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‘My Husband Abandoned Me, Left Me With Bloodshot Eyes After Punching Me,’ Divorce Seeking Woman Tells Court

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4 months ago

February 8, 2025

A woman, Taiwo, has told Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, that she is no longer interested in her 23-year-old marriage to her husband, Isaac, whom she accused of lack of care, irresponsibility, physical abuse and abandonment.

Taiwo stated that Isaac was a brute and that he never stopped beating her.

According to her, he sometimes leaves her with a bloodshot eye and body ache after dealing her heavy punches.

Taiwo also said that he never attended to her needs and that of their children.

According to the plaintiff, the defendant, about three years ago, abandoned her and their children, not leaving a clue as to his whereabouts.

Taiwo begged the court to grant her custody of their only female child, while the other four male children should be handed over to her husband.

She further pleaded that the court mandate her husband to be responsible for their daughter’s welfare, giving adequate attention to her feeding, education, and health care.

Taiwo, in addition, sought an order restraining her husband from threatening, beating, and interfering with her private life.

Isaac was absent in court despite being served court summonses.

Taiwo, in her testimony, said, “My husband and I met in the church, and we started courting.

“We only held an introduction ceremony before I started living with him.

“He did not pay my bride price.

“I never enjoyed our marriage for a day because my husband is wicked.

“He derived joy in beating me.

“My husband descends on me with punches on a regular basis, thus leaving me sometimes with a bloodshot eye and aching body.

“I once packed my belongings and went back to my parents’ house, but I returned to him after much pleading from his family.

“I thought he was a changed man, only to realise that he had gone worse.

“He beat me without mercy.

“He constantly starved me and our children, and we all looked like a scarecrow.

“He beat the more any time I decided that he was up to his responsibility in the home.

“My husband woke up one faithful morning, packed his belongings, and left home.

“He never left a clue as to his whereabouts.

“I work round the clock to meet our children’s needs, and it is gradually telling on my wellbeing.

“My lord, pray the court to end our marriage and grant me custody of our only female child.

“My husband should please be awarded custody of our other male children.

“I, further appeal that my husband be responsible for our daughter’s upkeep giving feeding, education and health care a priority.

“I again request an order restricting my husband from threatening, beating, and interfering with my life.”

The president of the court, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, in her judgment, stated that the defendant was given enough opportunity to defend himself, but that he refused to make use of it.

Akintayo added that the court had no choice but to grant the plaintiff’s her request.

Ruling, Akintayo dissolved their wedlock and granted custody of their daughter to the plaintiff and their sons to the defendant.

“She also gave an order restraining the defendant from threatening, fighting, and interfering with the plaintiff’s private life.
(TRIBUNE)

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Police Arrests Three Masterminds Of Abuja Kidnappings

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18 hours ago

June 19, 2025

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Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested three notorious kidnap suspects linked to a spate of deadly abductions in Abuja and neighbouring states.

According to a statement signed by the Force PPRO, Abuja Command, SP Josephine Adeh, on Thursday, the suspects, 27 years old Ya’u Shittu from Kaduna State; 30 years old Sale Usman from Niger State; and 28 years old Ibrahim Abdullahi from Abuja, were captured during sting operations carried out between June 13 and 18, 2025, in Kaduna, Niger, and Nasarawa states by the Command’s elite Scorpion Squad.

The suspects, who have been on the Command’s wanted list, reportedly confessed to multiple kidnappings and murders, including the 2024 killing of a pastor in Mpape and the abduction of children in the same area where their father was shot dead. Police also tied them to the kidnapping of a woman for whom N10 million was paid in ransom, with each gang member pocketing N500,000.

Adeh said the breakthrough followed “credible digital reconstructive intelligence” and was led by ACP Victor O. Godfrey.

According to the police, Ibrahim Abdullahi, who also doubled as the gang’s arms supplier, led officers to a hideout in Bukuru, Nasarawa State on June 18. Upon arrival, the police team was met with gunfire from other gang members, prompting a shootout.

“Abdullahi attempted to flee but was shot and rearrested. Other gang members escaped and are currently being pursued,” the statement added.

Exhibits recovered from the scene included a long knife and various charms.

FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao S. Adewale, commended the bravery of the Scorpion Squad and reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to public safety. He urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security operatives.

“This is a major blow to violent crime in the FCT. We are determined to rid our communities of criminal elements,” he said.

The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue. Meanwhile, police have intensified efforts to track and arrest the fleeing members of the gang.
(PUNCH)

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FG Closes Case In Alleged Terrorism Trial Against Nnamdi Kanu

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20 hours ago

June 19, 2025

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The Federal Government, on Thursday, closed its case in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in the allegations bordering on terrorism and treason.

The FG’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, announced this after the 5th prosecution witness (PW-5), identified as EEE for security reasons, was led in evidence and cross-examined by Kanu’s lawyer, Onyechi Ikpeazu, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Awomolo told the court that after calling five witnesses in the trial, the prosecution was satisfied that from the avalanche of evidence tendered, including the broadcast of activities of the leader of the IPOB, the government had sufficiently satisfied the need to close its case.

“I therefore close the case,” the senior lawyer said.

After the announcement, the lead defence counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi, informed the court that they would be opting for a no-case submission, which would be filed in due course.
(NAN)

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NAF Air Strikes Destroy IED Factory, Terrorists’ Gun Trucks In Borno

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20 hours ago

June 19, 2025

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Thursday that its fighter aircraft operating under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has destroyed an IED factory and terrorist gun trucks and eliminated dozens of fighters in Kwaltiri, within the Tumbuktu Triangle, Borno State.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations, said, “The 18 June 2025 airstrike followed intelligence reports of terrorist activity in the area.

“Surveillance confirmed the presence of an IED-making site and vehicles, which were struck in precision passes by NAF aircraft.

“The operation is a major blow to terrorists’ fighting capabilities, as the successful strikes not only disrupted their command and control as well as logistics chains but also sent shockwaves through their ranks, significantly degrading their morale and operational momentum.

“It reinforces NAF’s resolve to degrade terrorist capabilities and enhance security in the North East.”