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‘My Husband Deserted Me, His Family Insisted I Moved Out Of His House Because I Don’t Have A Child’

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6 months ago

November 1, 2025

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A woman, Silifat, has prayed Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, to put an end to the relationship between her and her husband, Kundus, whom she accused of neglect, lack of care, disinterest in their marriage and denial of conjugal right.

Silifat stated that her husband and his family members became hostile to her because she was barren.

The plaintiff explained that her once loving and caring husband suddenly changed and ceased to care about her welfare.

She added that he became withdrawn and his interest in their relationship began to wane.

Silifat further stated that Kundus constantly denied her sex.

According to Silifat, Kundus did the worst when he deserted her about three years ago.

Silifat, in addition, said that Kundus family rubbed salt in her injury by demanding that she move out of their son’s house.

Silifat, in addition to divorce, requested an order restraining her husband from threatening and interfering with her private life.

Kundus refused to make an appearance in court despite the services of hearing notice on him.

Silifat, in her evidence, said, “My husband and I met about five years ago, and he paid my bride price.

“We had a beautiful relationship at the outset of our marriage, and we were happy.

“We started experiencing a strain in our relationship when we had a delay in having children.

“My once loving and caring husband gradually became cold towards me and withdrawn.

“He stopped giving me attention and cared less about my welfare.

“He also denied me sex and refused to give me his support in all efforts that I made that we had children

“My husband to my chagrin latter deserted me.

“He left home three years ago without leaving a clue as to his whereabouts.

“His family members likewise refused that I had peace of mind.

“They became hostile and demonstrated that their shoulder was not there to cry on.

“His family members demanded that I moved out of their son’s house.

“My lord, I have had enough of my in-laws’ hostility.

“I pray the court to dissolve our union so that I can move on with my life.”

The court president, Mrs O.E Owoseni, giving her judgment stated that both parties had a valid and subsisting customary marriage because the bride price was paid.

According to her, consequent upon the defendant’s deserting of their home for three years now and his family’s demand that she leaves their son’s home, the court dissolved their union.

Owoseni further dismissed the claim to restrain the defendant from threatening and interfering with her private life.

According to her, the plaintiff stated that she set eyes on the defendant three years ago, so the claim could not stand.
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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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29 minutes 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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2 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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2 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.