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My Husband Accused Me Of Infidelity, Beat Me, Threw Me Out In The Cold —Wife

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2 months ago

February 28, 2026

…I’m no longer interested in a whore —Husband

A woman, Salamotu, has told Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, that she is no longer interested in her union with her husband, Salami, whom she accused of lack of love, care and trust, and also battery.

Salamotu stated that she had not enjoyed her marriage to Salami because he denied her attention and love.

She also claimed that Salami refused that she had peace of mind because he always complained that she returned home late from work and also alleged that she was cheating on him with her customers.

According to the plaintiff, the defendant, apart from beating her on a regular basis, once locked her out late in the night, and she had to sleep outside in the cold.

Salamotu stated that there was no longer love between her and her husband and, as such, prayed for the dissolution of their union.

She entreated the court for their children’s custody, and she also pleaded that the court order her husband to be responsible for their upkeep and give priority to their feeding, education and general health.

Salamotu further requested an order restricting her husband from threatening and encroaching on her privacy.

Salami agreed that their wedlock be dissolved.

He stated that Salamotu lacked the qualities of a virtuous woman.

Salami told the court that Salamotu once called the police on him during a fight.

He further stated that he had taken a new wife who already had children for him.

Salamotu, in her testimony, said, “I moved in with my husband a few months after we met.

“We did not carry out any of the marital rites known to our culture, neither did he pay my bride price.

“My husband succeeded in making my life unbearable. He constantly complained about me coming home late from work.

“He never trusted me.

“My husband falsely accused me of having affairs with my customers and for this, he made my life difficult.

“He constantly embarrassed me by fighting my customers, and this took its toll on my business.

“My husband was in the habit of beating me. He once threw me out late in the night after he dealt me heavy blows, and I slept outside in the cold.

“He brought back home his first wife whom he sent packing before we met, and she brought rivalry into our home.

“He also took to monitoring me.

“My lord, I do not wish to go further in my relationship with my husband.

“I, therefore, appeal to this honourable court to end our relationship.

“I pray that the court grants me our children’s custody and mandate my husband to be responsible for their welfare.

“I further request an order restricting him from threatening and interfering with my privacy.”

Salami in his response said: “She is free to go. I am also no longer interested in living under the same roof with a whore.

“She has constantly been unfaithful to me. She once got me arrested following a fight.

“I am married to another woman who has beautiful children for me.”

The court president, Mrs S. M. Akintayo, after she had heard both parties, adjourned the case for judgment.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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1 day ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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3 days 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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3 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.