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Murdered UNILORIN Student Was Raped, Strangulated, Says Pathologist
A pathologist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Dr Kayode Adeniyi, on Tuesday told a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin that the autopsy test conducted on the raped and murdered student of the University of Ilorin, Omowumi Olajide, revealed the possibility that she was strangled.
Adeniyi, who was the eighth witness in the ongoing trial of the eight suspects facing trial in connection with the murder of Omowuni, said when her body was dissected, the kidney was whitish as a result of lack of oxygen to breath.
He said a material, which could be a rope, was used to tie the hands of the victim.
“The report shows that her right side eye was swollen with the tongue showing patches of injuries.
“There were bruises around her private parts and there were signs of penetration, with deposits of smear inside her organ, which suggested the possibility that she was raped.
“The right side of her teeth was broken, and there was clotted blood on her scalp, which suggests that she must have wrestled for life and sustained injuries in the process,” he added.
Adeniyi explained that he took photographs with his Infinix phone in the course of performing the medical examination, which he printed out as evidence.
The autopsy report and the photographs were admitted by the court as exhibits.
Earlier, another prosecution witness, Dr Dupe Shittu, revealed to the court how the first defendant, Abdulazeez Ismail, stole her son’s bicycle sometime in 2017.
Shittu said she identified Ismail immediately he was brought out at the Department of State Services office in Ilorin, where she was invited to over the incident.
The witness, who claimed the deceased was her second cousin, narrated how she made frantic efforts to reach her on the phone after transferring N20,000 into her account for her to buy consumables on the day she was gruesomely murdered.
Eight persons are standing trial for alleged conspiracy, rape, murder and robbery of Omowumi at the Tanke area, Ilorin, on June 2, 2021.
The defendants are Ismail, Ajala Oluwatimileyin (aka Jacklord), Oyeyemi Omogbolahan, Abdulkarim Shuaib (aka Easy), Kareem Rasheed (Rashworld), Abdullateef Abdulrahman, Daud Adebayo (aka Bashman) and Akande Oladoja.
The first three suspects are standing trial for alleged rape and murder of the 24-year-old student, while the other five are standing trial for alleged receipt of stolen items.
The trial judge, Justice Ibrahim Yusuf, adjourned the case till Tuesday, August 3, 2021 for continuation of hearing.
The Punch
Praiseville, an arm of the Celestial Church of Christ, is set to host an unforgettable pre-valentines celebration tagged “Love of Self and Others” as part of the 2025 Valentine season of romance.
The event, scheduled to hold on Thursday February 13 at TheVille, 302A Murtala Mohammed Way, Yaba, Lagos, promises to be an evening of uplifting music, inspiring worship, and heartfelt ministry.
Echoes choir and Guest Minister Atinuke Show will lead attendees in a powerful time of worship and ministry, sharing messages and melodies that will nourish the soul and uplift the spirit.
According to the host, Dr. Kunle Hamilton, “We want to use this opportunity to remind people of the importance of loving themselves and others. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of love, joy and worship that will leave a lasting impact on all attendees.”
The event is open to all, and attendees are encouraged to RSVP by contacting:
0802 292 9125
0705 149 1583
0802 695 7689
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has ordered the activation of the penalty points system to strengthen compliance with traffic regulations.
The system, according to a statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), is designed to track and penalize drivers who commit traffic offences, with the goal of reducing road traffic crashes and promoting safe driving practices.
The penalty points system is a proven method of enforcing traffic laws, as it assigns points to drivers for various traffic offences. When a driver accumulates a certain number of points, he becomes liable to penalties such as warning, licence suspension or complete withdrawal of the licence.
Explaining the Points further, the Corps Marshal revealed that Drivers who accumulate between 10-14 points will receive a warning notification signifying that the driver should desist henceforth from violating traffic regulations. When the driver goes ahead to accumulate between 15-20 points, his/her drivers licence will be suspended, signifying a temporary withdrawal of rights to drive in Nigeria. However, the drivers licence finally gets withdrawn when the driver accumulates 21 points, indicating that the driver’s right to drive on Nigerian roads is totally taken away or denied.
Examples of Traffic Offences and penalty points in Nigeria include: Driving without a valid driver’s license which accrues 10 penalty points, and ₦10,000 fine; Speed limit violation 5 penalty points and ₦5,000 fine; Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs 5 penalty points, ₦5,000 fine; as well as Dangerous Driving which accrues 10 penalty points and N50,000 fine.
ln addition to the various sanctions associated to the aforementioned accrued points, it will also form part of the record to be forwarded to countries demanding for driving history/extract of Nigerian Drivers applying to drive in foreign land. All these are determined efforts of the Corps to engender sanity and reduce fatalities on our roads.
The penalty points system, apart from promoting road safety ideals and reducing the number of road traffic crashes in Nigeria, also proves to be a proactive move towards stiffer enforcement of traffic laws, signifying a step in the right direction in FRSC’s quest to ensure that Nigerian road are safe all to use.
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Aare Emmanuelking Appreciates Stakeholders As Adron Homes Celebrates 13 Years of Landmark Achievements
Hurray! Nigeria’s leading real estate development company, Adron Homes and Properties, is 13 years today, celebrating more than a decade of groundbreaking achievements in the real estate sector.
A statement released by the management, and made available to Pointblank.ng, remarked that since its inception, Adron Homes has remained committed to providing affordable and luxurious housing solutions, making homeownership accessible to Nigerians across all socio-economic classes.
It further noted that with a vision to bridge the housing deficit in Nigeria and beyond, Adron Homes has consistently set new industry benchmarks, adding that the company has developed and delivered thousands of quality homes in strategic locations nationwide, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Abuja, and Nasarawa, expanding the frontiers of modern real estate development.
Speaking on the milestone, Adron Homes’ Chairman/CEO, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, expressed gratitude to clients, stakeholders, and staff for their unwavering support.
“This 13-year journey has been one of resilience, innovation, and an unrelenting commitment to excellence. We are proud of our achievements and even more excited about the future as we continue to revolutionize the real estate industry with world-class housing projects,” the Chairman said.
Adron Homes’ success is anchored on its unique flexible payment plans, ensuring that individuals and families can own properties without financial strain. The company has also pioneered infrastructure development in its estates, providing residents with top-notch amenities, security, and sustainable environments in the last thirteen years.
As part of its anniversary celebration, Adron Homes has lined up various customer appreciation initiatives, including exclusive discounts, giveaways, and a series of corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects to give back to the community.
Adron Homes remains steadfast in its mission to redefine the real estate landscape through strategic expansions, innovative housing solutions, and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.
