Tag: Assault
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Okowa sacks security aide caught on video assaulting a woman
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Friday ordered the sack of Mr Friday Eluro, a security aide, who was caught on video assaulting a woman. The governor gave the directive in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu, in Asaba. He also directed full investigation into the incident to ensure…
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Woman beats customer over unpaid beer debt [Video]
In a viral video on social media, a woman was seen beating a man over an alleged unpaid Sh200 ($2) beer debt. This has led to Kenyan citizens calling for action from concerned government agencies. In the video, the lady was seen slapping, kicking and punching the man who is lying on the ground with…
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Ex-naval officer docked for alleged assault on wife
A retired naval officer, Olufemi Ibitoye, on Wednesday appeared in an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for alleged assault on his wife, Olumide. Ibitoye is standing trial on a two-count charge of assault and unlawful possession of firearms. The Prosecutor, Dr Jide Martins, told the court that the defendant committed the offences between June 30…
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NUJ blows hot over incessant assault on journalists, says ‘Enough is enough’
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Monday condemned the incessant assault melted out to its members by some military operatives. The reaction is coming after a Photojournalist with Daily Trust newspapers, Mr. Ikechukwu Ibe by an Army Captain. The NUJ noted that such brutal acts by operatives of the military in a democratic setting…
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Police invite Omisore over alleged assault on late Adeleke
The Osun State Police Command has invited Senator Iyiola Omisore, over an alleged assault reported to the command by the late Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke in 2014. In a letter titled “Invitation to Police station” dated October 20, Omisore is expected to meet with Deputy Commissioner of Police (State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence department.) The…
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Soldiers who assaulted journalists during clash with IPOB will be punished – Army
The Nigerian Army has said soldiers who participated in the assault on journalists in Umuahia during a clash with members of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday, will face disciplinary actions for their “unfortunate” misconduct. TheNewsGuru.com reports that at least two journalists were reportedly assaulted by troops in the Abia State capital in the…
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Small Doctor denies assaulting tricycle driver
Rising Afropop singer, Small Doctor has denied assaulting a tricycle driver. Last week, social media was awash with news of him beating up a certain tricycle driver. A certain Instagram user, @The_Nifemi broke the news on Instagram saying:“Lmao…I just witnessed Small Doctor and his crew beat up a Keke Marwa driver opposite Mobil, Akilo Rd.,…
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Small Doctor assaults tricycle driver?
Popular singer, Temitope Adekunle, aka Small Doctor, has been accused of allegedly assaulting a tricycle driver in Lagos. A certain Twitter user took to twitter stating that he saw the afropop singer and his bandits beat up the tricycle driver.The Penalty singer is yet to comment on the issue. The singer’s new…
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Sean Kingston allegedly assaulted by Migos
Dancehall singer, Sean Kingston was allegedly assaulted on Tuesday. Amazingly Migos an American hip-hop group were called the culprit. According to a TMZ report, law enforcement sources tell us it went down late afternoon at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Vegas. We’re told Kingston and the guys from Migos got into it over…