Online fraudster jailed 6 months for duping American $500

Justice I. M Sani of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced Uchenna Samuel Nwosu (a.ka. Jackson Mendez) to six months imprisonment for internet fraud, impersonation and obtaining the sum of $500 from an American, Carmen Alvarez, under false pretence.

Nwosu was arraigned by the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt’s Zonal Office on April 11, 2019 on three-count charges bordering on internet fraud, impersonation and obtaining under false pretences contrary to Section 6 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under section 1(3) of the same Act.

One of the count read: “That you UCHENMNA SAMUEL NWOSU (alias Jackson mendez) on or about February 2019, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court had in your possession (your email address:jacksonmendez180@gmail.com) documents containing false pretence which you knew or ought to know contains false pretence and thereby committed an offence or an attempt to commit an offence contrary to section 6 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act 2006 and punishable under section 1 (3) of the same Act”.

Nwosu originally pleaded “not guilty” to the charges but later changed his plea to “guilty”.

Based on his changed plea, Prosecuting counsel, Barrister Samuel Chime prayed the court to convict him accordingly.

Justice Sani convicted and sentenced him to six months imprisonment on each of the three – count charges. The sentence however runs concurrently. The court also ordered Nwosu to restitute the $500 he collected from his victim. Also, the court ruled that a laptop, Lenovo T410, recovered from him should be forfeited to the Federal Government.

Nwosu’s journey to prison began when he was arrested along Liberty Drive, Woji, Port Harcourt, for his involvement in online dating scam.

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OPL 245: Jonathan, Diezani conspired to receive bribe, FG tells London court

The federal government has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan and Diezani Alison-Madueke, his former minister of petroleum resources, of accepting bribes for the controversial OPL 245 deal.

These claims were included in documents filed at a London court by lawyers representing the federal government concerning payments made to acquire the licence in 2011.

In the court case filed against Shell and Eni, the federal government said Jonathan and Alison-Madueke broke the law for making a secret profit and sidelining the government from its true share of the deal.

On April 9, 1998, the federal military government awarded OPL 245 to Malabu Oil and Gas Ltd, which was said to be owned mainly by Mohammed Abacha, son of the Sani Abacha, and Etete, who was the petroleum minister at the time.

On July 2, 2001, President Olusegun Obasanjo revoked Malabu’s licence and assigned the oil block to Shell — without a public bid. Malabu went to court, but ownership was reverted to it in 2006 after it reached an out-of-court settlement with the federal government.

Shell fought back and commenced arbitration against Nigeria, but when President Goodluck Jonathan came to power in 2010, the controversy appeared to have been resolved with Shell and Eni agreeing to buy the oil block from Malabu for $1.1 billion.

The oil companies also paid $210 million as signature bonus to the federal government of Nigeria.

However, the deal has been enmeshed in more controversies and trials over allegations of bribery and shady deals by officials of the Nigerian government and their foreign accomplices.

The OPL 245 is reported to be one of the biggest untapped oil resources in Africa with reserves estimated at 9 billion barrels.

“Bribes were paid. The receipt of those bribes and the participation in the scheme of said officials was in breach of their fiduciary duties and Nigerian criminal law,” the court document read.

Reuters reports that Jonathan’s spokesman declined to comment, saying the former president was on duty as an election observer in South Africa.

- THECABLE

Police arrest 9 suspected kidnappers, rescue 16 victims in Niger

Niger State Police Command has arrested nine suspected kidnappers and rescued sixteen victims from across the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Muhammadu Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Minna.

He explained that three of the suspected kidnappers were killed by the police during a gun duel with the security agents.

He said that the suspects were arrested in Mashegu, Bangi, Lapai, Paikoro, Shiroro and Rafi Local Government Areas of the state in the last two months.

Abubakar said that on April 29 at about 10p.m the command was informed that armed bandits blocked Sahorami-Makera road under Mashegu LGA.

He said the hoodlums stopped a trailer with reg. No BLR 377 XA Gombe and kidnapped the driver, along Tungar Mahaukaciya and took him into a nearby bush.

According to him, operatives of operation Puff-Adder ambushed the kidnappers, and succeeded in gunning down one of the kidnappers and rescued the victim unhurt.

” One AK47 riffle loaded with 28 live ammunition was recovered and the corpse of the suspect was deposited at Kontagora General Hospital.

“In same vain, on April 26 at about 2:45p.m, acting on a tip-off, on the same date at about 2: 45p.m, some unknown armed men invaded the house of one Alhaji Umaru Maipeshi of Gidan-Kwano village in Mashegu LGA, kidnapped and took him on Bajaj motorcycle heading towards Kampani Bobi village via Bangi.”

The spokesman said that Bangi Police Division was alerted and immediately the policemen blocked Sabon-Gida–Kampani-Bobi road and engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun battle.

“The Police overpowered the hoodlums and gunned down two suspects, while the victim was rescued unhurt.

“Exhibits recovered include one AK47 rifle with empty magazine, one Bajaj motorcycle and one Tecno phone.

“Also, on March 1 at about 6p.m one Abubakar Ardo of Rafin Gora village, Mashegu LGA reported a case of kidnap at Mashegu Division at about 10a.m.” he said.

Abubakar said that one Alhaji Auta of Dutsen-Magaji Village in Mashegu LGA and ten others were kidnapped by unknown hoodlums from their houses to unknown destination.

“Immediately, a team of Policemen from Mashegu Division gave the suspects a hot chase and the kidnappers had no option than to release the victims and fled.

“All the hostages were rescued unhurt.

“Similarly, on 12th March at about 7p.m, one Bature Abubakar of Fulani camp Tanagi village of Mashegu LGA, reported a case of kidnapping at Mashegu Division.

“On the same date at about 11p.m, a gang of kidnappers entered their camp and attacked him with machetes, sticks and kidnapped his wife Jummai Bature and one other to unknown destination.

“During Police investigation, one Babuga Umaru of the same address was arrested and confessed to have conspired with three others at large and conjointly kidnapped the victim,” he said.

The police spokesman said that the victim was later rescued unhurt by a team of Policemen at Tenangi village in Mashegu LGA.

He explained that the case has been charged to court.

Abubakar said on March 14 at about 3:40p.m, based on information from a reliable source Police detectives attached to Kagara Division arrested two suspected kidnappers.

He said during investigation, the suspects were linked to a kidnapping gang terrorizing the axis of Kagara, Kutigi, Bida LGA and environs for over three months ago.

Also, on March 15 at about 9:30p.m, one Alhaji Salisu Mani of Osato area Suleja reported at ‘A’ Division Suleja that that his son, Musa Salisu was missing.

He said that while the police was searching for him at about 11:p.m he received a phone call from an anonymous caller that they kidnapped his son for ransom and immediately switched off their phone.

A team of Policemen from ‘A’ Division Suleja during a painstaking investigation unravel the identity of the perpetrators and arrested two suspects and rescued the son unhurt.

The suspects both confessed to have kidnapped the victim in order to demand a ransom of one hundred thousand naira before meeting their waterloo.

He said that the suspects were charged to court.

“On 22nd April at about 2p.m, the police received information on the activities of armed bandits around Kotorishi bush Kaffin-koro.

“Mobile Police personnel of 42PMF based at Ishau village in Paikoro LGA rushed to the scene and engaged the bandits in a gun duel, which forced them to escape into the bush.”

Abubakar said that exhibits recovered include: four empty AK47 magazines, one locally made pistol with 7 rounds of live ammunitions, two army camouflage uniforms, one Tecno handset, one small solar panel and one black veil.

He said also on April 23 at about 11:30, the police were told of that two strange heavily built men were suspiciously sighted at a nearby bush closed to Adunu village via Kaffin-Koro of Paikoro LGA.

According to the PPRO, police operatives of Kaffin-Koro Division rushed to the area.

“Upon questioning the duo, they were taken into custody for failure to give satisfactory answers to questions put to them by the Police.

“The suspects were later identified as Isah Mohammed and Bitrus Eric both of Mutun-Daya, Shiroro LGA and Daza village of Munya LGA respectively.

“Further investigation revealed that they had kidnapped one Maryam Abubakar Adamu of Chanchaga, Minna sometimes in October, 2018, he said.

Abubakar said Isah Mohammed that led the gang to the victim house happened to be a nephew to the victim.

He said that the second suspects, Bitrus Eric confessed to have received two hundred thousand naira (N200, 000.00) as part of his share of the ransom.

He explained that the suspects have been charged to court, adding that the operatives also foiled attempted kidnap in Shiroro and Lapai respectively.

The PPRO said that one Shehu Daudu of Fulani camp Lawo village of Shiroro LGA also narrowly escaped being kidnapped while he was sleeping.

He said some men armed with dangerous weapons invaded his house and attempted to kidnap him by firing sporadically in the air to scare people away but did not succeed as people from neighborhood came to his rescue.

Abubakar said that subsequently, one suspect was trailed, arrested and detained by the Police in Shiroro LGA while two others are still on Police radar.

He said exhibits recovered from the suspect include: Berretta pistol with seven (7) rounds of live ammunitions.

Also, March 31 at about 4:30p.m, the police were informed that one Ibrahim Bahago of Fulani camp Maguda village via Lapai LGA and five others were in a beer parlor discussing on how to kidnap one Abubakar Sule a member of Fulani vigilante group Kpada.

He said based on this, the policemen stormed the area and arrested the said Ibrahim Bahago, while others took to their heels.

“The suspect’s house was searched, one AK47 magazine with 60 rounds of live ammunitions, one sleeve shirt, two pullover shirts, and one container of service oil were recovered as exhibits,” he said.

The police spokesman said that the case was still being investigated.

- DAILY POST

TRANSFER NEWS : Herrera confirms Man Utd departure

Ander Herrera has confirmed he will leave Manchester United at the end of the season after bidding goodbye to the club in a video on social media.

Herrera's contract expires at the end of June and the 29-year-old is expected to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer this summer after agreeing terms with the Ligue 1 champions.

Herrera initially joined United from Athletic Bilbao in 2014 and has since gone on to make 189 appearances for the club.

He won the Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup during his time in Manchester, and was also named the club's Player of the Year for the 2016-17 season.

Herrera confirmed his departure in a video released on United's official Twitter account.

He said: "There is red in my heart, I knew it from the first time I played here and in the moment that I started to wear it.

"A club with thousands of fans that respect and remember all the players who give everything.

"I felt special when I heard my name chanted. I felt proud when the fans decided I was part of this incredible history.

"Every time I represented this club, in every game, in wins and losses, even when I couldn't help from the grass, I understood what this club means.

"I am going to remember each of the almost 200 matches that I have played with this jersey because playing for the greatest club in England has been a true honour.

"Thanks for these five amazing years."

United captain Antonio Valencia has also bid farewell to the club's fans ahead of what is set to be his 339th and final appearance against Cardiff at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The right-back will leave United after they opted against triggering an extension in his contract, which expires at the end of June, and ahead of his last appearance he said: "It means the world to me - a roller-coaster of emotions from sadness to ecstasy.

"Sadness because I have won everything as a player here and will miss these moments. Sadness too because we have suffered heavy defeats as a team but thanks to the support of the fans we have managed to lift ourselves and I have no doubt they will savour more success in the near future as they deserve.

"They have always supported me even in my darkest days with serious injuries. I hope they enjoy and savour the occasion as much as I do as their commitment and support during the past 10 years was crucial to my success.

"My message to all Manchester United fans on behalf of myself and my family is to thank you for giving me your undivided support. I wish them all the best for the future and that future teams provide you with great victories on the field and as much success as they can muster."

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Nuns step up in the fight against prostitution

Girls freed from the clutches of human traffickers worldwide are given shelter by nuns from the Talitha Kum network, which is marking its 10th anniversary with support from Pope Francis.

"We have sisters who go into the streets, but also to refugee camps, schools, tea plantations, (and) prisons," the international network's coordinator, Sister Gabriella Bottani told AFP.

"We can identify situations, do prevention work, offer help," she said.

Efforts to help those trapped in prostitution are regularly lauded by the 82-year old pope.

The Argentine choose an anti-trafficking Italian nun to write the Way of Cross meditations this Easter, with seasoned campaigner Eugenia Bonetti slamming public "indifference" as the main reason girls are still on the street.

On Friday, Francis opened an exhibition at the Vatican of photographs by Lisa Kristine of the US, portraying nuns working with victims.

Trafficking in women is "an octopus with many tentacles," said Sister Yvonne Clemence Bambara, who runs a rehabilitation centre in Burkina Faso.

"We have to work together in many ways to overcome it and mitigate the consequences as much as possible," she added.

'Rise up'

Many convents have been active in fighting prostitution since the 19th century. Their efforts were brought under one umbrella in 2009 with the creation of Talitha Kum -- Aramaic words from the bible that mean "Young girl, rise up".

The network has hundreds of members in India, where sisters train young people in villages and slums to be vigilant and work together to find children who have been sold to pimps or abducted by traffickers.

"If a child goes missing, we send the message out," Sister Prema Chowallur from Assam State in India told AFP by telephone.

The nuns have different types of shelters ready for those determined to get off the streets, offering both first response care and help with reintegration into society.

Sister Luisa Puglisi lives in just such a shelter in Valencia in Spain:

"What matters most is our presence with them on a daily basis," she said.

"Doing the dishes together, watching television... We give them something for free in a world where everything can be bought and sold".

As well as helping those who want to denounce their captors, or return to their home countries, the nuns also raise awareness in societies that may be reluctant to acknowledge the problem.

From poorest to richest

In the US, Sister Jean Shafer -- who ran a shelter for six years -- publishes a monthly newsletter on the phenomenon that is widely read within the Catholic Church there.

"We are able to talk with people of influence, money, education, to get them involved," she said.

"We can mingle among the poorest of the poor and among the richest of the rich."

In Australia, Sister Colleen Jackson spends one week a year meeting with lawmakers.

"We are generally trusted: some victims will speak to sisters before law enforcement," she said.

While many non-religious social workers appreciate their dedication, some worry about the Church's position on abortion.

"We are all against abortion, but none of us will put a girl who has made that choice out on the street," Bottani said.

Living with nuns does not necessarily come naturally to all of the girls, she admits, but she insists the human warmth and support they are offered means the world to many.

"The most important things are captured in a look. How we look at them, how they look at us," Bottani said.

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8 suspects remanded in prison for oil theft

Justice Fatun Riman of a Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has ordered that eight alleged illegal oil dealers being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, be remanded in prison till May 22, 2019, when their bail application will be heard.

They include: Victor Umana, Asuquo Ita Bassey, Okon Edet Solomon, Anthony Okon Effiong, Asuquo John Esuya, Victor Okon Moses, Bassey Effiong Antai and Vincent Okon Antai.

They were arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in petroleum products.

They were arrested in April 2, 2019, by the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base Ibaka, in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, with a wooden boat loaded with 501 drums of 300 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and were subsequently handed over to the EFCC on April 8, 2019 for further investigation and prosecution.

One of the counts read: “That you, Victor Umana, Asoquo Ita Bassey, Okon Edet Solomon, Anthony Okon Effiong, Asoquo John Esuya, Victor Okon Moses, Bassey Effiong Antai, Vincent Okon Antai on or about the 2nd day of April, 2019 at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, without lawful authority and appropriate license conspired among yourselves to commit felony to wit- illegal dealing in one hundred and fifty thousand, three hundred litres (150,300) of petroleum product (Automative Gas Oil AGO) loaded in a wooden boat and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 3 (6) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act Cap M17 of the Revised Edition (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) 2004 and punishable under Section 1 (7) (b) of the same Act.”

- PM NEWS

Phelan confirmed as Man Utd’s assistant manager

Manchester United confirmed Mike Phelan as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s permanent assistant manager on a three-year deal on Friday, ending speculation he could become the club’s technical director.

Meanwhile, reports linked the club to Wales winger Daniel James.

Phelan took up the role on a temporary basis when Solskjaer was appointed caretaker-manager on December 19.

When Solskjaer signed a three-year contract as manager on March 28 after winning 14 out of his first 19 matches, Phelan did not immediately do the same as assistant manager. Reports at the time suggested he could become technical director and lead a change in direction to the club’s scouting and recruitment.

However, the former Hull manager, who was under contract to Australian club Central Coast Mariners as sporting director when he initially joined Solskjaer at Old Trafford, has now agreed a deal.

“I think he’s fantastic at his job. I’m very pleased that it’s finally been agreed,” said Solskjaer, whose side have suffered an alarming dip in form since his appointment was made permanent.

“When Ed [Woodward, United’s executive vice-chairman] rang me, Mick was my first port of call to assist me.”

Phelan has a long history with United, having signed as a player in 1989, spending five years at Old Trafford, then returning to the coaching staff for a 12-year spell under Sir Alex Ferguson from 2001.

Solskjaer, who played for United during that time, suggested that Phelan’s experience and in-depth knowledge of the club were invaluable.

“I played here under him. He has the knowledge, the experience, the demeanour. Everyone in the club enjoys talking to him and discussing football with him.

“If you walk around Carrington, the players really respect what he can do. He’s worked with the best and for me, as a young manager, it’s really useful that Mick has experience in a few more eras than I have.”

A 1-1 draw at already-relegated Huddersfield last weekend ended United’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season after a run of two wins from their last 11 games in all competitions.

A summer of big changes is expected at Old Trafford and Solskjaer refused to confirm reports that the club are close to signing James from Swansea, having failed in an attempt to bring in England international Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.

The Norwegian did acknowledge that the 21-year-old fitted the profile of players United want to sign, with the manager keen to bring in young talent that can serve the club for the long term.

“I think I’ve been quite honest that challenging for the title next year would be a miraculous season, because we’re so far behind at the moment,” added Solskjaer. “So next season we’ve got to close that gap.

“If we manage to get to February, March and be close, that’s fantastic. If not, this summer will be about signing players who can last for many years here.

“I don’t think this club has ever been about bringing in ready-made players. Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t ready-made. Wayne Rooney wasn’t ready-made. Loads of players have come here and then developed into the top superstars that they’ve become. That’s always going to be the model here.”

Solskjaer hinted that midfielder Ander Herrera will feature for the final time in a red shirt against Cardiff on Sunday before he is expected to complete a move to Paris Saint-Germain on a free contract.

“Ander might play,” Solskjaer said. “I don’t know yet, because we haven’t picked the team. And he will probably announce later on where he’s going to continue his career.”

- PM NEWS

Bundesliga: Bayern miss chance to seal title after Leipzig stumble

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich stumbled to a goalless draw at RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Thereby missing their chance to seal the Bundesliga title as Borussia Dortmund kept their hopes alive and closed to within two points with one game left.

Bayern, who needed a win to make sure of a record-extending seventh consecutive league title, are on 75 points. They play Eintracht Frankfurt in next week’s season finale.

Dortmund, who beat Fortuna Duesseldorf 3-2, are on 73 and face Borussia Moenchengladbach next week.

Leipzig are third on 66 and have secured their Champions League spot for next season.

Hanover 96 and Nuremberg were relegated while VfB Stuttgart held on to 16th place and will go into a relegation/promotion playoff with third-placed team of the second division.

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Lecturer revealed how she was abducted and raped in Rivers

A female lecturer in one of the tertiary institutions in Rivers State has recounted her ordeal in the hands of kidnappers.

The woman, whose name and face was protected, told newsmen at the 6 Division of Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, how she was raped in a forest in Emohua Local Government Area before she escaped.

She spoke after the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, paraded and handed over suspects in the case to the Police.

Her words: “I was in my house in Port Harcourt on April 30, 2019. I was alone with my children and my husband’s cousin. They were sleeping in the room.

“I was washing with machine at the balcony. Since it was around 8 p.m., there was a programme I always watched on Zee World.

“As I was washing my clothes, I was watching the programme. The main gate was locked, but the protector was open, since I had to go downstairs to get water.

“I was in the living room, when I noticed that the protector opened slightly. I was wondering, because if my husband returned from work, he would horn and I would have to go and open the main gate for him.

“I was wondering who was there. The other person who was supposed to come back from work was sleeping. The next thing I saw was the key to the main door opened.

“Then I saw two guys first, pointing a gun at me. One of them cocked the gun and he asked after my husband but I said he had not closed from work.

“He asked of my ATM card and PIN. I gave him. He asked if I had money in the house I said no but I had gold, which could be sold for N50, 000 but they rejected it.

“One person took our television, another took the laptop. I was tying a wrapper with spaghetti top since I was in my house. They then asked me to follow them.

“One of them asked me to get a dress but they did not let me leave the living room. The dress I wore to school that day was on my room’s door. They brought it for me and I wore it.

“They asked of my car’s key, I brought it out and I gave it to them. That was how they put me in my vehicle and as they were about to drive out, they found it difficult because of the space we share with our neighbour and they were hitting my neighbour’s fence.

“They drove off. We then got to a place that was not motorable. So, we had to come down. That was how we started the journey inside the bush. I asked them what I did but they did not respond.

“That day, they paid me salary. I told them to let me give them. One then gave me an account number, which I forwarded my salary N59, 000 to. As we were still going inside the bush, he called someone to confirm if the person had received the alert.

“We later saw river that got to my knees. The leader pulled his trousers but I had to carry my dress up. That night, we spent about two hours in the bush, just moving around and I was barefooted because they did not allow me to wear slippers, thereby giving me injuries.

“The next morning, out of the two of them that followed me inside the bush, one of them left, remaining one who told me that if I did not cooperate with him, to allow him to sleep with me four other persons would come in the afternoon and they would have me.

“But if I allowed him to sleep with me, he would let me go. I told him I would not be able to do it. When I was still sitting on the floor, he masked himself with his dress and he raped me.

“It rained heavily, we were all under the rain. I was completely wet. They removed their clothes and had only their boxer shorts. After the rain, they cleaned themselves and wore their clothes. That was the only dress I had and I could not go naked. I was so cold.

“Later in the day, another one came and he asked me if I would eat but I said I was not hungry. He said I should eat in that if I died, they would still collect the ransom.

“They later brought packed food; fried rice with two fried meat and sachet water with orange juice for me but I could not eat because I did not have appetite. I just managed to take the sachet water and the two pieces of meat.

“The elderly one that came seemed nicer. He said they would never rape their victims but I told him the other one had already raped me.

“He was surprised and went back to ask him. He confirmed raping me. He said in their culture, it was forbidden and that before they would let me go, they would do something.

“I told them I am a Christian and I would not be part of it. I said I had forgiven him and left him to God. He said when they got to our house and if they had seen N500, 000, they would not have carried me.

“He said teachers’ money (ransom) was N5 million, but if my husband could raise N3 million, they would let me go.

“Around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, they asked of what I would eat but I said I was not hungry but I asked them to call my people.

“They then called my husband, but he was calm and he said he had no money again since they had collected the over N100, 000 he had with the ATM card.

“That was when I knew that they had collected the money. I begged them to let me go but they asked me to shut up, claiming that I was talking too much.

“We then went back to where we were on Wednesday. While we were there, I had strength and I knew that members of my church were praying for me. I knew that my God would not let me down.

“I told God that after all my suffering, the kidnappers would not take the requested N3 million from my husband. They said my husband promised to call them before 12 noon on that day to drop the ransom.

“So, they were happy. One went to sleep, while the other took his phone and went away. I waited for a while, the one that went to make call was not coming.

“I did as if I wanted to urinate, the one that was sleeping did not ask me to come back. I saw it as an opportunity to escape. That was how I ran away.

“God helped me in the bush and I was following the sun but I was seriously injured and bleeding. I later came out of the bush and I saw a road.

“I did not know where I was. I was stopping vehicles but the dress I wore was so dirty. So, no vehicle was stopping for me. I then saw two guys in a vehicle, they helped me.”