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Woman stripped naked: Enugu Traditional ruler says it’s not part of custom
Traditional ruler of Agunese Mmaku, in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Igwe Mmaduabuchi Nevobasi, has commended the prompt intervention of the state government on the issue of woman from his Community who was stripped naked for collecting sacred snails from a local shrine.
The monarch who condemned the act promised that the perpetrators of the crime would face the full weight of the law.
L-R; Commissioner Peace Nnaji, Igwe Nevobasi, LG Chairman Pedro Nwankwo at the briefing
He said “my eyes as a traditional ruler and custodian of the culture in Agunese Mmaku could not behold the babaric act in the trending video. I was really disappointed in those boys, who failed to have chanelled the allegations to appropriate quarters in the community.
“For more than (25) years on the throne as traditional ruler, we have never stripped anyone naked for whatsoever offence or boundaries crossed.
“Last week, the children of the victim were in school when some persons pointed at them as those their mother was striped naked. You can imagine the type of segregation and descriminaton they have been exposed to.
“But thank God that when the local Government Chairman of Awgu heard it, he transferred their academics to another school in a different environment to avoid exposing them to traumatic experience,” the monarch said.
Earlier in an interview, the victim, Mrs. Okonkwo, said “my customer who was caught by the angry youths brought them to my house where they broke into my window, dragged me out, tore my clothes, stripped me naked, burnt all my other clothes and stole about thirty thousand naira cash (#30,000,00) from my house and that was the all and all I had for the upkeep of my children,” she sobbed.
Also speaking at a joint press conference speech, the Chairman, Awgu Local Government Area, Chief Pedro Okwidili Nwankwo, described the incident as barbaric.
He condemned the angry youths who took laws into their hands, saying “if actually the allegations were verified to have been true, they could have contacted the Igwe, Onowu or the chief priest. Afterall, why were they fighting for the gods who the woman has allegedly dared? Why not allow the gods handle the case the way that would appease him?
“I thank God for the Governor of Enugu State, the Ministry of Gender and the state Commissioner of Police for being in their interventions,” the Council Chairman stated.
Meanwhile, the Enugu State Government has described as condemnable and barbaric molestation of the widow from Eziama-Affiam Mmaku in Awgu local government area of the state.
The commissioner for Gender Affairs and Social Development, Princess Peace Nnaji made the condemnation during a joint press briefing by the Ministry, Awgu local chairman, Okwudili Nwankwo and the traditional ruler of Mmaku, Igwe Maduabuchi Nevobasi held at TARMA Sexual Assault Centre.
She said the Enugu State Government viewed the action against the woman as animalistic and uncivilized and expressed commitment to protecting the rights of woman using the instruments of the law.
“The unthinkable and unspeakable, dehumanizing act took place on the 27th day of October, 2022 at about 10am in the morning. On getting the information, I directed the top senior staff in my Ministry to swing into action and intervene immediately.
It could be recalled that the woman was stripped naked and paraded round the village for daring to pick snails from a forest regarded as sacred in the village.
In a viral video of the woman on the social media, a mob also beat her up and tied palm fronts round her naked waist and neck before parading her round the village.
Son of the late head of state and former Minister of Defence, Chief Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, in a letter of remembrance and solidarity written on behalf of the Aguiyi-Ironsi family to the Fajuyi family, marking the 60th anniversary of his death, said July 29, 2026, will be a solemn occasion to honour a soldier they described as “a war hero who offered himself as a sacrificial lamb for the unity and integrity of the nation.”
The family recalled that Lt Col Fajuyi, then Military Governor of the Western Region, made the ultimate sacrifice in 1966 when mutinous soldiers abducted him alongside Maj Gen Aguiyi-Ironsi in Ibadan during the military counter-coup.
They stated that Fajuyi, in a defining moment of conscience, chose honour over personal safety and refused to abandon his guest and superior, a decision the family said reflected the highest ideals of loyalty, integrity, and military brotherhood.
According to the statement, his action transformed him into a national martyr whose legacy continued to inspire unity, courage, and selfless service.
The Aguiyi-Ironsi family also expressed sympathy with the Fajuyi family, acknowledging the enduring pain of their loss, while praying for continued strength, comfort, and peace.
The statement further stated, “He did not run. He did not hide. He chose to stand. In that sacrificial decision lay the essence of his greatness.”
The family called on government institutions, military authorities, and custodians of national memory to ensure sustained recognition and support for the Fajuyi family, stressing that his sacrifice remained a national responsibility to remember and honour.
It urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from his life and death, noting that his legacy continues to challenge the nation to uphold unity, courage, honour, and selfless service.
Fajuyi was killed on July 29, 1966, during the military counter-coup in Ibadan alongside Aguiyi-Ironsi.
By Okey Maduforo Awka
The emergence of Chief Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives has been described as a vindication of the fact that the Action People’s Party (APP ) represents the collective interests of the Nigerian masses.
Recall that recently, Ugochinyere was elected as the Minority Leader of the party in a keenly contested election of the Federal House of Representatives.
According to a statement by the Chairman Anambra state chapter of the APP Chief Chijioke Okeke, Ugochinyere had been consistent in offering himself as the voice of the people and that of the voiceless.
“It did not come to us as a surprise that our great leader High Chief Ugochinyere became the Minority leader of the Federal House of Representatives because he has always been consistent and focus towards providing himself as the only vent for the masses at the Green Chambers”
“We know his pedegre as a politician as well as a leader and he has remained focus in ensuring that the voiceless are heard and this is also a vindication of our party’s unflinching desire to provide a veritable platform in a democratic process”
Okeke further stated that the fifth columnists who had attempted to deregister the party have been put to shame adding that the party shall continue to champion the interests of the Nigerian people.
“They made failed attempt at deregistering our great party but they lost sight of the fact that the APP is firmely rooted on ground and has all that it takes to drive the wishes and aspirations of the Nigerian populace and with this recent development our traducers have been put to shame and our party is on the path of further greatness “. Okeke noted .
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Six members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police .
The six persons led by Mr Chukwuebuka Ohaechesi, include Emma Okonkwo, Jude Uwa, Gentle Okoro, Uchenna Dike, and Emmanuel Nwankwo who are said to be at large.
The were said to have fled to neighboring states in the South East hence signaling the other four Police Commands in the geopolitical zone to assist in the manhunt for them
The Police accused them of executing protests against the detaintion of the leader of IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is currently serving jail terms in Sokoto Correction Center.
According to a statement issued by the Abia Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eguavon Omokaro, the individuals are suspected members of IPOB who have allegedly participated in protests at various times and locations within the state.
The statement alleged that the protests were organised in connection with the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and demands for justice through the judicial process.
The Police Command further stated that these protests have allegedly resulted in breaches of peace and disruptions to law and order in Abia State. Consequently, the Police Intelligence Department reportedly concluded that the named individuals were among the principal organisers and coordinators of the demonstrations.
The statement further alleged that; ;
“It should be noted that on every 30th day of May, these men and their cohorts convene for the so-called remembrance of Biafra, holding clandestine meetings at various locations in the name of the emancipation of the Biafran Republic and the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
According to the police, the six individuals were invited on several occasions for questioning in relation to the allegations against them.
The statement indicated that the first invitation was issued on 18 December 2025, followed by a second invitation on 7 February 2026, and a third invitation on 3 March 2026.
The police alleged that the individuals failed to honour all three invitations.
The statement further asserted:
“These individuals were invited by the police on several occasions. Firstly, on 18 December 2025, they failed to honour the invitation. Again, they were invited on 7th February 2026 and failed to appear. Finally, they were invited on 3 March 2026, and they also failed to present themselves before the police.” It stated.
As a result, the Abia State Police Command announced that all six individuals had been formally declared wanted.
The police appealed to members of the public to provide any reliable information that could lead to their arrest and prosecution, stating that informants would be suitably rewarded.
The declaration of the six individuals as wanted persons is linked to allegations of their participation in pro-Biafra activities, demonstrations concerning the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and their alleged association with IPOB, an organisation that has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and security operations by Nigerian authorities.
In a statement shared on social media, VeryDarkMan argued that Wike may not fully understand the pain and trauma experienced by parents of abducted children and affected teachers. He claimed that the minister’s children were educated abroad, away from the security challenges facing many Nigerian families.Nigerian entertainment news
The activist stated that insecurity, kidnapping, and attacks on schools remain serious national concerns and should not be dismissed or reduced to political issues. He stressed that the fears and frustrations of parents whose children face security threats deserve greater attention from public officials.
VeryDarkMan further warned that political power is temporary, urging leaders to remain accountable to the people and sensitive to the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
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