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My Ex-husband Hijacked My Car, Afflicted Me With Illness —Wife

Published

5 months ago

January 10, 2026

…We jointly purchased the car before our divorce —Husband

A woman, Anike, has dragged her ex-husband, Karounwi, before Grade A Customary Court, Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, praying that he release her personally owned and registered vehicle to her through the court.

Anike told the court that during the subsistence of their marriage, she hinted her ex-husband in 2019 about her desire to get a car to aid her business.

She said that her ex-husband informed her about a car that his client wanted to sell.

According to Anike, she gave Karounwi N300,000 to help purchase and register the car in her name.

The plaintiff added that she left home after she took ill, and it was revealed that the defendant was responsible for her ill health.

She further stated that she returned home to pack her belongings after her recovery, and to her surprise, her car was no longer in the house.

Anike explained that now that she and Karounwi were divorced, she wanted to retrieve her car from him.

The plaintiff further pleaded for custody of the youngest of their four children, whom she said had been with the defendant since the plaintiff left home.

The plaintiff, in addition, demanded the sum of N100,000 monthly from the defendant for feeding, medical care, and accommodation of herself and their child.

Anike, in addition, requested an order restraining Karounwi from unlawfully intruding into her privacy, calling her on the telephone, coming personally, or sending anybody to her residential apartment or her workplace, tarnishing her image or threatening her life.

The plaintiff placed the sum of N100,000 against the defendant as the cost of litigation and miscellaneous in the case.

Karounwi agreed that Anike had custody of their youngest child but disagreed on the other claims.

He explained that the vehicle was sold to him by his client, adding that he and his ex-wife jointly contributed towards its purchase.

According to him, Anike gave him N200,000, which he used as a deposit and added that he paid an additional N100,000 two weeks after the initial deposit, and that the car was thereafter handed over to him.

Karounwi stated that he bought the car in his name.

Speaking on their child’s custody, the defendant said he agreed that the plaintiff had custody of him because he was in the habit of running away from home anytime he chastised him.

Anike, in her testimony, said, “My ex-husband and I had a customary marriage which was later dissolved by the court.

“In 2019, during the subsistence of our marriage, I told my ex-husband about my desire to purchase a car to aid my business.

“My ex-husband informed me about a car his client wanted to sell.

“I gave him N300,000, which he used to purchase the car and he registered it in my name. I started driving the car, but had to park it when I took ill in 2021.

“I left home after it was revealed that my husband was responsible for my ill health. I returned home after I recovered from my illness to pack my belongings, and I noticed that my car was no longer in the house.

“I do not have the particulars of the car with me because I left all at home when I left.

“I pray for the order of court directing my ex-husband to release my personally owned and registered vehicle to me through this honourable court.

“My lord, I further plead for custody of our last child who is presently in my ex-husband’s custody.

“I enrolled him in a boarding school, but my husband withdrew him from the school.

“I entreat the court to mandate my ex-husband to be responsible for both the feeding and medical care of our child and I, and also provide us accommodation.

“I request the sum of N100,000 monthly for these.

“I further request an order restraining my ex-husband from unlawfully intruding into my privacy, placing any call on me, coming personally or sending anyone to my residential apartment or workplace, denting my image or threatening my life.

“I further demand the sum of N100,000 from my ex-husband as the cost of litigation and miscellaneous in the case.”

Karounwi, in his response, said: “My lord, the car in question was sold to me by my client.

“My wife and I both contributed towards its purchase.

“I did not have money on me at that period, and so my wife gave me N200,000, which I gave to my client as initial deposit.

“I paid him N100,000 two weeks later, and he handed the car over to me.

“I purchased the car in my name (tendered application for change of ownership and other documents).

“We both used the car for our business activities, but I am surprised she is now laying sole claim to it.

“I agree that my ex-wife has custody of our last child.

“I have been taking care of all our children since their mother left.

“Three are presently in the university and are doing fine.

“Our last child is troublesome and runs away from home anytime I chastise him.

“My lord, I cannot afford more than N10,000 per month for his feeding. I also cannot pay N100,000 for litigation.”

Giving her judgement, the court president, Mrs. O.E. Owoseni, stated that for the defendant to be able to train their three other children who have been in his custody in the university for the three years their marriage had been dissolved shows he is responsible.

According to her, although the defendant agreed that the plaintiff had custody of their youngest child, who is 12 years old, the court believes that the child is better off living with his siblings for family bonding and unity.

On the claim of ownership of the car, Owoseni stated that even though the plaintiff claimed sole ownership of the vehicle and demanded that it be returned to her, she could not prove her claim by producing the receipts of the purchase nor registration particulars of the vehicle.

According to Owoseni, based on her failure to prove ownership of the vehicle with concrete and cogent evidence, her claim for the sole ownership and return of the car hereby fails.

She further stated that since the defendant admitted that he and the plaintiff jointly own the vehicle without any contrary evidence by the plaintiff, the court hereby declares that the plaintiff and defendant jointly own the car.

Owoseni explained that by joint ownership of property, it implies that two or more people contributed resources together to purchase a property.

She further said that where joint ownership exists, it means that each person has equal right of ownership in the said property, notwithstanding the weight of the contribution made by each party.

Ruling, Owoseni said, having declared that both parties are joint owners of the car, and the fact that both are no longer husband and wife and can no longer jointly enjoy the vehicle, the court hereby orders that the said vehicle be sold and the proceeds of sale shared.
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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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14 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday said two suspected cultists were arrested in Ohonre community, off Adolor College Road, Benin.

This was disclosed in a statement by the command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, and made available to newsmen electrically.

Ikoedem said the arrest was possible due to operatives response to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

The statement reads: “The Edo State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough following the swift disruption of a suspected cultists’ gathering in Ohonre Community, off Adolor College Road, Benin City.

“On 21st May, 2026, at about 19:00hrs, operatives attached to Ugbowo Division who were on surveillance patrol responded to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community.

“Acting promptly on the information, the police team mobilized to the location. On sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in an attempt to evade arrest. The operatives immediately gave them a hot chase, leading to the arrest of two suspects identified as Victor Peter ‘M’, 21 years and Iyemoma Ogbewe ‘M’, 35 years.

“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of one cut-to-size gun believed to have been in their possession for unlawful purposes.

“Upon investigation, the suspects confessed to being members of the notorious Maphite cult group. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other fleeing gang members.”

She said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, commended the swift response of the operatives and reiterated the Command’s resolve to deny criminal elements any opportunity within Edo State.

He further urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, assuring that all reports would receive prompt attention.

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Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists, Foil Pipeline Attack

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigerian Army says troops have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in a series of coordinated military operations across Taraba, Kogi and Rivers.

This is contained in operational updates issued to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the reports, troops of 93 Battalion deployed at Akate in the Donga Local Government Area of Taraba engaged suspected terrorists in a forested area, killing two of them.

According to the report, items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, magazines, mobile phones and other personal effects.

In Kogi, it said the troops of 21 Battalion, in collaboration with vigilantes, rescued four kidnapped passengers along the Anyigba–Itobe road in Ofu Local Government Area.

It added that the victims were reportedly abandoned by their captors while attempting to cross a seasonal stream due to sustained pressure from advancing troops.

According to the military, efforts are ongoing to rescue other victims still in captivity.

The report said that troops of 12 Brigade successfully repelled an ambush along Kabba–Okene road while withdrawing from an earlier operation, forcing the assailants to flee with gunshot wounds.

“Meanwhile, in Rivers, troops of 5 Battalion acting on credible intelligence, foiled an attempt by suspected vandals to detonate a crude oil pipeline in Ahoada West Local Government Area.

“The swift response of the troops disrupted the operation before it could be executed, with the suspects fleeing the scene,” it said.

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Police Arrest Private Chef Over Alleged N150m Theft, Drugging Of Employer, Burglary

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a chef, John Cosmos Govi, over his alleged involvement in a burglary operation at a residence in Abuja, where luxury items and valuables worth about N150 million were reportedly stolen.

The arrest was announced on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, who said the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) after investigations into allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, theft, malicious damage and administering harmful substances.

According to police findings, Govi, who allegedly gained employment as a chef at the residence, was said to have studied the movement of occupants, internal routine and security setup before allegedly carrying out the operation on April 23, 2026.

Investigators said he reportedly worked with two accomplices identified as Peter and Moses, who are currently on the run.

Police alleged that food prepared in the house was laced with a suspected sedative substance to weaken the occupants and security personnel.

After they reportedly became unconscious, the suspects allegedly broke into the property, damaged CCTV installations and stole 20 luxury wristwatches valued at about N150 million, alongside other valuables.

Speaking on the development, DCP Anthony Placid said the suspect was intercepted around the Gwagwalada axis of the Federal Capital Territory while attempting to flee to Lagos. He added that an iPhone 17 Pro Max, believed to belong to the victim, and a suspected chemical substance were recovered.

“We remain committed to dismantling organised criminal networks and ensuring that all fleeing accomplices are brought to justice,” Placid said.

Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and conclude investigations into the case.