Crime
Woman Arrested For Brutal Assault On Nephew In Anambra
The Ministry of Women and Social Welfare has apprehended a woman for assaulting a seven-year-old boy, her nephew, after he failed to recite the English alphabet in Anambra state.
The incident came to light when concerned residents of the state noticed the boy, named Sunday, who had been physically abused by his guardian, Mrs. Abigail Eguta.
On Tuesday, Sunday was brought to the office of the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo.
Sunday, a seven-year-old boy, resides with Mrs. Abigail Eguta from Ikwo in Ebonyi State, despite being the child of a single mother.
Interestingly, Mrs. Eguta, who is pregnant and caring for her own child, is said to be the biological sister of the boy’s mother.
Sources have revealed that Mrs. Abigail Eguta has been subjecting Sunday to regular torture and mistreatment ever since he started living with her approximately a year ago.
Disturbingly, the boy’s body is marked with scars from previous injuries inflicted by his guardian. Additionally, it has been discovered that Sunday has been out of school for an extended period.
During the interrogation conducted by the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Abigail Eguta provided an explanation for her brutal actions towards the young boy. She claimed to have beaten Sunday because he ate the fish she had purchased for his meal.
However, when questioned further about whether this was the sole instance of her violence towards him, the 24-year-old woman confessed that she had also beaten him the previous day for failing to recite the English alphabet correctly.
She admitted that it was the primary reason for causing harm to the child.
Despite her actions, Mrs. Abigail Eguta asserted that her intention was not to cause harm to the boy’s eyes or render him blind. She expressed that the injuries to his eyes were an unintended consequence of the beating she administered.
With remorse in her words, she pleaded for forgiveness, attributing her actions to the influence of the devil.
Mrs. Eguta stated,“I am very sorry. I didn’t intend to blind him or beat him in the eyes, but I mistakenly did so. Please, forgive me, it is the handiwork of the devil.”
According to Mrs. Eguta, her husband, who is a businessman, responded with violence towards her upon discovering what she had done to the boy. He allegedly beat her in retaliation on Sunday.
The commissioner, Ify Obinabo, expressed her deep concern over the prevalence of child abuse within the state. She denounced Mrs. Eguta’s actions as an act of unjustifiable and utterly unacceptable cruelty towards another person’s child.
In response to the situation, Commissioner Ify Obinabo instructed that the case be transferred to the state police command for a thorough investigation. Following the investigation, the suspect will face appropriate charges for her actions.
Meanwhile, the victim, Sunday, has been transported to an undisclosed hospital in Awka, the capital city of the state, to receive necessary medical treatment.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged terrorism financing and illegal firearms possession case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, until April 15 and 16.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the adjournment on Tuesday after the prosecution requested more time to prepare for the trial.
During the court session, lead prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court that he had only recently been assigned to handle the case and needed additional time to consult with witnesses.
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“I got the instruction to take over the prosecution of the case on Monday and so I need time to interface with the witnesses,” Kehinde told the court while asking for a new hearing date.
Counsel for the defendants, Shuaibu Arua (SAN), did not oppose the request for adjournment.
Following the application, Justice Abdulmalik granted the request and fixed April 15 and 16 for the continuation of the trial.
The Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier arraigned the former justice minister and his son on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms.
According to the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/63/2026, Malami was accused of allegedly aiding terrorism financing by failing to prosecute suspected financiers whose case files were reportedly forwarded to him while he served as Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
The defendants were also accused of illegally storing firearms and ammunition at their residence located in Gesse Phase II Area of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State without lawful authority.
Items allegedly recovered include a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm, 16 Redstar AAA 5’20 live cartridges, and 27 expended Redstar AAA 5’20 cartridges.
The alleged offences are said to violate provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, as well as the Firearms Act, 2004.
The trial is expected to continue in April when the court begins full hearing of the case.
A routine patrol by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Lagos and the exposure of a wanted driver, highlighting the importance of proper vehicle documentation and cooperation with authorities.
The incident occurred at the RS2.1114 Isolo Unit Command, where officers stopped an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna bearing registration number LSD438GK for a Vehicle Licence Violation (VLV) on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at about 5:11 p.m.
While the driver initially failed to present valid documents, further checks revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver was already declared wanted.
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The suspect was subsequently handed over in handcuffs to the Nigeria Police Force, Ajao Division, for further action.
The FRSC credited the recovery to the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS), a digital framework that strengthens vehicle verification and tracking.
The scheme has reportedly helped identify, trace, and recover numerous stolen vehicles nationwide, while curbing criminal syndicates involved in vehicle theft and identity manipulation.
In a statement, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide stressed that enforcement is not only about traffic compliance but also crime prevention and public safety, urging motorists to always carry valid documentation and cooperate with patrol officers.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the Isolo team for their vigilance, affirming the FRSC’s commitment to leveraging technology, intelligence, and strategic partnerships to protect lives and property on Nigerian roads.
A major election scandal unfolded on Saturday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as security agents apprehended a young woman in the Kabusa area for allegedly possessing 20 voter cards during the ongoing area council elections.
The woman, dressed in a black shirt and red trousers with a white scarf, was intercepted at Polling Unit 001 in Kabusa Primary School.
She was immediately escorted into a police van by security personnel, raising concerns about the integrity of the election process.
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Meanwhile, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, was on the ground monitoring the elections.
He visited several polling units, including the Karu Chief’s Palace, to interact with adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and assess voter turnout.
Wike reportedly inquired about the progress of the voting and the challenges faced by election officials.
This incident comes amid reports of low voter turnout and other electoral irregularities in parts of Abuja, underscoring ongoing concerns about electoral security and transparency in the FCT area council elections.
Authorities have assured that investigations are ongoing, and the suspect may face legal action pending further verification of her actions.
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