KADUNA BUSINESSMAN DRAGS EX FIANCEE’S FATHER TO COURT, DEMANDS DOWRY REFUND. (PHOTO).

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Kaduna businessman drags ex fiancee’s father to court, demands dowry refund A businessman, Nasiru Dayyabu, on Wednesday, dragged the father of his ex-fiance, Mallam Sani Direba, to Shari’a Court II sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna over N260,000 dowry. The complainant had joined Direba in the suit against two brothers demanding a refund of N250, 000 dowry and N10,000 introduction money he paid to marry his daughter. Represented by his counsel, Mr Sani Sunusi, the complainant told the court that he sent his people from Karaye, Kano State to Kaduna in 2025, to seek for the defendant’s daughter’s hand in marriage. “We paid the dowry and the introduction money (kudin gausuwa) and were waiting for them to set a date for the wedding,” he said. “Unfortunately, the lady’s father called to inform us that they have cancelled the marriage.” The counsel said the complainant had asked for the refund of his money since Sept. 2025 but all the efforts he made proved abortive. He claimed that his client ...
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POLICE NAB THREE CAR THEFT SUSPECTS, RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE:


Police Nab Three Car Theft Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle


Rivers State Police Command in a significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat car theft and other organized crimes in the state has arrested three suspects in connection with a stolen car.


On November 7, 2025, at about 0800hrs, a joint team of Operatives from Electronic Central Motor Registry (ECMR) and Special Operations and Intelligence Team (SOIT), successfully recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla with Reg. No. PHC 626 TX, Engine No. IZZ997375, Chassis No. 2T1BR32E44C280137) and arrested three suspects involved in the sale of the car in a suspicious manner.


The operation followed a formal complaint lodged by an Officer attached to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Rivers State Sector Command, Port-Harcourt who presented the car particulars including a sales agreement and proof of ownership. Verification by Prof. Karibo Bagshaw, the rightful owner of the vehicle, confirmed that the vehicle was stolen from his daughter in December 2024 by their former bolt driver.


Suspects Arrested includes:

  1. Christian Ihuigwe, 'm' 


  2. John Ebus, 'm' 


  3. Barnabas 'm' 


All residents of Port Harcourt.


The suspects and exhibits have been transferred to the Special Investigation Department (SID) in line with the Commissioner of Police directives for further forensic analysis.


Intensive efforts are ongoing to apprehend other potential accomplices at large and updates will be made known publicly . 


The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, has reaffirmed the Command's steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property. He commends the diligence of the Operatives and urges citizens to share credible information with the Police or other Security agencies to curb such crimes.  The suspects will face prosecution upon completion of thorough investigations. 


SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,

Police Public Relations Officer,

Rivers State Police Command.

7/12/2025

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