Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria. In a widely circulated voice recording, the deceased recounted how what was meant to be a simple homage turned violent. Although the Baba Ọba had reportedly battled ill health in the past year, growing insinuations suggest that the alleged physical assault may have aggravated his condition, ultimately leading to his untimely death. The palace in Oyo recently denied that s...
Kano State Police Command has arrested three housewives in connection with the alleged attempted murder of a girl.
The command’s spokesman, DSP Magaji Majiya, confirmed the development on Tuesday in Kano. He said that the girl was thrown into an old well in Gayawa village, Ungoggo Local Government Area of the state.
The girl had spent two days inside the well, where she was allegedly thrown into by her step mother, a week ago. The girl was subsequently rescued alive by men of the state Fire Service afterwards. Continue...
Majiya said that the suspects were apprehended in the village on Sunday following complain by the father of the girl.
“We have arrested three women in connection with the case and they are now in our custody assisting us in our investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, Mr Rabiu Yusuf has directed the transfer of the case to the state Criminal Investigation Department, for proper investigation.”
Majiya added that the commissioner had ordered for thorough investigation to ascertain the suspects individual involvement in the case.
The command’s spokesman said that anyone found involved after full investigation, would be charged to court.
The command’s spokesman, DSP Magaji Majiya, confirmed the development on Tuesday in Kano. He said that the girl was thrown into an old well in Gayawa village, Ungoggo Local Government Area of the state.
The girl had spent two days inside the well, where she was allegedly thrown into by her step mother, a week ago. The girl was subsequently rescued alive by men of the state Fire Service afterwards. Continue...
Majiya said that the suspects were apprehended in the village on Sunday following complain by the father of the girl.
“We have arrested three women in connection with the case and they are now in our custody assisting us in our investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, Mr Rabiu Yusuf has directed the transfer of the case to the state Criminal Investigation Department, for proper investigation.”
Majiya added that the commissioner had ordered for thorough investigation to ascertain the suspects individual involvement in the case.
The command’s spokesman said that anyone found involved after full investigation, would be charged to court.
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