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My Wife Crushed My Scrotum, Arrested Me With The Police —Husband

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10 months ago

July 26, 2025

He attempted to strangle me —Wife

Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the wedlock between a couple, Ayodeji and Bidemi as a result of the display of irresponsibility and lack of love by the latter, and an attempt to usurp the former’s position in the home.

The plaintiff stated that the defendant lacked the attributes of a virtuous woman.

According to the plaintiff, the defendant had no regard for him, and refused that he had peace of mind.

He also said that she abandoned all her responsibilities in the home.

Ayodeji further stated that Bidemi refused to take instructions from him and never ceased to fight him.

The plaintiff recounted how the defendant once crushed his scrotums during a fight, while her brother beat him blue and black for an offence he never committed.

Ayodeji also told the court that Bidemi once arrested him with the police under a false claim.

The plaintiff said he had had enough of his wife atrocities and thus prayed for divorce.

He pleaded for their children’s custody and also requested an order restraining his wife from, harassing, threatening and interfering with his private life.

Bidemi denied all the allegations brought against her but agreed to divorce.

The defendant refused that the plaintiff had custody of their children.

Bidemi explained that the plaintiff refused to give her and their children feeding allowance, adding that he beat her at every given opportunity.

According to the defendant, the last time they fought, he attempted to strangle her.

Ayodeji in his testimony said, “My wife and I held introduction ceremony after we courted and I prayed her bride price.

“I have known no peace since I got married to my wife.

“Bidemi has failed to add value to me, all she does is to fight me. and turn the whole house upside down.

“My wife displays no virtue. She has failed to be a good example to our children.

“She abandoned her responsibilities in the home and turned the whole house upside down.

“Bidemi has no regard for me. She is defiant and always insisted on having her way.

“All that she planned to do was to usurp my position in the home.

“My wife almost killed me when she crushed my scrotum during a fight.

“She arrested me with the police under a false claim and I was detained.

“Her brother is not better. He came to my house to beat me and almost snuffed life out of me.

“My lord, Bidemi has made my life miserable enough. I no longer want her under my roof.

“I pray this honourable court to end our relationship and grant me custody of our children because she is not a good example to them.

“I also request an order restraining her from harassing, threatening and interfering with my private life.”

Bidemi, responding, said, “My lord, my husband lied that he paid my bride price.

“He daily failed in his responsibility towards me and our children.

“He hardly gave us feeding allowance; all that he knew how to do was to beat me.

“Our family members had mediated in our crises on several occasions, but he refused to change.

“The last time we fought, he attempted to strangle me.

“My lord, I give my consent to the dissolution of our marriage, but I disagree that my husband had custody of our children.

“I further appeal to the court to make him responsible for their feeding, education and health care.”

The court president, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, giving her judgment, stated that there was no marriage to be dissolved because no customary marriage was held between the duo and no bride price was paid.
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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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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.