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My Pastor-husband Impregnated A Member Of His Congregation, Moved In With Her — Wife

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2 months ago

March 14, 2026

…She fought, bit me, locked me out of the house — Husband

Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has heard the divorce suit brought before it by a man, Abayomi, against his wife, Abosede, whom he alleged was troublesome, aggressive and in the habit of fighting him.

Abayomi said that he had never enjoyed peace of mind for the 25 years he was married to Abosede.

Abayomi stated that he and Abosede were always at loggerhead because they never agreed on anything.

The plaintiff further said that the defendant always made their home too hot for comfort because of her aggressive behaviour.

Abayomi added that their relatives, friends, and his co-pastors often mediated in their differences to no avail.

Abayomi explained that Abosede was in the habit of biting him any time they fought.

He also said that there were times she locked him out of the house.

The plaintiff stated that the defendant attacked him the last time they fought and locked the door against him.

According to the plaintiff, they have been separated since then because she refused that he returned to the house.

Abayomi, thus, prayed the court to dissolve their union since their relationship had broken down irreconcilable.

Abosede gave her consent to divorce.

The defendant, contrary to what the plaintiff had earlier stated, explained that they had both enjoyed bliss in their marriage until the plaintiff, who is a pastor, impregnated a young lady in the church, who is a member of his congregation.

Abosede stated that Abayomi neglected her and refused to show her love and care when she was sick.

Abayomi, in his evidence, said, “My 25-year-old relationship with my wife has broken down irreconcilable.

“I, therefore, pray that this honourable court rule that we are no longer husband and wife.

“My wife and I never enjoyed each other’s company for the years we lived together.

“Her presence in the home brought distress to me instead of comfort.

“My wife is aggressive and difficult to live with.

“Our home offered no comfort because of her irrational behaviour. She fought me almost all the time.

“Our relatives and friends became regular faces in our home because they were always mediating in our differences.

“My co-pastors were not left out of this, but my wife always failed to honour or reverence them.

“She never gave a listening ear to their counsels and pleas.

“My wife was in the habit of biting me any time we fought.

“Also, there were times she locked me out of the house.

“She attacked me during an argument, and I ran for my dear life.

“She locked the house and refused me entrance.

“We have been living separately till then.”

Abosede responded, “I am also no longer interested in our union.

“One of the reasons I gave in to his marriage proposal was because he is a pastor, but his lifestyle does not fit into this calling.

“We celebrated our union with both a traditional wedding and a church ceremony.

“The church gave us a certificate which is been kept by me.

“He also paid my bride price.

“We had a peaceful relationship in the outset of our wedlock, but unfortunately, this did not last.

“I believed that marrying a pastor would make my marriage feel like heaven on earth, but my husband proved me wrong.

“I got the shock of my life when I learnt that my husband had impregnated one of his congregations, a member of our church.

“Hell was let loose and things started to fall apart in our home.

“My husband and I constantly had heated arguments, which always resulted in a fight.

“He neglected me when I was sick and cared less if I died.

“I rented an apartment as a result of the strain in our relationship and did return home at weekends.

“My lord, I did not lock him out.

“He moved to the lady’s house after she was delivered of his baby.

“He frustrated every attempt made by our relatives, friends, and his co-pastors to reconcile us.

“He told them he was no longer interested in our marriage.

“He later filed a divorce suit against me.”

The president of the court, Mrs S.M Akintayo, adjourned the case for judgment.
(TRIBUNE)

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

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5 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.