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Police Arrest Three Over Lynching Of Accused Manhood Snatcher

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2 years ago

October 10, 2023

The Kogi State Police Command on Tuesday paraded three suspects for false alarm that led to the lynching of a man accused of snatching their manhood.

The suspects, Harish Abdurasheed,18; Yakubu Mohammed, 25; and Haruna Adamu, 28, all of Hausa descent living in Ayetoro Gbede, were said to have been arrested at Ayetoro Gbede in Kabba/Ijumu Local govt area of the state.

They were among the nine suspects arrested for various offences ranging from armed robbery, thuggery, and stealing.

In an interview with newsmen, one of the suspects, the 25-year-old Yakubu Mohammed said the deceased, an Okada rider, Usman Abubarkar, was his friend who came to say hello to him and others, Harish and Haruna. According to him, the deceased shook hands with three of them after which they all felt a sensation in their manhood; they quickly raised the alarm and also reported to the police and the Hausa community leaders.

According to him both the community leaders they reported to and the police said they could not help them, and they left for home.

“We were sleeping when suddenly policemen arrived and accused them of raising false alarm and that the man had been lynched,” Haruna said.

Other suspects paraded include ThankGod Joseph and Monday Mathew who were arrested for armed robbery in Ofu.

Items recovered from the suspects include one single barrel gun, three cutlasses/knives, five palm oil jerrycans as well as several charms.

The state police commissioner, Bertrand Onuoha, who paraded the suspects said, “Following a tip-off on 28/04/2023, by the United Onicha-Igo Development Association in Ofu Local Government Area, Kogi State, it is alleged among other things, that a group of hoodlums led by one Sumaila Musa aka Osama, (now at large); (2) ThankGod Joseph and others, all ‘m’ of Onicha-Igo town in Ofu, had serially turned criminality into business activities as they frequently terrorise the residents of Onicha-Igo and its environs.

“The hoodlums are responsible for the series of armed robbery, thuggery, mischief, assault, causing hurt, kidnapping and culpable homicide which they committed on different dates against different individuals in Onicha-Igo Community.

“On 23/03/2023 at about 0130hrs, the hoodlums invaded the house and premises of the one Mrs. Rachael Agada, firing guns sporadically, robbed the occupants of their valuable property, kidnapped the house girl of Mrs Agada, named Nawaitu and stole away her Hilux Van. Also, on 28/01/2023, the hoodlums fired guns sporadically and killed one Miss Queen Onoja of Onicha-Igo without any just cause.

“The hoodlums also demolished the overhead water tank in the community, cut it into pieces and took it away without any justification,” he added.

The police also paraded three suspected kidnappers said to have been terrorising the area. All suspects were said to have confessed to the crimes for which they were arrested and paraded.

The state police commissioner added that all suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.

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

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3 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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3 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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3 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.