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The Delta State Police Command has launched an investigation into the murder of Chigozie Udalor, a site engineer who was killed by his employees after discovering he had a substantial amount of money in his bank account. According to the spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, the police received a report on December 12, 2024, from Hyacinth Nnalue, stating that his cousin, Chigozie Udalor, had been missing since December 10, 2024. Udalor was the site manager at Nnalue’s fish pond in Bod camp Akwukwu Igbo community. Upon receiving the report, the DPO commenced an investigation and later transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, directed the DPO Ekpan CSP Aliyu Shaba to carry out a technically driven investigation. The investigation led to the arrest of two suspects, David Tacho and Daniel Orshio, on March 31, 2025. According to Edafe, “Investigation revealed that David Tacho is a brother to one Victor Tacho who conspired with Pius Daniel, (both presently at large) and Daniel Orshio, and murdered the victim.” The preliminary investigation showed that all four suspects were employed by the deceased, but they discovered he had some money in his Moniepoint account and conspired to kill him. They used a hammer to hit him on the head, tied him, and buried him in a shallow grave at the site. Edafe stated that the two suspects, David Tacho and Daniel Orshio, are currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the other two suspects, Pius Daniel and Victor Tacho. The body of the deceased has been exhumed and is awaiting autopsy.

U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL ORDERS DEATH PENALTY PROSECUTION IN SLAYING OF UNITEDHEALTHCARE CEO

CapitalTimesNews / 3 weeks

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel last December. The decision marks the first federal death penalty pursuit since President Donald Trump resumed office in January, vowing to restart executions. Thompson, 50, was fatally shot Dec. 4 outside the New York Hilton Midtown while arriving for his company’s investor conference. Surveillance footage showed a masked gunman ambushing Thompson from behind. Investigators recovered ammunition at the scene inscribed with the words “delay,” “deny,” and “depose”—a nod to criticism of insurance industry practices. Mangione, an Ivy League graduate, faces federal charges of murder through use of a firearm, a capital offense, and state murder charges carrying a maximum life sentence. He has pleaded not guilty in state court and has yet to enter a federal plea. Prosecutors initially indicated state proceedings would advance first, but Bondi’s announcement could alter the timeline. “Luigi Mangione’s murder of Brian Thompson—an innocent man and father of two young children—was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America,” Bondi said in a statement, labeling the killing “an act of political violence.” She added the move aligns with Trump’s agenda to “stop violent crime and Make America Safe Again.” Authorities arrested Mangione in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a five-day manhunt. Police recovered a 9mm handgun matching the murder weapon, a fake ID, and a notebook they described as a manifesto criticizing the health insurance industry and wealthy executives. Entries included an August 2024 note stating “the target is insurance” and an October vow to “wack” an insurance CEO, prosecutors said. UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer, confirmed Mangione was never a client. Defense attorney Karen Friedman-Agnifilo has vowed to challenge evidence from Mangione’s arrest and criticized the dual prosecutions, accusing “warring jurisdictions” of treating her client as a “human ping-pong ball.” A message seeking comment on Bondi’s announcement was left with her spokesperson. Mangione’s arrest involved a dramatic transport to New York under heavy police escort, including Mayor Eric Adams. The case has reignited debates over federal executions, which Trump’s administration revived in 2020 with 13 executions—the most in modern history. Biden commuted most federal death sentences before leaving office, but Bondi lifted his moratorium upon becoming attorney general in February. Trump signed an executive order Jan. 20 mandating death penalty pursuits in eligible cases, contrasting Biden’s approach. Bondi’s decision signals a return to aggressive capital prosecutions central to Trump’s law-and-order platform.

AKWA IBOM POLICE ARREST MAN FOR ALLEGEDLY MURDERING WIFE OVER INFIDELITY

CapitalTimesNews / 2 months

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The Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man, Victor Okon, for allegedly murdering his 38-year-old wife, Victoria Okoh, at their residence in Oron. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the police received a distress call from concerned residents at 05:20 and swiftly responded to the scene. “On arrival, the officers discovered the mutilated body of the deceased lying outside the house she shared with her husband,” John said. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly attacked his wife with a machete over accusations of infidelity. The suspect attempted to evade arrest by hiding in the ceiling of the house but was apprehended by the police. The machete used in committing the crime was recovered, and photographs of the scene were taken for investigation purposes. The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the state’s General Hospital Morgue for an autopsy. The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, condemned the act and assured the public that justice would take its full course. “I warn against all forms of domestic violence and call on residents to seek lawful means of resolving disputes rather than resorting to violence,” Azare said. He pledged the commitment of the command toward ensuring the safety of citizens and urged the public to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.

COURT OF APPEAL UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE OF HOTEL OWNER DR RAMON ADEDOYIN

Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has upheld the death sentence of Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, a popular hotel owner, for his role in the murder of Timothy Adegoke, an ex-Master’s student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The appellate court delivered its judgment on Thursday, affirming the verdict of the Osun State High Court, which had sentenced Adedoyin to death. Late Adegoke and Adedoyin According to the court, “The judgment of the High Court of Osun State stands. Adedoyin’s appeal is dismissed in part. The Court of Appeal held that Adedoyin was properly convicted and sentenced to death.” The court, however, set aside some aspects of the lower court’s orders, including the order of forfeiture of Hilton Hotel and the order of education scholarship to the children of Timothy Adegoke by Adedoyin. Adedoyin’s appeal was reserved for judgment on October 29, 2024, 16 months after he filed the appeal. The case stems from the murder of Timothy Adegoke, whose body was discovered in November 2021 at Hilton Honours Hotel, where he had lodged. Chief Femi Falana Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, represented by Mrs. Fatima Adesina, commended the judgment, stating that it adheres to justice, particularly for sustaining the convictions for conspiracy and unlawful killing.

JANUARY 15th 1966: A MORNING OF MURDER, MAYHEM AND CARNAGE

Femi Fani-Kayode / 3 months
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By Chief Femi Fani-Kayode In the early hours of the morning of January 15th 1966 a coup d’etat took place in Nigeria which resulted in the murder of a number of leading political figures and senior army officers. This was the first coup in the history of our country and 98 per cent of the officers that planned and led it were from a particular ethnic nationality in the country. According to Max Siollun, a notable and respected historian whose primary source of information was the Police report compiled by the Police’s Special Branch after the failure of the coup, during the course of the investigation and after the mutineers had been arrested and detained, names of the leaders of the mutiny were as follows: Major Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna, Major Chukwuemeka Kaduna Nzeogwu, Major Chris Anuforo, Major Tim Onwutuegwu, Major Chudi Sokei, Major Adewale Ademoyega, Major Don Okafor, Major John Obieno, Captain Ben Gbuli, Captain Emmanuel Nwobosi, Captain Chukwuka, and Lt. Oguchi. It is important to point out that I saw the Special Branch report myself and I can confirm Siollun’s findings. These were indeed the names of ALL the leaders of the January 15th 1966 mutiny and all other lists are FAKE. The names of those that they murdered in cold blood or abducted were as follows. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the Prime Minister of Nigeria (murdered), Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto and the Premier of the Old Northern Region (murdered), Sir Kashim Ibrahim, the Shettima of Borno and the Governor of the Old Northern Region (abducted), Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, the Aare Ana Kakanfo of Yorubaland and the Premier of the Old Western Region (murdered), Chief Remilekun Adetokunboh Fani-Kayode Q.C., the Balogun of Ife, the Deputy Premier of the Old Western Region and my beloved father (abducted), Chief Festus Samuel Okotie-Eboh, the Oguwa of the Itsekiris and the Minister of Finance of Nigeria (murdered), Brigadier Samuel Adesujo Ademulegun, Commander of the 1st Brigade, Nigerian Army (murdered), Brigadier Zakariya Maimalari, Commander of the 2nd Brigade, Nigerian Army (murdered), Colonel James Pam (murdered), Colonel Ralph Sodeinde (murdered), Colonel Arthur Unegbe (murdered), Colonel Kur Mohammed (murdered), Lt. Colonel Abogo Largema (murdered), Alhaja Hafsatu Bello, the wife of the Sardauna of Sokoto (murdered), Alhaji Zarumi, traditional bodyguard of the Sardauna of Sokoto (murdered), Mrs. Lateefat Ademulegun, the wife of Brigadier Ademulegun who was 8 months pregnant at the time (murdered), Ahmed B. Musa (murdered), Ahmed Pategi (murdered), Sgt. Daramola Oyegoke (murdered), Police Constable Yohana Garkawa (murdered), Police Constable Musa Nimzo (murdered), Police Constable Akpan Anduka (murdered), Police Constable Hagai Lai (murdered), and Police Constable Philip Lewande (murdered). In order to reflect the callousness of the mutineers permit me to share under what circumstances some of their victims were murdered and abducted. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was abducted from his home, beaten, mocked, tortured, forced to drink alcohol, humiliated and murdered after which his body was dumped in a bush along the Lagos-Abeokuta road. Sir Ahmadu Bello was killed in the sanctity of his own home with his wife Hafsatu and his loyal security assistant Zurumi. Zurumi drew his sword to defend his principal whilst Hafsatu threw her body over her dear husband in an attempt to protect him from the bullets. Chief S. L. Akintola was gunned down as he stepped out of his house in the presence of his family and Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh was beaten, brutalised, abducted from his home, maimed and murdered and his body was dumped in a bush. Brigadier Zakariya Maimalari had held a cocktail party in his home the evening before which was attended by some of the young officers that went back to his house early the following morning and murdered him. Brigadier Samuel Ademulegun was shot to death at home, in his bedroom and in his matrimonial bed along with his eight-month pregnant wife Lateefat. Colonel Shodeinde was murdered in Ikoyi hotel whilst Col. Pam was abducted from his home and murdered in a bush. Most of the individuals that were killed that morning were subjected to a degree of humiliation, shame and torture that was so horrendous that I am constrained to decline from sharing them in this contribution. The mutineers came to our home as well which at that time was the official residence of the Deputy Premier of the Old Western Region and which remains there till today. After storming our house and almost killing my brother, sister and me, they beat, brutalised and abducted my father Chief Remi Fani-Kayode. What I witnessed that morning was traumatic and devastating and, of course, what the entire nation witnessed was horrific. It was a morning of carnage, barbarity and terror. Those events set in motion a cycle of carnage which changed our entire history and the consequences remain with us till this day. It was a sad and terrible morning and one of blood and slaughter. My recollection of the events in our home is as follows. At around 2.00 a.m. my mother, Mrs. Adia Aduni Fani-Kayode, came into the bedroom which I shared with my older brother, Rotimi and my younger sister Toyin. I was six years old at the time. The lights had been cut off by the mutineers so we were in complete darkness and all we could see and hear were the headlights from three or four large and heavy trucks with big loud engines. The official residence of the Deputy Premier had a very long drive so it took the vehicles a while to reach us. We saw four sets of headlights and heard the engines of four lorries drive up the drive-way. The occupants of the lorries, who were uniformed men who carried torches, positioned themselves and prepared to storm our home whilst calling my fathers name and ordering him to come out. My father courageously went out to meet them after he had called us together, prayed for us and explained to us that since it was him they wanted he must go

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