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 U.S President Donald Trump rushed out from White House correspondents dinner by secret service agents after a gunman fired shots at the venue  The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton, where multiple senior government officials were, including Vice President JD Vance and members of the president’s Cabinet. All were quickly removed from the venue as a precaution. According to sources cited by CNN, President Trump and Vice President Vance are safe, and no injuries among senior officials have been reported. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with Secret Service agents shouting “shots fired” and drawing their weapons after loud bangs were heard. Attendees were seen taking cover under tables as security personnel moved to secure the area. The Secret Service later confirmed that one individual has been taken into custody. In a post on X, authorities stated the situation had been contained. President Trump also addressed the incident on Truth Social, saying a suspected shoot...

  NINE PEOPLE ARRESTED AS CULT CLASH ROCKS BENUE BURIAL CEREMONY  PAt least nine suspected cult members have been arrested after a violent clash disrupted a burial ceremony in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident reportedly led to the destruction of homes and valuables, with several individuals still unaccounted for. Tension gripped parts of Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State after a violent clash involving suspected cult groups left properties destroyed and several persons missing. The incident occurred in Abenga, Mbakya, and Mbabur communities during the burial of one Dugeri Terhemen, popularly known as “Black Deal.” According to local sources, the burial ceremony was disrupted by clashes between rival groups, leading to chaos in the affected areas. Eyewitness accounts indicate that at least two houses were set ablaze during the violence, with goods and personal belongings worth millions of naira reportedly destroyed in the process. Securi...

 PRESS RELEASE DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND PROBES VIRAL VIDEO ALLEGING ASSAULT OF WOMAN; DELTA STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ORDERS INVESTIGATION The Delta State Police Command is aware of a viral video circulating on X and other social media platforms alleging that some police officers assaulted a woman and subjected her to over forty strokes of cane. The video captures the victim narrating her ordeal. The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command has directed an immediate and thorough investigation into the allegations. Preliminary steps have commenced to verify the circumstances surrounding the incident and to establish the identities of the officers involved. The matter has been referred to the appropriate investigative unit for discreet handling, while efforts are ongoing to ensure that all personnel implicated are identified and brought to account. In light of this, the command urges the victim and the activist to please visit the command and provide all necessary information...

 Peru police raid former election chief Piero Corvetto’s home amid investigation into alleged election irregularities Peru’s National Police raided the home of former election chief Piero Corvetto on Friday as part of a widening investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the country’s April 12 general election. The probe includes accusations such as aggravated collusion, improper appointment of officials, false statements in administrative procedures, and delays or refusal to carry out official duties. Authorities also carried out searches at 12 properties tied to former officials from the National Office of Electoral Processes and a legal representative of the company responsible for distributing election materials. Investigators were additionally authorized to review both institutional and personal email accounts linked to those under scrutiny. The raid came two days after Corvetto stepped down as head of the electoral agency amid growing political and legal pressure t...

 A group of middle school students are being hailed as heroes after stopping a runaway bus and saving the driver who was suffering a medical emergency.  Five students from Hancock Middle School, in Hancock County, Mississippi, saved the day on April 22nd when their bus driver, 47-year-old Leah Taylor, blacked out during an acute asthma attack. Leah was in the process of attempting to self administer medication when she blacked out. The bus was loaded with around 40 children when 12-year-old Jackson Casnave noticed the bus beginning to swerve.  Jackson wasted no time jumping into action. He rushed to take control of the wheel while calling for help. His plea for help was answered by 4 additional brave students. 12-year-old Darius Clark rushed to Jackson's aid and began hitting the brakes. The two were able to safely guide the bus to a stop on the median and put the bus in park. While the boys managed the bus, 13-year-old Kayleigh Clark called 911.  While this was happ...

 Stop Wasting Your Talent In PDP - Shettima Tells Makarfi Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday publicly criticised former Kaduna State Governor, Ahmed Makarfi, suggesting he is not making the most of his political relevance within the opposition. Speaking at the commissioning of the newly constructed Abba Kyari Banquet Hall at the Kaduna Government House on April 21, 2026, Shettima acknowledged Makarfi’s leadership qualities but questioned his continued association with what he implied is a declining political platform. “Senator Ahmed Makarfi, I respect you enormously. You are a very decent man and an inclusive leader,” Shettima said. “You still have value to offer, but I sometimes wonder why you are wasting your talents holding onto the coat-tails of a sinking ship.” Although the Vice President did not directly name the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), his remarks clearly alluded to Makarfi’s role within the opposition party. Despite the criticism, Shettima maintained a respe...

 Former Governor Ramalan Yero Declares Senate Bid For Kaduna North Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, has formally announced his intention to contest for the Senate seat representing Kaduna North Senatorial District. In a statement released on Saturday, Yero said his decision followed “overwhelming calls, encouragement, and expressions of confidence” from constituents across the district.  He described the move as a response to a collective demand for leadership and pledged to serve with humility and dedication if elected. The former governor also revealed that he recently received a delegation of local government chairmen from the senatorial district, who paid him a solidarity visit and unanimously endorsed his candidacy.  He characterized the endorsement as a strong sign of unity and trust, noting that he considers it a significant responsibility. Yero expressed gratitude to the people of Kaduna North for their support and urged stakeholders, politic...

  There’s Not Much Leg Room - Prince William Jokes About His Height Inside Race Car Prince William brought a light touch of humour to his latest public engagement, joking about his height while touring a British motorsport facility. The Prince of Wales, 43, visited Jaguar TCS Racing headquarters on April 23, where he focused on the team’s work in electrification, innovation, and sustainable racing technology.  The solo visit included meetings with drivers Mitch Evans and António Félix da Costa, along with a closer look at the engineering behind the Formula E I-TYPE 7 car. One of the standout moments came when he climbed into a race car during the tour. With his 6 foot 3 inch frame, he quickly noticed the tight fit and quipped, “There’s not a lot of room in the legs, is there?” a remark that drew laughter during the visit. The joke added a lighter note to a day centred on high level engineering discussions and future racing technology development. William’s height has become a ...

 It’s not real - Old couple wins lottery again nearly 60 years after first big win, share it neighbors  A retired couple in Melksham, Wiltshire, have found themselves celebrating a second life-changing win, decades after their first brush with fortune. Postcode Lottery Millionaire Street draw selected their postcode, SN12 7HB, turning an ordinary neighbourhood into an unexpected group of winners.  Pamela and Anthony Hiscocks were among seven households who will now share £1 million, with each home receiving about £142,857. For Pamela, 79, the moment still feels unreal. Speaking to the BBC, she admitted, “We’ve been lucky in the past, but this is just amazing.” Her husband Anthony, 82, echoed the shock in a separate interview, saying, “It’s not real, I’m flabbergasted and gobsmacked.” The couple’s plans are already taking shape, with Pamela imagining simple joys first, including a holiday together.  “We can pay for everyone to have a once in a lifetime holiday. I’d li...

 Palestinians vote in rare Gaza election amid war damage and political tensions  Palestinians cast ballots in tents and repurposed buildings in central Gaza, marking the first election held in part of the territory in more than two decades. More than 70,000 voters were eligible to participate in the municipal vote in Deir al-Balah, a city heavily damaged by airstrikes but spared a ground invasion. Officials described the single-city election as a symbolic pilot aimed at politically reconnecting Gaza with the occupied West Bank, both of which are seen as essential to any future Palestinian state. Many voters cited the collapse of basic services and widespread devastation as reasons for turning out, saying they hoped elected councils could help restore access to water, electricity, and infrastructure. By early afternoon, turnout stood at 24.5%, with participation varying across polling sites. The vote comes amid a broader political and humanitarian crisis, with no presidential o...

U.S envoys head to Pakistan for Iran talks as Tehran rejects direct negotiations amid fragile ceasefire    U.S. envoys are expected to travel to Pakistan as Washington makes a fresh push to revive ceasefire diplomacy with Tehran, even as Iran rejects direct talks and continues to insist that any engagement must be indirect. The effort comes amid an uneasy pause in fighting, while global energy markets remain strained by disruptions tied to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional tensions. Iran also resumed limited commercial flights from Tehran for the first time since the conflict with the United States and Israel began roughly two months ago, signaling a cautious easing of restrictions even as diplomatic standoffs continue. Iran’s foreign minister has already held meetings with senior Pakistani civilian and military officials in Islamabad, where talks are being positioned as a potential bridge between Tehran and Washington. Pakistani authorities are coordina...

 Trump cancels Witkoff and Kushner Islamabad trip amid stalled Iran talks, says diplomacy can continue by phone President Donald Trump has canceled a planned trip to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, citing a lack of progress in ongoing peace negotiations with Iran. The visit had been intended to help break a diplomatic stalemate and potentially include a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. However, Trump said there was no point in sending officials on a long trip given the current situation, adding that discussions could be handled just as effectively by phone and that the United States would not travel simply to hold unproductive talks. The decision comes as negotiations remain stalled despite a recently extended ceasefire. U.S. officials have pointed to divisions within Iran’s leadership as a key obstacle, saying internal disagreements have made it difficult for Tehran to present a unified position. Araghchi had been in Islamabad meeting ...

 PRESS RELEASE NAF SUSTAINS HIGH-TEMPO AIR OPERATIONS, DESTROYS TERRORIST HIDEOUTS IN SOUTHERN TUMBUNS The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, sustained operational pressure on terrorist elements with a precision air interdiction mission conducted on 24 April 2026 at about 1850 hours over Ali Sheriffti, a known terrorist enclave in the Southern Tumbuns. Acting on credible intelligence of terrorist activity, NAF air assets conducted a focused surveillance sweep, during which several insurgents were sighted moving along concealed tracks. The targets were trailed to structures hidden under dense foliage, confirming deliberate attempts at concealment. Following positive identification, the NAF executed a precise strike, engaging the structures with onboard munitions. The operation achieved the desired effect, with terrorist structures destroyed, further degrading their capability and freedom of movement in the area. The strike underscores NAF’s s...

 NAF ADVANCES M-346FA FIGHTER PILOT TRAINING THROUGH CANADIAN PARTNERSHIP The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified efforts to strengthen its operational capability through a strategic collaboration with the International Test Pilots School (ITPS), Ontario, Canada. This was highlighted during a courtesy visit by the Executive Chairman of ITPS, Giorgio Clementi, to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at Headquarters NAF, Abuja, on 24 April 2026. The engagement builds on earlier high-level interactions during the CAS’s visit to Canada, where both sides explored key areas of cooperation, particularly in specialised pilot training on the M-346FA platform, aircraft engineering, and airworthiness standards. In his remarks, Air Marshal Aneke underscored that the collaboration is central to the NAF’s modernisation drive, which prioritises the development of a highly skilled, mission-ready, and technologically advanced force. He emphasised that specialised fighter pilo...

 Gov Uba Sani Assures NYSC Corps Members Of Security, Welfare In Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state of adequate security, urging them to remain vigilant and conduct themselves responsibly throughout their service year. The governor gave the assurance on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch A Stream II corps members at the temporary orientation camp, Government College, Kaduna. Represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Barrister Esther Ibrahim, Governor Sani congratulated the corps members on completing their academic programmes and encouraged them to approach the orientation exercise with dedication and purpose. He described the orientation course as an important stage for building discipline, leadership qualities, and national unity, stressing that corps members should make the most of the programme as preparation for the responsibilities of national ser...

 Tunisia suspends Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights group The Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH), the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize winner along with three other groups, has had its operations suspended for a month, its president said Saturday. The LTDH said in a statement overnight it had been "informed" of the suspension, calling the measure "dangerous and arbitrary", but said the ban was pending official confirmation. LTDH head Bassem Trifi told AFP the order had been "issued by the Tunis court of first instance", and that the group will appeal. "We oppose this decision and we will lodge an appeal. We will continue our struggle for rights and freedoms," Trifi said, AFP reported. The LTDH was told the ban was imposed because of "administrative irregularities", he said, adding that similar accusations were used to target other NGOs in 2025 with temporary suspensions. By autumn last year, at least 17 NGOs had received month-long suspension...

 Mali army: Situation under control after terrorist attacks Mali's army on Saturday said the situation in the country was "under control" after what it called "terrorist groups" had earlier in the morning launched attacks around the capital, Bamako, and other parts of the country. In a statement, the army said the attackers suffered "heavy setbacks", despite shooting continuing to be heard and helicopters still flying over Bamako, TRT Afrika reported. "Terrorist groups, not yet identified, early this morning targeted certain points and barracks in the capital and the interior" of the country.” "We call on the population to be vigilant. Our defence and security forces are engaged in annihilating the attackers," the statement added. Fighting was reported around Bamako, at Gao and Kidal in the north, and in the central city of Sevare. Heavy gunfire was heard at Kati, in the Bamako suburbs. The army’s statement added that "several ...

Ghanaian gov to relocate its citizen seen in viral video being attacked by South Africans The Ghanaian government  has agreed to relocate its citizen,  Emmanuel Asamoah, a victim of a xenophobia attack in South Africa, back to the country at full cost. A video that went viral during the week, showed a group of South Africans who accosted Emmanuel and accsued him of illegally residing in their country. They alleged that he connived with fraudulent police officers to obtain a resident permit in their country. A lady who spoke to him said ‘’”We don’t want Africans here anymore. We’re tired of seeing African migrants moving all over the world, refusing to fix their own countries. We’re making it clear: we don’t want you here. You know you’re visitors, yet you’ve decided to integrate into our communities. Can we come to Ghana and do what you’re doing?”  Emmanuel later spoke with a TV station and called for his fellow Ghanaians to join him to return home to build their own coun...

 The traditional ruler of Owa-Onire in Kwara State, Oba AbdulRahman Fabiyi, has abandoned his palace and is currently living in a remote area on the outskirts of Ilorin due to persistent security threats in his community. The monarch, who now resides several hours away from his kingdom, said he fled the palace following a series of attacks by armed groups, including a raid on December 31, 2025. According to him, “Eight terrorists broke the gates and doors of my palace on December 31, 2025. They collected my phone and that of my Olori and some money I had with me at gunpoint. But they didn’t order me to follow them. Though they later went away with two of my palace aides.” He added that he had previously been abducted about a year earlier and held for seven days before being released after a ransom of ₦5 million was paid by members of his community. “I guess that was why they didn’t ask me to follow them at gunpoint on December 31, 2025,” he said, noting that the attackers instead k...

 ANAMBRA POLICE RAIDS CRIMINAL BLACK SPOT IN ENUGWU-UKWU, ARRESTS EIGHT SUSPECTS LINKED TO CULT ACTIVITIES AND  RECOVERS ILLICIT DRUGS The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on criminal elements with a successful raid of a notorious black spot in Eze-Allah, Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area. Police Operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cult Unit, Enugwu-Ukwu, acting on credible information, carried out the operation in the evening of 16th April 2026. During the raid, eight (8) suspects linked to cult-related activities were arrested, and various quantities of suspected Cannabis Sativa and other dangerous drugs were recovered. The suspects, all males, include: Chidalu Nwafor (27 years), Chiemerie Nwazueje (24 years), Chima Arwuike (25 years), Jideobi Emeka (26 years), Oliver Okonkwo (18 years), Izuchukwu Christian (18 years), Onyebuchi (21 years), and Walter Idouzour (44 years). The Command notes that the prevalence of illicit drugs remains a ...

 Today, the home boy returned to base. Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu returned to the warm embrace of his jubilant squad, The Good Guys. Accompanied by AIG Zone 2, AIG Oloundare Moshood Jimoh and CP Tijani Fatai, IGP Disu thanked men of the squad for the good work they are doing for the Force. He urged them to do good for the people minding that the force is paid by the public taxes. Receiving IGP Disu, Commander Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Shola Jejeloye, thanked the IGP for bequeathing  good legacies in the squad and for being a huge asset to RRS and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). More photos below. 

 Abia Police Deny Torture, Frame-Up Allegations Against Suspended Security Official The Abia State Police Command has dismissed an online report alleging that it framed, tortured and denied bail to Tochi Ireokwu, a suspended Deputy Director of Logistics and Supply in the Abia State Homeland Security Service. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, the command described the allegations as false and a misrepresentation of the facts surrounding the case. According to the police, Ireokwu and three other suspects were arrested based on actionable intelligence for their alleged involvement in economic sabotage, vandalism, stealing, conspiracy, and aiding and abetting criminal activities. The command stated that on April 4, 2026, the suspect, accompanied by an assistant, visited a government facility and allegedly obtained a bunch of keys from the Chief Security Officer under the pretext of conducting a security inspection and inventory. “During ...

 Judge Rejects Cher’s Conservatorship Bid for Son Elijah Blue Allman, Cites No ‘Sufficient Urgency’ A Los Angeles court has turned down Cher’s request for a temporary conservatorship over her son, Elijah Blue Allman, after a hearing held on Friday, April 24. The judge denied the petition without prejudice, meaning it can be refiled later, but made clear there was not enough immediate cause to grant it at this stage. The court noted it did not see “sufficient urgency” in the request involving Allman, 49. During the hearing, Allman joined remotely from a psychiatric hospital in Connecticut, where he is currently receiving treatment while dealing with criminal proceedings in New Hampshire tied to two separate cases.  He has been placed there in an effort to restore competency, according to court information shared during the session. The judge also pointed out that because Allman is currently in hospital care and facing active legal matters, concerns about access to funds from hi...

 FBI director Kash Patel previously admitted to 2 alcohol-related arrests Kash Patel, the FBI Director, has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit after reports accused him of drinking excessively while on the job.  The controversy follows a recent article in The Atlantic that claimed colleagues were alarmed by his alleged drinking habits and unexplained absences.  Patel strongly denied the allegations, taking legal action to defend his reputation. However, documents from Patel’s past reveal that he previously acknowledged two alcohol-related arrests from nearly two decades ago.  While working for the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office, he disclosed incidents from his Florida Bar application.  In 2001, as a college junior, he was fined for public intoxication after being removed from a basketball game for rowdy cheering. Later, in 2005, while in law school, he was arrested for public urination after a night out with friends, again paying a fine. Despite...

 Michael Jackson was ‘worse than Epstein,’ claims ‘Leaving Neverland’ director Dan Reed, the director of the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland, has reignited debate around Michael Jackson with sharp criticism of the new biopic Michael.  Reed argues that the film, despite its box office success, sidesteps the serious abuse allegations that shadowed Jackson for decades.  He questions how any portrayal of the singer can be considered authentic if it ignores accusations of child sexual abuse, insisting that omitting this aspect distorts the story. Reed’s stance is rooted in his documentary, which focused on Wade Robson and James Safechuck, two men who accused Jackson of abusing them as children.  Jackson denied such claims during his lifetime, and his estate continues to reject them.  Reed also condemned director Antoine Fuqua’s dismissal of the allegations as opportunistic “gold digging,” calling that view ironic given the commercial motives behind the biopic....

 Single dad cries as he wins grandparents’ rights trial over visitation of daughter just 1 day before wife’s death anniversary Scott Naso, a widowed father from Rhode Island, broke down in tears after a Family Court judge denied his late wife’s parents visitation rights with his 4‑year‑old daughter, Laila.  The ruling came on April 23, just one day before the second anniversary of his wife Sherry’s death.  Naso expressed relief, saying the judge respected his parental rights, though he admitted the long legal battle had left him emotionally and financially drained. The dispute began after Sherry’s passing in 2024, when her parents sought visitation.  Naso accused them of harmful medical interference, claiming their advice worsened Sherry’s cancer and that her father had written dozens of prescriptions for Laila before she turned three.  Both grandparents, who later gave up their medical licenses, denied the allegations.  Despite the judge acknowledging that...

We Were Groomed to Defend Him - Cascio Siblings Speak Out on Michael Jackson  A group of siblings who were once closely linked to Michael Jackson have come forward with fresh allegations, saying their childhood relationship with the late singer was marked by abuse and manipulation. In a detailed interview published April 24, four members of the Cascio family, Aldo, Eddie, Dominic and Marie Nicole, described what they say was a deeply complicated and troubling bond with the global music icon.  The claims form part of an ongoing legal battle with Jackson’s estate. The siblings said their connection to Jackson began through their father, who worked in a New York hotel frequently visited by the star.  Over time, the relationship grew closer, with the children spending extended periods at Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, sometimes without their parents. They now allege that beyond the abuse, they were conditioned to defend him publicly.  “We were brainwashed, we were groomed,” ...

 ABUJA MEETING SIGNALS NEW INVESTMENT DRIVE BETWEEN SAUDI ARABIA AND DANGOTE GROUP Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi Meets Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group in Abuja. The meeting underscored the strong and evolving economic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Nigeria, with discussions focusing on investment opportunities of mutual interest.  Particular attention was given to the outcomes of Mr. Dangote’s recent visit to the Kingdom, as well as the promising opportunities available to the Dangote Group in Saudi Arabia, in addition to those offered by the Group’s companies to Saudi investors. The engagement reflects the growing momentum in Saudi–Nigerian economic relations and the shared commitment of both sides to deepen cooperation across key sectors, including energy, industry, and infrastructure. The Saudi Arabia Ambassador also hosted a dinner in honour of Mr. Dangote and pre...

 Abia Takes Over Electricity Regulation as NERC Exits State Market The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially exited Abia State’s electricity market following the takeover of regulatory responsibilities by the Abia State Electricity Regulation Authority (ASERA). The development was confirmed on Friday as the Abia State Government, through ASERA, issued interim power distribution and generation licences to three indigenous electricity companies operating within the state. While presenting the licences, ASERA Chairman, Emeka Onyegbule, said the new regulatory framework was aimed at strengthening consumer protection and ensuring fair practices in the electricity market. He warned that any operator found engaging in unethical conduct or non-compliance with regulations would face sanctions. He said the government had commenced full protection of electricity consumers and dispute resolution mechanisms under the new state-led regulatory structure. Also speaking, ...

 TROOPS DISMANTLE IPOB/ESN STRONGHOLD, RECOVER SUSPECTED REMAINS OF SLAIN PERSONNEL IN IMO STATE The Nigerian Army has recorded another significant operational success in its sustained efforts to rid the South East of criminal elements, as troops of 82 Division, in conjunction with sister services and other security agencies, successfully dismantled a notorious camp belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo State. Acting on intelligence information, the operation, conducted on 24 April 2026 along the Ubaha Orsu axis of Orsu Local Government Area, was part of a deliberate clearance and search mission aimed at dismantling IPOB/ESN hideout within the region and  locating the remains of two personnel of the Nigerian Army, Master Warrant Officer Linus Musa Audu and Private Gloria Mathew, who were brutally abducted and murdered by IPOB/ESN terrorists in May 2022 while en route for their traditio...

 SGBV Unit Secures Conviction as Court Jails Man 16 Years for Rape, Unlawful Imprisonment in Anambra By Chinelo Okeke  The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Unit in Anambra State has secured a major conviction following the assumption of office by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN). The judgment, delivered on April 17, 2026, in a case between the State and Onyedika Okafor, saw the defendant sentenced to a total of 16 years imprisonment for rape and unlawful imprisonment. The court heard that the convict, aged 30 at the time of arrest, armed himself with a gun and stormed the residence of the victim at Ezi Ifite village, Awka, where she lived with her aunt. He reportedly demanded that the victim come out, and despite attempts by neighbours to intervene, they were unable to do so as the assailant brandished the firearm. He subsequently abducted the victim to an uncompleted building where he raped her. The victim was la...