Wife divorces husband for allegedly stealing her pant for rituals in Ibadan

A Nigerian woman identified as Sadia Abass has divorced her husband over alleged claims that he stole her pant for rituals. Sadia who is a trader had petitioned the Court to dissolve her marriage to her husband, Azeez, on Wednesday at the Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan.

Speaking to the president of the court, Sadia said that she feared that her life might be in perpetual danger if she continued to live under the same roof with a man planning to use her for something diabolic.

Sadia added that her husband’s attitude had made the marriage miserable and unattractive to her.

In her words “When the ill-treatment reached its peak, I discovered that my underwear suddenly got missing. I checked everywhere but did not see it. He also denied ever seeing it. Three days later, the missing underwear resurfaced where I had checked over and over and I made him realise his evil intention toward me.”

Sharing his own side of the story, Azeez said “Only God knows what would have happened or might still happen to me because I have made it clear to him that I will not continue with the relationship. Every now and then, she nags and packs in and out of the house”

The judge however concluded that there was no more love between the duo and pronounced the marriage dissolved in the interest of peace and harmony. Adding that mother should be the custodian of their child and the defendant must pay N5,000 monthly for the child’s feeding and also to be responsible for his education and basic welfare.

Man stages lone protest in Ibadan against increase in fuel price, electricity tariff

A man on Thursday August 3, staged a lone protest against the recent increase in fuel price and electricity tariffs in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

The man was reportedly spotted opposite the University of Ibadan carrying a placard that read “I can’t take this anymore, increased petrol price and Electricity tariff”

A Twitter user, Boogyman (@Tobbsticks) , who witnessed the one-man protest wrote on Twitter:

“Saw this one-man Protest opposite the University of Ibadan. ” I can’t take this anymore, increased petrol price and Electricity tariff”

It will be recalled that barely two days after electricity tariff was increased by about 300 per cent, oil marketers on Wednesday August 2, fixed the pump price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol at N162 a litre.

Police confirm killing of a teenager in Ibadan

Oyo State Police Command, on Monday, confirmed the killing of another teenager in Ibadan, the State capital.

It was gathered that a teenager identified as Mary Daramola was last week raped and subsequently killed.

The killing of Miss Daramola is coming a few months after the killing of some women, including an 18-year old Barakat Bello in Akinyele local government area of Ibadan.

The killing of Daramola was said to have been carried out by her alleged boyfriend.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi confirmed the killing of Daramola.

Fadeyi said that Daramola was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, identified as Toheeb Ganiyu.

He said that the unfortunate incident occurred in the Alabata area of Ibadan.

Fadeyi maintained that the suspect, Ganiyu has been arrested by the command.

The PRO in the statement issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joe Enwonwu said that, “The attention of the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu, psc has been drawn to a sensational story trending on the social media and some of the respected online newspapers with the caption “Another lady raped, killed in Ibadan community.

“The CP wishes to state that this is not another ritual killing in Akinyele Local Government community as widely reported. Information received from the Divisional Police Officer, DPO Moniya revealed that, on Monday 24/08/2020 at about 2000hrs, one Toheeb Ganiyu ‘m’ of Alabata town in Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan was alleged to have taken one Daramola Mary ‘f’ 18years, his supposed girlfriend to his house and fed her with trophy beer before having carnal knowledge of her.

“Consequent upon this, Mary was later met dead with traces of semen on her private part and blood stain on her mouth. The suspect was later arrested and preliminary investigation was carried out at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Moniya where his statement was obtained under caution before being transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department, CID Iyaganku Ibadan for discreet investigation where he is presently under custody.

“The CP wishes to further reiterates that, it was not a case of ritual killing as widely publicized on the social media, but a case of suspected murder that occurred between two lovers that later eventually turned sour thereafter. He further seizes this opportunity to appeal to parents/guardians to monitor their children/wards movement and where they visit to prevent this type of ugly occurrence in our society. Likewise, youths/teenagers are advised to be actively involved in positive activities to enable them gain skills, knowledge, self esteem and thereby shone acts that are capable of causing breakdown of law and order.

“Consequently, the command still remains committed to the protection of lives and properties of the good citizens of Oyo State. The CP further assures that adequate security measures have been placed in nooks and crannies of Ibadan metropolis and the entire Oyo State as a whole as we approach the ember months and beyond”.

Police offers N500, 000 reward for any information that would help in the re-arrest of Ibadan serial killer suspect, Sunday Shodipe

The Oyo State Police Command has announced a N500, 000 reward for any member of the public that is able to provide useful information that can lead to the re-arrest of a serial killer suspect in Ibadan, Sunday Shodipe.

Shodipe who is the prime suspect in connection with the serial ritual killings of over five persons in Akinyele, Moniya in Ibadan, was paraded before newsmen on July 17. The police over the weekend, announced he had escaped from police custody and was declared wanted.

In a statement released today August 20, the police announced a N500, 000 reward for anyone with useful information that can lead to his arrest.

The statement reads

”The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu, psc wishes to state that handsome reward of Five hundred thousand naira only (#500,000) awaits whoever gives useful information for the arrest of the suspected serial killer at Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, one Sunday Shodipe ‘m’ 19yrs who was arrested and paraded at the Oyo State Police Command Headquarters on 17th July, 2020, but later escaped from lawful custody on 11th August, 2020.

Consequently, the general public is hereby implored to arrest and immediately hand him over to the nearest Police Station for necessary action. The Command can be contacted on GSM Numbers: 08035632410 and 07066003536.”