Crime
VICTIMS OF RAPE, OTHER ABUSES : ANYANGWU CALLS FOR JUSTICE
By Lateef Taiwo
The Member representing Ika Nation on the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Hon. Cordilia Anyangwu, has called for stiffer punishment for those found guilty of rape.
Hon. Anyangwu made the call when members of the Choice of Women Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, paid her a courtesy visit in her office at Agbor.
She said “it is high time security agencies, the Judiciary, non governmental organisations and relevant authorities tackled rape issues with more commitment, including domestic violence and child molestation.”
She expressed worry over the daily cases of rape, child molestation and domestic violence in the society, saying the situation called for urgent attention.
She advised parents and caregivers to always keep watch over their children and check the kind of companies their kept.
“We are in very wicked and evil days; hence, the need for everyone to wake up and avoid regret. Victims of such acts are usually affected negatively and it reflects in the society,” she stated.
Also speaking, Coordinator of the Choice of Women Initiative, Mrs. Ann Aghware, said they were in her office to seek collaboration with DESOPADEC in the fight against child abuse and molestation.
According her, rape and child abuse were on the increase.
“We are therefore calling for urgent measures to curb this societal menace.
“That is why we decided to come to you to use your good office to join forces with us in curbing these excesses against the female folks and humanity in general,” she added.
We want to also appeal to members of the society, groups and public spirited individuals to collaborate with us in assisting to seek justice for victims of rape and other abuses
Crime
3 Egyptians arrested for assault at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital

The Cross River Police Command has arrested three Egyptian nationals for allegedly assaulting a female security officer at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH).
The suspects Mohammed Ayan, 24; Mohammed Mohammed, 40; and Ahmed Mohammed, 20 were said to have entered the hospital premises around 12 noon on Monday to hawk household items, an act prohibited within the facility.
Zagazola confirmed from sources that a security officer, Christiana Ada Ewa, 34, attached to the hospital’s surveillance unit, attempted to stop the men from hawking when one of them, Ayan, allegedly assaulted her.
Her colleague, Ethan Ita Ansa, 24, intervened, resulting in a physical altercation between the parties. During the scuffle, Ansa’s uniform was torn and he sustained a finger injury, while Ayan also suffered bruises on his right eyebrow and knees.
Police detectives promptly visited the scene and arrested the suspects. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation.
Crime
Army officer dies after being set ablaze by wife in Akwa Ibom.

A Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Samson Haruna, has died after sustaining severe burns when his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic dispute at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the tragic incident occurred on Sept. 22, 2025.
The source said the officer, who was also a medical doctor attached to the 6 Battalion Regimental Medical Officer (RMO), had a heated argument with his wife, Mrs. Samson Haruna, which resulted in her dousing him with petrol (PMS) and setting him on fire.
“The officer sustained severe burns and was immediately stabilised at the Military Reference Section (MRS) in the barracks before being evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital for further management,” the source said.
The officer, however, succumbed to his injuries despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life.
It was further gathered that the suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody while an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Crime
Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover firearms and POS machines in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally-made pistol and several stolen items in Gwagwalada Area Council.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest followed a complaint lodged by one Kabiru Ahmed of Kasuwan Dare, Gwagwalada, who reported that two men swapped his Moniepoint POS machine on Oct. 1, 2025, at about 2:55 p.m.
Detectives from the Gwagwalada Division swiftly acted on the report and apprehended one Abdul Abdullahi of Kano State, who confessed to being part of a syndicate notorious for POS swapping and robbery within the area.
The suspect named his accomplices as Yusuf Abdul, Mustapha Abba, Faruk, and Abu Chibola, and later led police operatives to their hideout in Angwan Dodo, Gwagwalada.
However, the other suspects escaped through the ceiling and roof of the building towards a nearby river upon sighting the operatives. One female suspect, Rahama Michael was arrested at the scene.
Items recovered include one fabricated locally-made pistol, six POS machines, seven ATM cards, 37 SIM cards, six wristwatches, and one axe.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has commenced a full investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the syndicate.
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