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  • Woman in court for allegedly biting neighbour’s breast

    The police on Friday arraigned a 28-year-old businesswoman, Tina Terry, in a Grade I Area Court, Aso-Pada, Mararaba, Narasawa State, for allegedly biting her neighbour on the breast.

    The defendant, who resides at Calvary Road, Aso Pada, Mararaba, is charged with inciting disturbance, criminal force, assault and causing grievous hurt.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Agabi Auta told the court that the victim, Ms Ekilima Abdullahi ,  the defendant’s neighbour, reported the matter at the Mararaba Police Station on May 8.

    READ ALSO: Woman docked for biting neighbour’s breast

    Auta alleged that the defendant attacked Abdullahi while she was taking a walk.

    He said that the defendant accused the complainant of gossiping about her.

    The offence, he said, contravened  the provisions of sections 114, 242 and 268 of the Penal Code Law.

    She pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to her.

    The judge, Salisu Mohammed, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N100, 000  with a reliable surety in like sum.

    Mohammed adjourned the case until May 31 for hearing

  • Man in court over alleged diesel theft

    A 39-year-old Iliya Bulus, was on Monday docked at a Karshi Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing 30 litres of diesel.

    The defendant, who resides at Aso Pada, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and theft.

    He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    The Prosecutor, Mahmud Lawal, told the court that Lt. Serike, attached to Defence Intelligence College, Karu, Abuja, reported the matter at the Karu Police Station, on December 10.

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    “The complainant alleged that on Dec. 9, the defendant, who happened to be a casual staff at the above-mentioned address, stole 30 litres of diesel meant for a generator.

    “The defendant was caught in the act by Sgt. Ali Obadiah, the Guard Commander,” Lawal said.

    The prosecutor said that the offences contravened Sections 314 and 289 of the Penal Code.

    The Judge, Aliyu Kagarko, granted the accused a bail of N500, 000 with one surety in like sum.

    He adjourned the case until February 1 for hearing.

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  • Court jails men 22 months each for criminal conspiracy, fraud

    A Mararaba Upper Area Court in Nasarawa State on Thursday sentenced two men – Godwin Valentine, 29, and Paul Friday, 33, to 22 months imprisonment each for conspiracy, breach of trust and fraud.

    The Judge, Ibrahim Shekarau, however, gave the convicts an option of N18, 000 fine each and warned them to stop committing crime.
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    The Prosecutor, Sgt. Hamen Donald, had told the court that one Kabiru Bello of Day and Night Plaza, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, reported the matter at ‘A’ Division Police Station, Mararaba, on Oct.25.
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    He said ‎that the complainant alleged that the convicts deceitfully collected his Nokia phone on the pretense that they wanted to call their parents.

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    He said that while pretending to be dialing their parents’ number, they dishonestly transferred the sum of N100,000 from the complainant’s Diamond Bank account to their Guarantee Trust Bank account.

    Donald also informed the court that after exhibiting the act, they absconded to an unknown destination before they were traced and arrested.

    He said that the offences contravened Sections 97, 312 and 17 of the Penal Code.

    Valentine and Friday pleaded guilty and begged for leniency.

  • Court dissolves six-month marriage over husband’s attitude

    A Mararaba Upper Area Court, Nasarawa State, on Friday dissolved the six months old marriage between Saratu Abdullahi, and her husband, Malam Ja’afaru, over lack of care and inconsiderate behaviour.

    The Judge, Ibrahim Shakarau, dissolved the marriage in the interest of peace, saying that the parties have ceased to be husband and wife, henceforth.

    “The parties are to maintain peace all the time, any violation of the order of this court will amount to contempt and of course with grave consequences.

    “Also the parties should collect their divorce certificate from the registrar’s office,’’ he ordered.

    The judge advised the petitioner to observe her `iddah’ (a period a woman must observe after the death of her spouse or divorced) according to Islam rites, for three months before she can re-marry.

    Saratu had told the court that she was married to the respondent in December 2017, under Islamic rites in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area, and the union did not produce any child.

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    “He is not considerate, as a Muslim, I am not supposed to pray and fast during menstruation, but he forced me to fast and pray, knowing that I was not supposed, even though he is a Muslim too.

    “Ja’afaru does not feed me nor care for me. When I was sick, he did not take me to the hospital and sometime in June, I left his house and he did not care to bring me back.

    “He denied me sex because he has abandoned my bed for long.

    “Please, let this honorable court separate us, there is no longer love in the union and nothing can bring us together again because I have lost love and affection for him,’’ she said.

    The respondent, who was present in court, did not object the separation, and prayed the court to grant the petitioner’s request.

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  • Man docked for stealing goat

    The Police on Thursday arraigned a 30-year-old man, Emmanuel Nnaji, in a Grade 1 Area Court, Aso Pada, Mararaba,  Nasarawa State for allegedly stealing a goat worth N50,000.

    Nnaji, who resides at Kabayi, Mararaba, was docked on a count charge of theft, an offence he denied committing.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Agabi Auta, had told the court that one Juliet Omah of the same address with the defendant reported the matter at the Mararaba Police Station on July 7.

    He told the court that the complainant alleged that on same date, the defendant stole his goat, valued at N50, 000.

    Auta said that the offence contravened Section 288 of the Penal Code.

    The judge, Yusuf Yaqub, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100, 000 with one surety in like sum and adjourned the case until Aug. 31 for hearing.

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  • “Okrika”dealers in Nasarawa express worries over quit notice

    Fairly Used Clothes a.k.a Òkrika traders Association, in Mararaba, a commercial hub along Abuja-Keffi road, have expressed worries over the quit notice issued by the Nasarawa State Government.

    Mr Stanley Buba, Chairman of the Task Force on relocation, issued the notification on April 30 in Karu, during a meeting with officials of the Traders and Marketers Association and the National Union of Road Transport Workers.

    Mr Suleiman Hassan, Chairman of the Association, told the News men on Monday that the state government through a special task force had directed that they vacate the area before May 15.

    He added that the directive was hinged on government’s efforts to free the road of the usual traffic gridlock on that axis, partly caused by trading activities along the busy road.

    He, however, noted that many of the traders, who sell their wares along the road-side market, were not happy with the directive, alleging that it was sudden and without a proper alternative.

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    “They have asked us to relocate to the newly commissioned Muhammdu Buhari International Market, Karu, Nasarawa; but the areas assigned to us is not properly developed the way it ought to be for convenient trading.

    “The allocated place is an opened ground without structures, no shops or packing stores where we can keep our goods and will not be accessible by customers, meaning we cannot make sales there.

    “The raining season is here, and when it starts raining we do not have a place to take refuge and keep our goods for safety since they are clothing,”he said.

    Hassan appealed to the state government to extend the ultimatum to allow relevant authorities in charge of the management of the new market to make it suitable for the traders.

    The affected traders are to be relocated to the Muhammadu Buhari International Market, Karu.

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  • Man in court for allegedly threatening police officer

    The Police on Friday arraigned a 51-year-old man, Nasiru Abdullahi, in a Karu Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly threatening a police officer on duty.

    The defendant, who resides at Mararaba, Nasarawa State, was arraigned on a two-count charge, bordering on intentional insult and threat to public servant, offences he denied committing.

    The prosecutor, Edwin Ochayi, said that the defendant committed the offences on April 16.

    “The defendant was invited for interrogation by the Area Commander, Karu, Abuja, FCT Command, through O/C Surveillance, Asp. Daniel Kwaji for threatening the life of one Mr Gabriel Amu.

    “Instead of honouring the invitation, the defendant intentionally insulted, threatened and warned the officer never to come to his house again.

    “The defendant also added that the officer should have himself to blame should anything happen to him if he dares step foot into his house again,” Ochayi said.

    According to the prosecutor, the offences are contrary to and punishable under Sections 155 and 153 of the Penal Code.

    The judge, Hassan Ishaq, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50, 000, with one surety each in like sum, and adjourned the case until June 11 for hearing.

  • 2019: Group urges Nigerians to support President Buhari

    2019: Group urges Nigerians to support President Buhari

    A group, Christians and Muslims for Peace, Progressive Change and Unity Initiative, ( CMPPCUI ), has urged Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari in his effort to move the country forward.

    The Association’s National President, Amb. Blessing Sunday, made the call on Wednesday while speaking with newsmen in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

    “We are calling on Nigerians to support President Buhari beyond 2019 that is why we are saying 4 plus 4 to Baba Buhari to enable him continue with the good work he has been doing in the interest of development.

    “This NGO was formed in order to preach peace, unity among Nigerians and to let people know that peace is priceless and non-negotiable.

    “Peace is the necessary requirement for the development of any nation.

    “We are commending APC-led government of President Buhari and Gov. Al-makura administration for embarking on projects that have direct bearing on the lives of the people of the state and we called for its sustenance.

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    “We wish Mr President good health, more strength, greater wisdom and many more years of fruitful service to our fatherland and humanity.

    “Above all, we wish him God’s protection, guidance, and I urge Nigerians to emulate his leadership quality,” she said.

    She said that President Buhari deserved second term considering his achievements in the area of security, corruption, agriculture, youths and women empowerment among others.

    She stressed that all Nigerian leaders needed for greater success was continued prayers and support from well-meaning citizens.

    “Sustained prayers by the adherents of the two major religions in the country will definitely assist the president, other elected and appointed leaders to overcome both economic and security challenges hindering the growth and speedy development of the country,” she said.

    The national president also urged the people of the state and Nigerians to respect constituted authorities, shun all social vices and live in peace with one another irrespective of ethnic, religious and political affiliations.

    She restated the commitment of the association to the promotion of peace and other programmes aimed at improving the living condition of Nigerians.

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  • Man in court for alleged N211,000 fraud

    Man in court for alleged N211,000 fraud

    A 28-year-old man, Zailani Umar, has  appeared before a Mararaba Upper Area Court, Nasarawa State, for  alleged N211, 000 fraud and phone theft.

    Umar who resides in Karu, FCT, is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, fraud and theft.

    The prosecutor, Cpl. Hamen Donald, told the court that one Ogwolo Ngbede of Kabayi, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, reported the matter at the Divisional Police Station, Mararaba on Nov. 6, 2017.

    Donald said that the defendant conspired with one Musa Gainu, and Suzzy Okonkwo to steal the complainant’s  Nokia phone worth N5, 000.

    He added that the defendant used the stolen phone to defraud the complainant of N211,000 from his Access Bank and First Bank accounts.

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    The prosecutor said that in the course of investigations the account numbers were traced to the defendant, and he was arrested on Jan. 4.

    He said that the offences contravened Sections 97, 287 and 17 of the Penal Code.

    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    The judge, Ibrahim Shekarau, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200, 000, with a surety in like sum.

    He adjourned the case until Jan. 29 for hearing.

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  • Man dupes catholic church N1m

    Man dupes catholic church N1m

    A 57-year-old man, Shinya Ellah, was on Wednesday arraigned in a Mararaba Upper Area Court in Nasarawa for allegedly duping Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mararaba of N1 million.

    The prosecutor, Cpl. Hamen Donald, told the court that one Mr Moses Adie reported the matter at `A’ Police Division, Mararaba on August 24, at about 9.50 a.m on behalf of the church.

    “In February, the defendant agreed to sell a plot of land to the church at the rate of N4 million in which the church paid one million as first installment into the defendant’s account.

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    “The church, having paid the first instalment, the defendant absconded to an unknown destination with the money without notifying the church until he was traced through tracking and arrested,’’ Donald said.

    According to him, the offence is punishable under Section 322 of the Penal Code Law.

    The defendant denied committing the offence when the charge was read to him.

    The Judge, Mr Ibrahim Shekarau, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100, 000 bail with one surety in like amount.

    Shekarau said that the surety should present two of his recent passport photographs and must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.

    He adjourned the case until January 16, 2018, for hearing.

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