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

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3 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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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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15 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.