2025.1.28 Enugu State Government vows to prosecute man who cut off his wife’s hand
The Enugu State Government has condemned the barbaric attack on a woman, Mrs Chinonso Echegi by her husband, Sunday Onyeahanachi Echegi.
LIB reported that Echegi cut off his wife’s hand over a misunderstanding at Ibagwa Ani in Nsukka Local Government Area of the state.
The victim is currently undergoing treatment at Enugu State Teaching Hospital while the fleeing suspect has been arrested.
Speaking through the Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development, Ngozi Enih, the State Government condemned the barbaric attack and assured that the administration would ensure that the perpetrator faces the full wrath of the law.
Ms Enih, who visited the victim in the hospital said the tragic incident highlights the urgent need to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV).
“It is deeply heartbreaking and horrifying to share the tragic incident of Mrs. Chinonso Echegi, whose hand was brutally cut off by her husband, Mr. Sunday Onyeahanachi Echegi.
“She is currently battling for survival, having been transferred from Keoetochukwu Hospital Nsukka to Enugu State Teaching Hospital for advanced treatment,” Enih stated.
“This barbaric act is not just an attack on one person but a painful reminder of the urgent need to end gender-based violence (GBV) in our society. Violence against women and girls, in any form, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Enugu State.
“The Enugu State Government has taken immediate and decisive action to ensure that Mr. Sunday Onyeahanachi Echegi, the perpetrator of this heinous crime, is brought to justice.
“My office is working tirelessly, alongside relevant agencies, to guarantee that Mrs Chinonso Echegi receives all the support she needs and that the full weight of the law is brought down on the perpetrator.
“Let this serve as a severe warning to anyone who harbors intentions of committing acts of violence against women. Enugu State has zero tolerance for gender-based violence, femicide, and all forms of abuse.
We are committed to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of every woman in our state.
“Gender-based violence is not just a private matter—it is a societal issue that affects us all. It robs families of loved ones, destroys lives, and holds back progress. We must all work together to raise awareness, support survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable.
“I call on all stakeholders, community leaders, and individuals to stand firm against GBV. Let us build a society where women and girls can live without fear, where their voices are heard, and their rights are upheld.
“To those who may think of committing such acts, know this: Enugu State will not hesitate to act. Justice will be served, and you will face the full consequences of your actions.
“Together, we can end GBV and create a safer, more equitable society. Let us all join hands to make this a reality.”
A three-man car theft syndicate has been arrested by men of the Ondo State police command following their involvement in the stealing of cars in the state.
According to the Commissioner of Police in the state, Wilfred Afolabi, the suspects, Temidayo Folajimi, Rotimi Akinsanoye, and Waheed Adekanmbi, always butcher the stolen vehicles before selling them off as scrap.
Afolabi stated that after stealing the cars from where they were parked, Akinsanoye, who has the master key, will deliver the cars to Folajimi, who will thereafter sell them to an auto parts seller in Owode Onirin, Adekanmbi, who then will cut them into different parts.
The Commissioner of Police stated that the stolen vehicles include a Toyota Camry, a Honda CRV, two Toyota Corollas (2003 and 2005 models), and two other Toyota Corollas.
Meanwhile, two of the vehicles had been recovered while five others had been butchered and disposed of as spare parts.
The police boss said, “During interrogation, Rotimi confessed that he is the mastermind behind most vehicles stolen and confessed to having moved a total of seven vehicles out of the state.
“Also, Waheed Adekanbi, ‘m,’ age 51 years, is in custody, helping the police with necessary information needed to confirm the veracity of the claim that the remaining vehicles have been destroyed and sold as spare parts.”
2025.1.16 Two Oil Thieves, Vessel Bag Jail Terms in Uyo
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Calabar, on Monday January 13, 2025 convicted and sentenced Olufunsho Dayo Chevy , Uwem Udo Nya to various jail terms for oil theft alongside a vessel, MT New Angel and a company, Edi Eurolink Distribution.
They were prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge that verged on stealing and unlicensed dealing in petroleum products.
The charges reads: “That you, MT New Angel, Edi Eurolink Distribution, Olufunsho Dayo Chevy, Uwem Udoh Nya, Olusaneku Patrick Victor (at large), Ezie Kenneth Othuke (at large), Imo Tammy Wisdom (at large), Ege Isaiah (at large), Obanla Sunday John (at large), Asuquo Okon Iwait (at large), Yoosu Alex Aonodue (at large), Nwaigwe Kingdom (at large), Ezechukwu Stanley Nnamdi (at large), sometime in June 2024, at Calabar within the jurisdiction of this honourable court without an appropriate license issued by Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency, did deal in petroleum product (crude oil) and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 13(2)(b)(i) of the Petroleum Act CAP Pi0, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 and punishable under the same Section.”
The convicts pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to them, upon which prosecution counsel, Joshua Abolarin reviewed the facts of the case, advanced evidence and urged the court to convict and sentence them as charged, while defence counsel, Chris Okeadaka and Cyprian Afahanam prayed the court to temper justice with mercy arguing that their clients were first-time offenders.
Justice Ojukwu sentenced them to a fine of N20million (Twenty Million Naira), translating to N5million (Five Million Naira) each, to be paid into the federal government’s account.
The convicts bagged their imprisonment when they were arrested by the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, Victory and handed over to the EFCC on July 30, 2024.
Relatedly, The Uyo Directorate of the EFCC, also secured a conviction and sentence of an internet fraudster, Shedrach Johnson(a.k.a Johnny Depp), for offences bordering on internet fraud on Thursday January 16, 2025.
Justice Maurine Onyetenu of the Federal High Court, Uyo, convicted and sentenced him to three months imprisonment after pleading guilty to one -count charge bordering on identity theft, impersonation and obtaining by false pretence.
The lone count charge reads ‘That you SHADRACH JOHNSON IDISI “M” (aka Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lopez), sometime in 2023 in Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court with intent to obtain property and gain advantage for yourself, fraudulently presented yourself as “Johnny Depp and Jennifer Lopez on the Social Media platform (Facebook) and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 (2)(b) () of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention Etc.) Amendment Act 2024 and punishable under Section 22(b) (iv) of the Same Act’.
Reviewing the facts of the matter, prosecution counsel Khamis Mahmud told the court that the convict was arrested on November 23, 2024 along Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enon Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He tendered several incriminating documents printed out from his mobile device as exhibits.
Thereafter, Mahmud urged the court to convict the defendant as charged. In response, the defence counsel, Samson Awuje prayed the court for lighter jail terms for his client.
However, the judge gave the convict an option of fine of N100, 000.00 ( One Hundred Thousand Naira) and ordered the forfeiture of his Techno K.E.5 mobile phone. He also ordered that the phone be auctioned and the proceeds deposited into EFCC’s proceeds account.
Johnson was arrested for internet fraud, prosecuted and convicted.
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects involved in the flogging of a female employee over alleged theft.
In a video that appeared on social media on Sunday showed the lady being caned by three men reportedly at Don Maserati Classic Boutique on Lagos Island.
Reacting to the incident on Monday, Benjamin Hundeyin, police spokesperson in the state, said efforts were underway to arrest the remaining suspects and contact the victim.
“Three suspects have been arrested, while efforts are on to apprehend other suspects and establish contact with the victim,” Hundeyin wrote on X.
“The Commissioner of Police CP Olanrewaju Ishola, assures Lagosians that justice will be served.”
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