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‘I’ve Never Gone Home To Sleep Since My Wife Drew Knife At Me’, Divorce Seeking Man Tells Court

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1 year ago

April 5, 2025

A man, Olabode, has dragged his wife, Olapeju, before Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking that it dissolve their wedlock on the account of constant fighting, infidelity, violence and threat to his life by the latter.

Olabode said that Olapeju was stubborn and that she refused that he had rest of mind.

The plaintiff stated that the defendant always sought every opportunity to fight him.

The plaintiff added that the defendant was violent and always threatened to kill.

Olabode explained that Olapeju drew a knife at him during a fight and that he had never gone home to sleep since then.

‘My husband always flares up, punches me any time I demanded money for food’
The plaintiff further accused the defendant of immorality.

Olabode, buttressing his words, stated that a neighbour once came to accuse her in his presence of dating another neighbour’s husband, which was embarrassing to him.

The plaintiff, in addition to divorce, pleaded for access to their children.

Olabode also sought an order restraining Olapeju from threatening and interfering with his private life.

Olapeju denied all the allegations brought against her but agreed to divorce.

Olabode, in his testimony, said, “My wife and I started living together after I impregnated her 17 years ago.

“We did not have a customary marriage, and I did not pay her bride price.

“I never enjoyed our marriage for a day because my wife is troublesome and always seeking every opportunity to fight me.

“We had a misunderstanding late last year, and she threatened to kill me.

“I reported her to her parents, and they mediated in our differences.

“I told them I was giving her the last chance.

“My wife’s irrational behaviour brought a strain in our relationship.

“We hardly communicated in the home while I stopped eating her food.

“My wife has a loose character and carries out her shameful activities in our neighbourhood.

“She made me a laughingstock in our compound and neighbourhood.

“A woman once accused my wife in my presence of dating another neighbour’s husband.

“I was embarrassed and ashamed of my wife. She showed no sign of remorse after this, which got me angrier with her.

“My wife also dated some men who I worked for.

“I have her chats with them on my phone as proof.

“We once had a heated argument which ended in a fight.

“My wife, to my chagrin, drew a knife at me. “I stopped going home to sleep since then for the fear of being stabbed to death by her.

“My lord, I pray that this honourable court put an end to our relationship.

“I also plead for easy access to our children.

“I further request an order restricting her from threatening and interfering with my private life.”

The court president, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, adjourned the case until May 7.

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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.

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Grandfathers Arrested For Drug Trafficking

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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Two grandfathers, aged 83 and 78, are among several suspects apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a fresh nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking.

Pa John Ofiel, 83, was arrested on Tuesday, 28 April during a raid in the Aba region of Abia State.

The NDLEA said that operatives acting on credible intelligence recovered 700 grams of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis already packaged into retail sachets.

The octogenarian, who claimed to be a professional shoemaker allegedly confessed to delving into the illicit trade.

In Ekiti State on Thursday 30 April 78 year old Ogunjobi Samuel was detained at his residence in Ilupeju-Ekiti where officers seized 350 grams of cannabis from him, identifying him as a local peddler.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, (CCEO), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), commended the various state commands for their drug supply reduction efforts.

He urged officers to maintain the current momentum, balancing enforcement with the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation activities.
The enforcement drive also led to the arrest of a notorious drug dealer in Oyo State Taofik Adeyemi, 49.

He was apprehended on Saturday, 2 May, at his residence in Ibadan after months of evading the authorities.

He was caught alongside his salesman, Mustapha Oyerinde, with 3.085kg of cannabis and a getaway vehicle.

Across other states, the NDLEA recorded significant seizures including over 140,000 pills and capsules of Tramadol intercepted in separate operations targeting transit routes from Damaturu to Hadejia.

A raid on Awolowo Market in Mushin area of Lagos state resulted in the recovery of 740kg of cannabis while in Kaduna, two suspects were caught on the Abuja-Jos highway with 290kg of compressed cannabis concealed in a Honda Ridgeline.

A 65-year-old driver was intercepted at the Ile-Ife toll gate in Osun state conveying skunk and methamphetamine, leading to a follow up arrest of the consignment’s owner in Ilesha.

In line with it’s mandate, the NDLEA continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy, holding enlightenment lectures for students, Islamic schools, and commercial motorcyclists in Niger, Kano, Anambra, and Lagos states.

The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, noted that the agency remains committed to “cleansing the streets” of both notorious distributors and those who use age as a shield for criminal activity.