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‘My Husband Threw Me Out After He Beat, Left Marks On Me’

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4 months ago

January 17, 2026

A woman, Zainat, has prayed a Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, to put an end to the five-year-old relationship between her and her husband, Kudus, citing constant battery as reason for her decision.

Zainat told the court that Kudus took to beating her shortly after she put to bed their first child and that he eventually made it a habit.

She explained that she tolerated his maltreatment of her, thinking that he would change, but that rather than change, he got worse by the time they had their second child.

According to the plaintiff, the defendant once beat her black and blue, leaving marks on her body.

She further stated that they once had a heated argument, and that he threw out her belongings after beating her to a pulp.

Zainat, in addition to divorce, pleaded for their children’s custody, while her husband was made responsible for their upkeep.

She further entreated the court to mandate her husband to be responsible for their children’s upkeep, giving feeding, education, and health care a priority.

Kudus refused to make an appearance in court despite being served court summonses.

Zainat, in her testimony, said, “I am 33 years old. I got married to my husband in 2020, but he did not pay my bride price.

“Our marriage is blessed with two children, whom my husband finds a herculean task taking care of.

“He has completely failed in his responsibility towards them as a father.

“My lord, my husband almost snuffed life out of me as a result of his constant beating.

“Ours was a peaceful marriage. My husband loved and cherished me. But this stopped after we had our first child.

“My husband took to beating me for not just reason.

“I endured his maltreatment of me because I believed he would change.

“But rather than change, he turned worse.

“His brutish acts continued when I was pregnant with our second child and later put to bed.

“He once beat black and blue not too long after we had our second child and left marks all over my body.

“We once had a heated argument, and he pounced on me and dealt me blows.

“Not satisfied, he rushed into our bedroom and threw my belongings out.

“He insisted that I leave.

“Many attempts were made by our relatives, neighbours, and even our children’s teachers to reconcile, but all failed.

“My lord, I have decided to move on with my life, which was why I came to court.

“I plead that the court rules that my husband and I go our different ways.

“I further entreat the court for our children’s custody while it orders my husband to be responsible for their upkeep, giving more attention to their feeding, education, and health care.”

The court president, Mrs. S.M. Akintayo, after she had heard the plaintiff, adjourned the case till February 20.

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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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1 day 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.

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Grandfathers Arrested For Drug Trafficking

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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Two grandfathers, aged 83 and 78, are among several suspects apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a fresh nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking.

Pa John Ofiel, 83, was arrested on Tuesday, 28 April during a raid in the Aba region of Abia State.

The NDLEA said that operatives acting on credible intelligence recovered 700 grams of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis already packaged into retail sachets.

The octogenarian, who claimed to be a professional shoemaker allegedly confessed to delving into the illicit trade.

In Ekiti State on Thursday 30 April 78 year old Ogunjobi Samuel was detained at his residence in Ilupeju-Ekiti where officers seized 350 grams of cannabis from him, identifying him as a local peddler.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, (CCEO), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), commended the various state commands for their drug supply reduction efforts.

He urged officers to maintain the current momentum, balancing enforcement with the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation activities.
The enforcement drive also led to the arrest of a notorious drug dealer in Oyo State Taofik Adeyemi, 49.

He was apprehended on Saturday, 2 May, at his residence in Ibadan after months of evading the authorities.

He was caught alongside his salesman, Mustapha Oyerinde, with 3.085kg of cannabis and a getaway vehicle.

Across other states, the NDLEA recorded significant seizures including over 140,000 pills and capsules of Tramadol intercepted in separate operations targeting transit routes from Damaturu to Hadejia.

A raid on Awolowo Market in Mushin area of Lagos state resulted in the recovery of 740kg of cannabis while in Kaduna, two suspects were caught on the Abuja-Jos highway with 290kg of compressed cannabis concealed in a Honda Ridgeline.

A 65-year-old driver was intercepted at the Ile-Ife toll gate in Osun state conveying skunk and methamphetamine, leading to a follow up arrest of the consignment’s owner in Ilesha.

In line with it’s mandate, the NDLEA continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy, holding enlightenment lectures for students, Islamic schools, and commercial motorcyclists in Niger, Kano, Anambra, and Lagos states.

The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, noted that the agency remains committed to “cleansing the streets” of both notorious distributors and those who use age as a shield for criminal activity.