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Abia govt rescues minor after assault by parents, father arrested

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A man, Ugochukwu Ezechinyere has been arrested by the Police in Aba, Abia State for allegedly conniving with his wife to inflict injuries on his 7-year-old  biological son, Master Ugochukwu Destiny.

The arrest was made after a report was made to the office of the wife of Abia State Governor who directed the Abia State Ministry of Women Affairs to swing into action.

Ekwutosblog gathered that the ordeal of the boy  at his father’s residence at No. 27 Ugo Street, off Adaelu road, Aba, was exposed by a whistleblower.

Acting on the report, a team from the Ministry, led by the Director of Child Development, Mrs. Josephine Onulaka, on behalf of the State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr. Maureen Aghukwa retrieved the child from his school.

Speaking at the school, the Commissioner’s representative said that  the rescued child will be taken into protective custody by the State government in line with the state’s child protection protocols.

She urged the members of the public to remain vigilant and to report any abuse of minors to her Ministry or to law enforcement agencies, pointing out that further investigations were initiated at the residence of the suspects.

In his a personal account, young Ugochukwu, who is a Basic 1 Pupil, narrated that he was   repeatedly molested  by his father, Mr. Ezechinyere Ugochukwu, and his (Destiny’s) stepmother, identified simply as Kelechi, crying that he was beaten with wooden stick and sharp ordeals by the suspects and left to suffer in pain.

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Burial plans announced for Sylvester Oromoni’s mum, three years after son’s controversial death

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Burial plans have been announced for late Evangelist Mrs Rosemary Oromoni, the mother of Sylvester Oromoni Jr, the Dowen College student who died under controversial circumstances in 2021 after he was allegedly bullied by fellow students.

Mrs Oromoni died in November 2024, three years after her son’s tragic death. Reports say she battled depression and high blood pressure following the loss of her son and the long legal fight that followed.

Her son, Sylvester, became the centre of national attention after his death in November 2021. His family claimed he was beaten and forced to drink a toxic substance by seniors at Dowen College, Lagos. The school denied the claims, saying he got injured while playing football.

The case dragged for years with multiple autopsies giving conflicting reports. While an earlier autopsy suggested chemical poisoning, a Lagos coroner later ruled that Sylvester died of natural causes from sepsis. The students accused were eventually cleared, and no one was held responsible.

The Oromoni family, unhappy with the outcome, refused to bury their son for over two years. He was eventually laid to rest in Warri in January 2024. Just months later, his mother passed away.

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“777 anniversary”: Police vows to crack down any planned cult related activity in Ogun

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The Ogun State Police Command has vowed to crack down on any illegal gatherings or processions that are organised in connection with the “777” cult anniversary celebration across the state.

The command stated that it has strengthened security operations throughout all divisions and area commands, warning that anyone found in possession of firearms will be prosecuted.

Ekwutosblog reports that the “777” date, which falls on the seventh day of the seventh month, has historically been linked to violent conflicts in the state.

The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, in a statement issued on Sunday, advised parents and guardians to caution their wards to avoid loitering or forming clusters in public places.

Odutola, while reaffirming the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and public safety, noted that security operatives will not hesitate to disperse gatherings that raise suspicion or threaten public peace.

She said, “The Ogun State Command wishes to alert the general public, especially young persons, on intelligence reports regarding planned cult-related celebrations popularly called ‘777’ across the state.

“Any attempt to stage unlawful gatherings, processions, or anniversary events linked to cultism will be met with swift and decisive police action.

“Parents and guardians are advised to caution their wards. Young people are strongly urged to avoid loitering or forming clusters in public places.

“The command further warns that anyone found in possession of firearms will be prosecuted,” she added.

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Man drags new wife to court in Kano over alleged theft of phones worth ₦65,000

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A man identified as Usman Ali has taken his newlywed wife Maryam, before a Sharia Court sitting in Jaba, Kano State, accusing her of stealing three mobile phones valued at approximately ₦65,000.

During the court session, Maryam denied the allegations, stating that she had travelled from Abuja to Kano after enduring repeated beatings from her husband.

She told the court that she was forced to return to her parents’ home to seek refuge from the alleged abuse.

Usman also filed a complaint against three other women whom he identified as Maryam’s friends, accusing them of influencing his wife negatively and encouraging her to engage in inappropriate outings.

The presiding judge, Ustaz Rabiu Yahaya, granted Maryam bail and adjourned the case to July 15 for further hearing.

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