The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three members of the same family over the alleged killing of a 38-year-old man, Stanley Okirie, in Akute, Ifo Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Jubril Karikari, 12; Salia Karikari, 15; and Maureen Okirie, 35, were apprehended by detectives attached to the Ajuwon Division following a tip-off on Thursday. PUNCH Metro gathered that the underage suspects, said to be cousins of the deceased, lived in the same household with him and their aunt, Maureen, who is also the deceased’s sibling. Sources disclosed that the trio allegedly attacked the victim…
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Suspected bandits have launched a deadly assault on Nuku village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing five forest guards and destroying security assets in a predawn attack that has heightened fears over safety in the area. The attackers, said to have struck around 3am on Friday, reportedly stormed the community in large numbers, firing indiscriminately and throwing residents into panic as they unleashed violence for hours without resistance. Local sources told PUNCH Metro that the assailants, who allegedly accessed the village through a familiar route, targeted security personnel shortly after arrival, killing several victims, including newly recruited…
The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered an alleged attempt to secretly dispose of a corpse in Akute, Ifo Local Government Area, arresting three suspects, including two minors, in connection with the killing of a 38-year-old man, Stanley Okirie. The suspect Maureen Okirie, 35, Salia Karikari, 15, and Jubril Karikari, 12 were apprehended after operatives of the Ajuwon Division acted on an intelligence report that led them to a suspected crime scene where a shallow grave had allegedly been prepared for a hurried burial. According to the police, officers arrived at the location at about 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, April…
A faction of the African Democratic Congress has ignited fresh political debate after its National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, announced a sweeping age restriction that disqualifies individuals above 55 years from contesting elective positions under the party’s platform. Gombe, who disclosed the policy during an interview with BBC Hausa, said the move forms part of a broader strategy to hand over political leadership to younger Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the decision is aimed at dismantling entrenched political structures and creating space for a new generation of leaders driven by innovation and energy. He maintained…
At least eight residents have been killed in a fresh night attack on Mbwelle Village in Kwatas District of Bokkos Local Government Area, in what security sources described as another round of suspected reprisal violence in the area. The assault, which reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m. on April 9, left several families in mourning as armed attackers stormed the rural settlement and opened fire before fleeing into surrounding terrain. The incident was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X, who noted that the killings formed part of a renewed pattern of attacks in parts of Plateau State. Victims of…
A fresh wave of violence has reportedly hit rural communities in Benue State, as suspected armed herdsmen allegedly set ablaze a classroom block at L.G.E.A. Primary School, Akombo, near Ayiim in Logo Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Thursday evening, also left several seed yams destroyed, deepening fears over the safety of farmlands and rural infrastructure in the troubled axis of Logo Local Government Area. Residents said the attackers stormed the community under unclear circumstances, with gunshots reportedly ringing out during the assault, forcing villagers to flee into nearby bushes for safety. According to eyewitness accounts, the fire…
A potential disaster was narrowly avoided in the early hours of Friday after a tanker laden with industrial chemicals overturned in the Daleko axis of Mushin area of Lagos State, spilling part of its hazardous content on the road. The incident, which occurred around 3:00 a.m. in the Daleko area of Mushin, involved a white Volvo tanker that reportedly lost balance and fell, prompting an emergency response from relevant agencies. There were no casualties recorded in the crash, which sources said could have escalated into a major environmental and safety crisis given the nature of the chemical cargo. In a…
Tension has gripped parts of Lagos Island following the killing of a resident, identified simply as Pedro, who was shot dead by suspected cultists in the Idumota area on Tuesday. Sources within the police told PUNCH Metro that the attackers, who reportedly rode into the area on a motorcycle, carried out the attack at close range before escaping. According to findings, the victim had moments earlier parted ways with friends and was on his way to visit his sister when he was ambushed. A police source familiar with the case said, “Information available indicates that the victim had just left…
Grief and outrage have trailed the death of a two-year-old girl, Winnie Akekue, who reportedly died after a classroom accident at a private school in the Eligbolo area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The child’s parents are now calling for a thorough investigation, alleging attempts to suppress details surrounding the incident. The toddler was said to have sustained fatal injuries on March 17 at Wisdom Gate International School after a bookshelf reportedly collapsed on her while she was resting in the classroom. Speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, the father, Iasuaka Akekue, said the family…
A Magistrate’s Court in Damaturu, Yobe State, has sentenced a 22-year-old man, Rabilu Sani, to 12 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl in Jakusko Local Government Area. The trial magistrate, Ahmed Mohammed Bahuya, delivered the judgment after ruling that the prosecution established its case beyond reasonable doubt, describing the evidence against the defendant as compelling. The court ordered that the sentence be served without an option of fine. At the hearing, court officials also moved to dispel widespread rumours regarding the convict’s health status, confirming that medical tests showed he is not living with HIV. The clarification followed…