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Housewife beats 5yr-old stepson to death, buries him in shallow grave to conceal act.
POLICE detectives attached to Ogun State Police Command Abeokuta, South-West Nigeria are currently grilling a middle-aged woman and housewife Sukurat Olufowobi for allegedly beating her 5 year old step son to death and hurriedly buried him to conceal her dastardly act. The deceased identified as Azeem Olufowobi said to be a child of circumstance was gotten out of wedlock adding that his father, Ayuba Olufowobi had gone to his estranged former live-in-lover and mother of Azeem to pick him so he could live with him (the father) and his new wife for proper upbringing; including sending him to school. CrimeWorld scooped however, that not long after Azeem started living with his father and stepmother that she started hating him. It was gathered that in some cases, the little child would be left without food for a whole day adding that when he complained to his father such complaint was dismissed with a wave of the hand. The next day, Azeem would have to face a heavier hurdle, including being seriously beaten for daring to complain of the ill-treatment to his father. But the atrocities of the childless Sukurat got to a head after she reportedly inflicted a deep cut on Azeem’s skull for daring to ask for food after returning from school; prompting neighbours of Oshodi-Oke, Ogijo in Shagamu LAG of Ogun State where the couple also resided to report the evil act to the Police not knowing that little Azeem had giving up the ghost in a nearby Clinic having lost so much blood. But before Police operatives could arrive the scene, Sukurat and her husband were said to have conspired together and buried the deceased to conceal her act.
Spokesperson to the Ogun State Police Command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi who confirmed the sad incident in a statement said, the victim died as a result of the injury sustained on his skull. According to him, “The suspect, who is a resident of Oshodi-Oke Area of Ogijo, Sagamu LGA, was arrested alongside her husband, Ayuba Olufowobi, following a report received at Ogijo Divisional Police Headquarters that a 5 year old boy named Azeem was beaten to death by the suspect and in order to conceal her dastardly act, connived with her husband and hurriedly took the corpse of the victim to Ajah in Lagos state where he was secretly buried
*The couple after they were arrested…
Continuing, Oyeyemi said, “Operatives at Ogijo Division led by Suleman Baba Muhammed quickly mobilized his detectives to the scene where the couple who were said to have been packing their belongings in order to flee the area was promptly arrested. Preliminary investigation revealed that the woman has been maltreating the victim whose mother has separated from the father due to irreconcilable differences. On the fateful day, the boy was beaten on the head with a heavy object which caused him a broken skull resulting to his eventual death. The nurse who gave the victim first aid treatment and informed the couple of her observation was pleaded with by the woman and her friend to lie about the cause of the victim death but she refused because it is against the ethics of her profession. They are currently helping the Police in their investigation and the Commissioner of Police, Kenneth Ebrimson has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department SCIID for further investigation and prosecution.”
Source: CrimeWorld
A new video has emerged showing two men reportedly kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, pleading for assistance to secure their release.
One of the captives, former Biu Local Government Area Chairman Hassan Biu Miringa, revealed that their abductors are demanding a $300,000 ransom.
Miringa said he and another individual were taken in December 2025 and have remained in the custody of the militants.
In the video shared by Zagazola Makama, Miringa introduced himself, saying: “I am Hassan Biu Miringa, former Chairman of Biu Local Government from 2020 to 2022. Four years after my tenure, we were kidnapped by the soldiers of Khilafa about two weeks ago. Alhamdulillah, we are still alive, but we urgently need help to save our lives.”
He added that negotiations with the kidnappers had been underway, with some preliminary agreements reportedly reached.
“We have engaged them on four separate occasions and reached an understanding. We appeal to our leaders, especially Borno State Deputy Governor Alhaji Usman Umar Kadafur, the National Assembly representative for Biu, Kwaya, and Shani Hon. Betera Aliyu, as well as our community leaders, to temper justice with mercy and assist us. We are their children and have been working together,” Miringa said.
He confirmed the ransom demand, explaining that each captive is expected to pay $150,000, totaling $300,000 for their freedom, and pleaded for urgent intervention to reunite with their families.
The video highlights ongoing concerns over kidnappings and insecurity in southern Borno State, which have persisted despite government efforts to curb insurgent activity in the region.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday visited Port Harcourt City Local Government as part of his “thank you” visit across Rivers State.
Upon his arrival, a group of women displayed a symbolic gesture of loyalty by spreading their wrappers on the ground for his motorcade.
The women and supporters of the Minister were in a jubilant mode as Wike drove on the wrappers.
Wike has been going around local governments in the state to appreciate them for their support while reeling out moves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In the course of his visits, the Minister had fired several salvos at political actors in the state, warning that their sudden support for President Bola Tinubu won’t secure them any ticket in 2027.
Wike also renewed rivalry with Governor Sim Fubara over the leadership control of the political space in the state.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially reaffirmed that the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, are ongoing and have not been suspended.
The Assembly said the process is still ongoing and is being conducted strictly in line with constitutional provisions.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Enemi George.
According to the statement, the impeachment process, which began on Thursday, January 8, 2026, remains on course in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The lawmakers disclosed that separate notices of allegations bordering on gross misconduct have been served on both the governor and his deputy in line with Section 188 of the Constitution.
“The notices of allegations of gross misconduct against the Governor and the Deputy Governor have been duly forwarded to them by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, and the House is awaiting their responses,” the statement said.
The Assembly maintained that it is constitutionally obligated to act in the interest of the rule of law and ensure that no public office holder acts outside legal boundaries.
Reacting to reports suggesting that the impeachment move had been halted, the House accused some individuals and media outlets of deliberately spreading misinformation to mislead the public and stir tension between the legislature and Rivers residents.
The lawmakers described such reports as false and insisted they would not succumb to intimidation, threats, or blackmail.
“We are aware of renewed attempts by certain persons and media platforms to misinform the public by claiming that the impeachment process has been discontinued. The public should disregard such falsehoods, as the process remains active,” the statement added.
The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to democratic principles and constitutional responsibilities, stressing that it would not be distracted by what it termed “cheap propaganda.”
It also appreciated the people of Rivers State for their support and prayers amid the ongoing political developments and extended goodwill to Nigerians committed to the nation’s democratic journey.
JomogNews reports that during Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by the Speaker, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read the notice of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara on the floor of the House.
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