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My Wife’s Lover Slapped Me, Almost Run Me Over With His Car, Man Tells Court

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1 month ago

April 25, 2026

A man identified as Tijani has taken his wife, Nafisatu, to Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting at Mapo in Ibadan, Oyo State, for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

Tijani accused Nafisatu of being quarrelsome and had failed to show him love or care.

He further claimed that she betrayed his trust by engaging in extramarital affairs, which, according to him, caused a breakdown in their relationship.

He added that tensions in their marriage got to a peak when one of Nafisatu’s lovers publicly slapped him.

Tijani also stated that the same man, on another occasion, attempted to hit him with a car.

The plaintiff stated that he walked out of their marriage after concluding that the defendant and her lover wanted him dead.

Tijani appealed for custody of their children, stating that Nafisatu was not a suitable role model for them.

Nafisatu was present in court when the case was first mentioned, and she consented to the divorce but objected to Tijani having custody of the children.

However, she failed to appear in court on the later adjourned dates.

Tijani, in his testimony, said, “I met my wife in 2009, and she became pregnant during our courtship.

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“She later moved in with me, even though I did not pay her bride price or perform any marital rites.

“Nafisatu was quarrelsome and frequently argued with me.

“She found fault in nearly everything I did and was always ready to pick a fight.

“The more I complained about her behaviour, the worse it became.

“My lord, she also betrayed my trust by engaging in affairs with other men.

“On one occasion, one of her lovers slapped me in public after confronting me for standing beside my wife at a function.

“An argument ensued, and he threatened to slap me again.

My wife’s lover slapped me, almost ran me over with his car, man tells court.

A man identified as Tijani has taken his wife, Nafisatu, to Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting at Mapo in Ibadan, Oyo State, citing irreconcilable differences.

Tijani alleged that Nafisatu was quarrelsome and failed to show him love or care. He further claimed that she betrayed his trust by engaging in extramarital affairs, which, according to him, caused a serious breakdown in their relationship.

He added that tensions in their marriage got to a peak when one of Nafisatu’s alleged lovers publicly slapped him.

Tijani also stated that the same man, on another occasion, attempted to run him over with a car.

The plaintiff stated that he left their marriage after concluding that the defendant and her alleged lover wanted him dead.

Tijani appealed for custody of their children, stating that Nafisatu was not a suitable role model for them.

The plaintiff further requested an order restricting the defendant from encroaching on his privacy.

“She found fault in nearly everything I did and was always ready to pick a fight.

“The more I complained about her behaviour, the worse it became.

“My lord, she also betrayed my trust by engaging in affairs with other men.

“On one occasion, one of her lovers slapped me in public after confronting me for standing beside my wife at a function.

“An argument ensued, and he threatened to slap me again, but those present at the event intervened and restrained him.

“On another occasion, the same man nearly hit me with his car.

“It was at that point I decided to leave our marriage, as it had become clear that my wife and her lover wanted me dead.

“My wife repeatedly called me, hurling insults and curses at me.

“On the night I married another wife, she called and verbally abused me, demanding to know what arrangements I had made for the upkeep of our children.

“My lord, I have endured enough of my wife’s atrocities.

“I pray this honourable court dissolve our marriage.

“I also seek custody of our children, as I believe my wife is not a good example for them.

“Furthermore, I request an order restraining her from threatening me or interfering with my privacy.”

The court president, Mrs. O. E. Owoseni, in her judgment, held that no valid customary marriage existed between the couple, as no bride price was paid.

She explained that there was therefore no marriage to dissolve since the parties had merely been cohabiting.

She further noted that, as the plaintiff had requested that both parties go their separate ways, and the defendant did not object, the court had no option but to grant the relief sought.

Owoseni thus ordered that both parties should go their separate ways.

She awarded custody of the children to the defendant and directed the plaintiff to be responsible for their upkeep.

The court also issued an order restraining the defendant from threatening or interfering with the plaintiff’s privacy.

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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists

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13 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.