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How two Ondo teenagers killed their boss over N60,000

Published

2 months ago

October 19, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Fresh facts have emerged about how two teenagers, aged 16 and 17 conspired to brutally kill their boss, Adeni Iyabode.

The deceased was a popular caterer in Akure, Ondo State capital.

The suspects, Philip Emmanuel and Precious Kolawole who are awaiting trial for murder are presently cooling their heels in prison. They had worked with the deceased for five months and two months respectively before they brutally killed her over a paltry sum of N60,000.

Checks showed that Iyabode treated the teenagers in the same manner she treated her own children. She allowed them access to her kitchen and anywhere in her home. She talked freely in their presence and they knew her ATM PIN.

The late Iyabode celebrated her 54th birthday in July during which she hosted lots of guests. In the course of the celebration, it was gathered that Philip overheard a client telling his boss that N150,000 would be paid into her account.

Philip, who was described as a trusted employee of the deceased, was said to have briefed Precious about the money being expected by their boss. They both agreed that the only way to get the money was to kill her.

On July 25th, two days after the deceased celebrated her birthday, she invited her two staff to her Oda road residence in Akure, the Ondo State capital to help her clean the house without any foreboding they had other plans. She asked both staff to go to the kitchen to prepare food for themselves. It was after eating that they pounced on her while she was asleep and stabbed her severally.

The two assailants severed her head and attempted to set the body ablaze. Unfortunately, they could only withdraw N60,000 and not N150,000 . They split the money into two equal halves and fled.

According to a relative of the deceased, “They covered her head with a duvet and continued hitting her head. They later cut her wrist and leg. They used knives and stabbed her stomach, chest and breasts.

“In a bid to cover their tracks, the suspects attempted to set the victim ablaze but the gas refused to come up.

“They wanted to burn the whole house so that people would think it was caused by a gas explosion from the kitchen. But the gas cylinder did not explode as they planned. They then took her ATM cards and two android phones and fled the scene on that Thursday.”

Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Abayomi Oladipo, said a painstaking investigation led to the arrest of Philip. He said Philip’s voluntary statement expressed their individual degrees of involvement in the dastardly act.

Speaking when he was paraded, Philip denied being the mastermind. He claimed he was drugged by Precious to carry out the act.

According to him, “I am here because I killed my madam. Last month, I worked with her for five months. I was her cook. She just employed a driver who has only worked for two weeks.

One day, the driver came to me and said N150,000 just entered madam’s account. He told me we should kill my madam and collect the money. I said I have not killed someone before.

“On Saturday, madam said I should come and help her wash clothes because she was very tired. The driver came around and madam was surprised but the driver explained that he wanted to help her.

“That day, the driver brought a drink and gave it to me. I drank it. He brought out a cutlass and started threatening me that he would also kill me.

“We went into the house and he pushed me inside. He said I should use the cutlass to hit the woman. I did it. But I started crying.

“After we killed the woman, the driver went to check the money in the account and found only N60,000. He gave me N30,000. I went to Idanre.

“After four days, we heard the woman had died. Police called us to come and explain when last we saw the woman. I told them and they asked me to go home.

“They called me again and told me I am in communication with the driver. I had to confess.”

Precious, who was arrested after two months of being on the run, denied being the mastermind.

He said it was Philip who planned the killing and lured him into the act.

“I am a waiter to her. Two of us were involved in the killing. I was only given a phone and N30,000. It was the second boy that heard about the money. He called me and we did the act.

“I used part of the money and dashed out the rest of the money. I stay with my parents here in Akure. I am still in secondary school.

“I wanted to be an engineer. I know how to drive any kind of truck.”

The Ondo Police Commissioner cautioned Nigerians on discussing sensitive financial information, especially around employees or individuals who might misuse such knowledge.

“Avoid openly discussing financial transactions or other personal matters in the presence of staff or others who do not need to be informed.”

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Gunmen kill one, abduct another same day Soludo announced amnesty for criminals

Published

8 hours ago

December 19, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Gunmen operating in Anambra State on Tuesday night shot dead an unidentified man, abducting one more from his vehicle.

The two men were attacked in Ifitedunu community, Dunukofia Local Government Area, while travelling in a Nissan SUV with Lagos registration number; SMK 439 HJ.

This happened the same day that the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo announced total war against criminals in the state while also giving amnesty to repentant criminals.

A viral video circulating on social media showed the body of the slain man in the car, while the driver who was travelling with him was abducted by the criminals.

Members of the Ifitedunu community vigilante who rushed to the scene said the incident happened around 8pm. A voice in the video said the men were chased from a neighbouring community to Ifitedunu by men driving an ash-coloured Lexus Jeep.

They said items in the car showed that the men were returning for Christmas while calling on anyone who knew the vehicle or the slain occupants to come for them.

As of the time of filling this report, the Anambra State Police Command was yet to react to the incident.

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Man abandons lady on date after she chooses Davido over Wizkid, tells singer to foot her bills

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9 hours ago

December 19, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after abandoning date with a lady because she picked Davido as her favorite artist over Wizkid.

The incident, which surfaced on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter), was shared through an anonymous post.

According to the man, during their first date, he decided to ask the lady a series of questions to get to know her better.

One of the questions was to choose her favorite artist between Davido and Wizkid.

The lady reportedly answered, “30BG or nothing,” signaling her support for Davido. Upset by her choice, the man walked out of the date, leaving her to handle the bills.

He sarcastically remarked that Davido should come and clear the bills.

In his words: “Would you imagine? I took this girl on a first date, so we were getting to know each other. I then asked her to choose between Wizkid or Davido. She said 30BG or nothing. I angrily left her there. Davido will come and clear the bills.”

The post quickly went viral, leaving many social media users shocked and amused.

The comment section was flooded with reactions as people shared their opinions on the man’s actions.

See some reactions below:

@PrettyMfon: “😂🤣😂. 30BG all the way!!! You should have laughed it off and let her know your preference. Next time, don’t walk away. You can ask her what she likes about Davido. Please call her and apologize. Thank you.”

@IrekefeT: “Please in whatever you do, don’t ever involve politics, sports, entertainment, religion and tribe into your marriage, relationship or daily life. Don’t get emotional about the above mentioned things for your own good.”

@phveektordrayne: “I’m happy for the babe. Imagine if she had chosen Wizkid, is this the rubbish she would have been dating and be saying she has a man? No offense to Wizkid FC but a man doing this just shows immaturity. Even if he was 30BG, this is so condescending of an adult.”

@lilyjoelily: “She even answered you and that’s both of you guys cup of tea because why would anyone ask me such question to start with. Mtchewwwwwwww.”

@IrekefeT: “This was how some people stop talking to their friends, parents and partners during 2023 election because of political differences, while the politicians they’re fighting for are friends and colleagues in real life..”

@Banksj44444: “I’m a wizkid fan but d guy na mumu,everyone has choices, just like me,I’m a Barca fan and my babe is a Liverpool fan.Everywhere good.”

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Police arrest suspected ritualists for abducting woman in Ogun

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1 day ago

December 18, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Ogun State Police Command said it has arrested a suspected ritualist, identified as Monday Ogunniyi, for the abduction of one Regina Oladeyo in the Oja Odan area of the state.

The suspect, a resident of the Okegbala area in Oja Odan, was arrested following a complaint filed by one Oladeyo Idowu.

The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, told DAILY POST on Tuesday that, upon receiving the information, officers of the command swung into action and found the victim at the residence of the suspect.

According to the spokesperson, Ogunniyi, during interrogation, confessed to the abduction and alleged that he and the complainant were involved in rituals using human remains.

Odutola said: “On December 16, 2024, at about 4:30 pm, a man named Oladeyo Idowu from School 4 Area, Oja Odan, came to the police station to report a case of abduction involving Monday Ogunniyi, who resides in the Okegbala area of Oja Odan.

“During questioning, Monday Ogunniyi confessed to the abduction but also claimed that he and the complainant were involved in rituals using human remains.”

She noted that, following the revelation, a team of detectives visited the site, where they discovered a dried human skeleton draped in female clothing near a river in the Afige area of Oja Odan.

Odutola added that the suspect provided a confession implicating Oladeyo Idowu regarding the storage and dismemberment of the corpse.

She, however, noted that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran for further investigation and likely prosecution.