A 30-year-old man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, has reportedly stabbed his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

The incident was said to have occurred on Friday after a heated argument between the couple.

The Lagos State Police Command, while confirming the incident in a statement by its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday stated that Motunrayo stabbed the 25-year-old wife multiple times during the altercation, locked her in the room, and set it on fire.

He added that the suspect also inflicted wounds on himself after committing the act.

A team of policemen who arrived at the scene were however said to have extinguished the fire and after that discovered Olajumoke’s lifeless body with abdominal wounds.

The statement read in part, “A distress call was received on October 4 at Ikorodu Division that a newly wedded couple, one Motunrayo Olaniyi, aged 30, and his wife Olajumoke, aged 25 years, allegedly engaged in a domestic scuffle in their room at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, Ikorodu.

“In the process, the husband reportedly stabbed the wife to death, locked her in the room, and set it ablaze, while he inflicted wounds on himself.

“Police from the Ikorodu Division responded to a distress call and put out the fire. They found Olajumoke’s lifeless body with abdominal wounds.”

The police spokesperson further stated that Olaniyi was rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital where he was treated and discharged before being taken into police custody.

According to him, a preliminary investigation later revealed that the suspect stabbed his wife during the altercation and inflicted minor wounds on himself.

“The corpse has been deposited at Ikorodu General Hospital morgue for autopsy. Investigation is in progress”, he concluded.

By Francesca Hangeior.

A Kwara State Magistrate Court has sentenced a teenage boy to one year imprisonment for arson and theft.

It will be recalled that the teenage boy, Olawumi Ayomide, set a building on fire in Ilorin after stealing items belonging to the occupants.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, arraigned Ayomide on Monday, September 30.

According to a press release made available to journalists on Tuesday, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASC1 Ayoola Michael Shola, the court presided over by Magistrate M.A. Yahaya, found the suspect guilty and sentenced him to one year in Mandala Correctional Centre without the option of a fine.

“On Wednesday, 25th September 2024, at 1200hrs, the suspect broke into a three-bedroom bungalow belonging to one Mrs. Bolatito Adebayo at No. 50, Afenifere Community, Onireke, Upper Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin South LGA,” the statement read.

“During the invasion, he reportedly stole items such as foodstuffs, groceries, and clothing, and subsequently set the residential building ablaze.

“Upon being apprehended at the scene, the suspect attempted to evade capture by igniting the fire as a diversion. Despite his efforts, he was ultimately captured and handed over to the NSCDC for further investigation and prosecution.

“The NSCDC Kwara State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, reiterated the Corps’ relentless onslaught against criminal activities in the state and vowed to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.”

By Francesca Hangeior.

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit has vowed to disrupt the financial channels used by terrorists and other criminal elements in the country.

The agency stated that disrupting these financial channels would weaken the terrorists’ ability to perpetrate further criminal activities.

The Director-General of the NFIU, Hafsat Bakari, made this statement in Abuja on Tuesday during the GIABA workshop on the investigation and prosecution of terrorism financing cases.

She said, “Nigeria has faced an acute threat of terrorism for over a decade, particularly from groups such as Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province, and other amorphous groups.

“These extremist organisations have destabilised communities, wasted innocent lives, and continue to pose a threat to national security.

“Without the funds and finances that enable their activities, terrorists and terrorist organisations would not be able to carry out their heinous acts.

“Funds, supplies, and other material assistance are therefore central to terrorists’ ability to operate. That is why this workshop by GIABA is critical.

“Disrupting the financial channels terrorists use is crucial to weakening their ability to function. This workshop could not be more timely or relevant as we seek to sharpen our collective response to this menace.”

Offering solutions, the NFIU boss explained that by analysing transaction patterns, identifying suspicious activities, and tracing funds across borders, it would be easier to uncover the sponsors and facilitators of terrorism.

She said, “At the NFIU, we recognise that to successfully disrupt terrorist activities and ultimately dismantle terrorist organisations, efforts must be geared towards not only apprehending the individuals who commit acts of terror but also tracing and cutting off the funds that fuel their activities.

“Financial investigations are pivotal to this process. By analysing patterns of transactions, identifying suspicious activities, and tracing funds across borders, we can uncover the sponsors and facilitators of terrorism.

“However, financial investigations are complex. Terrorism evolves and typologies are constantly shifting. To keep track and disrupt them requires specialised skills, deep and effective collaboration between agencies, and effective coordination with international partners.”