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Kidnappers reportedly kill man after receiving N5.5m ransom in Benue

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Gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen, who kidnapped Terzungwe Shaku, a

farmer and businessman in Akor village, Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, have reportedly killed him after collecting N5.5 million from his family members for his release.

The development has forced members of the community and neighbouring villages to flee their homes for fear of being targeted by the marauders.

A close family source who preferred anonymity, told newsmen on Sunday that the deceased who early last year survived an attack by the marauding herdsmen was however not lucky a few days to the new year when the armed men again stormed his business place and whisked him away.

According to the family source, kidnappers had demanded N10 million as ransom for his release but his family members negotiated and paid N5.5 million to secure his freedom.

“It is true, Akor is my village. Terzungwe was a big farmer who also owned a provision store in Akor. Early last year armed herdsmen attacked him but he survived it.

“Unfortunately this time around, the herdsmen kidnapped him a few days before the new year and took him away for about two weeks. They demanded a ransom of 10 Million but his family negotiated with them and they arrived at a ransom of N5.5 million.

“Unfortunately, the herdsmen killed him at the same spot where they had directed the family to drop the ransom. He was eventually shot and killed by his abductors.

“What happened was that his relatives dropped the ransom at the spot they were ordered to and had barely moved out of the area when they heard gunshots. They immediately returned to the spot and saw his lifeless body on the ground. They killed him and went away with the money, leaving his family in shock and disbelief because the ransom was paid,” the family source said.

When contacted, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, said she was yet to receive information on the incident.

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I got married to man who wasn’t financially sound – Michelle Obama admits

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Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama has admitted that Barack Obama was “not financially sound” when she met him.

The couple met in 1988 when Barack took a job at a law firm in Chicago where Michelle was already working.

Speaking on the podcast she hosts with her brother, Craig, Michelle spent much of their most recent episode discussing the importance of having a partner with financial stability.

Talking with British author Jay Shetty, Craig put the question directly to his famous sister.

He asked, “Would you be attracted to a guy who’s not financially sound when you meet him?”

Michelle immediately responded, “Uh, I married one.”

Craig then laughed and admitted to his sister that he’d set her up.

“Don’t you like that alley-oop I just threw you? In basketball, you just point—you don’t even have to say it,” he said.

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Nnamdi Kanu detained, prosecuted for making same remark as DSS DG, Ajayi – Ejimakor

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Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to the comment by the Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, that Nigerians should defend themselves.

Ejimakor said Kanu was detained and is being prosecuted for making the same comment Ajayi made.

He disclosed that the same remark from Kanu led to the proscription of IPOB and hounding of Igbos as terrorists.

On Tuesday, the DSS DG said Nigerians must take responsibility for their own security, as the military, police, and intelligence agencies do not have the capacity to protect every community from terrorist attacks in Nigeria.

Speaking at a public engagement, the DSS DG made reference to past incidents in Bauchi State, where local communities successfully fought off Boko Haram insurgents without waiting for security forces.

Ajayi urged Nigerians to rethink their approach to self-defence, emphasising that communities must serve as the “first line of defence” against terrorists and other criminals

Reacting, Ejimakor posted on X: “Defend yourselves” is the same thing MAZI NNAMDI KANU said that was twisted to justify his extraordinary rendition & charging him for ‘incitement of violence.’

“It’s also the same thing that led to the proscription of IPOB & the hounding of young Igbos as terrorists. #Injustice.”

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Don’t ever have s$x with a drunk person no matter how much pressure they put on you to do so. They might turn it to r@pe- legal practitioner, Deji Adeyanju, advises

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Deji Adeyanju, a legal practitioner, has issued a crucial warning regarding sexual activity and consent, emphasizing the importance of refraining from engaging in sexual activity with someone who is intoxicated

Adeyanju took to his X page to stress that individuals under the influence of substances cannot provide informed consent, and engaging in sexual activity with them can have severe consequences, including potential claims of sexual assault or rape.

 

Never engage in sexual activity with someone intoxicated: Prioritize the well-being and safety of all individuals involved.

Ensure enthusiastic and informed consent*: Obtain clear and willing consent from all parties before engaging in sexual activity.

Prioritize well-being, safety , and autonomy:Respect the autonomy and boundaries of all individuals involved in any social interaction.

Adeyanju’s advice serves as a reminder of the significance of consent and respect in all interactions, promoting a culture of safety, respect, and enthusiastic consent.

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