Crime & Court

My husband runs away from home during Eid-el-Kabr, other festivals – Woman tells court

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7 years ago

August 15, 2017

A housewife seeking divorce in an Idi-Ogungun Customary Court, Agodi, Ibadan, Risikat Ojo, has said that her husband, Mathew Ojo, deserts home whenever Eid-el-Kabr and other festivals draw nearer in order not to spend money.

The woman spoke before the court on Tuesday in a divorce suit she filed against her husband.

She lamented in the court, “My lord, Ojo did not pay my dowry and was in the habit of abandoning me at home and pack out to unknown destination whenever Ileya festival and other festivals draw nearer.

“He will stay away throughout the period and return a week after the festival, just to avoid buying clothes, food items and other expenses.

“He is a woman in man’s form, because I clothe him, feed him, pay house rent and shoulder all his responsibilities.

“The only role he plays is sex, but am no longer interested in sex without responsibility, because I used the proceeds of my business to cater for him and this has wreaked my business.

“He has left home again as Eid-el-Kabr is coming up soon, but I will not wait in his house till he returns as he always do.”

However, her husband, who is a panel-beater, denied all the allegations, blaming his wife for deserting her.

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According to Matthew, “Risikat is a troublesome woman and I decided to stay away from home whenever she troubles him.

“She used to fight me at the slightest provocation; she also fights neigbours. “I support the divorce and I urge the court to grant her request so that I can have rest of mind; I am ready to support her for the care of the only child we have.”

Chief Mukaila Balogun, who presided over the court, resolved that there was no more love between the parties.

According to him, “Parties are to go their separate ways, they stand unmarried since evidence has proved that the respondent did not pay dowry.

“Custody of the only child of the union is to remain with the petitioner and N4, 000 is awarded against the respondent on monthly basis, being money for the care and maintenance of the child.”

Crime & Court

EFCC nets 64 suspected internet fraudsters in Osun raid {Photos}

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19 hours ago

May 10, 2024

Idowu Ayodele

Investigators of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, made a significant breakthrough on Wednesday, as they apprehended sixty-four suspected internet fraudsters in Osun State.

The crackdown targeted Ede, Osun State, where the suspects were allegedly engaging in various fraudulent activities.

According to Dele Oyewale, the Head of Media & Publicity for the EFCC, the arrests followed actionable intelligence gathered by the agency.

Among the items seized during the operation were 18 exotic vehicles, 18 laptops, 112 mobile phones, three PlayStation games, five motorcycles, and a trove of incriminating documents.

These seizures underscore the scale and sophistication of the suspected cybercriminals’ operations.

The EFCC stated that the suspects will face legal proceedings once investigations are concluded.

Crime & Court

N80bn Fraud Allegations: Court denies Yahaya Bello’s arrest warrant appeal

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21 hours ago

May 10, 2024

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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has stood firm on ensuring accountability in the case involving former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who faces allegations of fraud amounting to ₦80 billion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

On April 23, the court-mandated the EFCC to serve Bello with the money laundering charges via his legal representative.

Justice Nwite emphasised the necessity for Bello’s presence in court, invoking Section 396 (2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, which mandates defendants to appear before filing any process.

Highlighting Bello’s disregard for previous court orders, Justice Nwite declared that no application from him would be entertained until he appeared in court.

Nwite added that even in the face of an allegedly illegal arrest warrant, Bello’s absence was deemed unacceptable.

Bello’s legal team, represented by Abdulwahab Mohammed, disclosed his intention to halt further proceedings until the Court of Appeal resolves a related case.

Mohammed pointed out that the appellate court had scheduled a hearing for May 20, underscoring the importance of awaiting its decision before proceeding.

Crime & Court

Just In: Sirika, co-defendants granted ₦100m bail in ₦2.7bn fraud case

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2 days ago

May 9, 2024

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A former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, his daughter, and two others have been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja, each required to pay ₦100 million.

The case revolves around an alleged fraud totaling ₦2.7 billion.

The court mandated two sureties with landed properties in Abuja, emphasising their responsibility as citizens.

Additionally, sureties must submit an affidavit of means.

The court imposed travel restrictions on the defendants without its permission.

Justice Oriji warned of remanding the defendants if bail conditions aren’t met.

The sureties must possess valid titles for landed properties within the FCT.

Trial dates are scheduled for June 10th, 11th, and 20th.”