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Osun Amotekun Arrest Three Over ₦4.5m Steel Theft, Others For Burglary

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4 months ago

May 25, 2025

Operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Osun State have arrested three suspects for allegedly stealing iron steel valued at over ₦4.5 million from a company where they were employed in Ede, Osun State.

The suspects — Wilson Titus (26), Gabriel Simon (23), and Ogundele Sunday (32) — were apprehended during a surveillance operation at the company’s premises.

According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Corps’ spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, one of the suspects, Wilson, confessed that the trio had been stealing iron steel from the company and selling it to scrap dealers at Sabo in Ede.

He revealed that the stolen items were sold for amounts ranging between ₦3,000 and ₦7,000, depending on the size of the materials, before their eventual arrest.

More Arrests for Burglary and Theft

In a separate incident, Ogunbunmi Yemi (38) was arrested in Ila-Orangun after allegedly breaking into a residential building and stealing several household items, including a television set, a generator, and iron rods. The suspect reportedly claimed he intended to sell the stolen items to support himself.

Likewise, Biodun Akinwale (32) was caught in the act while dismantling aluminium fabrications from a newly constructed building within the Ede North Local Government Secretariat. He had forcefully broken through the windows and fittings before a resident spotted him and alerted the authorities.

Commendation for Intelligence Unit

Commenting on the arrests, Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, Adekunle Omoyele, commended the Corps’ intelligence unit for its effective operations across the state, stressing the agency’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
(VANGUARD)

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My Husband Started Coming Home Late, Dated Other Women After He Bought BMW

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15 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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Kabushi Local Government, Zambia, has heard how a married man changed after buying a BMW vehicle as it gave him confidence to go after other women.

In this case, Veronica Chiluya 30, , sued Sammy Shapi, 40, for divorce due to marital disputes.

Veronica told the court that the two got married in 2014 after Sammy paid K400 as dowry and together they have two children.

According to Zambia Daily Mail, she said all was well until 2021 when her husband bought a car after he went to do some work outside the country.

“He started coming back home late and sometimes he would come the next day around 14:00 hours.

“He used to be a good husband, but the moment he bought a car, things changed in the house as he now started seeing other women.”

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My Husband Seized My Wedding Gifts, Threw Me Out — Wife

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15 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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…I’m sorry —Husband

A Sharia Court in Kaduna, Kaduna State, has dissolved a two-year-old marriage between a couple, Harira Sanusi and Aliyu Yunusa.

The judge, Malam Salisu Abubakar-Tureta dissolved their marriage following a petition for divorce filed by Harira.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Harira accused Aliyu of calling her parents names and humiliating her.

“He will often throw out my suitcases and other belongings.

“He seized my wedding gifts and humiliates me,” she said.

She prayed the court to order Aliyu to allow her access to her belongings.

On his part, Aliyu who did not deny the allegations apologized to her in court.

Aliyu granted the request of Sanusi and made one pronouncement of divorce to her.

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My Husband Threw Me Out After 17yrs of Marriage —Wife

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15 hours ago

October 4, 2025

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…I still love her —Husband

A housewife, Lawal Modupe, has approached an Upper Area Court sitting at Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), seeking the dissolution of her 17-year-old marriage to her husband, Ismaila on the grounds of lack of love and affection.

Modupe told the court that she got married Ismaila according to Islamic laws.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the mother of three stated that her husband sent her out of their matrimonial home on June 17, 2023.

“I do not love him anymore and I want the court to dissolve our marriage,” she said.

The respondent, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

He pleaded with the court to call for a mediation involving his family and that of the wife.

The judge, Mohammed Wakli, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

He pleaded with the court to call or a mediation involving his family and that of his wife.

The judge, Mohammed Wakili, however, advised the respondent to make efforts to win his wife’s love back and the couple two weeks to settle their differences and report back to the court.