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My Husband Threw Stones At My Mother, Bit Me When We Fought — Wife

Published

9 months ago

September 6, 2025

Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has adjourned for judgment a divorce suit brought before it by a woman, Nura, against her husband, Malik, whom she accused of irresponsibility, neglect, disrespect to her family and battery.

Nura said that Malik neglected her welfare and that of their children and refused to be committed to their children’s education.

Nura also stated that she and her mother have always been responsible for their children’s feeding while she worked hard to pay their school fees.

The plaintiff explained that the defendant gave her only N5, 000 when one of their children broke his legs and was admitted to the hospital for months.

She further stated that she always found her husband repulsive after he had smoked cigarette and drank alcohol, which made her deny him sex. She said he would beat her blue black for denying him sex.

According to Nura, Malik treated her family with disdain.

She stated that her husband once threw stones at her mother, while he beat one of her siblings to a pulp.

Nura again said that she had scarce all over her body because Malik never ceased to bite her any time they fought.

The plaintiff told the court that she was fed up with her marriage and therefore prayed for its dissolution.

She also entreated the court for their children’s custody, while her husband was made to be responsible for their welfare.

Nura further requested for order, restraining Malik from harassing, threatening, and interfering with her private life.

Malik denied all that Nura said against him.

He also refused that their marriage be dissolved and his wife granted their children’s custody.

Malik stated that he was up and doing in their home.

According to him, he paid their children’s fees as when due and same with their rent.

He explained that the only time he derailed in the agreement of paying the rent was when his father was sick and was admitted to the hospital.

According to him, he spent all his resources attending to his father, who unfortunately died.

The defendant again said that he beat his wife because she had a caustic tongue, adding that she was in the habit of pulling his manhood any time they fought.

The plaintiff in her testimony said, “I do not feel the presence of my husband in our home.

“I work hard to feed and clothe our children because my husband neglected them.

“I also took up the challenge of paying their school fees since he showed no interest in their education.

“He gave me only N5, 000 when our son broke his legs and was admitted to the hospital for months.

“All that my husband knows to do is to smoke and drink, and then demand for sex which I always deny him.

“I always refuse that he has sex with me because I cannot tolerate the smell of tobacco and alcohol.

“He beats me every time I refused him sex.

“I was once admitted to the hospital for three days as a result of his severe beatings.

“He also bites me any time we fight. The scars all over my body confirm this.

“We were sent packing by our landlord after he failed to pay the rent.

“Since he was out of job, we both decided that I moved to my parents’ house with our children while he moved to his.

“My mother took up the sole responsibility of feeding our children.

“My husband, rather than show gratitude to my family, took to humiliating them.

“He abused my mother during a misunderstanding and further went to throw stones at her.

“He also beat my sibling to a pulp.

“He had stopped greeting my mother since I dragged him to court.

“His family members also refused to sympathise with us when my mother lost her sister in a tragic manner.

“He now travels a lot due to the nature of his job and has strings of lovers.

“I no longer trust him.

“I am also no longer interested in our marriage.

“I pray this honourable court to dissolve our union and grant me custody of our children.

“I further plead that the court mandates him to be responsible for our children’s upkeep giving feeding, education and health care a priority.

“I further request an order restricting him from harassing, threatening, and interfering with my private life.”

Malik responded, “I am not willing to divorce my wife.

“I entreat this honourable court to help settle our differences.

“All that my wife said was yo win the court’s sympathy.

“I am a responsible father and committed to our children’s welfare.

“I feed them and pay their fees as at when due.

“The only time I defaulted was when my father was sick and dying in the hospital.

“His treatment gulped all my resources.

“We were thrown out of our apartment because I could not pay the rent which led to our moving to our parents’ houses.

“Her mother never ceased to ridicule me despite being aware that I was out of job.

“She once demanded to have the N80, 000 she claimed to have spent feeding our children.

“She also refused me access to the children.

“I once took them to my parent’s house where I was staying and made them spend the night with me.

“My mother-in-law instigated my wife against me.

“My wife has a caustic tongue.

“She came to my family house to abuse and fight me, thus humiliating me.

“My wife is in the habit of pulling my manhood whenever we fight, which made me bite her.

“We are both Muslim, but she suddenly abandoned her faith and started going to church.

“She is now the information officer of her church because she is always informing people of their programmes in the church and inviting them.

“My wife has kept frustrating every attempt made to reconcile us.

“I do not agree that she has custody of our children if she is still insisting on divorce.”

The court president, Mrs S.M Akintayo, after she had heard both parties adjourned the case until Novemver 18, for judgment.
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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

Published

14 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.