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Police Link Missing Girls, Ritual Killings to Hookup Culture

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By Cynthia Abah

 

The Nigerian Police Force has identified a troubling connection between the rising cases of missing young women and ritual killings, linking the phenomenon to the growing prevalence of hookup culture in the country.

Omolola Odutola, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, made this revelation during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Wednesday.

The program, titled “Hookup Culture: Impact on Youth Values and Relationships,” shed light on the plight of young women aged 20 to 32, who are most affected by this alarming trend.

Odutola explained that many young men are lured into believing that ritual killings can lead to wealth, while young women often become unsuspecting victims.

She disclosed that at least 10 young women go missing daily, with investigations linking many of these disappearances to interactions initiated through hookup apps.

“This menace is very serious, and I want young people to understand the danger in the hookup culture,” Odutola stated. “We have numerous reports of missing persons, and in most cases, these young women are traced to individuals they met through hookup channels.

They are invited to unfamiliar places, where they are used for ritual purposes.”

While ritual killings and cases of missing women are not new in Ogun State, Odutola commended the State Commissioner of Police for taking proactive measures to curb these incidents.

She further revealed that some young men, driven by the desire for quick wealth, are manipulated into procuring human skulls or body parts for ritualistic practices.

These individuals are often deceived by those promising financial prosperity through heinous means.

To combat this trend, the Ogun State Police Command has partnered with the State Women Affairs Commission to advocate against ritual killings and educate young people on the dangers of hookup culture.

The initiative includes regular sensitization campaigns and support for survivors of these traumatic experiences.

“We engage in advocacy to help young people understand that ritual killings will never make them rich,” Odutola emphasized. “Together with the Women Affairs Commission, we provide counseling sessions for survivors, helping them navigate the trauma and anxiety caused by these incidents.”

Hookup culture, characterized by casual sexual encounters often without emotional commitment, has become more prevalent among young women seeking financial independence.

However, critics argue that this trend undermines the development of meaningful relationships and exposes participants, particularly women, to significant risks.

Women involved in hookup culture often face harsh societal judgment, while men are less stigmatized for similar behaviors.

The police and their partners remain committed to protecting young people from exploitation and ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.

As the advocacy efforts continue, authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.

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Court Freezes $222,729 in Digital Assets Linked to Fraud

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By Abaire Olanlesi

The Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an interim forfeiture order on digital assets worth $222,729.86, allegedly linked to fraudulent activities involving Chinese and Filipino nationals.

Justice Alexander Owoeye granted the order on Monday following an ex parte motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by counsel Zeenat Atiku.

The motion was brought under Section 44(2)(B) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud-Related Offences Act No. 14, 2016.

The court directed the EFCC to publish the order in a national newspaper, giving any interested parties 14 days to contest the forfeiture before the assets are permanently seized by the Federal Government.

According to an affidavit by EFCC investigator Owolabi Taiwo, the assets were suspected to have been acquired through illicit means.

Intelligence reports led to a sting operation in Lagos, resulting in the arrest of 792 suspected cybercriminals and the seizure of approximately 1,000 routers, SIM cards, computers, and mobile phones.

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Security Operatives Recover Items Worth N1b from Abuja Vandals

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By Patrick Idowu 

A joint task force consisting of the FCT Police Command, the Military, NSCDC, and NDLEA has apprehended 31 individuals suspected of vandalizing public infrastructure across Abuja.

The suspects were found with stolen items, including cables and electrical components, valued at over one billion naira.

FCT Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, revealed that the stolen materials had caused significant disruptions, particularly affecting areas like Dawaki, Mpape, Nyanya, and Karu, which have experienced prolonged blackouts. He added that officials from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed that the recovered items were taken from multiple electricity stations.

Other items recovered include 115 stolen manhole covers, five motorcycles, transformer parts, industrial scaffoldings, bundles of cables, and solar batteries.

Security forces also targeted scavenger colonies and scrap yards, known as “Pantakers,” where stolen public assets were dismantled for resale.

Recent raids conducted on 24th and 26th January in Zuba and Diko led to the recovery of stolen vehicle documents, industrial batteries, and cables.

A subsequent raid on 28th January in Dape Village resulted in the demolition of illegal structures to reclaim public assets.

Sixteen of the arrested suspects have been charged for criminal conspiracy and mischief.

Disu emphasized that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat vandalism and protect critical infrastructure in the FCT and neighboring areas, warning that security forces will continue their crackdown on criminal activities targeting public utilities.

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Bago Warns Against Rising Explosives, Firearms Use among Miners

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By Alexis Uchendu

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has warned of escalating security risks in Niger State due to the rising use of firearms and explosives among artisanal miners.

This follows a deadly dynamite explosion in Sabon-Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area, that killed three and injured several others.

Bago, visiting the site of the explosion, described it as tragic and preventable.

He highlighted the state’s rich gold and lithium deposits as attracting illegal miners who store explosives and weapons, exacerbating security threats.

The governor urged locals to surrender dangerous materials to a designated security committee for safe storage.

He also announced a N174 million relief package for the victims.

Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, condemned the incident as avoidable and called for intensified awareness campaigns.

The explosion affected 69 people, destroying houses and vehicles.

In response, the Mashegu LGA has imposed a temporary mining ban, with calls for neighboring Magama LGA to follow suit.

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