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Police arrest woman for cutting off boyfriend’s manhood in Kano

Police said the incident happened at Durbar Hotel in Badawa, where Idris allegedly attacked her boyfriend with a sharp knife after reportedly discovering his plans to marry another woman. The suspect, who hails from Maigatari Local Government Area of Jigawa State, was said to have lured the victim to the hotel before the attack. Spokesperson for the Kano State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday. He said the Divisional Police Officer for Badawa led a team of detectives to the scene, where the suspect was arrested and the knife used in the attack was recovered as an exhibit. The victim was rushed to Abubakar Imam Urology Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment for his injuries. Kiyawa added that detectives have begun a full investigation into the incident, and the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 28, 2026

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Nigeria

Police arrest masquerade over alleged killing in Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a masquerade known as Asoleke over the alleged killing of a 24-year-old man in Ibadan. The police said the arrest followed an incident linked to a traditional procession in the city. The case has now been opened for investigation. According to the police, the young man died after the confrontation, and officers are working to establish the exact role played by those involved. The command said more suspects are being identified. The arrest has attracted public attention because of the unusual nature of the case. It also raises concern over how traditional events are managed when large crowds are involved. Police said the investigation is ongoing and that further updates will be released as more facts become available. Would you like the next one rewritten in a stronger hard news style or in […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 6, 2026

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Nigeria

Navy arrests vehicle theft syndicate suspect in Abuja

The Nigerian Navy has arrested a suspected member of a vehicle theft syndicate in Abuja. The suspect, Habeeb Ajadi, was intercepted by naval operatives while attempting to leave the Federal Capital Territory during an intelligence-led operation. According to the Navy, preliminary findings showed that he allegedly posed as an Inspector of the Nigerian Correctional Service to support his criminal activities. He was also said to have confessed to being part of a syndicate linked to the theft of vehicles from different parts of Abuja. The Navy said the group operated across state borders and moved stolen vehicles through accomplices outside the FCT. The suspect has been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and prosecution.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 2, 2026

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Nigeria

Police arrest 10 suspects over killing of Benue MACBAN chairman

The Benue State Police Command says it has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the killing of the state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and one Yakubu Isa.punchng+1 Police Commissioner Clement Nwadiogbu, in a statement by spokesperson DSP Udeme Edet, said the suspects were picked up during coordinated intelligence-led operations around Otukpo. Those arrested include Titus Tyodenda (25), Utibe Sam (20), Owoicho Ameh (18), Sunday Useni (21), Sunday Ogbanje (46), Daniel Raphael (23), Adokole John (24), Samuel Ogazi (32), Agbo Daniel (25) and Onazi James (30).thesun The MACBAN chairman and his companion were shot dead by gunmen shortly after attending a peace meeting in Ohinmini, with the attack occurring at Okudu village in neighbouring Otukpo Local Government Area. The incident has heightened fears of fresh violence in the area, which […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 28, 2026

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Nigeria

Police rescue five kidnapped victims in Ogun

The police in Ogun State have rescued five kidnapped victims during an operation against armed abductors. The victims were freed after a coordinated response by police operatives who acted on intelligence about the kidnappers’ hideout. The rescue followed a gun battle between the police and the suspected abductors. According to reports, the kidnappers fled after being overpowered by the security team. The rescued victims were later taken for medical checks and debriefing. Police said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to crack down on kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state. They added that search operations are still ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects. The development comes as security agencies continue to intensify their fight against kidnapping across Nigeria.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 27, 2026

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Nigeria

Two jailed 25 years for kidnapping in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two men to 25 years in prison each for kidnapping. The convicts, Ibrahim Abubakar and Abdullahi Abubakar, were found guilty of abducting Omoboade Adesina, a staff member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. The court said the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The judge delivered the ruling after reviewing the evidence presented during the trial. A third defendant in the case was discharged and acquitted because the court found the evidence against him insufficient. The kidnapping case was part of the growing concern over violent crime in Nigeria. The court’s decision was seen as a strong warning to kidnappers and other criminal groups operating in the state. Justice officials said the judgment reflects the seriousness of kidnapping offences and the need for stricter punishment to deter similar crimes.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 26, 2026

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Nigeria

Breaking: Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Minister Adelabu’s Sister, Children in Ibadan

Armed gunmen kidnapped the younger sister of immediate past Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons early Wednesday morning in the Elewura area of Challenge, Ibadan, in another wave of abductions rocking Oyo State. The victims, identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, 43, and her twin sons Peter and Paul, were abducted by armed men at about 7:30 a.m. while Mrs. John-Paul was taking her children to school in Ibadan. The incident occurred in the Elewura, Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area. Confirming the incident, Adelabu's media aide, Femi Awogboro, said armed men intercepted Mrs. John-Paul and forcefully took her and her twin sons to an unknown destination. The family members were attempting to link the expressway from Elewura when they were attacked and whisked away by the unknown kidnappers. Awogboro described […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 3, 2026

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Nigeria

Breaking: Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Minister Adelabu’s Sister, Children in Ibadan

Armed gunmen kidnapped the younger sister of immediate past Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons early Wednesday morning in the Elewura area of Challenge, Ibadan, in another wave of abductions rocking Oyo State. The victims, identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, 43, and her twin sons Peter and Paul, were abducted by armed men at about 7:30 a.m. while Mrs. John-Paul was taking her children to school in Ibadan. The incident occurred in the Elewura, Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area. Confirming the incident, Adelabu's media aide, Femi Awogboro, said armed men intercepted Mrs. John-Paul and forcefully took her and her twin sons to an unknown destination. The family members were attempting to link the expressway from Elewura when they were attacked and whisked away by the unknown kidnappers. Awogboro described […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 3, 2026

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Nigeria

Grandpas arrested for drug trafficking in Abia, Ekiti

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested elderly suspects described as grandpas for alleged drug trafficking in Abia and Ekiti states. The agency said the arrests were made during separate operations targeting the supply and distribution of hard drugs in both states. In Abia State, NDLEA officers apprehended an elderly suspect during a cartel raid linked to the trafficking of methamphetamine and other illicit substances. The operation followed intelligence that the area was being used as a base for storing and moving drugs to other parts of the country. In Ekiti State, another special raid led to the arrest of an 80 year old man identified as Oke Samuel at Mosafuneto camp. He was allegedly found with quantities of methamphetamine, cannabis and other drugs, which were recovered as exhibits during the operation. The agency explained that the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 3, 2026

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international

Eight children missing after orphanage attack in Kogi

Eight children remain missing after an armed attack on an orphanage in Kogi State, in north-central Nigeria, authorities have confirmed. According to the state’s information commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, gunmen stormed the unregistered facility on Sunday and abducted 23 children along with the orphanage’s owner. Security forces were able to rescue 15 of the children following what officials described as a rapid and coordinated response. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, security sources indicate the presence of a cell linked to Boko Haram in the area, which has experienced repeated incidents of violence. The commissioner noted that the orphanage was operating without official authorization and was located in a remote area, outside the oversight of relevant authorities. He called on operators of similar institutions to ensure proper registration and coordination with government agencies, particularly given the current security […]

Abubakar April 27, 2026

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