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Edo Police Arrest Suspects Who Invaded Church, Kidnapped, Robbed Female Pastor

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1 year ago

April 25, 2024

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Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspects for allegedly kidnapping and robbing one Imubhin Juliet, a pastor of Deeper Life Church in Benin City.

Spokesperson of the police in the state, Chidi Nwabuzor, who disclosed this in a statement, said the suspects were arrested by operatives of the command’s crack team along Benin-Auchi road while acting on a tip-off, two days after the incident.

“On 14/04/2024 at about 0900hrs, one Imubhin Juliet, a Pastor of Deeper Life Bible Church reported that she and some members during church service when worshipping, suddenly three armed men walked into the church with guns and robbed them of their valuables,” the statement reads.

It added: “She further reported that she was abducted by these armed robbers and taken away in her Toyota Highlander jeep with an unknown destination where they forced her to disclose her ATM PIN which they used to syphon her money

“On 16/04/2024, the operatives of the Command Crack Team while acting on the report from the victims, intercepted the stolen Toyota vehicle with the said hoodlums along Auchi Road, the vehicle and their weapons were recovered from them.

“Suspects made a confessional statement and confessed to the crime. My advice to worshipers. Please be very vigilant and take notice of everyone who comes around who is disguised as a worshiper.

“Employ the services of security who will take charge of the church premises to forestall any unfortunate incident.”

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My Husband Started Coming Home Late, Dated Other Women After He Bought BMW

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13 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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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.

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.”

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My Husband Seized My Wedding Gifts, Threw Me Out — Wife

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13 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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…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.

“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.

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My Husband Threw Me Out After 17yrs of Marriage —Wife

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13 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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…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.

“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.

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.