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Cyberstalking: Court Adjourns Delta Activist Aghogho’s Trial To June 16

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5 months ago

March 13, 2025

The Federal High Court, Warri Division, on Thursday adjourned the trial of Delta State-based human rights activist, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, in a cyberstalking and defamation case to June 16, 2025.

The case, marked FHC/WR/92C/2022, has been ongoing for over two years. When called on Thursday, the prosecution was led by J.A. Amahi, from the Delta State Ministry of Justice, while M. R. Ogbodu, represented Aghogho.

Aghogho pleaded not guilty to six charges related to the alleged transmission of messages via the internet between September 16, 2019, and June 29, 2020, in Warri. The charges accuse him of falsely causing hatred, ill-will, and injury to Joshua Omorere (m); Oghenekevwe Agas (f); and former Delta State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Marshal Umukoro (retd.) (m).

Others include: ex-Delta State Commissioner of Police, Ari Mohammed Ari (m); former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Mohammed Tanko (m); and Fred Ugheni (m).

The prosecution alleges the offences violate Section 24(b) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015.

Following Aghogho’s plea, the prosecution challenged the validity of the surety’s affidavit, arguing that discrepancies in the affidavit of means indicated the defendant was improperly brought before the court. The prosecution further alleged that the surety misrepresented ownership of a property used as collateral for Aghogho’s bail.

The defence attempted to counter the objection, but the presiding judge, Hon. Justice H. A. Nganjiwa, ruled that the prosecution had not properly applied to substantiate the claim. The court upheld the defence’s submission, allowing Aghogho to continue on his existing bail conditions as the trial proceeds.

The case was then adjourned to June 16, 2025, for hearing.

Aghogho, known for his activism against child trafficking, was previously detained for over 600 days without trial, sparking concerns over his treatment.

He was granted bail in March 2024.
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Vigilante Shoots Father Who Prevented Kidnapper Son’s Arrest In Kwara

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11 hours ago

August 13, 2025

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The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who helped alleged kidnap suspect escape.

The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Mr Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday in ilorin.

Ojo further disclosed that a vigilante member who sustained injuries from the incident was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

The commissioner of police said the deceased struck a vigilante member, who was holding the alleged kidnap suspect, with a machete, enabling the suspect to escape.

He added that investigation was ongoing.

Eyewitnesses told the News Agency of Nigeria that the deceased prevented vigilante members from arresting his son over alleged involvement in kidnapping.

An eyewitness said the incident occurred on Tuesday at the Shaare Cattle Market in Kwara, as the deceased attempted to help his son evade arrest.

According to the source, the man attacked one of the vigilante members with a machete, creating an escape route for his son.

“In response, the vigilante member shot the man, who later died from his injuries,” the source said.

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Police Arrest Six Suspected Cultists In Anambra Black Spot Raid

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11 hours ago

August 13, 2025

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The Anambra State Police Command has raided a black spot in Ogidi, the Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, arresting six suspects, including a female.

The spokesman for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a press statement released on Wednesday, adding that police operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad in Enugwu-Ukwu, carried out the operation on Tuesday.

Ikenga said the team recovered one fabricated Beretta pistol without a magazine and quantities of illicit drugs, including Mkpuru Mmiri (crystal meth), during the raid.

The statement read in part, “Police operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad Enugwu Ukwu on August 12, 2025 at about 2.30pm and acting on credible intelligence, stormed a black spot at 7th Mile, Ogidi, Idemili North LGA.

“The team arrested six suspects, including a female, and recovered one fabricated Beretta pistol without a magazine and quantities of illicit drugs, including Mkpuru Mmiri (crystal meth), during the raid.

“The suspects are: Olisaemeka Izuchukwu ‘M’ aged 21 years, Isioma Chisom ‘M’ aged 22 years, Chinonso Izuchukwu ‘M’ aged 20 years, Chinaza Isioma ‘M’ aged 24 years, Onyekwelu Miracle ‘M’ aged 19 years and Mrs. Chinenye Eloka Okeke ‘F’ aged 35 years.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, commended the operatives for their swift action and reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain the tempo against cultism, drug trafficking, and other crimes in the state.

“The suspects would be charged to court on the conclusion of the investigations.”

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Ekiti Court Remands Lady For Stealing New Born In Health Facility

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11 hours ago

August 13, 2025

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An Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court, Ado Ekiti District, has ordered the remand of a 34-year-old lady, Deborah Ayeni, at the correctional centre in Ado Ekiti over alleged stealing of a day-old baby at a health centre in the state capital city.

The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court on Wednesday that “the defendant was alleged to have committed the offence which attracted public sympathy and interest as a result of the prevalence case of child stealing in Ekiti State and reported on August 4, 2025, against her.”

Oriyomi said, “The offence is punishable under Section 292 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State 2021 within Ado Ekiti Magisterial District”.

He urged the court to remand the defendant at the correctional centre, saying, “She is reasonably suspected to have committed the offence”, as he prayed the court to grant his application for remand of the lady.

The police prosecutor said that the duplicate case file had been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.

The defendant was represented in court by Stephen Ademuwagun.

The Chief Magistrate, Mr Abayomi Adeosun, granted the prosecutor’s application for the remand of the defendant.

The chief magistrate adjourned the case till September 12 for mention.