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Police, Eyewitnesses Give Conflicting Reports On Tunde Sunmonu’s Death

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Abdulrahman Olatunde Sunmonu, 37 years old was a transporter based in Sagamu Ogun State.

On Friday 31st July, a friend called him for a meeting at the GRA in Sagamu. He immediately prepared for the meeting and told his children to stay indoors and that he would soon be back home.

Hours after he left home, Olatunde’s children called one of their uncles, Mr. Dejola Awosanya, and another of their relatives to say they couldn’t reach their dad on phone and he had not returned home.

 

The uncle and their relative waited for 24 hours as stipulated by law for missing persons then on Sunday 2nd August they reported the case at the Sagamu Divisional Police Station. The police promised to investigate the matter.

 

By Tuesday 4th August, policemen from the Sagamu Police Station called Mr. Dejola Awosanya to give the most unpleasant news – Tunde Sunmonu was dead.

 

The DPO showed the family Tunde’s driver’s license and vehicle particulars and Tunde’s picture in the morgue and told the family that Tunde’s vehicle was towed to the station because they couldn’t find the key.

 

Police Report Versus Eye Witness Account

Police Account

According to the report of the police, there was an accident at the GRA. A man hit a woman’s vehicle from the rear and there was an argument between the man and the woman. Tunde was right behind them told them to take their vehicles off the road.

The man left the woman to argue with Tunde, broke Tunde’s car headlamp, and then attacked him with a baseball bat. He hit him several times with the bat until Tunde’s skull was broken. When he saw that he was unconscious, he rushed him to the nearby hospital and transferred money to the doctors and left for the police station to report that he hit Tunde in self-defense.

The police said they are investigating the matter.

 

Eye-Witness Account

Tunde and the culprit were friends. In fact, the culprit was the one who made the call the day Tunde went missing to invite him to a party at the home of the Chairman of a local government, Gbenga Badru.

They were at the party when aimed issues came up and Tunde decided to run away from the chairman’s house, leaving his car behind. Some guys ran after him, caught up with him and beat him to a coma.

The vigilante came to his rescue and called in the police who arrested the culprit with the murder weapon (baseball bat) and a dagger. Tunde was taken to Idera hospital (a private hospital) at the Ajaka area of Sagamu on 31st July and died on 2nd August 2020.

 

The family is asking the following questions:

Why was a delay of at least two days without the police informing the family?

Why did the police tag Tunde as an unidentified person whereby they had all his information (his driver’s license and vehicle particulars taken from his vehicle).

Why were his 2 phones taken and later returned by one of the culprits that ran away when the vigilante got there?

* Why did the DPO release only one phone to the family?

* Why is the local government chairman, Mr. Banjo Baruwa in a hurry to bail the culprit?

 

Tunde Sunmonu was the first son of Hakeem Sunmonu and the only child of Yetunde Ajose-Akano. Please help them get justice by sharing this story until the Commissioner of Police Ogun State hears about it. The IG too must hear so that the police at the station in Sagamu will not change the narratives. Thank you

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Daughters of Dr. Charles Ononiwu, Chiamanda and Chiamaka, Launch Debut Books to Uplift Hearts Facing Life’s Struggles

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At just 18 and 20 years old, Chiamanda and Chiamaka Ononiwu — daughters of renowned Nigerian surgeon Dr. Charles Ononiwu — have achieved a remarkable milestone with the release of their debut inspirational books, Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls.

Their literary journey began six years ago, during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. While the world was engulfed in fear and uncertainty, the then 13- and 15-year-old sisters turned inward, using writing as an outlet to process their emotions, express their faith, and reach out to others with messages of hope and resilience.

 What began as a quiet act of creativity blossomed into two powerful books that now serve as beacons of light for readers navigating life’s storms.

Eighteen-year-old Chiamanda Ononiwu is the author of Do Not Be Afraid. A passionate Electrical Engineering student , she is also a proud alumna of Intellichild TLC and Valedictorian of Great Blessings School, Class of 2022. 

In her book, she addresses the emotional challenges many young people face and draws from her personal faith to offer guidance and encouragement.

Her elder sister, Chiamaka Ononiwu, 20, is a final-year medical student at Babcock University in Nigeria. She penned Waterfalls, a heartfelt and deeply spiritual work she describes as divinely inspired. Chiamaka views her writing as a calling — a mission to uplift souls and bring hope to those struggling with life’s challenges.

“Personally, I would say it all started with the idea of inclusion, inspired by real human experiences,” Chiamaka shared. “We’ve had conversations with people who’ve gone through difficult situations — including issues and those stories helped shape what I write today.”

She added, “It’s all about encouraging people to face life with faith. We began this journey during a dark time in the world, and I felt called to create something that could offer comfort and hope — not just locally, but globally.”

The official book launch and signing ceremony took place on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, and was attended by family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. It was a celebration of creativity, faith, and youthful brilliance, as the sisters presented their work to an inspired audience.

Speaking at the event, Chiamaka emphasized the core message of her book: “Waterfalls reminds readers that God is always watching over His people. He doesn’t bring fear — He brings peace, hope, and love. I want readers to find comfort and assurance in that truth.”

For Chiamanda, her book is a message to young people who may feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures: “Do Not Be Afraid is especially for youth navigating difficult times. No matter how hard life gets, you can always find strength and direction in God’s word.”

Writing came naturally to both sisters. Chiamaka recalled, “Even as a child, I loved writing short stories for my siblings. When the opportunity came to publish, I knew it was time to share my message with a wider audience.”

Despite their demanding academic paths, both young women balanced their studies with writing through perseverance and faith.

Chiamanda and Chiamaka are united by a shared dream — to inspire people across the world with their writing.

Chiamaka expressed Further;  “Our biggest hope is that these books will reach people who need to know that God is real, that He’s always with them, and that through Him, anything is possible,” Chiamaka said.

With Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls, the Ononiwu sisters have not only created literary works — they’ve created lifelines. Their voices, grounded in faith and driven by purpose, remind readers everywhere that even in the darkest moments, God’s light never fades.

Their father, Dr. Charles Ononiwu — a distinguished surgeon and deeply devoted parent — also spoke at the event, sharing the journey from his perspective.

“For me, my number one priority has always been to care for children — not just medically, but also by encouraging them academically and in the basics of life,” he said.

He recounted a moving moment with Chiamanda, who approached him with the idea of sharing her story publicly to inspire others.

“She came to me and said she wanted to talk to her peers, to share how she had been comforted, and to help them see that everything would be okay,” he recalled. “As a father, my role was to guide her. I support both of them, help activate their strengths, and provide direction.”

Dr. Ononiwu made the decision to fund the publication of their books himself, believing in the power of their message.

“I told them, ‘You have something the world needs. You can make an impact in the lives of others,’” he said. “I believe every child has a gift. It is our responsibility as parents not to dismiss them, but to help them discover and nurture their talents.”

He encouraged all parents to support their children’s creative pursuits, noting, “Every person has something special inside them — no one is without talent. It’s just a matter of looking inward, discovering that gift, and sharing it with the world.”

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