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My Husband Took Our Children To Joints, They Now Roll Paper, Light And Smoke, Woman Tells Court

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6 months ago

November 15, 2025

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A woman, Mumuni, has dragged her husband, Isiaka, before Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, alleging that he was irresponsible, always drank himself to a stupor, and smoked like a chimney.

Mumuni stated that she worked hard to sustain their home because Isiaka shirked his responsibilities towards her and their children.

The plaintiff stated that the defendant was a regular face at beer parlours and joints.

She further said that her husband, when in the company of his friends, would drink cartons of beer and smoke packets of cigarettes.

According to Mumuni, Isiaka’s day was made any time he drank himself to a stupor.

She added that she found it worrisome that her husband could take their children who are both males along with him to beer parlours and joints, not minding the negative influence such places would have on them.

According to the plaintiff, their children, after watching their father drinking alcohol and his friends smoking Indian hemp, on getting home, would roll paper, ignite it and smoke.

Mumuni further said she walked out of their marriage when she could no longer tolerate her husband’s disgraceful lifestyle.

According to Mumuni, Isiaka had always complained of the paucity of funds any time she demanded allowance for their children’s upkeep and took to threatening her.

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

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

Mumuni, in her testimony, said, “I started living with my husband a few months after we met.

“We did not hold a wedding ceremony, neither did he pay my bride price.

“It was too late before I realised that my husband was a drunk.

“He, in addition, smokes like chimney.

“My husband, rather than stay back at home and enjoy my company and that of our children, would prefer to be in the company of his friends at beer parlours and joints.

“I felt disappointed and uncomfortable living with him.

“I worked round the clock to make ends meet because my husband passed the bulk of his duties in the home to me.

“He never gave me a dime for food and was always complaining of a paucity of funds, but he had more than enough cash to spend on alcohol and cigarettes.

“The more I complained, the worse he got.

“My husband’s behaviour became more disturbing when he started taking our children who are both males along with him to beer parlours and joints.

“These watch him take alcoholic drinks and smoke cigarettes.

“They also see his friends smoke Indian hemp.

“Our children now immitate his friends who smoke Indian hemp.

“I have caught them roll paper, ignite it, and smoke.

“I moved out of our matrimonial home when I could no longer stomach my husband’s misbehaviour.

“He has refused to be up to his responsibilities towards our children.

“He gave our children feeding allowance after I came to court.

“He has since then taken to threatening me.

“I pray this honourable court to end our relationship.

“I also plead for our children’s custody while my husband is made to be responsible for their upkeep giving feeding, education, and health care a priority.

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

The court president, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, adjourned the case.

She ordered that a fresh hearing notice be issued and served the defendant.

(TRIBUNE)

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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.