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...
A 40-year-old man has been arrested by men of the Abia state police command for allegedly raping a 2-year-old girl in Uturu, Abia state.
Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared the story online, said the victim, Ihechi Ndubuisi's mother, sells Akara in front of an estate where the suspect worked as a security man. On August 22nd, he lured the little girl into his security post and defiled her. Ihechi's mother found her baby with bloodstains all over her body.
The suspect has been arrested and detained at the Area Command Isiukwuato, Abia State.
The Victim is currently receiving medical treatment. The suspect will be charged to court soon.
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