24-year-old Ibrahim, a resident of Asamankam in Offinso, one of the popular towns in the Ashanti Region sadly ended his life on Tuesday evening around 11 pm.

The deceased, popularly known as Pablo at Offinso is said to have slashed his throat to death in his mother’s room after he visited them on the said day.

According to a report by Richard Amankwaa Boateng who detailed the sad event to Newsmen, the 24-year-old Pablo prior to the suicide was seen in the company of his friends.

Per the report, he was motivating his friends whom he was seen with, urging them that life will soon be smooth and Okay with him.

On the day of the incident, Pablo had visited his mother at Offinso upon his return from Kumasi.

After a short family moment outside, he silently went into the room, took a knife and slashed his throat.

Surprisingly, Pablo, according to the details gathered slit his throat amid tapping the blood in a bucket.

Following this, he came out of the room with his hand around the neck with the blood still oozing.

After some time when he had come out, he fell unconscious and gave up the ghost even before he was rushed to St Patrick’s Hospital for urgent medical attention by people who saw him bleeding.

Lyn Rigby, the mother of the murdered soldier Lee Rigby, says she speaks to her son every morning and can still feel his presence a decade after he was killed.

Fusilier Rigby, 25, was killed on 22 May 2013 by terrorists near his barracks in Woolwich, south London. His attackers, Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale were found guilty of his murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.

 

Lyn Rigby told ITV’s Good Morning Britain that her son would never be forgotten and that she wanted to use his legacy to do more for bereaved families.

“I still speak to Lee, usually at the nighttime when I get time to myself when everybody has gone to bed,” Rigby said. “I’ll sit and light a candle, and look at Lee’s picture and just talk away to him. Sometimes I’ll laugh, sometimes I’ll cry and sometimes I’m angry. I just do it every single morning when I open my eyes. I have a picture of Lee in the bedroom and I’ll speak to him every morning. That gives me a focus to get up and to carry out what I’ve got to do that day.”

L-R: Lee Rigby’s stepfather, Ian Rigby, mother, Lyn, sister Sara McLure and fiancee, Aimee West, outside the Old Bailey, in London, during the murder trial in December 2013. Photograph: Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPA

Rigby said she believed her son was able to hear what she was saying. “Things happen in the house, things can fly off the windowsill or the mantlepiece and there’s nothing to explain why this has happened. I do feel warmth in the nighttime and feel that Lee is there, sat next to me, giving me a hug and telling me that he loves me,” she said. “For the table, when we have family occasions and all get together for a celebration there’s always an empty chair there for Lee at the dining table.”

 

After his death, the Lee Rigby Foundation was set up as a support network for bereaved military families, and has fundraised to provide caravans for the families to use. “Lee was a very gentle soul,” Rigby said. “He wasn’t perfect – he had his awkward and stubborn sides – but he had a heart of gold and would help anybody. He would want me to do this, and to carry on in Lee’s name for the bereaved families. I think Lee would be proud of what we are doing.”

Rigby said her most treasured memory of Lee was him throwing Coco Pops cereal down the stairs when he was a toddler. “It just sticks in my mind – as I said, he wasn’t perfect, he had his days when he was very difficult at times,” she said.

Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, said: “My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of Fusilier Lee Rigby on the 10th anniversary of his senseless murder. We will never forget the appalling events of that day and on behalf of all Londoners, I want to extend deepest sympathies to his loved ones and all those impacted by his death.

“London will never be cowed by terrorism and Londoners will always stand together in the face of hate and division and those who wish to harm our way of life.”

A psychiatrist assessed uncooperative two-time murderer Lawrence Anderson Mullin as “a significant danger to society” and someone who “requires a secure, controlled environment”.

And the killer himself seemed to agree with Justice Carlisle Greaves, by an affirmative nod of the head, that if he was released he would kill again.

An Ondo State Magistrate Court sitting in Akure,  the state capital,  has ordered the remand of a 14-year-old boy, Marvelous Asefon for allegedly killing his neighbour, Sunday Ogele.

It was gathered that the defendant was arrested by the men of the State Police Command for stabbing the deceased to death with a pair of scissors during a scuffle over a girlfriend,  in Oka Akoko, the headquarters of Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state in April.

He was later charged to court and arraigned on one count of murder.

The charge read,  “That you, Marvelous Asefon,  ‘m’ on April 20 Sunday, 2023 at 8:pm at Kanmu, Oka-Akoko in the Ondo State Magisterial District, did kill one  Sunday Ogele ‘m’ 17 years old by stabbing him with scissors in his rib, which led to his death.”

According to the prosecution, the offense contravenes Section 319(1) and 316 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Vol. 2, Laws of Ondo State, 2016.

The defendant however pleaded not guilty to the charge but his plea was not taken by the court.

The prosecutor, Martins Olowofeso, in an application, urged the court to remand the defendant at the correctional center pending the issuance of advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions of the state.

The magistrate, Folashade Aduroja ordered the remand of the defendant and adjourned the case till June 11 for further hearing of the case.

A 30-year-old man has been beaten to death at Sefwi Ahibenso in the Bodi District of the Western North Region.

Kwadwo Afful, who reportedly sold marijuana (weed), failed to render sales to his boss who had given him the drug to sell.

A report by Adom News revealed that some men in his boss’ circle ganged up on the deceased, subjecting him to severe beatings and leaving his lifeless body on the street of Ahibenso.

Confirming the sad incident to Adom News, the grandfather of Kwadwo Afful, Daniel Kwasi Tawiah explained that he saw a crowd on the street and he proceeded to check what it was about only to find out what had happened to his grandchild.

Mr Tawiah said he immediately informed the police at Bodi who later picked up his grandchild’s body and deposited it at the Juaboso Government Hospital morgue pending investigations. 

A resident, who spoke to AdomNews, appealed to the police to arrest the suspects and help bring justice to the family. 

He said the arrest and subsequent prosecution will reduce the spate of lawlessness in the area. The suspects are currently at large.

Source: Adomnews

A former contestant on the reality TV show “Mentor” has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of manslaughter.

Bismark Ato Foster was found guilty after a trial in which prosecutors argued that he was responsible for the death of another individual, Razak Mohammed at Nungua Coco-Beach on September 26, 2016.

The charges against him included murder and the use of an offensive weapon.

Bismark had originally been charged with second-degree murder, but the jury found him guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.

Following deliberations, the jury reached a guilty verdict of manslaughter and the use of an offensive weapon against Foster.

Initially, the jury returned a 6-1 guilty verdict. However, after further deliberations, the jury found Foster guilty.

Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, presiding over the case at Criminal Court ‘3,’ sentenced Foster to life imprisonment, as recommended by the jury.

Additionally, he was given a 25-year sentence for the use of the offensive weapon, both of which will be served concurrently.

Foster’s defense counsel made a plea for mitigation, citing his client’s first-time offender status and his good conduct throughout the trial.

Furthermore, the defense noted his commitment to attending all court proceedings.

The judge issued the life sentence to Foster, despite defense attorneys emphasising his young age, bright future, and claiming him to be a victim of circumstances.

The prosecution argued that the offense was serious, requiring a life sentence as a deterrent to others, and that the gun had been fired twice, implying intent.

After hearing both parties, Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzu handed down a life sentence.

Meanwhile, Foster’s legal team has declared they will launch an appeal against the conviction and sentence.

An 8-year-old Boy has met his untimely death after drinking poisoned palm wine at Awutu Bantama in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region of Ghana.

Information gathered by uniquenewsgh news indicates that the palm wine Tapper called Kwadee put a poisonous substance into palm wine after noticing that some people have been stealing his palm wine from the farm which is 100 metres away from the community.

In an interview with uniquenewsgh news, the Auntie of the deceased, Mercy Acquah said she saw the boy screaming for help so she quickly rushed the boy to Awutu Bontrase Health Center and upon checks, they found out that the boy has taken in poisonous substance.

Mercy Acquah indicates that the medical officers at the facility referred the boy to Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital but the boy died on their way.

She said, after examining the body it was established that the palm wine has been poisoned.

Awutu Bereku Police proceeded to the scene to take  samples of the Palm wine to the Hospital and it was discovered that almost all the palm wine was poisoned by the farmer.

No arrest has been made yet.

Former President John Mahama says he is committed to supervising the completion of investigations into the death of Ahmed Suale, the investigative journalist who was killed in Accra.

This unsolved crime has badly impacted the country’s fortunes in press freedom.

The late Suale, a member of investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ Tiger Eye PI,  was shot in January 2019.

Many have suggested that the killing may be linked to his work, which has ruffled very powerful feathers, leading to his assassination.

On the back of this, Mr Mahama says “We shall speed up the investigation of the assassination of Ahmed Suale and the perpetrators shall surely be brought to book.”

This came up during the NDC leader’s first official address since winning the flagbearership race in the National Democratic Congress’ just-ended primaries.

Addressing the gathering at the University of Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale he explained that the protection of the media will be a priority for his administration if given the nod in the 2024 elections.

“The media must also be given the conducive and collaborative atmosphere to operate as the fourth power that they ought to be without threats, harassment, and assassinations,” he added on Monday.

Paedophile David Boyd has been convicted of the 1992 murder of seven-year-old Nikki Allan.

– October 7, 1992: That evening, Nikki Allan had been playing with friends outside the block of flats in Sunderland’s East End where she lived. She is lured away by neighbor David Boyd. At around 10 pm she is seen skipping to catch him up as he takes her to the derelict Old Exchange building where he savagely murdered her and left her, dead or dying.

– October 8, 1992: Local residents help police to carry out searches of the local area overnight and Nikki’s shoes and jacket are found outside the Old Exchange, some 300 yards from her home. Her body is found in a dark corner of the basement.

– October 1992: Police arrest neighbor George Heron and after three days of questioning, under duress, he admits killing Nikki, having denied it 120 times before.

Boyd, aged 25 at the time, is never considered as a suspect and he gives a witness statement after Mr Heron has been charged, explaining his movements on the night of the murder.

– October 1993: Mr Heron is cleared of Nikki’s murder during his trial at Leeds Crown Court on the instructions of the judge, who had deemed some of the interview tapes inadmissible.

Mr Heron goes into hiding and is taken in by a religious order. Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the murder.

– Over the following years, Nikki’s mother Sharon Henderson refuses to give up her fight for justice and keeps her daughter’s murder in the public eye, making repeated criticisms of the police inquiries so far.

Streatham crash: Police hunt three hit-and-run suspects who fled BMW leaving Deliveroo rider for dead

A Deliveroo rider died in a hit-and-run smash after three occupants of an overturned BMW clambered out and fled on foot.

Footage from the scene shows a wrecked dark blue vehicle flipped onto its side in Leigham Court Road, Streatham on Thursday night.

One local saw the motorcyclist in his 40s “lying motionless” on the ground having heard “a tremendous crash” from his flat.

Police were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorbike at 8.15 pm.

Officers attended with paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead on the scene.

Officers know his identity and have informed his next of kin.

Detectives are appealing for information and dash-cam footage that may give them more information about the crash.

Detective Sergeant Nick Bale of the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “A blue BMW was abandoned at the scene of the collision and we believe that three occupants of that vehicle fled the scene on foot.

“I urge anyone who has information concerning the identity of those involved to get in touch. Similarly, if you were in the car, please make yourself known to us.

“This collision resulted in a man’s death and a family is now struggling to come to terms with their loss. Our thoughts are with them.”

Deliveroo spokesperson said: “This is an incredibly tragic and shocking accident and our hearts go out to all of his family and friends.

Police have made a breakthrough in their investigations into the shooting death of Jamal Clarke on May 2, 2023.

30-year-old Dario Orlando Taitt of Silver Sands, Christ Church has been arrested and formally charged with his murder, and is expected to appear in the District ‘A’ Magistrate’s Court today.

Clarke, who was also 30-years-old and from Silver Sands, was shot around 8:20 on the morning of May 2, while along the roadway in the area.

He was transported to the QEH in a private vehicle, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

This is the victim of yesterday's Spieghtstown, St.Peter Barbados shooting. He is being referred to as scooby.

A neighbour who murdered a seven-year-old girl more than 30 years ago was finally convicted of the terrible crime today, watched by the victim's mother whose tireless campaigning made it possible. 

Sharon Henderson was overcome with emotion and sobbed in the public gallery as the jury at Newcastle Crown Court convicted David Boyd, 55, of stabbing her daughter Nikki Allan to death in October 1992.

A post mortem revealed little Nikki had been stabbed 37 times and battered with a brick. 

A teen mum accused of murdering her baby son by assaulting him and then stuffing five cotton wool balls down his throat spoke of her "hate" for the sound of him crying, a jury has heard.

Paris Mayo, who is now 19 but was 15 at the time of the incident, is accused of killing newborn Stanley Mayo before putting him in a bin bag at her parents' home in Springfield Avenue, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, on March 23 2019.

After delivering her 7lb 12oz (3.56kg) baby, named Stanley alone and unaided at the property some time after 9.30pm, the prosecution allege Mayo assaulted him.

Jonas Hankin KC, prosecuting, told Worcester Crown Court on Friday that Stanley suffered a fractured skull, possibly caused by Mayo's foot on his head, before she then stuffed cotton wool into his mouth - two pieces of which were found deep in the throat.

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Medical evidence from a consultant paediatrician, read to court in summary, concluded Stanley was full-term and lived for at least two hours after birth.

Mr Hankin said he "may have suffered a significant crush injury to his head from opposite sides, for example, beneath her foot".

"There is definite evidence of at least two impacts to the head or a crush injury to the side of his head, against or between two hard, unyielding surfaces."

Mayo, whose parents were in, but upstairs and unaware of delivery at the time of the birth, was arrested and twice interviewed about her baby's death, firstly in 2019 and then in 2021.

Mr Hankin said: "She was told the bone pathologist had found cotton wool had been forced deeply into the baby's throat and she was asked if she had done this."

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Mayo claimed she had noticed "fluid" or "blood" coming from the child's mouth and was "trying to help" and soak it up, by placing cotton wool in Stanley's mouth.

Mr Hankin said she told officers: "'I don't remember putting five pieces in there and I didn't shove my fingers down his throat and put them there'."

"'I was panicking and I just didn't know what else to do, and that was the first thing that came into my head, but I didn't shove them down there, I might have been panicking, but I'm not stupid ... that's not what I would have wanted'."

Medical experts, following a post-mortem examination, also concluded the child had "classic signs of a live birth" with evidence of air in its lungs - despite Mayo claiming to police that once born, her son "didn't move, he didn't cry, he didn't breathe".

Jurors also heard Stanley had air in his gut likely "from crying", Mr Hankin said, despite Mayo claiming the child had not made a sound.