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Police arrest Grandma, teacher over 8-year-old boy torture

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A 24-year-old Islamic Teacher, Ma’aruf Muhammad and a 65-year-old Grandma, Talle Muhammad, are in police custody in Kano for severe torture meted out on an 8-year-old Almajiri boy, Muhammad Garba.

The Command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna said the boy, who is an indigene of Nguru in Yobe state was forced to escape by train from Yobe to Kano State as a result of the severe torture leading to scar on his body.

He said the boy was found roaming the street and brought to the command hence the arrest of the victim’s teacher, Grandma and later his father.

According to him, “On the 29/03/2022 at about 1400hrs, a report was received from the Managing Director, Kano State Agency for Evacuation and Repatriation of Beggars that, on the 28/03/2022, one Mallam Usaini Uba, male, of Kofar Na’isa Quarters, Kano brought to the agency, one Muhammad Garba, male, aged 8-year-old, an “Almajiri Boy”, who was found roaming around a culvert, near Kofar Mata Quarters Kano, with scar marks all over his body resulting from suspected torture.

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“On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, raised and instructed a team of detectives led by SP Umar Sa’id Abdullahi to carry out an extensive investigation. The team immediately swung into action. The victim was rushed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital Kano, where he was treated and discharged.

“On a Preliminary investigation, the victim stated that he hails from Nguru, Yobe State, and he escaped to Kano State by Train as a result of severe beatings by his teacher at “Almajiri School”, one Ma’aruf Muhammad.

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“Sustained efforts and prolonged follow-up led to the arrest of the “Almajiri School” teacher, Ma’aruf Muhammad, 24-year-old of Garbi Quarters, Nguru LGA, Yobe State at a hideout in Toro LGA, Bauchi State.

“On discreet investigation, the suspect confessed to the crime, he further confessed that he uses a USB Cable wire to beat the victim on several occasions after removing his shirt, that the child was brought to him by the grandmother of the child, one Talle Muhammad, female, 65-year-old. She was subsequently arrested, and the father of the victim was also arrested.

“Suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.

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“The Commissioner of Police strongly warns that criminals will have no hiding place in Kano State. They are advised to either repent or leave the State completely. He urged residents to continue to pray for the State, the Nation, especially in this holy month of Ramadan, and report incidences to the nearest Police Station, and not to take laws into their hands. Rigorous patrol, raids of criminal hideouts, and black spots will continue throughout the State, as the Command will sustain the ongoing “Operation Puff Adder” that is yielding positive results,” SP Haruna however stated.

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Ogun man arrested for allegedly setting wife ablaze after dispute

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Ogun man sets wife ablaze

A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Ogun State for allegedly setting his wife on fire following a dispute, sparking police investigation.

 

 

In a shocking incident of domestic violence, the Ogun State police have apprehended a 55-year-old man, Olubunmi Johnson, who allegedly set his wife ablaze following a disagreement in the Ota area of Ogun State.

The horrifying event reportedly took place at around 8:30 pm on Friday at their residence on Fagbuyi Street, Ilogbo, leaving the community in distress.

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Johnson allegedly doused his wife, Kikelomo, with petrol before setting her on fire during an argument. Neighbours and witnesses rushed Kikelomo to the hospital, though her current condition remains undisclosed.

Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident on Monday, explaining that officers from the Ilogbo Division responded swiftly after receiving a report from the victim’s relatives.

“The police officers from the Ilogbo Division quickly took action, resulting in the arrest of the 55-year-old suspect,” Odutola stated.

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Odutola added that while the exact cause of the dispute remains unclear, an investigation into the incident is underway, with charges of attempted murder being considered.

“The husband doused his wife’s body with petrol and set her on fire with a match. Witnesses to the incident immediately rushed her to the hospital,” she explained.

Johnson is now in custody as police examine the circumstances leading to this tragic case of domestic violence.

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This incident has sparked concerns across Ogun State about domestic violence, with many calling for more robust measures to address and prevent such acts.

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Lagos State launches manhunt for driver who set LASTMA officer on fire

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Lagos State manhunt for LASTMA officer attacker

Lagos authorities launch manhunt for driver who set LASTMA officer ablaze during traffic stop, aiming to bring suspects to justice swiftly.

 

The Lagos State Government has commenced an intensive search for the driver responsible for setting a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer on fire during a confrontation in the Mile 2 area on Tuesday.

The driver, whose identity remains unknown, reportedly resisted arrest after LASTMA operatives apprehended him for a traffic violation.

 

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In an alarming escalation, the driver doused petrol on his vehicle and LASTMA officers, setting the bus and one of the officials ablaze before fleeing the scene.

The LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the incident in a statement, explaining that the suspect and his assistant became hostile after being stopped for violating traffic rules.

Adebayo detailed that as officers approached the driver, he attempted to evade capture by setting his vehicle and nearby officers on fire.

The incident left one officer with severe burns, requiring immediate medical attention at a nearby hospital.

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While the injured officer was initially discharged, he experienced a deterioration in his condition early on Wednesday, resulting in an urgent readmission to the hospital.

“He was discharged after treatment but began experiencing intense pain around 3 am, which prompted a return to the hospital,” Adebayo reported.

The disturbing incident highlights the risks faced by LASTMA officers in their efforts to maintain road safety and compliance. In response, LASTMA has intensified its efforts to identify and arrest the driver and his assistant.

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“We have the vehicle’s registration number, and serious efforts are ongoing to apprehend the driver and his assistant,” said Adebayo. The government has assured the public that it will not relent until justice is served.

LASTMA has also issued a strong warning to commercial and private drivers, urging compliance with traffic regulations and respect for LASTMA officers.

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The agency underscored its commitment to upholding order on Lagos roads in line with the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018, stating that it will respond decisively to any acts of violence or intimidation against its officers.

The attack has prompted widespread condemnation and sparked a conversation about the safety of traffic management officers in Lagos, with officials calling for stricter measures to ensure the security of LASTMA personnel while they carry out their duties.

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Kaduna police rescue kidnapped victims, recover stolen livestock

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Kaduna Police rescue kidnapped victims

Kaduna Police Command rescues two kidnapped victims and recovers 283 stolen cows and 20 sheep, arresting five suspects in the process.

 

 

The Kaduna Police Command has successfully rescued two individuals kidnapped in recent weeks, alongside recovering a significant number of rustled livestock, including 283 cows and 20 sheep.

This operation also led to the arrest of five suspects involved in the criminal activities.

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According to a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, the successful rescue was executed on 31 October 2024.

The Anti-Kidnapping Unit, led by SP Sani Ibrahim Zuntu, acted on credible intelligence that directed them to a remote area in Gora Village.

Upon their arrival, officers apprehended the suspects and recovered the livestock believed to have been stolen.

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The arrested individuals have been identified as Danjuma Alhaji Nguna (25), Saleh Shehu (35), Isiya Abdullahi (35), and two minors, Abubakar Isiya and Aminu Abdullahi, both aged 13. The police confirmed that following preliminary investigations, the suspects would face court proceedings.

In a separate incident, officers from the Ikara Division responded to reports of suspected bandit activity near Kauyen Magaji Auchan village.

Upon their arrival, they engaged the bandits in a gunfight, which prompted the assailants to flee the scene. In this confrontation, the police managed to rescue two kidnapped victims, identified as Ibrahim Abdullahi and Hafsat Yusuf.

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Following their rescue, both individuals were taken to a hospital for medical evaluation before being reunited with their families.

These operations reflect the Kaduna Police Command’s ongoing commitment to combating kidnapping and banditry in the region, reinforcing efforts to enhance the safety and security of local communities.

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