Crime
Benue Man Commits Suicide Over Inability To Repay Loan
Benue Man Commits Suicide Over Inability To Repay Loan
Benue Man commits su!cide over his failure to payback his loan
A 29-year-old man from Benue,Terver Orphega has committed su!c!de.
Report has it that he became depressed after securing a business loan and was unable to payback due to harsh economic environment and hardship with doing business.
Terver who was the Manager of Second Pot Restaurant, located along Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja allegedly took his own life in a private room at a hotel on October 31, 2023.
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His corpse has been identified by the police and now at the morgue.
His friend, Mercy Akwari who is now mourning him on Facebook admits he once said he was depressed, but she never took it seriously.
The deceased was laid to rest in his hometown in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue on November 4, 2023.
Some of his friends have started mourning him on social media.
In a Facebook post, one Zaki Maaver asked the deceased’s elder brother, Richard Terver, not to blame himself for his death, because he tried his best to help Orfega.
Today, I’ll like to celebrate you my darling Cousin Richard Terver You stood by Orfega all through, you suffered so many things; Arrests, Harassments, Insults, Accidents, sleeplessness and lots More! You are not perfect but you tried your best as an elder Brother but Orfega Terver made his choice at the end of the day; please stop blaming yourself for not doing more. To me, You are THE WORLD’S BEST SIBLING and I want you to know that I Love you so much and I am very proud of you. You’ve been proving strong Man all these while but I know how hurtful you feel.
29-year-old Nigerian man commits suicide over inability to repay business loan and the pains you are trying so hard to hide(not easy carrying your lifeless sibling on your shoulders from a story building after pleading with him not to carry out his plan. May God bless you dearest Ngutor and I pray He alone consoled you and I pray He raises Men and Women to Champion your Course when you need them mostly in Jesus’ Name Amen. Rest peacefully dearest Orfega. We’ll all Miss you.”
Benue Man Commits Suicide Over Inability To Repay Loan
Crime
Three Men Arraigned in Lagos for Alleged Kidnapping, Theft
Three Men Arraigned in Lagos for Alleged Kidnapping, Theft
Three men, Azeez Sadiq, 35, Taiwo Olayinka, 30, and Monsuru Saheed, 21, were brought before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday, facing charges of kidnapping and theft. The suspects, whose residential addresses were not disclosed, were charged with conspiracy, kidnapping, and stealing.
According to the prosecutor, ASP Christian Okonofua, the incident occurred on August 20 at around 12 p.m. near a Mobile petrol station behind F One Bar in Ikorodu, Lagos. The defendants, along with accomplices still at large, allegedly kidnapped two individuals from Ogun State and stole N13,000 from one of the victims.
Local residents apprehended the defendants and reported the matter to the police, leading to their arrest. The charges brought against them contravene Sections 411, 172, and 287 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.
During the court hearing, the defendants pleaded not guilty. Magistrate O.A. Ogbe granted each defendant bail of N1 million, requiring two sureties in the same amount. One of the sureties must own landed property and provide proof of three years’ tax payments to the Lagos State Government.
The magistrate also ordered that the second charge be duplicated and forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) for further advice. The case was adjourned until October 3 for mention.
Crime
29-Year-Old Sentenced to 7 Years for Secret Cult Membership
29-Year-Old Sentenced to 7 Years for Secret Cult Membership
A 29-year-old man, Tobiloba Ogunbo, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for being a member of a secret cult, following a ruling by the Ogun Special Cultism Court in Abeokuta.
Ogunbo, who had initially pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, involvement in an unlawful society, and causing a public disturbance, was found guilty by Magistrate O.L. Oke. The court ruled that the prosecution presented sufficient evidence to prove Ogunbo’s involvement, leading to the conviction.
The court also noted that the convict will serve his sentence without the option of a fine.
Prosecutor Inspector Olaide Rawlings told the court that Ogunbo and several associates had injured a man, identified as Mr. Anu, during a confrontation in the Sabo area of Abeokuta on January 19, 2024. Following an investigation, Ogunbo was arrested, and he confessed to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.
The charges against Ogunbo violated Sections 45(b), 34, 36, and 37 of the Secret Cults Prohibition and Special Provisions Law of Ogun 2016.
Crime
Police Nab Three Suspected Kidnappers After N3 Million Ransom in Lagos
Police Nab Three Suspected Kidnappers After N3 Million Ransom in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers involved in a ransom operation after collecting N3 million from the family of their victim.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrests to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. According to Hundeyin, the Isashi Police Division received a distress call around noon on Tuesday, reporting the abduction of an individual by unknown assailants in the Oke Moro area of Isashi.
Responding swiftly, police officers arrived at the scene, where they rescued a 24-year-old male victim and apprehended the three suspects.
“Initial investigations revealed the suspects had beaten the victim and demanded a ransom of N2 million, which the victim’s mother paid into two separate bank accounts,” Hundeyin said. He further explained that the suspects also forced the victim to transfer N1 million from his bank account and took his three Nigerian international passports, among other valuables.
The police are continuing their investigation and are working to apprehend others involved who managed to flee the scene.
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