Lagos Herbalist Rapes Wife’s Sister, Kills Mother-In-Law, Friend

ONE Jimoh Jogbo, a 38-year-old herbalist, has allegedly killed his mother-in-law in a Celestial Church located at White House in Orofun community in the Ibeju Lekki Local Council of Lagos State.

  Jogbo also allegedly killed his friend, Shakiru Jamiu, who saw him on his way to commit the crime in the church.

  It was gathered that Jogbo and his wife relocated to Lagos and were living with his mother-in-law, pending when they were able to secure an apartment in the state.

  The herbalist was said to be at home with his wife and her 14-year-old sister when he allegedly defiled the minor. Angered by the development, the victim reported the incident to Jogbo’s wife and her mother.

  The duo threatened to take up the matter with the herbalist and ordered him to leave the house. Jogbo’s wife, while speaking with journalists later, said after instructing her husband to leave the house, he trailed her mother to the church on Monday, November 14, 2022, and allegedly killed her.

  She stated: “Both of us moved in with my mum in March and we have been living with her since then. In October, my mum visited one of my sisters who delivered a baby and we were at home with my two younger sisters.

  “On November 6, one of my sisters went to a vigil, while the youngest one stayed at home with us. That very night, my husband and I were outside around 11pm, but as he was talking to someone, I left him and went inside.

  “He later came to sleep beside me. It was the following day that my younger sister told me he raped her at midnight. When I confronted him, he denied. I informed my mum and we became furious and asked him to leave the house.

  “He packed his properties and left the following day, only to return during that week to start begging me. When my mum returned, she went straight to the church where she stayed till Sunday. On Sunday evening, he called me and said my mum called and rained curses on him.”

  Jogbo’s wife said her husband told her that he was returning to Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, but lurked around the community to perpetrate the crime, adding: “Around 3am, someone from my mum’s church called me to come to the church because she was not feeling fine. As I was about to rush out, I heard footsteps and saw an iron rod on the floor.

  “I was called from the church again that I should start going to the Akodu General Hospital and that was how I got to know that he (Jogbo) had killed my mother and was about to come and kill me.”

Airstrikes Kill Several Bandits, Destroy Camps In Kaduna, Zamfara

THE Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch has attacked bandits’ hideouts in Kidandan, Giwa Local Council of Kaduna State, confirmed as the hideout of a banditry kingpin, Alhaji Ganai.

  The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Homes Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Sunday, November 20, said several of the criminals were killed in the strike, while the hideout of a bandit, Ali Kawaje, in Birnin Gwari Local Council was similarly destroyed, as well as those of Musa Pajelo and Kachalla Bello.

  “Targets were also engaged and destroyed in Walawa area, Fadaman Kanauta and Kuduru. Bandits were sighted and neutralised in locations four kilometres Southwest of Alhaji Ishiaka, six kilometres Northeast of Maguzawa and two kilometres West of Yelwa. Several bandits were sighted and neutralised at Dankero, Giwa Local Council,” he said.

  He stated that areas covered in Chikun Local Council include Gwagwada Forest, Kugosi, Godani, Twali, Gwagwada, Sarkin Pawa, Kabai, Kabusu Hills, Amara Hills, Sabon Gayan and Polewire, adding that an active location was engaged and destroyed about four kilometres South of Godani.

  In a related development, aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has attacked the enclave of a notorious gun runner, Malam Ila, at Manawa Village in Shinkafi Local Council of Zamfara State. 

  A defence operative stated that the gun runner was the major supplier of sophisticated weapons to the notorious terrorist, Bello Turji, in Zamfara. 

  Another source disclosed that Ila narrowly escaped, but sustained critical injuries. 

  When contacted, the NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the strikes, maintaining that the military operations continued to curtail the excesses of bandits and terrorists in the states. 

  Meanwhile, bandits in the evening of Saturday, November 19 abducted 19 people, including three nursing mothers and their one-week-old babies, in Kobre community in Zurmi Local Council of Zamfara State.

  The abduction occurred barely 48 hours after over 40 people were kidnapped.

Woman Found Dead In Lagos Hotel After Night With Alfa

THE body of a woman has been discovered in one of the rooms of a guest house in the Igbogbo area of Ikorodu in Lagos State.

  According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos State Police Command Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this on Saturday, November 19, added that the manager of the guest house reported the matter to the Police.

  He said the woman, about 46 years old, arrived at the hotel on Friday, November 18 on a motorcycle with one Islamic teacher called Sule.

  The manager reported that the companion, of unknown address, lodged with the deceased, later identified as Muinat, and that he was going round the rooms on Saturday about 6.00 a.m. when he saw the body, but the man was nowhere to be found.

  At the scene, the Police observed foam oozing out of Muinat’s nostril, but there were no marks of violence, adding: “Photographs were taken before the corpse was removed and deposited at Ikorodu General Hospital morgue for autopsy.”

  Hundeyin said a manhunt has commenced to find Alfa Sule, while the case would be handled by the Homicide Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba.

Lagos Police Arrests Suspected Kidnapper, Reunites Victims With Families

THE Lagos State Police Command has announced that it has arrested a serial kidnap suspect, while two of her victims have been reunited with their families.

  The Command, in a statement posted on its Twitter on Sunday, November 20 and signed by its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the 28-year-old female suspect, Joy Kolapo, was arrested in Oyo State after kidnapping her neighbour’s three-year-old son, identified only as Bright, in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State.

  The Police stated that according to its intelligence, Kolapo demanded a ransom of N55, 000 from the parents of the boy and fled to Oyo State after receiving payment. She took Bright to a friend’s shop in Akute before leaving the state.

  While in Oyo State, Kolapo allegedly kidnapped another victim identified as Moses, seven years old, and demanded N20, 000 as ransom for his release.

  According to the tweet: “Following painstaking investigation and intelligence gathering into the abduction of a three-year-old boy, Bright, on October 27, 2022 in Ejigbo area of Lagos State, detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lagos State Command, have arrested one serial kidnapper, Joy Kolapo, ‘F,’ aged 28.

   “The suspect was arrested in Omi Adio area of Oyo State on November 12, 2022 with another victim, one Moses, ‘m,’ aged seven, whom she had kidnapped in Olopo Meta area of Oyo State.

  “Investigation led to the rescue of Bright in Akute area of Ogun State, same day the suspect was arrested. Further investigation revealed that the suspect was a neighbour to Bright’s parents and had received the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Naira (N55, 000) from his parents for his return.

  “Thereafter, the suspect took the victim to her friend’s shop in Akute, begging her friend to babysit the child while she went shopping, but never showed up again. The friend immediately notified the Police at Ojodu Abiosun Division in Akute of the abandoned child.

  “The suspect then travelled down to Oyo State after leaving Akute, kidnapped another victim, one Moses, demanded and received the sum of Twenty Thousand Naira (N20, 000) from his parents before she was eventually arrested.

  “The boys have been rescued unhurt and reunited with their parents. Meanwhile, the suspect has since been arraigned.”

Kwara Govt Leads Mourners Of State Varsity VC

THE Kwara State Government has led the team of numerous sympathisers in mourning the death of the Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Prof. Mohammed Akanbi.

  Akanbi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was appointed the second vice chancellor of KWASU by Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazak.

  Akanbi, 51, is the son of late pioneer chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC), the late Justice Mustapha Akanbi, had before his death after a protracted ailment succeeded the pioneer vice chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah.

  According to a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, Akanbi’s death was painful and shocking to the entire people of the state 

  The statement, issued late last Sunday in Ilorin, the state capital, described the late silk as a devout Muslim, who diligently served the university community and the entire people of Kwara State.

  “We submit to the decree of Allah, who gives and takes. It is against that backdrop that we mourn the vice chancellor, who answered Allah’s call tonight. He was a true and humble servant of Allah and we beseech our God, the Oft-Forgiving and Merciful, to grant him al-jannah Firdaus.

  “The professor of Law was a colossus who played the leading role to open a new chapter of academic excellence and greatness for KWASU,” the statement added.

  In a related development, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, expressed sadness over the death of Akanbi, describing it as shocking and saddening, stressing that his death remained a colossal loss to the people of Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State and human race.

  The emir, in a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, said: “He was a replica of his late father and pioneer chairman of the ICPC, Justice Mustapha Akanbi (rtd), who was until his death, was the Wakilin of Ilorin Emirate.

  “He demonstrated high level of hardwork, commitment and dedication to the service of God and humanity at all levels of his private and public engagements. His death is a rude shock and devastating because of what he stood for in society as a promising young man whose services, wisdom and commitments are needed for the growth and development of our dear nation.”

  His burial rites were held in Ilorin on Monday, November 21, in accordance with Islamic law.

NUJ Names Ned Nwoko Patron

THE Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone F, comprising the entire South-South states, with headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has honoured the Chancellor of the Sports University, Idumuje-Ugboko and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Delta North, Prince Ned Nwoko, as its Patron.

  This was disclosed during a courtesy visit of the zonal leadership of the union to the businessman and philanthropist at hi, Idumuje-Ugboko country home in Aniocha North Local Council of Delta State on Sunday, November 20.

  According to the leader of the delegation and NUJ Vice President (Zone F), Opaka Dokubo: “Nwoko, apart from being a known philanthropist, has remained a shining star connecting people of different races and colours. We have searched for a suitable individual to make our Patron and having come in contact with Nwoko, we are satisfied he truly fits into our choice.

  “We are an indispensable segment of society, which must of necessity establish cordial working relationship with the Nwoko, aimed at helping in propagating his good natured ideals and leadership towards human and societal developments.

  “We are proud of the person you have been to Nigeria, in terms of your accomplishments on the Paris Club Refund, malaria eradication project, sports development and more.

  “Your ambition to represent your people at the Senate is most welcomed and we will give you the needed support to actualise your dreams of becoming the next senator to represent Delta North senatorial district.”

  In his response, Nwoko, while accepting the offer to be Patron of the NUJ Zone F, commended the union’s leaders for finding him worthy to occupy such office, promising eventful engagement with the NUJ.

  He pledged to support the training of journalists from the zone after next year’s general elections to build their capacity.

ASUU, FG Face-Off Continues: We Won’t Pay For Service Not Rendered, Says Minister

DESPITE protests by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against alleged partial payment of their October salary, the federal government remained adamant, insisting that it would not pay for service not rendered.

  Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, who disclosed government’s position on the matter after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said: “The strike has been called off and the government has paid them what is due to them. I think that’s the position of the government; that it is not going to pay anyone for work not done and they only did, I think, the number of days that they were paid.

  “How can anybody make a university lecturer a casual… Do you know the meaning of casual worker? If you know the meaning of the casual worker, it is impossible to make a university lecturer a casual worker.”

  On the lecturer’s decision to embark on a work-free-day to protest government’s decision to pay them pro-rata, which they see as attempt to turn university lecturers to ‘casual workers,’ the minister stressed that government cannot pay the teachers for work not done, adding: “So, let’s wait till the work-free-day comes, then I’ll find out the details and we’ll discuss, you can ask me then, but at the moment, I’m telling you honestly, I do not know that there is a problem.”

Massive Turnout For Tinubu In Ilorin

*Aisha Buhari Urges Women, Youths To Return APC To Power

THOUSANDS of Kwara State residents on Thursday, November 17 turned out for the official flag off of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Kashim Shettima presidential campaign in Ilorin, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq saying the APC ticket is the most progressive path to a greater Nigeria. 

  The flag-off, led by the First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, also had several wives of state governors from APC states, Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Mr. Kayode Alabi, top government and party officials from Abuja and across the across. 

  Also in attendance were the wives of Tinubu, Oluremi, and Mrs. Nana Shettima, Senators Lola Ashiru (Kwara South), Sadiq Umar (Kwara North), House of Representative member, Raheem Olawuyi Ajuloopin, APC senatorial candidate for Kwara Central and Turaki Ilorin, Mallam Salihu Mustapha, as well as other APC candidates, while the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi Salihu, led the lawmakers from the state, along with cabinet members and other government officials. 

  AbdulRazaq said the choice of Kwara for the campaign flag off was unique and deserving, given its pole position in gender parity and women and youths empowerment, noting: “I welcome all of you the great amazons of our party to Kwara State. I express our profound appreciation for the choice of the State of Harmony to flag off the APC Women Presidential Campaign for our candidates, Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima.”

  “Our support for Tinubu is not because he is perfect; it is because of his provable excellent track record as a people’s person who is able to consolidate on the gains of the present, drive inclusive growth and lead our country to become more prosperous. 

  “Asiwaju has the experience; he has the temperament and he has the right network to make our country more united and stronger. By their antecedents, it is clear that the Tinubu/Shettima presidential ticket is the most experienced and the most progressive combination available on the ballot in 2023. 

   “As advocates of gender parity, we will work with Asiwaju to ensure that the rights and privileges of the Nigerian women are fully protected. 

  “As the frontline state for gender inclusion and empowerment in Nigeria, I assure you of our commitment to making sure that women always get enough seats at the table where issues of public importance are decided. On this note, I call on the Nigerian people, especially our women, to support the APC in the coming elections for sustainable development and steady victory against all forces of evil.”

  Mrs. Buhari, on her part, said the campaign messages of APC would be devoid of hate or anything that may affect the unity of Nigeria, adding: “We are here today to continue what I have started for the Nigerian women and youth during electioneering campaign. The women and youth presidential campaign committee has become a movement and proven to be the game changer leading to door-to-door and victory for the APC in 2015. In 2019, the same feat was repeated.

  “Today, having Tinubu as our presidential candidate and Kashim Shettima as vice presidential candidate, the history is set to repeat itself. We are here en masse, women and youths, ready to come up to seek your votes from men to men, women to women, house to house, door to door.

  “In 2019, the feat was achieved because women used their numbers to prove their strengths, commitment and choice of the APC. The same feat will be recorded in 2023, by the Grace of God.

  “APC is making progress in the field of women empowerment, and under APC, the future of women is assured. As women, we will vote for our party because the party has achieved a lot in the areas of health, education empowerment and road construction, such as the Second Niger Bridge.

  “The APC is built on trust, values and understanding, respect and accommodation. Our campaign is devoid of hate speech, unlike those hate mongers who do not wish Nigeria well. Our campaign is full of soft speeches, no hate speeches, no character assassination, except commitment, mobilising and solidifying our unity.

  “As a woman, mother, grandmother, I advise APC women to carry on the campaign with sense of responsibility and commitment and unity for the victory of the party.”

  Senator Oluremi Tinubu said the choice of Kwara for the launch of this campaign was apt, because it is a land of peace and harmony, noting: “My sister (Nana Shettima) and I assure you that you can count on us as partners in progress. Coming to Kwara State further gives me the assurance of a nation that is more unified, productive and peaceful all across our borders during Tinubu/Shettima administration.

  “We, as the wives, are assuring you of continuous support. We will stand by our husbands to bring succour to the less privileged and the unemployed youths by encouraging entrepreneurial skills and do all within our power to ensure that we all live in harmony despite our ethnic and religious diversities.”

  Wife of the Kwara State Governor, Mrs. Olufolake AbdulRazaq, pledged total commitment to lead campaign among women round the state to mobilise votes for the presidential candidate and all APC candidates.

  She commended Mrs. Buhari and the party for appointing her the North Central Coordinator for APC Women Presidential Campaign, promising to do her best to deliver on the national assignment.

  National Women Leader of the APC, Dr. Beta Edu, said the party was targeting at least 40 million votes for the Tinubu/ Shettima’s presidency next year and enjoined all women in the state and across the country to strive to achieve that.

Stashed Naira Notes: More Governors Under Watch, Says EFCC Boss

THE Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Thursday, November 17 disclosed that more state governors were being monitored by the Commission on suspicion of money laundering.

  Bawa had earlier last week said three state governors were being closely watch as the Central bank of Nigeria is set to roll out redesigned N200, N500 and N1,000 notes by the middle of next month.

  The EFCC chairman, speaking to journalists at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after he met with President Muhammadu Buhari in the State House, however, declined to disclose the number, arguing that he would not want to be misquoted.

  He commended the move to redesign the new naira notes, describing the development as a significant process in the country’s fight against financial crimes and other forms of corruption, noting that the huge amount of the country’s currency that has left the CBN vault had hindered trailing financial crimes, saying the redesigning was an opportunity for government to regain control over the flow of cash in the country.

  Bawa appealled to politicians to go about their campaigns without using illegitimate funds.