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My Husband Threw Me Out, Now Lives In A Room With Our Female Children —Wife

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12 months ago

May 17, 2025

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…I’m taking good care of them —Husband

Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has adjourned for judgment the divorce suit brought before it by a woman, Mariam against her husband, Muyideen, whom she accused of neglect, irresponsibility, lack of care and love, and battery.

Mariam stated that Mustapha daily shirked his responsibility towards her and their children.

She explained that her husband failed to display affection towards her and never gave her attention.

The plaintiff stated that the more she complained about the defendant’s lapses, the worse he became.

According to Mariam, Muyideen took to beating her and later sent her packing.

She stated further that her husband took away from her, their two female children who are still in their tender age and now lives alone with them.

Mariam pleaded for their children’s custody and further entreated the court to make her husband responsible for their upkeep, giving feeding, education and health care priority.

Muyideen denied all the allegations brought against him, but agreed to divorce.

He admitted that he lives alone in a room with both children, and that the older of the two always prepared dinner.

Mariam giving her testimony stated that, “I moved in with my husband shortly after we met.

“He did not pay my bride price.

“My husband proved irresponsible from the outset of our marriage.

“He never cared about my welfare and that of our children.

“He showed me no love and affection and neglected our children.

“My husband shirked his responsibility towards us on daily basis.

“I, therefore took up his responsibility in the home so that our children would not suffer.

“He would not eat at home and would also refuse to give me and our children money for food. But he would spend excess eating outside.

“The more I complained, the worse he became.

“He later took to beating.

“He threw me out of his house, and I went away with our children who are both female.

“But he came to take them away from me with force.

“He now lives alone with them in a room.

“I plead that the court grants me custody of our children. They are female and in their tender age.

“I further entreat the court to make my husband responsible for their upkeep, giving adequate attention to feeding, education and health care.”

Muyideen in his evidence said, “I agree that our marriage be dissolved, but I refuse that my wife has custody of our children.

“I sent my wife packing because she was troublesome and always fought me.

“I have been taking good care of our children since they started living with me.

“We all live together in a room.

“I leave home for my shop as early as 7:00 am and return by 9:00 pm.

“Our children come to my shop after school hours and buy them lunch from the food vendor, while the older of the two prepare dinner every night.”

The president of the court, Mrs S.M Akintayo adjourned the case for further hearing.

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

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3 hours 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.