Three people reportedly killed as cult groups engage in gun battle

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2 years ago

December 17, 2022

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Three people reportedly killed as cult groups engage in gun battle

At least three suspected cultists, including a gang leader, have lost their lives during a gun duel in Abarikpo community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.

It was learned that a cult group known as ‘Icelander’ invaded the community at about 2 am on Thursday in search of their unit leader, Bright Ejike popularly known as ‘Borokiri’ who they claimed had converted the gang’s arms and ammunition to his personnel use.

A source who pleaded anonymity told Punch that on sighting them, Borokiri and some of his loyalists engaged the invading faction in a gun battle which resulted in the death of three.

He said, “These cult boys have been having some disagreement among themselves.

“Yesterday they were shooting themselves when one of the groups discovered the hiding place of their leader who collected all their arms. So, the unit leader killed two of the boys.”

After the initial shootout, he said, “Bright a.k.a Borokiri was hiding between ‘Ogbo and Abarikpo in Ahoada East. Some persons in police uniforms intercepted him. So he opened fire and they shot him dead.”

However, the spokesperson for the state police, Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the incident, explained that the timely intervention of the police prevented what would have been a bloodbath.

She said acting on credible information, the police trailed Borokiri to his hideout and on sighting the operatives, he opened fire on them and was gun down by operatives who repelled him immediately.

She however said normalcy has returned to the area as operatives have been stationed there.

“I can confirm that three persons were killed. One of them is the unit leader of the cult group. “But as we speak, there is calm in the community now because our men are patrolling the area. The investigation is ongoing to ascertain the cause of the incident and apprehend the suspects,” she added.

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Fake Medical Doctor sent to jail for allegedly removing womb causing woman’s death

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February 26, 2025

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Fake Medical Doctor sent to jail for allegedly removing womb causing Woman’s death

An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 55-year-old fake doctor, Moyosore Johnson, in a correctional centre for allegedly causing the death of a woman.

Johnson, whose address was not provided, was arraigned on a four-count charge bothering on conspiracy and accelerating cause of death.

Magistrate Kausarat Ayofe did not take the plea of the defendant for lack of jurisdiction.

She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for advice.

Ayofe adjourned the case until March 27, for mention.

Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Segun Adegboye, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on July 5, 2024, at about 10.00 a.m, at Apata Igbala Hospital Iseyin, Oyo State.

Adegboye alleged that the defendant unlawfully accelerated the cause of the death of one Badirat Adebayo, 26, by carrying out surgery on her.

He alleged that the defendant removed Adebayo’s womb, which led to her death.

According to the prosecutor, the offences contravene Sections 516 and 319 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.(NAN)

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Group seeks support for military to capture Bello Turji, other Terrorists

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February 26, 2025

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Group seeks support for military to capture Bello Turji, other Terrorists

The North-West Youths for Peace and Development (NWYPD), a non-governmental organisation, has called for the suppprt of the people in the region for the military in its renewed onslaught against Bello Turji and other terrorists in the region.

The Coordinator of the group, Salihu Bello, made the call while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.

Bello also urged the people to show appreciation to the Armed Forces of Nigeria for its relentless efforts to tackle the activities of Bello and other bandits.

‘The military needs our to restore peace and order in the North West.

“While our region is seeking ways to advance economically, here we are dealing with forces of retrogression, people who don’t want our region to make progress.

“Unfortunately they are our people. How did we get here? Who are the people directly or indirectly supporting them?

“The North-West Youths for Peace and Development commend the Gen. Christopher Musa led Armed Forces of Nigeria for what is been done to restore peace in our region.

“We once more appeal to our people to support the military,” he said. (NAN)

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How Woman reportedly defiled Teenage Boy on several occasions in her apartment

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February 26, 2025

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How Woman reportedly defiled Teenage Boy on several occasions in her apartment

Idris Mariam, 29, has been placed under detention by an Ogun State Magistrate Court in Ago-Iwoye for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old child (name withheld) at the Muslim High School Area of Ago-Iwoye.

Since December 23, 2024, Mariam has engaged in eight illegal sexual encounters with the survivor in her chamber.

Dyke Ogbonnaya, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ogun State command, signed the statement on Tuesday.

Ogbonnaya revealed that the survivor’s mother had informed the command about the occurrence.

He revealed that the defendant, who is facing charges under Section 32 of the Child Rights Law of Ogun State, Nigeria 2006, has been remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Ijebu-Ode for a period of 60 days.

Ogbonnaya said, ”The survivor, in the course of investigation, opened up that the defendant has been having these sexual assault with him since December 23, 2024 for successive eight times.

“After the completion of investigation, a motion for ex parte to remand the defendant at the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Ijebu-Ode, for 60 days was filed by the legal team of the State Command at Ago-Iwoye Magisterial Court.”

The NSCDC spokesperson confirmed that the court, under the presiding judge His Worship O.F. Adeduntan (Mrs.), granted the Corps’ request to remand the defendant.

Additionally, the case file has been sent to the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) at the Ogun State Ministry of Justice in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, for further legal guidance.

In a separate statement, the Corps State Commandant, Remilekun Ekundayo, issued a firm warning against any form of indecent conduct or inhumane treatment, stressing that such actions will not be tolerated in Ogun State.