
Two Artisans mistaken for armed robbers allegedly beaten to death by Residents
Two Artisans mistaken for armed robbers allegedly beaten to death by Residents
Mob in Edo have reportedly killed two artisans mistaken for armed robbers in Amagba community in Benin City.
Sources informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the victims, who were said to be welders, were identified as Osamudiamen Ehigie and Nosa Aghimie.
The duo were said to be returning from a project site in the community about 6p.m on Nov. 16 when they ran into gunmen who were robbing some residents.
A source told NAN that the suspected robbers who saw the artisans gave them a hot chase and in the process, the artisans ran into a house in the vicinity and hid themselves.
According to the source, the residents in the neighborhood who mistook them for the robbers, apprehended them and beat them to death.
The owner of the site, where they had gone to work, came to the scene to argue their innocence.
Meanwhile, it was gathered that the police have arrested three suspects alleged to have been directly involved in the lynching.
When contacted, SP Moses Yamu, spokesman of the police command in Edo, on Monday, confirmed the incident and the arrest of the three suspects for murder.
“The command is aware of the incident where two young boys unfortunately met their deaths.
“The command immediately arrested three suspects, while two other suspects are at large.
“Those arrested have since been charged to court,” he said. (NAN)
Crime
How Woman reportedly defiled Teenage Boy on several occasions in her apartment

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.
Crime
Housewife arrested for stabbing Husband to death during domestic argument

Housewife arrested for stabbing Husband to death during domestic argument
The Police command in Bauchi State has arrested a 25-year-old resident of Nadabo village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
She is accused of killing her husband after a domestic dispute.
CSP Ahmed Wakil, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this to journalists in Bauchi on Monday.
He said preliminary investigations suggest the couple had been struggling with marital issues, mainly concerning the custody of Salamatu’s six-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
“Although initial discussions with Salamatu’s family seemed to support bringing the child into their home, the husband’s subsequent refusal reportedly heightened tensions within the household,” Wakil stated.
The situation escalated fatally when, during a heated argument, the wife allegedly grabbed a knife from their bedroom.
According to Wakil, this led to the tragic incident.
Detectives from the Bununu Police Divisional Headquarters responded swiftly to a distress call. They evacuated the victim to the Cottage Hospital in Bununu for urgent medical attention.
“Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the husband was pronounced dead due to the injuries sustained,” Wakil added.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and discreet investigation. Legal action will follow based on the findings.(NAN)
Crime
Girlfriend confirmed dead after alleged beating by Boyfriend

Girlfriend confirmed dead after alleged beating by Boyfriend
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a 23-year-old man for prosecution for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday in Lagos.
He said that the suspect committed the offence on Friday at about 8:00 p.m. at Ijedodo, Isheri-Osun area of the state.
Hundeyin said that a neighbour reported the incident at Isheri-Osun Police Divisional Station.
“The neighbour said that he saw the suspect beating his girlfriend in his room for a reason yet to be determined.
“He said few minutes later, the suspect screamed for help and getting to his apartment, he met his girlfriend lying unconscious on the bed with visible marks of violence found on her body.
“The girl was immediately rushed to the hospital in Ijegun, where she was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, ” Hundeyin said.
The spokesperson said detectives were immediately dispatched to the alleged murder scene as well as the hospital where the corpse was inspected and photographed.
The image maker said that the corpse had been deposited at a morgue in Yaba for autopsy while the suspect had been detained for questioning, adding that investigation was in progress. (NAN)
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