Crime
Man Absent In Divorce Court Due To Transport Fares
Ali Abubakar, a man who was brought before a Shari’a court in Kaduna by his wife, Ajinomo Ohunenene-Ummi, was unable to attend the court hearing on Wednesday due to his inability to afford the transportation costs.
Abubakar conveyed his message to the court through the court messenger, Tajuddeen Saidu, stating that he would be unable to attend the hearing as he does not have transport fare to travel from Abuja to Kaduna.
He expressed his request for the court to proceed with the proceedings and fulfill the petitioner’s desires.
In a previous statement, the petitioner, represented by her counsel, Nafisa Ibrahim, expressed her desire to dissolve the marriage and expressed her willingness to refund the N50,500 dowry paid by her husband.
She also requested the court to grant her custody of their one-year-old daughter and order the defendant to provide a monthly allowance of N20,000 for the child’s sustenance.
In response to the situation, Judge Malam Abdulrahman Isiyaku instructed the court messenger and the petitioner to contact Abubakar via phone to allow him the opportunity to address the allegations.
After contacting Abubakar, the court messenger informed the judge that Abubakar agreed to the divorce and child custody. However, he proposed a monthly feeding allowance of N10,000 for their daughter.
Additionally, Abubakar consented to the complainant utilizing the N50,500 dowry as a monthly feeding allowance for their child for a period of five months.
After confirming the petitioner’s agreement with the proposed amount, Judge Isiyaku proceeded to dissolve the marriage through Khul’i (redemption).
As part of the ruling, the judge directed the petitioner to utilize the N50,500, originally intended for dowry refund, to provide sustenance for her baby over the course of five months.
Furthermore, Judge Isiyaku ordered Abubakar to assume responsibility for the child’s healthcare, clothing, and education until the child reaches school age.
Police Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Taraba After Sustained Pressure
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of three kidnapped victims in Taraba State following sustained pressure mounted by its rescue teams.
The victims were identified as Otuwe Torhumba, 37; Kenneth Nyiutse, 35; and Michael Emmanuel, 27.
The Force made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in its 24-hour operational update covering security operations recorded across the country on October 2.
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According to the Police, “Due to sustained pressure by Police rescue teams, three of five kidnapped victims — Otuwe Torhumba (37), Kenneth Nyiutse (35) and Michael Emmanuel (27) — were rescued unharmed and reunited with their families.”
The Police said the three victims were rescued unharmed and subsequently reunited with their families.
The Force did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the abduction or the whereabouts of the remaining two victims in the operational summary.
The case is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Jalingo.
The rescue was among several operational successes recorded by the Nigeria Police Force during the reporting period.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of an 86-year-old man and his son after they were allegedly detained by suspected members of the Axe Men confraternity in Cross River State.
The victims, identified as Dominic Columbus Udoh, 86, and his son, Emmanuel Columbus Udoh, 40, were rescued by Police operatives on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across the country.
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According to the Force, Police operatives were mobilised to the scene after receiving information that suspected Axe Men confraternity cultists had unlawfully detained the two men.
The Police said the suspected cultists fled from the scene when operatives arrived.
The Force stated that officers, with assistance from neighbours, “forced open the locked apartment,” where the two victims were found.
According to the Police, both victims had sustained facial and chest injuries.
They were subsequently rescued and conveyed to the Police Hospital for medical treatment.
The Police said the incident is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Calabar.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that personnel of Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) repelled an ambush by suspected bandits along the Amaafu-Abaji Road in Benue State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, during a routine patrol by the security personnel along the road.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across different states.
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According to the Police, “Personnel of Operation Zenda JTF on routine patrol along Amaafu-Abaji Road successfully repelled an ambush by bandits, neutralizing one suspect and recovering his locally fabricated gun.”
The Police added that other members of the group fled into the surrounding bushes following the encounter.
It further stated that “No Police casualty was recorded” during the operation.
The recovered firearm was subsequently taken as part of the evidence from the operation as investigations continue.
The Police said the case has been placed under investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Makurdi.
The Police Force continues to urge members of the public to provide security agencies with timely and useful information that can assist ongoing operations against criminal elements.
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