Valentine Wahala: Man burnt to death for stealing gifts for his love

A robber, who strongly believed he must show love to his lover on Valentine’s Day by any means possible, has been burnt to death by an irate mob in Warri, Delta State.

 

The Valentine lover was lynched and burnt to death by the mob after his failed attempt to steal gift items he intended to present to his lover from a boutique in Udu area of Delta State.

 

According To Moment On Saturday 

The deceased was reported to have stolen some clothes from a roadside boutique along Orhurunwho Road near Warri, but was not lucky as the shop owner raised an alarm when he attempted to escape. 

It was gathered that the deceased had gone to the boutique pretending to be shopping for his girlfriend for the Valentine’s Day when he suddenly brought out a gun to intimidate both the shop owner and her sales girl.  

He was, however, given a hot chase as he stepped out of the shop after picking the few items in a bag and the shop owner (a lady), raised an alarm, which attracted her neighbours.

The robber lover, however, remained unrelenting as he shot into the air when it became obvious that those chasing him were catching up with him. The gunshot that was meant to create panic did not yield its desired result as those chasing after him intensified the hot chase.

He was later caught with a rubber bag containing female clothes and about five pairs of jean material, which he said he stole as valentine gifts for his girlfriend since he could not afford to buy. 

The irate mob that chased the deceased lynched and burnt him alive, close to the popular Esco Superstore, along the ever-busy road.

The incident, which happened about 6:30 p.m., caused heavy traffic gridlock along the road where hundreds of residents thronged to catch a glimpse of the deceased.

But in a swift reaction, the state police chief, Mamman Tsafe, said there was no need for people to take laws into their hands especially now that the police were on top of security situation in the metropolis.

He disclosed that his men were all out and their counter offensive against armed robbers have started yielding results, adding that two notorious armed robbers were on Sunday night shot dead by the Police in Warri and another escaped with bullet wound.

The state Commissioner of Police, who spoke through the Area Commander Delta South, Yaro Abutu said the exploits of the bandits came to a dead end when they snatched a white Hilux Van with registration number Lagos DN815JJJ.

 

He said a police AK-47 rifle was recovered from the suspects who were killed during exchange of gunfire.

The latest sad development of jungle justice has brought to twelve (12) the number of suspected robbers that were burnt to death in Warri metropolis and its environs by angry residents who appear to have lost hope in the judicial system to bring about justice. 

Investigations revealed that the cases of extra-judicial killings which had been going on in the city in the past few years, recorded the highest casualty last year alone when incidents of armed robbery and kidnapping rose to frightening heights, leaving residents at the mercy of the perpetrators of these dastardly acts.

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Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Guide!

The top 10 gifts that will save your hide at zero hour this Feb. 14th. We've got you covered! *wink*

Shocking! You've procrastinated until the very last moment once again, on the day that's considered calendar kryptonite to most men: Valentine's Day. In your frantic scramble to redeem yourself on any level with the clock at zero and the girlfriend expecting to be swept off your feet, ObehiOkoawo's Blog is here to save the day. With our Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Guide, you've got everything you need to make sure she feels like the goddess she is, and you're not left feeling like a loveless chump on Feb. 15.

1. Using Old Photos for New Gifts
It's the morning of Valentine's Day, and though you've put it off forever, you're determined to make a personal, sentimental gift. No problem! Grab a flash drive/USB stick, load it up with pictures of the two of you together (better yet, find a cute pic of her as a kid and photoshop it together with one of you as a little runt), and head down to the local drug store. Those do-it-yourself Kodak Picture Kiosks at drugstores like CVS/Pharmacy and other chain stores, you can design personal greeting cards with photos and text, or create a personalized photobook. It'll take you less than an hour total, and you're guaranteed to melt her heart.
 
2. Treasure Hunt
Make a treasure hunt for your loved one with riddles or clues to lead them to a gift at the end of the trail. If you make it an all-day scavenger hunt, you'll have the time to pick up a couple other items on the list. Romance is a chess game! You must be a studied master to truly succeed. Don't let her see you sweating as you try to cram in some final procrastination-covering details. They key is to make it look planned and almost casual.

3. Flower Delivery
Arrange for flowers to be delivered, no matter how late in the game you are. Same-day flowers and floral arrangements are easy to order online, though they'll drain you dry on costs. But in the end, what's better, a thin wallet for the next week or an angry girlfriend who thinks you're too cheap to bother with a Valentine's gift?

4. A Sentimental Journey
Plan a trip to the place you met, the location of your first date or another place that's special to the two of you. Share your feelings (for once!) and show her that you appreciate her enough to want to revisit the spot you first (fill in the blank) together. Though guys, this might need pointing out: do not take her to the place you first made out/hooked up/slept together. Bad form.

5. Mixtape!
You'll have to employ at least one other idea on the list to make it a winner, but you can't go wrong if you burn a CD of songs you know your Valentine will enjoy. You could go the themed route, with love songs and sappy romantic ditties that might apply to your relationship, or simply a collection of songs you know she'll love - but make sure to include at least a few songs that are special to the two of you. Decoration on the actual CD tends to be difficult without affecting the disc, so it's best to find a nicely designed case - or make one yourself.

6. Romantic Dinner for Two
All the reservations are booked, you've waited too long again to book a table at your better half's favorite fancy restaurant. Salvation remains in the fact that at most places, you can order takeout and present it in your own romantic setting at home. Light candles, turn on some slow-jams and bring out the nice plateware. If you have a fireplace, light that baby up for a romantic evening with very little preparation time.

7. Surprise Getaway
There are few more exciting surprises to a girl than to be swept off her feet for a weekend getaway, and sites like Orbitz.com and LastMinute.com give you every incentive to wait until the last minute. You can save up to 70% when you book at the last minute on some of these deal sites, which requires a little scheduling flexibility but is well worth the romance points (and more, we're sure) you're going to earn when she finds out it's time to pack the weekend bag!

8. Write Her a Song
If you've got any musical inclination whatsoever, it's time to step up to the plate and write a little ditty about the sunshine in your life. The song itself can be worse than your little brother's band, and sure, maybe you've got the voice of a dying parrot - but trust us on this one, she's going to melt the moment she sees you pouring your heart into a song conveying your love to her. It doesn't have to be a sappy ballad, either - you'll likely get an A for effort just for giving it a shot.


9. Personalized Card with Love Coupons

To hell with Hallmark. If you've got a printer with a healthy amount of red ink, you're good to go, so long as you know how to work the Google image finder and a few romantic pictures (we'll even do it for you). Once you've assembled some nice pics and a heartfelt statement, head over to Valentine's Day Love Coupons and start printing. The first of the love coupons is blank, for you to personalize. Staple the pages together neatly in a booklet or tied with a pretty ribbon, and you're good to go. The only catch - you're going to have to include one or two other selections in this list to really have a romantic impact.

10. Chocolate!

Besides diamonds, what's really a girl's best friend? Chocolate. The debate has long ago been settled. But this is Valentine's Day, and the tired old heart-shaped box of cavity makers isn't going to cut it these days. You have to get something special and unique, so look for a store in your area that sells homemade specialty chocolates. Not See's Candies! Not even Godiva will get the message across that you didn't just stop on your way over at the nearest shop. No big-box chocolatiers allowed. Unique is unforgettable.

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