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Inside Ondo: Brave Man Fights Robber Attempting To Rape Wife, Grabs Gun
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Inside Ondo: Brave Man Fights Robber Attempting To Rape Wife, Grabs Gun

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The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday said it arrested no fewer than 14 suspected criminals in different parts of the state.

Some of the suspects were identified as Ojo Rotimi, Tosin Omoniyi, Jimoh Dele, Uwanfor Destiny, Babajide Moses, Tope Gbenga, John Simeon, Akinniranye Blessing, Jude Stephe, and Iranlowo Ayomide.

Omoniyi was allegedly arrested while attempting to rape a woman after robbing her family of valuables in their house at the  Idanre community in the Idanre Local Government Area of the state.

According to the police, the suspect entered into the apartment through the window around 1am and dispossessed the couple of their money and other valuables.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, who paraded the suspect, said he would soon be charged to court.

The PPRO said, “It was in the process of trying to rape the wife of the man that he (husband) summoned courage and descended on the accused, apprehended the robber with the help of neighbours, and dispossessed him of his gun.”

Odunlami also stated that the suspect’s 55-year-old mother, Mrs Tale Akinlabi, was arrested for allegedly helping him to keep stolen items.

The police spokesperson said the suspects would soon be charged to court.

When interrogated, Omoniyi, who claimed to be a commercial motorcyclist, said he operated alone and had successfully robbed many people in the town.

He said, “I entered through the window and met the couple in the house; I ordered them to bring out all the money and valuables in their house. They were able to bring out just N50,000, but I asked the woman to go and bring more valuables from her room because I was not satisfied with the cash.

“I followed the wife into her room to search the room and I asked her to lie on the bed and she obeyed because I was holding a gun. The woman shouted that I was about to rape her and her husband rushed in with four other men.

“I was overpowered before I could go for my gun because I had dropped the gun on the ground while I was trying to sleep with the woman. They beat me up, seized the gun, and handed me over to the police.”

His mother, Akinlabi, however, denied aiding him, saying she knew nothing about his criminal activities.

She said, “I know him as an Okada rider, but I was surprised to hear he was into armed robbery. He came to me that he wanted to buy a motorcycle and wanted me to follow him there, which I did and he had been using the Okada since then.

“I asked him the source of the money he used to buy the motorcycle, but he told me it was from his monthly contributions and I did not have any cause to doubt him since he was working as a commercial motorcycle rider.

“I was surprised when I learned at the hospital about his arrest for armed robbery and attempt to rape. I was in the hospital because my husband had been sick for some time and I was with him.

“I was surprised when the police said I had been aiding him in his robbery operations. I had six children for his father, but he is the only surviving child of the marriage before I decided to leave his father.”

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EFCC Arrests Angel Of Faith Healing Ministry After Church Members Sprayed Naira Notes On Cow During Service In Warri

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has taken into custody Angel Oyeghe, the self-acclaimed archbishop and founder of Faith Healing Ministry located in Warri, Delta state. According to the agency, her arrest followed the circulation of a widely shared video showing congregants engaging in actions that raised concerns about the misuse and abuse of the Nigerian currency during a church event.

In its statement released on Wednesday, the EFCC explained that Oyeghe was arrested on Tuesday after operatives reviewed the viral footage, which captured “several individuals under her supervision were seen spraying naira notes on a live cow during a church programme”. The commission said this public display prompted immediate investigative action given the nature of the violation observed in the material.

The EFCC added that Oyeghe will face charges in court, noting that the allegations against her include conspiracy, naira mutilation, and suspected money laundering. The agency emphasised that her arrest was coordinated by officers attached to its Benin zonal directorate, who had been monitoring reactions and intelligence linked to the viral video.

According to the commission, “the Commission is on the trail of arresting other suspects, as their action contravenes the provision of Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007”. Officials say more individuals identified in the footage will be apprehended to ensure that all parties involved are held accountable under the law.

The EFCC further stated that “Archbishop Oyeghe has made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.” The agency said interrogations are ongoing and additional evidence is being compiled to support the prosecution process once the case is filed.

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US Congressman Meets Ribadu-Led Delegation In Washington, Says Trump Doesn’t Make Idle Threats

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Riley Moore, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, met with a 10-person high-level Nigerian delegation in Washington, D.C., on November 19. The delegation was led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and included key figures such as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi, and Chief of Defence Staff Olufemi Oluyede.

Moore, known for his vocal stance on Christian persecution in Nigeria, hosted the meeting in which he described the engagement as “frank, honest, and productive.” According to him, the discussion centred on the ongoing persecution of Christians, terror threats in Nigeria, and potential areas for U.S.–Nigeria cooperation to curb violence.

During the meeting, Moore also reaffirmed that former President Donald Trump’s earlier warnings were not empty. He said Trump, who had previously threatened to enter Nigeria “guns-a-blazing,” “does not make idle threats.”

Moore added that Nigerian officials detailed to him the country’s security challenges, especially in relation to counterterrorism, protecting vulnerable communities and responding to widespread violence. He said the delegation expressed serious concern about religious persecution and expressed a desire for intensified collaboration with the United States.

He concluded by saying, “The United States stands ready to coordinate and cooperate with Nigeria,” adding that Trump had made it clear that his administration would “not tolerate continued violence against Christians or other forms of religious persecution.”

Despite these claims, the Nigerian government has consistently rejected allegations of targeted killings of Christians, describing them as politically motivated or exaggerated.

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We Have A Fair Idea Of Abducted Schoolgirls’ Location — Kebbi Senator Garba

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Garba Maidoki, the senator representing Kebbi South, has expressed confidence that the schoolgirls abducted in the state will be rescued soon.

Speaking on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme, the senator said the abductors have not moved the girls out of Kebbi South. He stated that security agencies and local contacts have provided strong indications about the area where the students are being held.

Maidoki said, “We have a fair idea where the girls are, and we are sure they have not moved outside the Kebbi south senatorial district.” He added that there is “high hope” the girls will return home within “one or two days.”

The lawmaker described the incident as “the most unfortunate week” of his life, noting that insecurity, which once felt distant when the Chibok schoolgirls were abducted in 2014, had now struck very close to home. He said the abduction in Maga has brought the crisis directly “into the middle of my house.”

Maidoki explained that he visited the community after the attack to console affected families. He noted that residents had been assured that security would improve when he and his colleagues won their elections.

According to him, “Security was the number one item on the agenda for my election.” He stressed that efforts would continue in collaboration with the federal government and security agencies to ensure the safe return of the children.

He further stated, “This will not be like the Chibok girls. They will come back home.”

The abduction in Maga adds to a growing list of school kidnappings across Nigeria in recent years. In 2014, Boko Haram abducted 276 students from Government Girls’ Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, and more than 90 of those students remain missing eleven years later.

Gunmen attacked Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, on Monday, killing the vice principal who attempted to resist the attackers before several students were abducted.

The federal government has since directed security agencies to rescue the girls. In line with the directive, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the community on Wednesday on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.

During the visit, Shettima emphasised the “administration’s priority” of returning the children safely. He stated that the federal government would deploy every available measure to secure their release.

Following the attack in Kebbi and another violent incident in Kwara State, President Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trips to South Africa and Angola for the G20 and AU-EU engagements.

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