combined efforts of good-spirited individuals in the community.
The monarch, who spoke to newsmen on phone, confirmed the incident but blamed those he called enemies of progress in his community for the act.
The monarch further said he was monitoring the development from his abode in Owerri, capital of Imo State.
He expressed sadness, saying the level of damage can’t be ascertained now until he gets home tomorrow.
On Friday arsonists also attacked the house of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and former leader of Orlu Legislative Council, Hon. Nwagba Gozie, in Orlu.
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The Nation reports that residents have been relating their experiences in Orlu as houses were being burnt and people killed.
A resident said: 9 “Houses are being razed. The entire Obor-Umutanze community has been deserted.”
Contacted, the Police spokesman, CSP Michael Abattam confirmed the burning of the traditional ruler’s palace, saying “it is true.”
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PICTORIAL: Mother Of Four-year-old Boy Who Died In Abuja School Protests, Alleges Cover-up
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May 6, 2024By
EditorThe mother of the late four-year-old Miguel Ovoke, who recently died at the BrickHall School located in the Cadastral Zone B11, Kaura, in Abuja, on Monday, stormed the school in the company of others to protest the death of her son.
The mother of the deceased four-year-old Miguel protesting.
The lady alleged that the school authorities were covering up on the incident, which led to the death of their late pupil.
In clips making the rounds on social media, the bereaved mother, dressed in all-black, displayed a cardboard reading, ‘We Need Justice For Miguel, BrickHall School Kill Miguel.’
“18 students for one class where I dey pay N350,000,” she said in one of the videos.
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In another video showing staff members of the school, she went from one staff member to another, identifying them as the people responsible for covering up her son’s death.
“See the head teacher,” she said. Moving from the head headteacher to another staffer, she said, “See who lie for doctor say my pikin dey for hospital, na this man lie for doctor ooo. Doctor say my pikin no die for hospital. Na who carry my pikin dead body go hospital.”
A police officer who was seen in one of the videos asked her, “If your matter is in CID, why are you here?”
Ovoke died on the school premises during feeding hours.
READ ALSO: Man Arrested For Allegedly Defiling Minor Inside Mosque Restroom
The mother of the deceased four-year-old Miguel protesting.
According to the death certificate dated April 24, 2024, issued by Excel Specialist Hospital, Abuja, which was sighted by our correspondent, Ovoke was brought to the hospital by his teachers around 11 am in an unconscious state.
The medical report, signed by Dr. Akinwande Ajayi, on behalf of the medical director, indicated that he was brought in, “on account of aspiration on meat while feeding at school.”
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The hospital said upon examination, the medical team found that the boy’s pupils were fixed and dilated, with a nonreactive response to light.
His peripheral pulses were said to be “impalpable, blood pressure was unrecordable, and there was no cardiopulmonary activity or respiratory excursions, silent chest.”
The report indicated that all efforts of the medical team to resuscitate him failed.
The report concluded that he was “Brought in Dead.”
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Man Arrested For Allegedly Defiling Minor Inside Mosque Restroom
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May 6, 2024By
EditorThe Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old male worshipper identified as Abiola, otherwise known as Aro, who was accused of defiling a 14-year-old minor (name withheld) at the Olorunloba Mosque restroom located on Ondo Road in the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun State.
Before Saturday’s incident, the suspect had been a member of the mosque for more than 15 years, according to information obtained exclusively by PUNCH Metro.
Following the completion of the afternoon Muslim prayer in the mosque, our correspondent learnt that the incident happened on Saturday, March 4, 2024, at about 2:20pm.
Based on the information provided to the police officers at the Igbeba Division, the survivor claimed that she needed to relieve herself and went to the mosque’s bathroom to pass the stool.
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She, however, explained that she heard a knock on the door shortly after she entered the restroom.
The survivor further claimed that she was startled when she opened the door and discovered Aro standing by it, even though she had assumed the knock was from her younger brother, who had also come for the prayer.
She told the police that she was trying to find out why Aro was in the women’s restroom when she surprisingly saw him by the door. He was said to have then allegedly shoved her back into the restroom and forced her up against the wall.
A police source who was privy to the report but craved anonymity because he was not authorised to speak with the press told our correspondent that despite the survivor’s cries and pleas, Aro removed her pants violently and pinned the teenager to the toilet wall before having carnal knowledge of the girl.
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A police document exclusively made available to The PUNCH about the report of the incident partly read, “As a result of what Aro did, the survivor started bleeding uncontrollably from her private parts. She went back home to report the matter to her guardian, who took her to a general hospital in the area for medical attention.”
Following the suspect’s arrest, he was detained, according to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who also informed PUNCH Metro that the case would be forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department for additional investigation.
“The suspect has been arrested and detained for alleged defilement. He will be transferred to the State CID in Abeokuta immediately after the preliminary investigation is completed,” Odutola stated via a WhatsApp message on Sunday.
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A related incident occurred on April 26, 2024, according to PUNCH Metro report, when the command detained two brothers, Olamijuwon Noibi and Lukman Olatunbosun, for suspected gang rape in Oke-Eri, Atan-Ijebu.
One of the suspects had tricked the survivor into coming to their apartment, where he allegedly assaulted her sexually and threatened to kill his younger brother, Olatunbosun, with a knife after he refused to take part in the crime.
Noibi was said to have also filmed the moment his brother was allegedly having unlawful sexual intercourse with the survivor.
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VIDEO: Lagos Commences Removal Of 100 Adeniji-Adele Shanties
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May 6, 2024By
EditorThe Lagos government has commenced the removal of over 100 shanties at the Adeniji Adele under-bridge area of the state.
This was made known by the Lagos commissioner for environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab on X.com on Monday.
He wrote, “The joint task force of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps #LAGESCOfficial (KAI) and Lagos State Environment and Special Offences team, commenced the removal of shanties and makeshift structures built under Adeniji Adele bridge after expiration of the vacation notice.”
Recall that Tokunbo on Sunday disclosed that the removal of over 100 shanties under the bridge at Adeniji Adele would commence today following the expiration of a 48-hour removal notice served on all occupants of the shanties to move with their belongings.
READ ALSO: VIDEO: Lagos Uncovers Another Under-bridge Apartment
Last week, the state government said that it has intensified efforts to arrest suspected gang leaders who rented out 86 apartments in the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi.
Following a discovery by the state government last Wednesday, it was revealed that 86 partitioned rooms, measuring 10×10 and 12×10, were being used as makeshift apartments under the bridge. Tenants occupying these rooms are reportedly paying N250,000 per annum.
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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐢-𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
The Lagos government has commenced the removal of over 100 shanties at the Adeniji Adele under-bridge area of the state.
This was made known by the Lagos… pic.twitter.com/EUVLb6OTZG
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