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Woman Killed, Five Others Injured In Imo Market Explosion
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A landmine has killed a market woman, Mrs Ngozi Umeh and injured five others after it detonated inside the Eke Ubaheze Market Square, Awo-Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.
The explosion occurred at 2:40 pm on Tuesday while trading activities were going on at the market, killing one woman, Mrs Ngozi Umeh, from Ubaheze village, after she stepped on a planted landmine though locals said it was two people who died from the explosion.
The Imo State police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, explained to The PUNCH, on Wednesday, that the landmine was planted by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network.
Okoye who confirmed the incident to our correspondent said Mrs Umeh was rushed immediately to the hospital where she gave up the ghost adding that the five injured persons are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
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According to him, the state Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, upon receipt of the incident, immediately deployed operatives from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit who swept the area for yet-to-be-identified explosives and after screening, declared the place safe.
Okoye said normal business activities had resumed under increased police surveillance.
He said, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the explosion occurred when Ngozi Umeh ‘F’, a middle-aged woman from Ubaheze village, stepped on a landmine suspected to have been planted by IPOB/ESN terrorist. She was critically injured and later confirmed dead at the hospital, while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are receiving medical attention.
“Upon receipt of the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, swiftly deployed operatives of the command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, tactical teams, and personnel from Orsu and Orlu Divisions to cordon off the area, evacuate victims, and sweep the market vicinity for any other planted IEDs. The area has since been declared safe, and normal activities have resumed under enhanced security surveillance.”
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Meanwhile, the Imo police boss, Danjuma, has commiserated with the family of Mrs Umeh and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured victims.
He however restated the commitment of the Imo State Police Command to weed out all criminals threatening the peace of Orsu and Imo State as a whole.
The police spokesperson assured the state that adequate security measures had been put in place against a recurrence adding that they should go about their lawful activities.
Furthermore, he called on Imo people to strongly report any suspicious items, persons, or movements to the nearest police station or via the Command’s emergency number 08034773600.
Also, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department has been directed to commence a comprehensive investigation to unmask and apprehend the perpetrators.
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Gunmen Abduct Nine Passengers as driver, six Others Escape In Kogi
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August 9, 2025By
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Bandits have reportedly abducted nine passengers in Ogbabo Junction along the Itobe–Anyigba road in Kogi State, while the driver and six passengers miraculously escaped abduction.
It was reliably gathered that the incident occurred on Friday evening at about 4:20 p.m. near Ogbabo Junction in Ofu Local Government Area, where a bus with registration number ENZ-55 XS and a blue Toyota Carina ‘E’ were found abandoned.
It was learnt that the gunmen, who were laying ambush at the location, suddenly burst onto the expressway when they noticed a Hummer bus loaded with passengers approaching.
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The gunmen forced the bus to a halt and started firing shots to scare the passengers, who were travelling in a Peace Mass Transit vehicle suspected to be heading towards the East.
However, the driver of the bus, identified as Mr Sunday Okechi, outsmarted the gunmen and escaped into the bush along with six passengers. But the nine other passengers were not so lucky, as they were marched into the surrounding bushes.
The scene of the abduction was just about 300 metres from the next military checkpoint along the Ogbabo–Ochadamu road. Security personnel were swiftly mobilised to the scene, where the bus with registration number ENZ-55 XS and a blue Toyota Carina ‘E’ were found abandoned.
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Both vehicles have been taken into safe custody.
Security agencies, in collaboration with local security outfits such as the Vigilante Group of Nigeria and local hunters, have since commenced a search-and-rescue operation to track the kidnappers and rescue the victims.
The Kogi State Police Command in Lokoja is yet to respond to the incident. The command spokesman, SP Williams Ovye, could not be reached on the phone as his line indicated it was switched off.
Metro
I Cheated On My Husband Only 3 Times, Woman Confessed In Court
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August 9, 2025By
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…I want divorce —Husband
“I only had sex with Moses Sililo three times; the first time in an unfinished building, the second time on our matrimonial bed and the third time at a friend’s house”, a cheating housewife of Chipata Compound, Lasaka, Zambia has confessed.
This is in a matter where 44-year-old Ben Bwalya of Chipata Compound in Lusaka, has sued his wife, Jane Phiri, aged 32, for divorce in the Matero Local Court citing adultery as the cause.
Jane told the court that she opted to sub-contract Moses who lives in their neighbourhood to provide sexual services to her on the three instances as her husband was too busy with his phone every time he returned from work.
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However, Jane begged the court not to end her marriage with Ben over a mere three rounds of sex with Moses.
She told the court that her cheating sessions were very brief and her husband should not be granted divorce.
Jane also promised never to have sex with Moses again but remain loyal to her husband.
However, Ben told the court that he could no longer cast his eyes on the body of his adulterous wife as her confession was too filthy for him to swallow.
Metro
My Husband Abandoned Me After I Fed, Clothed Him For Years, Woman Tells Court
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August 9, 2025By
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Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has put an end to the 15-year-old wedlock between a woman, Rakiat and her husband, Ibrahim, on the ground of lack of love, irresponsibility and abandonment.
Rakiat, who dragged her husband to court, stated that he stopped loving her a long time ago.
She explained that Ibrahim cared less about her welfare and that of her husband, while he stopped showing her affection a few years after they got married.
The plaintiff also stated that the defendant constantly shirked his responsibility in the home, giving paucity of fund as his excuse.
According to the plaintiff, she played the dual role of breadwinner and home keeper on a daily basis.
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Rakia added that Ibrahim later stopped coming home and that he finally came to the house one day, packed all his belongings and moved out.
She said: “He later took to threatening me.
“I appeal to this honourable court to dissolve our union and grant me custody of the only child produced by it.
“I also request an order restraining my husband from threatening me and coming to my house and workplace to fight me.”
Ibrahim refused to make an appearance in court despite being served court summonses.
Rakiat in her evidence said, “I started living with my husband a few months after we met, although he did not pay my bride price.
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“My husband started proving to be irresponsible and unreliable a few months after we got married.
“He always gave excuses to dodge his responsibilities in the home, the major one being lack of fund.
“He loved to be respected as the head of the home but was never ready to bear the responsibilities that come with the title.
“I work round the clock to ensure there was food on the table, while I also cloth everyone.
“My husband felt comfortable being fed by me.
“He suddenly stopped coming home and gave no clue about his whereabouts.
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“My husband later returned home and packed all his belongings. He left home without a word and never bothered to ask after our only child’s welfare.
“My lord, I appeal to this honourable court to dissolve our marriage so that I can move on with my life.
“I also beg the court to grant me custody of our child because he never cares about her.”
The court president, Mrs S.M Akintayo ruling on the matter, stated that the defendant was given ample opportunity to defend himself, but that he did not make use of it.
Akintayo dissolved their union and granted the plaintiff custody of their children.
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