Connect with us

Metro

Law Student Dies In Mother’s Arms After Being Stabbed While Defending Family From Robbers

Published

on

robbers governor's accountant

An 18-year-old law student has been pictured for the first time since he was stabbed to death after burglars launched an attack on his family over designer jackets he was selling online.

Hussain Ahmed Chaudhry was killed outside his home in Leyton, London, on Wednesday night in an altercation that saw his mother and brother’s hands slashed with a knife.

Hussain Ahmed Chaudhry (pictured), 18, was killed outside his home in Leyton, London , on Wednesday night in an altercation that saw his mother and brother’s hands slashed with a knife

His sister Afia called him ‘the sunshine of my life’ as she paid tribute to him on social media, writing: ‘We’ve lost our baby and no pain will compare. The sunshine of my life. My youngest brother, Hussain.

‘You radiated light & never had anything but a smile adorning your face. You studied well, loved well, prayed well.

‘Fly with green birds, my martyr. Meet me by at the gates of Jannah, will you? I’ll wait to your familiar face.’

Hussain was selling designer clothing worth a few hundred pounds when two men tried to steal them, police and friends say.

After stabbing Hussain in the neck, one of the attackers ran through the front door and the other escaped out the kitchen window, according to a friend of Hussain.

Friends told how Hussain, who was due to turn 19 in two weeks, had been reselling luxury clothing items since college and his death could be the result of a deal gone wrong.

A crowdfunder launched for Hussain’s family has raised more than £25,000 just two days after the teenager’s death.

The Metropolitan Police said the victim had been formally identified as Mr Chaudhry and a post-mortem examination on Thursday gave cause of death as hypovolemic shock and a stab wound to the neck.

In an earlier post Hussain’s sister wrote: ‘Yesterday my beautiful baby brother left this world the same way he came in, cradled in my mother’s arms.

‘He died defending his family. His eyes were bright, his face showed no pain, he was at peace. To God we belong & to Him we return. You’re home now baby, I’ll see you soon.’

Mr Chaudhry’s friend Wahab Ahmed, who set up a fundraising page to build a mosque in his memory, described him as an ‘incredibly kind and beautiful soul’.

‘On Wednesday March 17 2021, my beloved friend Hussain Chaudhry was tragically taken from this world protecting his family from thieves,’ he said.

‘Hussain was an incredibly kind and beautiful soul who always looked out for others.

‘He was someone who always had a smile on his face, and was a blessing to the community. He will be greatly missed.’

Detective Chief Inspector Perry Benton has urged anyone driving in the area on Wednesday evening to check dash-cam footage, and for local residents to check doorbell cameras for any insights into the crime.

He said: ‘A young man has lost his life in tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this awful time.

‘The attack happened on a busy road during rush-hour and I know there would have been lots of vehicles passing at the time of the incident.’

A close friend who went to college with Hussain said one of the attackers lost his shoes, while the other left their phone behind.

He said: ‘He [Hussain] would buy designer stuff and resell it – he’s been doing it since college. Someone called him and told him he was going to buy a jacket, but then they tried to steal it.

‘One of them ran through the front door and the other ran out the kitchen window. I think one of their shoes fell off and one of them dropped their phone.’

The friend added that Hussain loved football and was a big Manchester United fan.

READ ALSO: Oil Theft: Shell Sponsoring Moves To Tarnish Our Image – Aiteo

He said: ‘We went to college together and he was in my 3D design and maths class.

‘He was one of the first people I became friends with on the first day. I remember he was sitting across from me and smiled because I’d purposefully sat next to this girl.

‘He was a big Manchester United supporter and because I support Arsenal, we would bet five pounds each time they played.

‘It was his birthday in two weeks (April 2) – he had his whole life ahead of him and had just started uni.

‘He was quite quiet and reserved, but really approachable. I haven’t fully comprehended that he’s gone, like I’m still expecting him to call me and say let’s go for a haircut.’

Detective Superintendent Paul Whiteman said extra officers will be in the area over the coming days to help reassure the community and listen to concerns from residents.

He said: ‘We remain committed to tackling violent crime and we are working with a number of partners to help us prevent another tragic loss of life.

‘You will see extra officers in the area this week and they will be using a range of tactics to target those who choose to put others in danger by carrying a knife.’

DCI Benton said the victim’s mother and brother suffered serious hand wounds.

Speaking at the scene, said: ‘On Wednesday, March 17, at around 5:20 pm an altercation took place inside the house, which then spilled out onto the street.

‘During the incident unfortunately Hussain was fatally stabbed and during the same incident his mother and brother received serious hand injuries.

‘They are serious hand injuries – I mean the mother’s still in hospital so it shows the seriousness of it.

‘It’s truly shocking and it’s really impacted the community and obviously the family are devastated.

‘There’s a lot of information going round on social media and I would like to appeal to people not to speculate about those responsible at this time.

‘At the moment we’re working on the assumption that there were two males involved.

‘It’s a tragedy for the family and my heart goes out to them.

‘I’m sorry for their loss. We’re doing everything we can to identify those responsible and try to bring them to justice.’

A neighbour, who did not want to be named, described how the attacker was punched in the face before he grabbed a jacket and fled.

The thug was thought to have ordered a taxi before deciding to run across rooftops at around 5.20pm.

Reiss Chaudhry said his nephew died in his mother’s arms after defending her from the knifeman.

School friends who laid flowers for the teenager said he was a kind-hearted and bubbly person who was good at everything.

He was studying law in his first year at SOAS University in London after attending Leyton School secondary school.

Speaking at the scene, his uncle Mr Choudhry said: ‘He was just trying to protect his mum. He was a good boy and such a lovely boy.

‘His mum was badly cut across her hand and his brother was hurt too and they are both still in surgery. He was stabbed in the neck and he died laying in his mother’s lap.’

One witness said the killer was seen trying to get into a taxi before fleeing on foot.

Next door neighbour Yinka Deinde saw the killer get into in a cab before he ran away after stabbing Hussain.

Mr Deinde said: ‘The killer was in the cab. I saw the killer in the back of the cab. The boy, his brother, the mum were all outside.

‘The cab driver was inside and immediately when I saw the killer running, I went up to him and I said ‘where were you taking him to? Check’.

‘He said he had this address so most likely they called him here to get away.

‘But in the end he didn’t take the cab, he ran off. I have never seen anything like it in my life.’

Flowers have been lined up outside the teenager’s terraced home since yesterday.

One 19-year-old woman said: ‘He was very bubbly, very kind-hearted and a big family man. He cared a lot about his family. He had a great aura about him.’

Another woman, also 19, said: ‘He was lovely, funny, caring, and good at everything. He had a great personality. He was studying law at university in his first year.’

So far no arrests have been made, Scotland Yard said.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Comments

Metro

Primeboy Files Petition Against Late Mohbad’s Wife

Published

on

Primeboy files petition against Wunmi

Primeboy, a friend of late singer Mohbad, has filed a petition against the singer’s widow, Cynthia Wunmi Aloba.

Primeboy posted the petition on his Instagram official handle in the early hours of Friday morning, addressing Wunmi, “I told you to stop mentioning my Name…… You didn’t stop……. Now It is the time to tell the whole World the truth you said you know about what kill your boyfriend (Mohbad)….. Or you face the Music!!!”

See picture of the petition below👇

Recall that recently, late Mohbad’s mother in a viral emotional video alleged that Mohbad’s father directed Primeboy to run away after Mohbad’s death.

Read also

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG

Continue Reading

Metro

Delta Monoarch Declared Wanted For Killing Of 17 Soldiers Speaks

Published

on

By

The traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Clement Ikolo Oghenerukevwe, who has surrendered himself to police over the killing of 17 Soldiers in the Okuama Community, has denied having a hand in their death.

GWG.ng reports that Oghenerukevwe has been taken into custody by the Delta State Police Command after he was declared wanted by the military high command on Thursday morning.

https://gwg.ng/2024/03/29/see-the-complete-fixtures-kick-off-time-date-for-euro-2024/

The monarch was declared wanted alongside the president general of Ewu, Prof Ekpekpo Arthur, and six others over the alleged killing of 17 soldiers, including their commanding officer.

But shortly before surrendering to the police, the traditional ruler reportedly addressed journalists at a press conference.

A statement by the traditional in the briefing read, “I am very surprised that my name as the monarch of the kingdom will appear in the list of wanted persons.

“I have no hand in the killings. I have no hand in encouraging anybody to kill anybody. It is against my philosophy as a human being and my faith as a Catholic.

https://gwg.ng/2024/03/29/why-i-enjoy-working-with-president-tinubu-wike/

“It is a serious crime against humanity, and they need to look at the appropriate places and do a thorough investigation to know all those who have committed this and bring them to book and let justice prevail.

“I am not a party to this, and like I have said earlier, the state government is aware of the turbulence I have been going through, and as I speak, an arrangement was made by the government to invite the opponents recently just before these happenings.

“To invite those who are fighting me in the kingdom to reconcile the differences and allow me to go into the kingdom and start to rule as the monarch of the place.

“I have not been able to set up anything. I have not been able to set up my traditional council. I have done nothing in the kingdom.

“So I barely know anything right now. I have no information. I know nothing; I am only just in the process of setting up a structure to enable me to rule in the kingdom.”

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact


 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG

Continue Reading

Metro

KFC Shutdown: Gbenga Daniel’s Son Debola Slams Critics

By Gideon Ayeni

Published

on

Amidst the controversy surrounding the denial of entry to a KFC outlet in Lagos for a former Ogun State Governor’s son due to his disability, human rights activist Omotayo Williams has ignited a discourse on disability rights.

In a tweet directed at Debola Daniel, son of the former governor, Williams posed probing questions about the initiatives undertaken during his father’s tenure to improve the lives of people living with disabilities.

He also questioned Debola’s personal contributions to support individuals with disabilities and his focus on selflessness versus self-promotion.

See his question below;

Debola Daniel responded emphatically, expressing his disappointment in the accusatory tone of Williams’ inquiry. He defended his commitment to philanthropy, highlighting his discreet contributions to 27 charities monthly, including those focused on children and empowerment for persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Debola emphasized his preference for silent altruism over public posturing and criticized Williams for exploiting his personal pain for social media engagements.

See his reply below;


Send
 Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG

Continue Reading

Metro

Nigerians Mourn As Famous Film Producer, Wole Oguntokun, Passes On

Published

on

Film producer, Wole Oguntokun has died

In a sad development, Nigerian playwright, producer, director and culture advocate, Wole Oguntokun, has died at the age of 56. 

Oguntokun, who was also a lawyer, died in Canada on Wednesday, March 27.

The news of Oguntokun’s demise was shared by Film director, Kayode Peters in a post accompanied with pictures, via his Instagram page on Thursday afternoon.

See Peters Post below 👇

The post read, “I remember that year. I was just cutting my teeth as a professional theatre director. Your search for a director for your script brought you to the University of Lagos and I was your obvious choice.

“I directed your first-ever performance story ‘Who is Afraid of Wole Soyinka’ at various theatres including The prestigious Muson Centre which was graced by the great @wolesoyinkaofficial himself. Some months later, we started DBN TV’s first comedy series ‘Crossworld Blues’ which you produced and I directed. 

Read also

“You moved to Canada and never stopped encouraging me to follow suit. I lost a friend, a thespian all through and through, a great mind, a writer so gifted, so loved. Nigeria just lost one of her brightest and bravest. Is it a coincidence that you chose to leave on the day the world celebrated World Theatre Day?

 “This hurts so bad Wole. Laspapi, our own ojojo. I will miss you so so much. Thank you for trusting me with your work. A good man is gone. Rest well my friend, my brother Wole Oguntokun @laspapi.”

GWG.ng reports that late Wole Oguntokun, who was born on July 15, 1967, held a position as a board member of Theaturtle, a Canadian theater company.

Before he relocated to Canada, he had created the annual Season of Soyinka, which is entering its 9th season. In each season, the plays of the Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, are staged at Terra Kulture in Lagos.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG

Continue Reading

Education

‘Only God knows The Joy In Our hearts’ – Parents Of Released Kuriga Children Speak After Reuniting With Their Kids

Published

on

Parents joyfully celebrate reunion with their released Kuriga Children

The freed school children of LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have reunited with their parents three days after their release from captivity.

GWG.ng reports that the children were handed over to their parents by the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Professor Abdulkadir Meyere, on behalf of Governor Uba Sani.

Recall that they were kidnapped from their school by bandits on March 7th, and were rescued in Zamfara State by the military and local authorities two weeks after their abduction.

Presenting the children to their families, the Kaduna State SSG told them that their rescue was made possible through the tireless efforts of the Kaduna State Government and the Federal Government.

“I remember vividly when this tragedy occurred, His Excellency the Governor went to Kuriga to assess the situation, sympathize with you, and inform you of the efforts he had made as the Governor of Kaduna State.

“He even declared that these children are his children and worked tirelessly with the Federal Government and security agencies for their safe rescue. By God’s mercy, today the Governor has fulfilled his promise, and the children have been rescued. The Governor ought to be here, but due to his work schedule, he could not make it,” Meyere told the families of the schoolchildren.

The parents of the rescued students were excited and relieved to reunite with their wads after more than two weeks of sleepless nights and anxiety.

They commended the efforts of the Kaduna State Government and the intervention of security agencies in release of their children.

The district head of Kuriga community, Lawal Abdullahi, prayed for the community never to experience such incident again.

“We, the people of Kuriga, did not realize how cherished we were until I met the Governor and the Secretary to the State Government. We pray to the Lord to bless these individuals. Not only in Kuriga but throughout Kaduna State, we hope that an incident of kidnapping students will not repeat itself”.

One of the parents of the abducted children, Idris Abdullahi, thanked Governor Uba Sani for fulfilling his promise to rescue the children when he visited Kuriga community after the kidnapping incident.

“Only God knows the joy in our hearts. We express our gratitude to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala for bestowing this mercy upon us. We have nothing to offer the Executive Governor except prayers and hope.

“We ask God to grant the Governor and his administration strength to enable him to complete his tenure successfully and to elevate him to the next position”

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG

Continue Reading

Metro

CNN, Amnesty Put Focus On Erisco Vs Chioma Saga

Published

on

Chioma attracts international support against Erisco

Chioma Okoli, who has been embattled by the CEO of Erisco foods, Chief Eric Umeofia, after she made a negative review about his product in September, 2023, has reportedly been attracting support from the international community.

Founder of Erisco, Chief Eric Umeofia is demanding N5 billion over Chioma’s review which he claimed had cost his company severe financial loss. In the alternative, he wants her to spend a long time in jail as retribution for the comment she made against his product. The police have vowed to prosecute Chioma for cybercrime, while Umeofia is separately pressing a N5 billion in damages.

Chioma’s initial comment on Facebook read: “I went to buy tin tomatoes yesterday that I will use to make stew. I didn’t see Gino and Sonia. So, I decided to buy this one. When I opened it, I decided to taste it. Omo! Sugar was just too much. Ha, biko, let me know if you have used this tin tomato before because this is an Ike gwuru situation.”

Her post, accompanied by a photo of an opened can of Nagiko Tomato Mix, sparked varied reactions from commenters, one of whom replied: “Stop spoiling my brother’s product. If (you) don’t like it, use another one than bring it to social media or call the customer service.”

Her response to the reaction was what put her in trouble. She said: “Help me advise your brother to stop ki***ing people with his product, yesterday was my first time of using and it’s pure sugar.”

On Wednesday, The Cable News Network (CNN) beamed its light on Chioma’s case saying: 

“A Nigerian woman who wrote an online review of a can of tomato puree is facing imprisonment after its manufacturer accused her of making a “malicious allegation” that damaged its business.

“Chioma Okoli, a 39-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos, is being prosecuted and sued in civil court for allegedly breaching the country’s cybercrime laws, in a case that has gripped the West African nation and sparked protests by locals who believe she is being persecuted for exercising her right to free speech.”

Nigerian legal and public affairs analyst Kelechukwu Uzoka told CNN that there are limits to the freedom of speech defense.

“No law guarantees absolute freedom,” he said. “While we have our freedom of expression, there are limitations. You can’t defame or malign someone.”

However, he added that “cybercrime is difficult to prove in court. You have to prove actual harm when the post was made. Erisco must prove that the Facebook post (by Okoli) affected its business as at the point it was made.” He noted that in Okoli’s post, she used a word with three asterisks, which could be open to interpretation.

“Harassment and intimidation of Chioma Okoli must end now,” Amnesty International Nigeria said earlier this month, as Nigerians began crowdfunding online to support her legal fees.

Okoli’s case has sparked protests at Erisco’s Lagos facility as many on social media called for a boycott of its products. The company’s founder, Eric Umeofia, refused to budge, however, saying in a recent documentary on Arise Television channel that he won’t drop the lawsuit against Okoli and that he would “rather die than allow someone to tarnish my image I worked 40 years to grow.”

See below some coments from Users on Reddit, a social media platform and online community where users can engage in discussions, share content:

reddorickt said,

“You can also report the obvious fake reviews. A 5- star rating from 5 days ago “This is the best product there is in Nigeria. Kudos to the brains behind this product”

1. The best product in Nigeria is sugary tomato sauce?

2. Specifically compliments the executive team, the people who are launching this lawsuit.

3. “The brains behind…” is similar language to comments from the company itself, acting like there is some profound proprietary new tomato sauce technology they have.

Another one a couple down “Wow! Never knew h clean and efficient Erisco Foods Limited was untiı. visited to buy their products. Their group CEO is an.”

Pierre Dessertenne said, “Literally the worst tomato purée I think they use painted tennis balls instead of tomatoes.”

Said Issak said, “disgusting not good. dont buy, and im not talking about their tomato puree.”

Aleksandr Sofias said, “tried it and hated it, worst food ever.”

YoussoufAMA Official said, “Worst tomato paste in Nigeria don’t buy. And the CEO is a bully.”

Read also

Kitty Cat said, “Pathetic what you’re doing to an innocent person.”

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG

Continue Reading

Metro

27-year-old Man Arraigned For Allegedly Raping A 20- year-old Woman

Published

on

By

A 27-year-old man, Olaoluwa Fakayode on Thursday  appeared in an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly raping a 20-year-old Woman  (name withheld).

Fakayode, whose residential address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit felony to wit rape and rape.

https://gwg.ng/2024/03/28/why-google-blocked-5-5bn-adverts/

The State Counsel, Ms Abimbola Abolade, thereafter applied for a trial date and for the prosecution to assemble her witnesses.

Abolade told the court that the defendant with his fleeing accomplice, allegedly committed the offences on April 23, 2020, at about 3.00 a.m. on  Cappa in Oshodi, Lagos.

She alleged that the defendant unlawfully had sexual intercourse with the survivor without her consent.

https://gwg.ng/2024/03/28/see-the-pastor-that-charges-n1-7m-to-teach-people-how-to-perform-miracles/

Abolade told the court that the alleged offences contravened Sections 260(1) and 411 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

She pleaded with the court to allow her time to assemble her witnesses and requested for a trial date.

The counsel  urged the court to remand the defendant in a correctional centre until the adjourned date.

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

https://gwg.ng/2024/03/28/what-i-experienced-in-detention-firstnews-editor-narrates/

Justice Abiola Soladoye, agreed to the prosecution’s request and remanded the defendant in a custodial centre pending the hearing of his bail application.

The Judge adjourned the case until June 10, for commencement of trial.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact


 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG

Continue Reading

Metro

20-year-old Labourer Bags 6 Months Imprisonment For Stealing Cell Phones

Published

on

By

A Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, has sentenced a 20-year-old site labourer, Shamsudeen Salisu, to six months imprisonment for stealing cell phones.

Salisu, of no fixed address, had pleaded guilty to a two-count charge of theft and escape from lawful custody.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the convict also begged the court for leniency.

https://gwg.ng/2024/03/28/six-prominent-lawmakers-resigns-from-labour-party/

The Judge, Mr Aliyu Kagarko, however, gave  the convict an option of N20,000 fine and warned him to be a good citizen and of good behaviour, and desist from committing crime after serving his jail term.

He said that the punishment would have been stiffer if the convict had not saved the court the rigours of protracted prosecution.

Earlier, the Prosecutor, Mr Anayo Nnamani told the court that the complainant, Lawrence David, of Masaka, Nassarawa State, reported the matter at Asokoro police station on March 21.

Nnamani said that on March 20, the convict went to NAF Valley’ Estate, Asokoro, Abuja, where the complainant was working at a  construction site and dishonestly and smartly made away with his Techno Pomo3 phone, valued at N32,000.

https://gwg.ng/2024/03/28/what-i-experienced-in-detention-firstnews-editor-narrates/

He told the court that the convict stole the complainant’s cell phones along with his Access Bank ATM card which he kept at the back of the phone’s pouch.

He said that the convict dishonestly used the complainant’s sim card to purchase airtime worth N55,700 and sold the phone for N2,000.

Nnamani told the court that the convict snicked out of the police custody and escaped through the fence but was chased and re-arrested.

The prosecutor said that during police investigation, the convict made a confessional statement while the cell phones were recovered  but that he could not give a satisfactory account of the N55,700 airtime

He  said that the offences contravened Sections 287 and 173 of the Penal Code.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact


 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG

Continue Reading

Metro

Man Jailed 6 Months For Stealing Car Battery

Published

on

By

A Dei-dei Grade I Area Court, Abuja, on Thursday sentenced Abdulazeez Ibrahim to six months in prison for stealing a car battery.

The defendant, who was convicted and sentenced after pleading guilty to the said offence, begged the court for leniency.

https://gwg.ng/2024/03/28/what-i-experienced-in-detention-firstnews-editor-narrates/

The Judge, Saminu Suleiman gave Ibrahim an option to pay a fine of N10, 000 and to pay N60, 000 compensation to the complainant, Abiola Adekunle.

Suleiman however warned him to desist from committing crimes and be of good behaviour.

Earlier, the prosecuting counsel, Babajide Olanipekun told the court that Ibrahim forcefully opened the complainant’s car and removed the car battery on March 12.

https://gwg.ng/2024/03/28/six-prominent-lawmakers-resigns-from-labour-party/

Olanipekun said Ibrahim converted the battery to his personal use, adding that the offence contravened the provisions of Section 288 of the Penal Code.

https://gwg.ng/2024/03/28/lis-of-countries-with-the-lowest-salary-incomes/

Section 288 states that whoever commits theft in or from a building, tent or vessel, used as a human dwelling or for the custody of property, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven or with fine or with both.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact


 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG

Continue Reading

Trending