Suspected bandits on Monday attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, killing a teacher and abducting an unspecified number of students who were sitting for the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination. The assailants reportedly stormed the community in the morning while the examination was in progress, throwing the school and surrounding area into panic. A teacher was shot dead during the attack, while another sustained injuries as the gunmen whisked away several students and some members of staff. Residents said the attack occurred shortly after military personnel stationed in the community…
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An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced a vulcaniser, Wasiu Ibrahim, to death by hanging for the murder of Joseph Odunayo over the alleged theft of a mobile phone. Delivering judgment, Justice Ademola Enikuomehin found Ibrahim guilty of murder and conspiracy, ruling that the prosecution established its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court also sentenced him to two years’ imprisonment for conspiracy. The prosecution, led by D.S. Msonter-Shagba, told the court that the incident occurred on December 31, 2024, along Continental Road in Akure after Odunayo was accused of stealing an Infinix phone belonging to Lekan Falohun…
Security agencies have been urged to intensify efforts against armed groups after a notorious bandit leader, identified as Kachalla Maha, allegedly threatened to abduct senior government officials, including state governors. The alleged threat was contained in an audio recording that surfaced on social media over the weekend and was shared by a verified user on X. In the recording, Maha reportedly accused the authorities of refusing to release some of his arrested associates and confiscated cattle, claiming the situation had fuelled renewed attacks in affected communities. He also alleged that previous attempts to secure the release of his followers were…
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the alleged abduction of two school pupils by a tricycle operator in the Nsulu community of Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the incident was reported to the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area, adding that an investigation had commenced. According to the police, the pupils were returning home from school during a rainfall when an unidentified tricycle operator offered them a ride. Police said the rider later stopped and claimed his tricycle had run out of fuel. He reportedly handed one of the…
The Kogi State Police Command has launched a manhunt for three suspects over the death of a primary school teacher who allegedly died after being assaulted for disciplining a pupil. The deceased, Maryam Usman, 30, was said to have sustained serious injuries during the attack, which reportedly occurred on June 18 at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Oyiza Salisu Afusat, disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday, noting that the case of alleged culpable homicide was reported at the Olamaboro Divisional Police Headquarters on June…
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested the son of a traditional ruler in connection with the alleged burning of a man accused of attempting to steal firewood in Okodi Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, identified as Ibobuminate Oweifa, is the son of the traditional ruler of the community. The victim, Godgift Biko, reportedly sustained severe burns during the incident and is currently receiving treatment at the emergency unit of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa. Confirming the arrest on Sunday, the Commissioner of Police, Iyamah Edebor, said officers responded swiftly after receiving a report of…
A Canada-based Nigerian, Idris Olajide Oladejo, has been charged with alleged sexual offences involving a child following an incident at a grocery store in Toronto. The Toronto Police Service announced that the 35-year-old resident of Toronto was arrested on June 23, 2026, after investigators identified him as the suspect in the case. According to the police, the incident occurred on the evening of June 21 in the Victoria Park Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East area of Toronto. Authorities said officers responded to a report that a child had allegedly been sexually assaulted while shopping with the child’s parents at…
The Federal Government has introduced stricter conditions for the promotion of senior treasury officers, making verified performance appraisal records a compulsory requirement for officers seeking elevation to directorate-level positions in the 2026 promotion exercise. The directive, aimed at strengthening accountability and promoting merit-based career progression within the Federal Public Service, was issued by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. According to a circular dated June 23, 2026, and signed by the Director of Administration, Dauda Abdulhamid, on behalf of the Accountant-General, only officers with properly completed, verified and endorsed performance appraisal reports will be eligible to participate in…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested seven suspected criminals in separate intelligence-led operations targeting armed robbery, “one-chance” robbery, cultism, unlawful possession of firearms and fraud across the state. The operations also led to the recovery of a stolen Toyota Venza, three locally fabricated firearms, a Toyota Camry allegedly used by a one-chance robbery syndicate, 17 stolen mobile phones, an HP EliteBook laptop and N1.1 million linked to an alleged travel scam. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, describing the arrests as part of the police’s ongoing efforts to tackle crime…
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two men for allegedly orchestrating a fake kidnap scheme to extort N4 million from the family of one of the suspects. The suspects, identified as Lucky Alabi, 48, and Taiye Enahoro, 37, both residents of Uneme Akpama Community, were apprehended by officers attached to the Igarra Police Division after investigations uncovered the alleged plot. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Eno Ikioedem, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, noting that the arrests followed credible intelligence and painstaking investigative efforts. According to the police, preliminary findings…