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I Ran For My Dear Life After My Wife Threatened To Bathe Me With Acid — Husband

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2 months ago

July 5, 2025

…He insisted I go out covered from head to toe —Wife

Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has adjourned a divorce case brought before it by a man, Alabi, against his wife, Aishat, whom he accused of stubbornness and verbal abuse. Alabi told the court in her testament that Aishat never listened to his counsel and that she flouted his orders at will.

The plaintiff added that the defendant had a caustic tongue, and never ceased to abuse and rain curses on him.

Alabi further said that he left home after Aishat threatened to pour acid on him.

Alabi told the court that his life was not safe with his wife under the same roof as him.

He, therefore, prayed the court to end their relationship and grant him custody of the only child produced by their union.

Aishat denied all the allegations brought against her but agreed that the court put an end to their relationship.

She told the court that her husband ordered her to start covering herself from head to toe when going out.

The defendant also refused that the plaintiff had custody of their child.

Alabi, in his testimony, said, “My lord, I no longer want to be married to my wife. I pray this court to declare that we go our different ways.

“Aishat was as gentle as a dove when we met, but she became uncontrollable after she moved in with me. I paid her bride price, although we did not hold any wedding ceremony.

“Aishat became unruly; she started misbehaving shortly after we started living together. She held no respect for me and flouted my orders at will.

“My wife always challenged my authority in the home and was always ready to fight me whenever I rebuked her.

“Aishat has a caustic tongue and always abuses me verbally. She was also fond of raining curses on me.

“We once had a disagreement and my wife to my chagrin threatened to pour acid on me.

“I left home seeing that my life was no longer safe with her.

“I plead for our children’s custody. I am ready to bear the responsibility of their upkeep.

“I, in addition, request an order restraining her from threatening and interfering with my private life.”

Aishat in her response said: “I have had enough of your atrocities, and I am ready to quit.

“He impregnated me shortly after we met, and I started living with him.

“He lied that he paid my bride price. We never held a wedding ceremony; neither did we involve our parents in our affair.

“He started showing his real self after we started living together. He became domineering and always wanted to have his way.

“He never listened to me and always refused that I express myself. He would fight me if I did anything contrary to his will even when it was obvious that I was right.

“My husband insisted that I cover myself from head to toe when going out, a condition which did not go down well with me. I tried to make him see reason but he failed to.

“He had since abandoned me and our children and refused to be responsible for our upkeep. “My lord, I refuse that he has custody of our children.

“I pray that our children be handed over to me because I have been the one feeding and training them in school since he abandoned us.

“I carry out these responsibilities from the proceeds of my business.”

The court president, Mrs. S.M Akintayo, after she has heard both parties adjourned the case for judgment.
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Lagos: Police Arrest Security Guard For Stealing Generators, Others

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11 hours ago

August 23, 2025

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old security guard for allegedly breaking into an apartment and carting away household items worth about N1.8 million.

Police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrest in a statement released on Saturday, adding that the suspect was tracked down by officers attached to the Iju Police Division.

He said operatives from the Iju Division apprehended the suspect following a report from a resident of the Ifako area, who returned home on August 15 to find his house burgled.

“Stolen items included a Sumec generator, a Fireman generator, a National air conditioner, and three air conditioner compressor engines, all valued at N1.8 million.

“Detectives arrested the suspect in the same neighbourhood after investigations revealed he conspired with others, who are still at large, to commit the crime,” Hundeyin said.

He added that the stolen items have been recovered, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices.

Hundeyin said the case would be charged in court upon completion of investigations.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, assured residents that the command would leave no stone unturned in bringing criminals to justice and urged employers to conduct proper background checks before hiring staff.

Metro

NAF Kills 35 Terrorists In Border Airstrikes Near Cameroon

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11 hours ago

August 23, 2025

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The Nigeria Air Force said it had killed more than 35 jihadists in raids Saturday on militant fighters that had gathered near the Nigeria–Cameroon border following an attempted attack on ground troops.

The air strike was the latest by the Nigerian military, which is battling a resurgence of attacks in the country’s embattled northwest.

“Acting on multiple intelligence from several sources, the Air Component executed precision strikes in successive passes, engaging the terrorists and neutralising more than 35 fighters at four identified assembly areas,” said a Nigerian Air Force statement.

It re-established communication with the ground troops that had been threatened, and they confirmed that the “situation around their location had been stabilised,” the statement added.

The strike had “intensified efforts” to dominate the battles field and “deny terrorists freedom of action,” said the statement.

While Nigeria’s 16-year-old insurgency has slowed since violence peaked around 2015, attacks have picked up since the beginning of the year.

The Air Force said the latest operation demonstrated the force’s commitment to providing close air support to ground forces, “while also disrupting terrorist logistics and movement corridors along the north east border regions.”

AFP

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Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Dismembering Pregnant Sister-in-law In Kwara

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11 hours ago

August 23, 2025

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The police command in Kwara says it arrested a man, who allegedly dismembered the body of his pregnant sister-in-law, Mrs Esther Enemo at Egbejila Road in Temidire community, Ilorin.

This is contained in a statement by the command Spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Saturday in Ilorin.

According to Ejire-Adeyemi, the command wishes to inform members of the public of a tragic incident that occurred in the early hours of Aug. 21, at Temidire community in Ilorin.
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‎”At about 9 a.m., a resident of the area reported a suspected foul play within the residence of one Mrs Esther Enemo.

“In a swift response, a team of police detectives visited the scene, where the dismembered body of Mrs Esther Enemo (aged 39 years) was discovered in the bush behind her residence.

“Further search led to the recovery of other parts of her body concealed in a sack and dumped beneath a nearby community bridge.
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‎”The suspect, (names withheld), aged 29 years, younger brother to the victim’s husband, who was seen leaving the house a few minutes before the discovery of the incident, has been arrested in connection with the crime.

”Meanwhile, the husband has also been contacted for necessary clarification.
“The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) morgue for autopsy.

‎”The Commissioner of Police (CP), Ojo Adekimi, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the matter, assuring that the command will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is served,” he said.
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Ejire-Adeyemi expressed the command regret of the unfortunate incident and appealed to members of the public to remain calm and avoid speculations that would incite fear or tension within the community.

He assured that the police would unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and bring the perpetrators to face the full weight of the law.

He urged the residents to continue to cooperate with the police by providing useful information that would aid ongoing investigations and security operations.

He reiterated the command to resolve to protect all residents and ensure peace prevailed in the state.

NAN