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Police Arrest Four Over Alleged Kidnap Of Businesswoman In Bayelsa

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4 months ago

January 10, 2024

Operatives of the Anti-Kidnaping Squad of the Bayelsa State Police Command confirmed on Wednesday the arrest of three suspects in connection with the abduction of a 40-year-old businesswoman along the Opolo axis of Yenagoa, the state capital.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, sent shock waves across the state following the peaceful atmosphere of the Yuletide.

DAILY POST learnt that the kidnappers, who arrived at the business outlet of their victim in a patrol vehicle of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Central Zone, whisked her away to an unknown destination.

While police authorities claimed the kidnappers had not made contact and demanded ransom, DAILY POST learnt from reliable sources that they had demanded N10 million.

However, IYC executives said they have activated the clan security networks to work with the state police command to arrest the mastermind of the abduction and ensure the businesswoman was rescued without payment of ransom.

Commissioner of Police Alonyenu Idu, who confirmed the development to newsmen, said four suspects have been arrested, including the wife of the mastermind of the kidnapping, after police launched investigations into the incident.

He also revealed that some of the suspected criminals who perpetuated the abduction of the businesswoman were last week chased from their hideout in the Isoku area of River State by police operatives.

According to him, the miscreants who escaped from the Rivers State Police raid used a Sienna vehicle owned by IYC Central Zone to sneak into Yenagoa and kidnap the businesswoman.

He noted that the mastermind of the kidnapping was an indigene of Ebonyi State.

“We have arrested the first layer of those who participated in the kidnap. The girlfriend of the mastermind was also arrested,” he stated.

He also linked the disorderly behaviour of some protesting youths in Biogbolo community on Wednesday to the criminal behaviour of the kidnappers.

“Two persons with strange behaviours were spotted at Biogbolo and when police attempted to apprehend them for questioning, the suspects raised their voices and triggered mob action in an attempt to disarm the policemen,” he explained.

The police commissioner said the irate crowd also attacked a team from the state-owned Community Safety Corps and attempted to disarm an officer, leading to an accidental discharge of a bullet that injured one of the mob.

Idu confirmed that the leadership of the IYC and other communities have joined the police in the manhunt for the mastermind.

“The peace in Bayelsa can not be disrupted because we are working closely with the youth and the community leadership,” he said.

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One Killed, 3 Wounded As Communal Crisis Rocks Okuama After Withdrawal Of Soldiers

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4 hours ago

May 9, 2024

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One person has been reported dead with three others seriously wounded in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

This is coming after soldiers who had laid siege in the community for the past 51 days pulled out on Tuesday.

DAILY POST learnt that indigenes of Okuama in their attempt to return to their community were engulfed in a fresh crisis.

It was also gathered that residents who fled the community attacked those who were said to have strayed into the wasteland to loot what is left of the ruins.

Sources said there is serious tension in the area as neighbouring communities alleged that their indigenes were macheted, injured and hospitalised.

A source noted that there are fears that there could be a reprisal attack if urgent steps are not taken by the relevant security agencies and the Delta State Government to address the situation.

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Cleric Arrested For Defiling Three Minors In Kwara

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7 hours ago

May 9, 2024

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The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a cleric for allegedly defiling three teenage girls in Agah village in Ilorin South local government area of Kwara state.

The 45-year-old Cleric identified as Prophet Olayinka Ajiboye, described as a serial rapist, was alleged to have defiled three minors, all within the age range of 13–17 years, in Agah Village, Ilorin South local council area of the state.

The cleric, who had been under surveillance of the state command of NSCDC, was arrested on Tuesday by the operatives of the Command.

Confirming the arrest of the Cleric on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of NSCDC in the state, ASC Ayoola Michael, said that “the suspect, who specialises in harassing and sexually assaulting minors, has been under the surveillance of the command following several complaints about his nefarious activities. He was apprehended after a tip-off on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.

“Investigation revealed that the suspect is the General Overseer of Divine Land of Joy Prayer Ministry located in Agah village and has sexually assaulted several members of the church, as reported by the victims.”

“One of the victims, Joy Godfrey who bravely reported the case at the Gender Unit of the command on the 3rd of April, 2024, revealed horrifying details of her ordeal. She disclosed that Prophet Olayinka Ajiboye lured her into an unfamiliar house in the Sango area of Ilorin and sexually assaulted her.

“Additionally, he compelled her to swear with the Bible and instructed her never to discuss the incident with anyone, threatening her with fatal consequences if she dared to speak about it”, NSCDC PRO said.

“The second victim, who suffered similar abuse (name withheld) also revealed that the suspect started having canal knowledge with her at the age of sixteen (16). She further disclosed that the suspect impregnated her and gave her drugs to abort the baby, resulting in severe bleeding that lasted for several months. The suspect threatened to kill her if she revealed their illicit relationship to anyone.”

“According to the third victim (name withheld), who is also a member of the church, disclosed that the suspect defiled her at the age of 13. She mentioned that she couldn’t report to her mother because the suspect consistently threatened her, warning that she would die if she exposed him to anyone.”

Michael said that the suspect had confessed to the crime, attributing it to the work of the devil.

“The Kwara NSCDC State Commandant, Dr Umar J.G. Mohammed, expressed concern over the infamous act and directed the Head of Gender Unit to conduct a detailed investigation and ensure that the suspect is prosecuted diligently.”

Mohammed appealed to the public to support the command’s fight against all forms of gender-based violence and assured them that perpetrators would be prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the land.

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Video Of Female Students Loosening Male Teacher’s Braids in Sparks Backlash [WATCH]

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13 hours ago

May 9, 2024

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A video shared online by a male teacher has sparked backlash and led to a debate.

The science teacher, who goes by @thilluminator on social media, took to Instagram and TikTok to share a video of his students unbraiding his hair.

He was at his desk, working on a laptop, while at least 4 girls surrounded him, taking down his braids.

He wrote in the caption: “Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Teaching is a work of heart. Comment your thoughts.”

Well, the comments were not exactly favourable. Many questioned why female students are unbraiding his hair, and in school of all places.

The video went viral on X as people shared it alongside their opinions.

Most people insisted it was inappropriate while very few people defended the teacher.

Watch below.