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‘My Health Started To Deteriorate After My Husband Became A Herbalist’

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3 months ago

February 28, 2026

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Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has ruled in a divorce suit brought before it by a woman, Apeke, who dragged her husband, Kamoru, before the court, claiming that he was irresponsible, not loving and caring, brutish in behaviour and also fetish in nature.

Apeke told the court that she experienced woe and pain in almost all the 19 years she was married to her husband.

The plaintiff explained that the defendant was a barber when they met and got married.

According to her, the defendant later gave up his career as a barber and became a herbalist.

Apeke further said that Kamoru then became involved in fetish practices and kept disturbing and frightening objects in their house, which made her feel uncomfortable at home.

She also stated that her husband was indifferent to her well-being.

The plaintiff said that the defendant regularly burned substances that produced strong odours which she claimed were affecting her health.

She added that her condition was worsening day by day.

According to Apeke, she solely bore the burden of running their home because Kamoru regularly dodged his responsibilities towards her and their children.

She stated that her husband was a brute, and that she always received severe beatings from him anytime she complained about his irresponsibility and cruel behaviour.

The plaintiff added that she walked out of their marriage when she could no longer stomach her husband’s misbehaviour.

She pleaded for their children’s custody but entreated the court to mandate her husband to take responsibility for their care, giving priority to food, education, and healthcare.

Apeke further requested an order of the court to prevent her husband from harassing and threatening her, and also intruding in her private life.

Kamoru was absent in court, although he was served with court summonses.

Apeke, in her evidence, said: “I got married to my husband 19 years ago.

“We had a traditional wedding, but he did not pay my bride price.

“My husband was a barber when we met, and he was doing fine in his profession.

“Our marriage was blissful in its early stage, and life for us was rosy.

“But these stopped the moment my husband decided on abandoning his trade, which was no doubt lucrative.

“Things started to fall apart in our home the moment my husband picked up the job of a herbalist.

“He became irresponsible and selfish.

“He abandoned his duties towards me and our children and left me to carry the burden.

“I worked relentlessly to make ends meet.

“My husband also became fetish and unapproachable.

“He was stern and hostile in behaviour and dreadful in his looks.

“He kept disturbing and frightening items in the house, which made me and our children uncomfortable.

“My husband showed no concern for my well-being or that of our children. He regularly burnt substances which emitted strong odour that had a negative impact on my health and that of the children. And he did this at all times.

“My husband was not worried that my health was deteriorating day after day.

“He always became irate any time I complained of his behaviour which I found very absurd.

“He would become fierce and pounce on me, and beat me to a pulp.

“I walked out of our marriage a year ago since it was obvious he would not change. I took our five children along with me.

“He took to threatening and blackmailing me after I left him.

“I pray that this honourable court rule that we go our different ways.

“I also plead for our children’s custody.

“I further entreat the court to mandate my husband to be responsible for our children’s upkeep and give priority to food, education, and healthcare.

“I further request an order restraining him from intruding into my private life.”

The court president, Mrs O. E. Owoseni, in her judgment, stated that there was no marriage to be dissolved because no subsisting marriage was held between the two parties.

Owoseni explained that according to the plaintiff, no customary marriage was contracted between both parties.

She further added that the evidence by the plaintiff is deemed as credible since it was not contradicted and not controverted by the defendant who decided not to defend himself by not appearing in court despite being served court summon and hearing notices.

According to Owoseni, this indicates that he has admitted all the facts of the case and claims of the plaintiff.

Based on the above, she awarded custody of all their children to the plaintiff and granted the right of reasonable access to the defendant.

She ordered the defendant to be responsible for their children’s feeding, education, and health.

Owoseni further gave an order restraining the defendant from threatening and intruding into the plaintiff’s private life.

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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.