Crime
Police Arrest Woman Caught Assaulting Her 75-Year-Old Mother
Ukamaka Udugbo from Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State has been arrested by the police for allegedly assaulting her 75-year-old mother, whom she was responsible for.
The Divisional Police Officer of Abagana police station, SP Ifeanyi Umeh, confirmed the arrest after being informed by the 50-50 Action Group of the WomenAid Collective (WACOL), an NGO that visited the station to report the incident.
According to Mr. Umeh, the police received information about the physical abuse inflicted by the suspect on her elderly mother.
Prompt action was taken, resulting in the arrest of the accused. Once the investigation and documentation are complete, the case will be transferred to the police command in Awka.
The leader of the NGO delegation, Ify Unachukwu, expressed gratitude to the police for their swift response and urged them to ensure that the incident receives appropriate attention to serve as a deterrent to others.
Mrs. Unachukwu described the act as “very unfortunate” and discouraged young individuals from imitating such behavior.
The NGO also visited Nkiru Okpata, the President General (Women Wing) of Abagana Community, to discuss the incident.
Mrs. Okpata revealed that she became aware of the incident through a video circulating on social media, which depicted the assault occurring in her community at Obeagu Umudun, involving Mrs. Ukamaka Udugbo.
Upon confirming the incident, Mrs. Okpata took immediate action.
She said “I am shocked because Udugbo is one of the the women leaders in the community both in the church and her village.
“She attends the general meeting where we preach against violence against women.
“We are going to strip her of all her positions in the church and the community because she went against our rules and regulations.”
A video showing a woman named Ukamaka Udugbo, in her 50s, physically abusing her elderly mother, Mrs. Theresa Nwaokaka, went viral.
The incident took place in Obeagu Umudun, Abagana, where Mrs. Nwaokaka had been residing with her daughter and receiving care.
Emeka Nwaokaka, the victim’s son, expressed shock at his sister’s behavior, stating that their mother had been living with her for a significant period.
He mentioned that his sister appeared remorseful after the incident gained public attention and described the act as “confusing.”
Eunice Anagor, the chairperson of the kindred to which Udugbo belongs, assured the group that they would take care of the victim, who was currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
Ben Okongwu, the community’s President General, confirmed that the matter had been reported to the Divisional Police Station, emphasizing that justice would be served.
He added that the community chose not to take the law into their own hands and promptly reported the incident to the police after verifying the authenticity of the video clip.
He said “We do not want to take laws into our hands so the incident was reported to the police as the video clip was confirmed.”
In Adamawa State, police have apprehended 23-year-old Rachel Geoffrey for allegedly burning the hands of two children belonging to her co-wife.
Rachel, a resident of the Federal Housing Estate in Girei local government area, is accused of inflicting severe injuries on 7-year-old Genesis Geoffrey and 3-year-old Ijadai Geoffrey.
Reports indicate that the children’s mother has separated from their father, who is Rachel’s husband.
Rachel was reported to have cooked rice and set it aside for her husband, the father of the victims, before leaving the house.
When the hungry children ate the food meant for their father, Rachel became enraged.
In her anger, she tied the children’s hands with a handkerchief to restrain them, then set their hands on fire, causing severe injuries.
The state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, called on the public, particularly parents, to meet their responsibilities in caring for their children.
He also promised that the case would be prosecuted thoroughly.
Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, along with his daughter and two others, have been slated for arraignment today (thursday) by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
They face charges related to an alleged N2.7 billion fraud linked to the failed Nigerian Air project.
The proceedings are set to unfold before Justice Sylvanus Oriji at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja.
The charges, based on court documents, accuse Sirika of granting undue advantage to certain entities in Abuja between April 2022 and March 2023.
The anti-graft agency has accused Sirika of misusing his authority by awarding a N1.3 billion consultancy contract for the Nigerian Air Start-up to Tianero Nigeria Limited.
This alleged action is said to contravene Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
In a separate charge, the EFCC alleges that on or around August 18, 2022, in Abuja, Sirika utilized on or about August 18, 2022 ia, Sirika “did use your position to confer unfair advantage upon Al Buraq Global Investment Limited, whose alter ego, Fatima Hadi Sirika and Jalal Sule Hamma are your daughter and son-in-law respectively, by using your position to influence the award to them, the contract for the Apron Extension at Katsina Airport for the sum of N1.498,300,750.00.”
The anti-graft agency asserted that Sirika’s actions amounted to a violation of Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, rendering him liable to punishment under the same section.
In count three, the EFCC accused Sirika of criminal breach of trust “while serving as the Minister of Aviation and in his capacity as a public officer” on or around August 18, 2022, in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the court.
In late April, the former aviation minister was taken into custody by the anti-graft agency and interrogated for several days.
Zamfara State is in the grip of fear and mourning following a series of vicious attacks by bandits, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals and the abduction of a branch manager of Taj Bank in Mandir Laura.
In a daring raid, approximately fifteen armed bandits stormed the manager’s residence in Rijiyar Gabas, seizing him and vanishing into the night.
Meanwhile, Faru Town in Maradun local government area witnessed a bloodbath as bandits struck, leaving eight residents dead.
Eyewitnesses recount the terror as the attackers besieged the town, instilling fear and chaos before retreating with captives into the surrounding forests.
The incidents have prompted widespread outrage and renewed calls for urgent action to stem the tide of violence plaguing Zamfara State.
Lagos Pastor Suspends Offering Collection
JUST IN: Iranian President’s Helicopter Crashes In Azerbaijan
Shots Heard As DR Congo Military Thwarts Alleged Coup
Gov Soludo Dismisses All 21 Anambra Transition Committee Heads
Usyk Defeats Fury To Become Undisputed Champion
NCDMB’s Exec Sec, Ogbe Bags NSE’s Fellowship
Sahara’s Tonye Cole resigns from GPHCDA
Oando opens ultra-modern petrol station in Lagos
Niger Delta Avengers: President Buhari Reads riot Act …considers the carrot and stick option
Adeosun: We are investing in infrastructure to grow the private sector
Shell launches Nigeria campaign on energy efficiency
