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How I Escaped From Kidnappers’ Den In – Female Victim
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EditorA 40-year-old female victim of kidnappers in Kwara State, Funmilayo Olatunji, has recounted her miraculous escape from the den of kidnappers.
Funmilayo, who was abducted alongside two others, luckily escaped from the kidnappers barely hours after her abduction.
The three victims were abducted two weeks ago on Sunday at Eju town near Obbo-Ile, in Ekiti Local Government of the state.
According to Funmilayo in an interview with DAILY POST in Ilorin on Sunday, “we were seated outside the house with one Pastor Tope of the Winners Church, at about 7am, when four gunmen approached us asking if they could get cigarettes to buy.
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“I responded by telling them, we don’t sell cigarettes and suddenly they brought out their AK-47 rifles.
“Immediately, I dropped my headphone under the chair I was sitting, with my handbag, but they were able to carry my handbag which contained some personal items.”
“Just as the drama unfolded, another victim, a 20-year-old female called Blessing Jacob, strayed in and the three of us were abducted at gunpoint and marched into an unknown forest amid torture,” she added.
Funmilayo, disclosed that when they got to the forest, the gunmen then requested a ransom of N10m from each of the three victims.
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She said, “They enquired if I have parents and family who could be called to come to the rescue. I then asked Pastor Tope to call my husband and mother to inform them, but was not successful.
“When my husband was reached at last, they demanded N30m for the release of the three captives.
“At about 1.40am after walking for several hours through the forest, I started praying to God to set us free.
“An opportunity opened up for us to escape but Pastor Tope rejected the attempt and so I left them.
“In the course of my long trek in the bush, I came across one operator called Abraham, who told me to go straight toward Ona-Ora and not to branch anywhere again, from where a vigilante member picked me up,” she narrated.
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She said the matter was reported to the police at Osi town but no action had been taken till the time of this report.
Funmilayo further disclosed that the kidnappers later demanded ransom from the families of the remaining two victims, who eventually were forced to pay N200,000 for their release four days after their abduction.
“They also collected tramadol tablets and packets of cigarettes as part of the condition to secure their release,” she added.
She identified the kidnappers as Fulani Bororo who spoke English and Yoruba languages fluently.
Efforts to reach the spokesman of the state police command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, in Ilorin on Sunday proved abortive.
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The Nigerian Army has dismissed two soldiers accused of stealing armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos State.
The soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, were arrested while moving out of the facility with 897 armoured cables cut to size.
Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who earlier described the action of the soldiers as “totally unacceptable and highly regrettable” confirmed their dismissal in a statement on Monday, April 22.
“In line with Nigerian Army’s (NA) commitment to upholding high standard of professionalism, integrity and discipline, the NA wishes to update the general public on the outcome of the investigation into the alleged theft of armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery premises on 14th April 2024, involving Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani,” the statement read.
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“Sequel to a thorough investigation conducted in collaboration with the management of the company, the two soldiers were found to have abandoned their duty post and to be in unauthorized possession of the materials.
“Subsequently, they were both charged for Failure to Perform Military Duties punishable under section 57, sub section (1) and Other Civil Offences punishable under section 114, sub section (1) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20, the Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. They were summarily tried.
“During the trial, the evidence against them was presented and they were given the opportunity to present their cases and defend themselves, but were however found guilty of the charges levelled against them in accordance with military laws.
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“As a demonstration of NA’s zero-tolerance for misconduct and criminality within its ranks, the two soldiers have been dismissed from the NA with immediate effect and handed over to relevant authorities for further prosecution.
“This decisive action underscores the NA’s resoluteness in maintaining its institutional integrity and reputation.
“The NA reassures the general public of its dedication to upholding integrity, discipline and accountability at all levels. We remain resolute in our duty to protect and serve the nation with honor and dignity.
“We urge the public to continue to support our efforts in safeguarding national security and promoting peace and stability across the nation.”
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Alleged Discrimination: FG Seals Abuja Chinese Supermarket
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April 22, 2024By
EditorThe Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has sealed the Chinese supermarket located within the China General Chamber of Commerce in Abuja.
The supermarket came under heavy criticism after some Nigerians alleged that the owners barred Nigerians from making purchases in the supermarket.
The FCCPC officials stormed the supermarket today April 22 and interrogated the Nigerian workers at the supermarket.
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The workers told the FCCPC officials that CCTV footage showed that the owner of the supermarket, a Chinese lady, Cindy Liu Bei, fled the premises with her family at about 8:26 am today.
The FCCPC officials subsequently shut down the supermarket.
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Bobrisky Files Notice Of Appeal Against Sentence
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April 22, 2024By
EditorPopular Crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju a.k.a. Bobrisky, has filed a notice of appeal against his conviction before a Federal high court in Lagos.
In the notice of appeal, Bobrisky asked the Court of Appeal to set aside the six months conviction maximum imprisonment sentence imposed on him and in its place impose a fine of N50,000 on each of the counts against him.
Bobrisky was on Friday, April 12, sentenced to six months imprisonment over naira abuse with no option of fine.
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In the appea filed by his lawyer, Bobrisky argued that the: “Trial Judge erred in law and facts by his imposition of the maximum sentence of months imprisonment terms against the appellant without option of fine contrary to the provisions of Section 416(2) d of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act of 2015 (“ADCJA”) that prescribed the mandatory guidelines on the trial court on imposition of sentencing after criminal conviction of a first time offender as the appellant.”
The appeal therefore “is seeking an order setting aside the six months maximum imprisonment sentence imposed on the appellant and in its place, an imposition of a fine in the sum of N50,000 on each of the counts against the appellant”.
Recall that on April 4, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed six counts of money laundering and abuse of naira against him.
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On Friday, April 5, Bobrisky was arraigned in court on a six-count charge ranging from abuse of the naira to money laundering.
The court, however, struck out the money laundering charges but convicted him after he pleaded guilty to four counts charge of abuse of the naira made against him by the EFCC.
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