Police

By Uzair Adam Imam

A newlywed woman, Habiba Ibrahim, has been arrested for allegedly cutting her husband’s manhood while he was asleep.

The incident occurred in Kaduna State, Nigeria, on May 26.

The husband, Salisu Idris, 40, a commercial motorcycle rider, said the attack came without warning and that he was rushed to several hospitals for treatment.

Idris stated that they had been married for four months and that he could not understand the reason for her action, as they loved each other and had no prior misunderstandings.

His mother, Rabi Salisu, said her son had never complained about his wife, and that the wife’s parents are willing to settle his medical bills.

The police have arrested Habiba Ibrahim, and the case is under investigation.

The reason behind the attack is still unknown.

By Uzair Adam Imam

A father, Bala Abubakar, has been arrested by the Sokoto State Police Command for selling six of his own children, along with 22 others, to human traffickers.

The children have been rescued and taken to a state orphanage.

The police commissioner, Ali Kaigama, announced that Abubakar and other suspects were arrested for their roles in the illegal child trafficking ring.

Abubakar allegedly sold his biological children and 22 others to traffickers for between N150,000 and N250,000 each.

In a separate incident, the police arrested Saifullah Hassan for murdering a woman, Balikisu Garba, in a hotel.

Additionally, three kidnap victims, including Barrister Rukayat, were rescued, and weapons and ammunition were seized from the suspects.

The police commissioner reassured residents of the state’s commitment to maintaining law and order and thanked the state governor for his support.

He urged the public to collaborate with the police to ensure a safer community.

By Uzair Adam Imam  

A police officer attached to the enforcement team of the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) was reportedly shot dead at Terminus Market, Jos, the capital of Plateau State.  

Security operatives, including policemen and soldiers, have been mobilised by the state government to carry out enforcement against street trading in the area.  

The security operatives were stationed around Terminus Market to ensure total compliance with the law. 

Ibrahim Musa told our correspondent that the police officer was hit by a stray bullet fired by one of the security men patrolling the area.  

He said, “Around 12 o’clock on Wednesday, the security personnel were pursuing traders when suddenly, an officer mistakenly shot the policeman in the neck, and he died instantly. Moments later, officials of the Road Safety Corps evacuated the corpse to a hospital.” 

An official of the market, who wished to remain anonymous, also confirmed the development, saying the officer was mistakenly killed by his colleague.  

The situation caused tension in the area, resulting in the firing of teargas canisters to disperse the crowd. 

When contacted, the spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred, said the police were investigating the matter.

By Uzair Adam Imam

A 26-year-old man, Yusuf Abdullahi, was arraigned before a Kano State Sharia Court, Fagge, for allegedly assaulting his friend, Aminu Umar, resulting in the loss of a tooth.

According to the prosecutor, Inspector Abdul Wada, the defendant and the complainant had a disagreement on May 9, which escalated into a physical altercation.

The defendant allegedly gave the complainant several blows to the head and body, causing injuries and resulting in the loss of a tooth.

The Khadi, Malam Umar Lawal-Abubakar, ordered the defendant to be remanded in a correctional center and adjourned the case until May 30 for further hearing.

By Uzair Adam Imam 

In a troubling incident in Idu community, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, two siblings, Collins Ugorji and Newman Ugorji, met a tragic end allegedly at the hands of the OSPAC vigilante group.  

Wade Ugorji, cousin of the deceased, recounted the events, stating that the brothers were visiting a relative when OSPAC members detained them, erroneously labeling them as kidnappers.

Despite their innocence, the siblings were fatally shot while in custody. “On the 1st of May 2024, my cousin, Mr Collins Ugorji… and his younger brother Mr Newman Ugorji… went to Idu community… They were arrested by the OSPAC officials, who killed both of them claiming that they were kidnappers,” Wade lamented. 

The news of the siblings’ deaths spread rapidly, with images circulating on social media purporting to show slain kidnappers.  

Recognizing his cousins, Wade swiftly reported the matter to the Omoku Police Division, prompting an investigation. Amid escalating tensions, the police, led by the Divisional Police Officer, ventured to Idu community.

However, they faced resistance from OSPAC members, who brazenly challenged the authority of the police. 

“The vigilante member threatened and warned the DPO not to come back to the area again,” Wade recounted. 

Despite attempts to conceal the crime, evidence emerged, including Newman Ugorji’s bloodstained slippers found in the OSPAC office. 

Wade appealed to state authorities and concerned citizens for justice, urging the governor, the Inspector General of Police, and the state Commissioner of Police to intervene. 

Confirming the incident, Rivers State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe Koko, stated that one OSPAC member and four other suspects had been apprehended in connection with the murders.  

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal and Investigation Department for further inquiry.

By Uzair Adam Imam

In a decisive operation on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway, the Ogun State Police Command has neutralized two suspected kidnappers in a shootout, as announced by Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson.

According to Ms. Odutola, the suspects met their fate during a daring rescue mission executed by police personnel to liberate abducted Indian nationals.

The successful operation, aided by local vigilantes, led to the safe recovery of the hostages.Identified as Tejaram Chauhan, Kaduwal Pradhan, and Medani Kathiwada, the Indian nationals had fallen victim to abduction on Friday.

Alongside their rescue, authorities seized a substantial sum of N7.9 million, along with 1,500 Indian Rupees, believed to be part of the ransom extorted by the kidnappers.

The ordeal began when the Manager of Breeze Company Nigeria Limited, situated on the Ibadan-Lagos expressway, reported an attack to the Divisional Police Officer, Mowe Divisional Headquarters.

The incident involved gunfire directed at vehicles transporting the manager’s principals at Kajola junction along the Sagamu-Siun-Abeokuta expressway.

While the police escort accompanying the first vehicle managed to repel the assailants and safeguard all occupants, three Indian nationals in the second vehicle were abducted.

Prompt response from the anti-kidnapping section, in collaboration with local security units, initiated a thorough search of the area.

A fierce confrontation ensued in the forest along the Benin-Sagamu Papalanto route, resulting in the rescue of the hostages unharmed.

Two of the six kidnappers were incapacitated during the exchange of fire, with authorities recovering two AK-47 rifles, a single-barrel locally made gun, a sword, cell phones, criminal paraphernalia, and 65 rounds of ammunition.

The deceased suspects have been transferred to the public mortuary, while intensive efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining members of the gang.

By Uzair Adam Imam 

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old actor, identified as Praise, over accusations of abducting and defiling a 14-year-old girl in the Mowe area of the state. 

Omolola Odutola, the command’s Public Relations Officer, affirmed the arrest in a statement released to the press in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. 

According to Odutola, the arrest followed a report filed by the teenager’s grandparents, who stated that their granddaughter had gone missing since April 27, 2024. 

“The Divisional Police Officer of Mowe Division apprehended one actor, Praise, a 30-year-old male, on allegations of defiling a 14-year-old female,” the statement disclosed. 

It continued, “The arrest came after a report on May 1, around 2:05 PM, from the grandparents of the teenager, who reported that their granddaughter had been missing since April 27, 2024.” 

The grandparents claimed that the suspect had sexually assaulted their granddaughter, leading to severe bleeding upon her discovery. 

Furthermore, the statement mentioned that medical examinations have been initiated, with forms issued for examination and treatment at a government hospital to gather more credible evidence. 

While a preliminary investigation has commenced at the Mowe Divisional Headquarters, the case is slated for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation. 

Odutola noted, “No child in Ogun State should endure such inhumane treatment, sexual assault, and abuse.”

By Uzair Adam Imam

Enugu State Police have apprehended two male kidnapping suspects allegedly involved in the abduction of a heavily pregnant woman along Eke-Egede Road in Udi LGA.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered a manhunt for other members of the gang.

The victim’s husband, Mr. Ekene Igwe, praised the Enugu State government for swiftly intervening and covering medical expenses.

The woman, Chinwendu Igwe, gave birth to a baby boy after being rescued and is now in good condition.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Chinwendu embarked on the journey alone with her two children from Lagos to her paternal home, where she was abducted.

The CP dismissed misinformation regarding the incident and urged media accuracy. Mr. Igwe thanked Governor Peter Mbah for the government’s support.

By Uzair Adam Imam  

An unimaginable tragedy occurred when 26-year-old Anosikwa Patrick was fatally stabbed by a police officer at Skymall in Ajah, Lagos, where he had gone to unwind with his girlfriend, Joy Ebere.  

Recounting the horrific ordeal, Ebere lamented, “Perhaps he would have survived the injury, had the hospital he was rushed to attended to him.” 

She described the harrowing sequence of events, stating, “Some minutes later, he was shouting for help… Upon hearing the commotion, I went outside and saw him in the pool of his blood.”  

Despite frantic efforts to save him, Patrick was denied treatment by four hospitals, ultimately succumbing to his injuries on the way to General Hospital Marina. 

In the midst of grief, questions lingered about the officer’s actions.

Ebere questioned, “Why would a policeman act that way?”

Meanwhile, Augustine, the deceased’s elder brother, expressed the family’s anguish and demand for justice. 

The Lagos State Police Command, through its spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, assured the public that an investigation was underway, with the arrested policeman in custody.

By Uzair Adam Imam  

The Police Command in Kano State clarified that the recall of police officers from the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) is solely for the purpose of conducting a staff audit, contrary to speculations of political vendetta. 

The Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, explained to reporters in Kano that the recall aims to ascertain the precise number of police personnel seconded to the commission since 2015. 

Gumel noted that the move is a response to numerous complaints received through the Command’s Complaint Response Unit (CRU), alleging highhandedness and deviation from assigned duties by the police attached to the commission. 

“The exercise was simply a response to series of reports received through the Command’s Complaint Response Unit (CRU),” Gumel stated. 

“They portrayed policemen attached to the commission as being highhanded and deviating from the expected role of providing static guard and other duties at the commission.” 

Gumel further clarified, “For the purposes of clarity, members of the public are to note that the object of the ongoing staff audit is basically to address the litany of complaints as reported by sections of the media.” 

He expressed that the audit became necessary to rectify anomalies in the commission’s operations, where police officers were reportedly involved in arrests and investigations, deviating from their original mandate. 

“In summary the step is towards ensuring a better and effective service delivery by the policemen devoid of abuse of process in the interest of the people,” Gumel added. 

The Commissioner also revealed that similar audits were conducted in the past, with officers returning to their duty posts upon conclusion. 

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has approved the immediate return of some police officers providing guard duty at the commission who have undergone the audit process. 

“Should the commission require more policemen for other duties than what has been expressly approved by the IGP, it should apply to IGP for approval and deployment,” according Gumel.