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My Wife Washed Her Private Part, Used The Water To Cook My Food, Man Tells Court

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1 year ago

March 15, 2025

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Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered a fresh hearing notice to be issued and served a woman, Safiyah, who was dragged to court by her husband, Hamzat (surname withheld), who alleged that she was stubborn, troublesome and in the habit of fighting him.

Hamzat also stated that Safiyat was diabolic.

According to him, his wife, with the support of her mother, attempted to turn him into a moron.

The plaintiff explained that the defendant was in the habit of washing her private part and using the water to cook his food.

Hamzat further said that Safiyat was a thief and in the habit of stealing his money and some other valuable items he kept in the house.

The plaintiff stated that the defendant had almost ruined his life and thus pleaded that their wedlock be dissolved.

He requested an order restricting her from harassing, threatening, fighting, and interfering with his private life.

He further beseeched the court for their children’s custody.

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

The plaintiff in his testimony said, “My wife and I had a customary marriage.

“I paid N15, 000 to my wife’s parents as her bride price when I went with my family members to ask for her hand in marriage.

“She was handed over to my parents, who in turn gave her to me.

“Our marriage is blessed with three children.

“My wife aborted all the beautiful plans I had for our marriage from the outset of our relationship.

“Safiyat moved into my house and started displaying negative character traits which I believe she hid from me while we were dating.

“My wife is stubborn and always determined to do whatever she wanted.

“She is always very unwilling to change her position on an issue.

“We argue and quarrel almost all the time because she is never ever ready to be submissive to me.

“Safiyat lacks manners. She shouts on me even in the presence of our family members and neighbours.

“I reported her to her mother, who, to my chagrin, saw nothing bad in what her daughter was doing.

“I later discovered that my mother-in-law was the one encouraging my wife to rub shoulders with me in the home.

“She controls my wife and always misguides her.

“Their plan was to turn me into a moron, but they both failed.

“My lord, my wife, and her mother on realising how tough and unbending I was, decided to cast a spell on me through diabolic means.

“My wife washed her private part and used the water to cook my food.

“Unfortunately for her, her efforts to have me wrapped around her little finger failed.

“My wife frustrated, now makes our home inhabitable for me.

“My lord, my wife is a thief and a bad example to our children.

“She has almost made my business go bankrupt because she steals on a regular basis the money meant to run my business.

“She also ransacks my room and steals my valuables

“Safiyat will refuse to own up even if you put a knife on her neck.

“My lord, l have had enough of my wife’s atrocities.

“I entreat this honourable court to end our relationship and grant me custody of our children.

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

The court president, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, adjourned the case to April 8.
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Police Arrest Mother, Daughter Over Alleged N18m Romance Scam

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3 minutes ago

May 28, 2026

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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC, have arrested a woman and her daughter over their alleged involvement in a romance scam that reportedly defrauded a Malta-based victim of more than N18 million.

The police disclosed that the arrests followed investigations into allegations bordering on computer-related fraud, identity theft, and money laundering after receiving intelligence from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU.

In a statement issued by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Uwana Imah, the suspects were identified as 39-year-old Urowhe Diana and her 22-year-old daughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that a Lagos resident identified as Emmanuel Amanfo, who is currently at large, allegedly collaborated with Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru to open and operate multiple bank accounts used in carrying out fraudulent transactions.

“One of the victims was identified as a resident of Malta whose identity has been withheld,” the statement said.

The police further disclosed that proceeds from the alleged romance scam were transferred through money transfer operators and direct deposits into several Nigerian bank accounts belonging to Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

Investigators also alleged that the funds were later moved into an Ecobank account owned by Urowhe Diana, where the money was allegedly spent.

According to the statement, forensic analysis of the suspects’ digital activities allegedly linked both mother and daughter to the cybercrime operation, leading to their eventual arrest.

The police added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend Emmanuel Amanfo, who was described as the husband of Urowhe Diana and stepfather of Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

“Investigation into the matter is still ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” the statement added.

The Nigeria Police Force reiterated the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to safeguarding Nigeria’s cyberspace and tackling cybercrime across the country.

The NPF-NCCC also urged members of the public to report suspicious cyber-related activities through its official online reporting portal and designated communication channels.

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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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18 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.