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Suspected Thugs Linked to Former Nigerian Customs Sole Administrator, Omlago Ango, Invade Abuja Home of Estranged Wife to Seize Property and Cause Damage

Samuel Omlago Ango, a retired major general, and a group of alleged thugs reportedly invaded the home of his estranged wife, Juliet Ango, located in the upscale Maitama district of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). 

"This incident is the latest development in an ongoing legal battle between the two over the ownership of the property, which is currently the subject of litigation in courts both in the FCT and Kaduna State.

Samuel Ango, who previously served as the Sole Administrator of the Nigeria Customs Service from 1994 to 1998, has been trying to evict his wife from the property despite ongoing legal proceedings. According to Reports, a group of men believed to be hired thugs arrived at Juliet Ango’s residence early Saturday morning. Witnesses reported that these individuals forcefully entered the property by jumping over the locked gates and proceeded to cause significant damage.

"Eyewitnesses close to the family described a chaotic scene where the thugs split into groups, some destroying parts of the house including windows, the roof, and walls, while others removed various items from the premises. This aggressive action took place despite the known fact that the property dispute is still active in court, prompting outcry from onlookers and advocates against such illegal tactics, especially given the pending legal determinations.

An insider familiar with the situation pointed out that this was not the first instance of Samuel Ango using forceful measures against his estranged wife. A similar incident occurred in 2018, which led to the intervention of female lawyers from FIDA, who provided some temporary relief for Mrs. Ango. Despite reporting these incidents to the FCT Police Command, the response from law enforcement was described as inadequate.

In his defense, Samuel Ango acknowledged the incident but denied any legal restrictions against his actions. He argued that there was no court order preventing him from disposing of the property. He claimed that his attempts to discuss the matter with Juliet had been fruitless, necessitating his personal visit to the property. Despite these assertions, he could not produce any documentation to validate that the legal suit filed by his wife had been dismissed, as he claimed.

On the other hand, Juliet Ango provided a different perspective, noting that Samuel was well aware of her travel plans due to her father's illness, which led to the postponement of a meeting meant to possibly resolve their issues. She contended that the property had indeed been struck out by an Abuja High Court, pending the outcome of the Kaduna case, and mentioned that in 2013 her husband had given her the house to protect her from potential hostility from his relatives.

Juliet recounted the history of their dispute, detailing how her husband wanted to sell the house after giving it to her, prompting their legal battles. She described the recent attack as a shocking escalation, with over fifty men storming her house early in the morning, likening the situation to a military operation. Even the arrival of the police did little initially to stop the destruction until they threatened to use live ammunition.

Juliet alleged that during the melee, she was informed that the property had already been sold and was being transferred to a new owner, a claim adding further complexity to their ongoing legal and personal disputes. This incident has highlighted not only the personal animosity between the estranged couple but also the broader issues of legality and enforcement within the FCT, raising questions about the adequacy of legal protections and law enforcement response in such high-stakes property disputes.

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