Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has heard the evidence of a woman, Omolara, who brought a divorce suit against her husband, Olalekan, whom she alleged, showed her no care, attention and love because she is barren, but that he was after her property.

The plaintiff added that the defendant later deserted her 13 years ago and that she had not set eyes on him since then.

The defendant was absent in court despite being served court summonses.

Omolara in her evidence said, “My husband and I got married in 2009 in a church, but no marriage certificate was issued us by the church.

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“He also did not fulfill the traditional requirement of paying my bride price.

“My husband became uncaring, unloving and hostile as the years went by in our marriage because I failed to bear him a child.

“He treated me like a piece of furniture in the home. We hardly discussed or shared views while he kept his activities away from me.

“He started abusing me verbally, leaving me emotionally and psychologically unstable.

“My husband rather than giving me his support in all efforts I made in putting an end to our childless state neglected me.

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“He rejected all my efforts to bring the spark back in our relationship.

“He also frustrated every step my family members took at restoring peace in our home.

“It gradually became clear to me that my husband pretended to love me while we were dating because he wanted to take possession of the property I acquired before we met.

“His family members gave me no respite. They were also hash and unkind towards me.

“They tried all they could to bring an end to our relationship.

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“I travelled out of town for a course which held for a few weeks but met an empty home on my return.

“My husband deserted our home and left the keys to our apartment with my friend.

“I have not set my eyes on him for over 13 years.

“I came to court today, because I want to move on with my life.

“I, therefore, earnestly plead with this honourable court to release me from the bondage I am presently in called marriage.

“I plead for divorce.”

The court president, Mrs O.E Owoseni, adjourned the case for judgment.

A trailer loaded with goods has crushed a Muslim faithful rushing for Friday prayers to death in Port Harcourt.

According to Vanguard, the tragic incident happened on the ever-busy Nkpolu junction axis of the East-West road, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, around 2:05 pm.

It was gathered that the victim was crossing the busy road when a black SUV on speed knocked him down and that the truck, which was on high speed, crushed him to death.

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A source, who witnessed the incident, narrated that the young man was behind some of his Muslim brothers, who were also going for the Friday prayers, when the incident happened.

The source, who gave his name simply as Tunde, said the other worshipers had crossed, but that the victim, who did not observe the traffic very well before entering the road, was knocked down by the vehicle.

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The source said that when the SUV brought him down, a trailer that was on the speed lane ran over him, dismembering the body beyond recognition.

However, the Muslim faithful who were with him took over the highway in protest until police operatives arrived at the scene.

Meanwhile, the police restored normalcy while the protesting Muslims took the remains for burial.

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits have allegedly launched a deadly attack on motorists along the Rore and Aranorin communities in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving at least three people dead.

The incident, which occurred on Thursday, threw residents and travellers into a state of panic as news of the killings spread across the area.

In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the victims were seen lying lifeless on the roadside, their bodies partially covered with clothing and leaves by sympathisers who arrived at the scene after the attackers had fled.

Eyewitnesses told SaharaReporters that the armed men, believed to be operating from hideouts in nearby forests, opened fire on the unsuspecting motorists in what appeared to be a coordinated ambush.

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It remains unclear whether the attackers also abducted any victims during the assault, as details were still emerging as of Friday morning.

The attack is the latest in a growing wave of violence that has gripped Kwara State’s Ifelodun and Irepodun local government areas in recent months.

Communities such as Babanla, Shegbe, Ologomo, Alabe, and Oreke in Ifelodun Local Government have faced repeated attacks, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their ancestral homes.

Many victims have been kidnapped for ransom, while others have been killed in similar raids.

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Residents expressed fears that the violence could escalate further unless urgent security measures are taken.

Some community leaders have called on both the state and federal governments to deploy more security personnel to the affected areas, noting that many villages have been left vulnerable as attacks continue unabated.

As of the time of filing this report, the Kwara State Police Command had yet to release an official statement on the incident.

However, sources indicate that security operatives have been mobilised to the area to prevent further violence and reassure residents.

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On August 24, 2025, SaharaReporters reported that hours after Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq visited Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area to reassure residents of improved security, suspected bandits abducted two people in the area.

The governor visited the area to reassure residents and restore a sense of security amid ongoing fears of banditry and kidnappings.

However, the criminals struck soon after his departure, highlighting the persistent threat and heightening tension in the community.

The incident reportedly threw residents into fresh panic despite earlier promises of tighter security measures.