My Husband Is A Drunk, He Could Sexually Abuse Our Female Children, Woman Tells Court

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2 months ago

March 21, 2026

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A woman, Abisola, has brought a divorce suit against her husband, Omodele, at Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, on the grounds of irresponsibility and drunkenness.

Abisola said that Omodele always shirked his responsibility towards her and their three children, who are female.

She stated that she bore the task of feeding and clothing her husband from the outset of their marriage and later their children when they started having them.

The plaintiff also said that she enrolled their children in school and had been burdened with the duty of paying their respective fees.

According to Abisola, all that Omodele knew how to do was to drink himself to stupor and beat her black and blue at every given opportunity.

The plaintiff further said that she walked out of their union when she could no longer stomach her husband’s maltreatment of her.

Abisola thus prayed the court to end their relationship.

She also pleaded for their children’s custody in order that she could take good care of them, considering their gender.

The plaintiff further told the court that the defendant was a drunk and could abuse their children when in this state.

Abisola, in addition, entreated the court to mandate her husband to be responsible for their children’s upkeep, giving particular attention to their feeding, education, and health care.

Finally, she requested a court order authorising his husband to allow her to pack her belongings from his house.

Omodele denied all the allegations brought against him, but acceded to divorce.

Abisola, in her evidence, said: “I pray the court to rule that my husband and I go our different ways.

“I walked out of our marriage last year October because I could no longer tolerate my husband’s irresponsible acts.

“I bore the brunt of running our home early in our marriage.

“My husband was indifferent to my welfare. He passed the buck of his responsibility to me. He felt comfortable being fed and clothed by me.

“Things got worse in our home when we started having our children.

“I had more mouths to feed, and this was apart from meeting other needs.

“I worked hard to make extra income, but my husband was insensitive to my plight.

“Our children are all girls, which meant they needed extra care and attention.

“I did my best to ensure that they always looked presentable by feeding and dressing them well.

“Our children’s education was also of a concern to me because I desired that they had a formal education like every other child.

“I, therefore, denied myself of many comforts to ensure that they were enrolled in a good school.

“I have been solely responsible for their fees since my husband never offered to contribute any money towards this.

“He always got infuriated any time I complained of his inadequacies and would, on many occasions, beat me to a pulp.

“My husband always complained of paucity of fund, but he would always stagger home drunk and would be reeking of alcohol.

“We fought over his irresponsible behaviour almost all the time, but he refused to change.

“I got fed up one day, and I walked out of our marriage.

“I took our children along because they are young and in dire need of my attention.

“My husband has never for once asked after their welfare or sent them an allowance for their upkeep.

“My lord, it is best that my husband and I go our different ways.

“I beg this honourable court to grant me custody of our children because my husband cannot take care of them.

“He is a drunk and can abuse them when in this state.

“I again plead that the court orders my husband to be responsible for our children’s welfare and give their feeding, education, and health service adequate attention.

“I further request an order authorising him to allow me to pack my belongings from his house.”

The court president, Mrs S.M Akintayo, adjourned the case until April 26 for further hearing.

Police Arrest Mother, Daughter Over Alleged N18m Romance Scam

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7 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC, have arrested a woman and her daughter over their alleged involvement in a romance scam that reportedly defrauded a Malta-based victim of more than N18 million.

The police disclosed that the arrests followed investigations into allegations bordering on computer-related fraud, identity theft, and money laundering after receiving intelligence from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU.

In a statement issued by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Uwana Imah, the suspects were identified as 39-year-old Urowhe Diana and her 22-year-old daughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that a Lagos resident identified as Emmanuel Amanfo, who is currently at large, allegedly collaborated with Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru to open and operate multiple bank accounts used in carrying out fraudulent transactions.

“One of the victims was identified as a resident of Malta whose identity has been withheld,” the statement said.

The police further disclosed that proceeds from the alleged romance scam were transferred through money transfer operators and direct deposits into several Nigerian bank accounts belonging to Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

Investigators also alleged that the funds were later moved into an Ecobank account owned by Urowhe Diana, where the money was allegedly spent.

According to the statement, forensic analysis of the suspects’ digital activities allegedly linked both mother and daughter to the cybercrime operation, leading to their eventual arrest.

The police added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend Emmanuel Amanfo, who was described as the husband of Urowhe Diana and stepfather of Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

“Investigation into the matter is still ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” the statement added.

The Nigeria Police Force reiterated the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to safeguarding Nigeria’s cyberspace and tackling cybercrime across the country.

The NPF-NCCC also urged members of the public to report suspicious cyber-related activities through its official online reporting portal and designated communication channels.

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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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1 day 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.