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Borno police commands records 17 cases of criminality within the first month of 2023

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Borno police commands records 17 cases of criminality within the first month of 2023


… CP WARNS AGAINST RISING THIEFT OF ARMOURED ELECTRIC CABLES

By: Bodunrin Kayode

A total of 17 cases of criminality have been recorded against suspects in Borno state within the month of January 2023 alone.

Commissioner of Police Abdu Umar told newsmen Friday that there were 4 Cases of Criminal Intimidation of suspects being in possession of dangerous weapons, 2 cases of Rape, 3 cases of Theft, 2 cases of Culpable Homicide and 6 cases of Criminal Mischief of Government Properties.

On rape, the Commissioner noted that “on the 30/12/2022 at about 0700hrs One Madam Rhoda Hassan of Walama Village Shani LGA reported at Shani Police Station that, On the same date at about 1200hrs, after returning back to her house she saw one Haruna Birma 50yrs of the same address who was coming out from her room, she lighted up the room that she suspected him, and started interrogating her daughter One Liyatu Hassan 13yrs and she confessed that the suspect raped her on the 24/12/2022, 28/12/2022 and on the 30/12/2022 respectively when she traveled out from the Village. The suspect was arrested and the case is under investigation.

Again “On the 19/01/2023 at about 1521hrs, this case was transferred from Gwange Police Station to the State Criminal Intelligence and investigative Department for further investigation,

That on the 23/12/2023 at about 1820hrs, One Mustapha Ali of Ruwan Zafi area of Maiduguri, reported at Gwange Police Station that, on the same date at bout 1340hrs, One Sadiq Musa ‘M’ of the same address, lured his daughter One Zainab Mustapha Ali 7yrs of the same address, and took her into their neighbor’s house situated at the same address, where he had sexual intercourse with her without her consent. Hence his report and suspect arrested for investigation and subsequent prosecution. The case has since been referred to Anti Human Trafficking section for further action.

On armed robbery, the CP said that on 5/01/2023 at about 2200hrs, one Bukar Aliyu Gana a commercial tricycle rider of Jajeri ward Maiduguri, reported to crack patrol team, that on the same date at about 2140hrs, three young men armed with knives boarded his tricycle from Pompomari bye-pass to Garki guest inn, and that while on their way, the young men robbed him of his tricycle valued at N950, 000, the crack team on patrol later sighted the hoodlums, gave them a hot chase and arrested two of the armed robbers namely, Abubakar Ibrahim 22yrs, Audu Isa 21yrs, both of Dubai area Maiduguri. They equally recovered the stolen tricycle and both suspects confessed to the commission of the crime, one of the knives used in the commission of the crime was also recovered from the culprits. Efforts are on towards the arrest of the 3rd suspect, one “Abba tortoise” who evaded arrest.

VANDALIZATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES, MISCHIEF, THEFT AND RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY:

“On the 16/01/2023 at about 1400hrs, this case was transferred from Gubio Division, to state CID, stating that on 01/01/2023 at about 0200hrs, One Baiya second name yet not known who is presently at large, One Kangadi Modu and One Hassan Isah all of Gubio Local Government area, Borno State, Criminally Conspired and trespassed on an electric transformer located behind the said Hassan Isah’s House at Gubio South with a hacksaw and pliers, where they vandalized and removed two electric cables copper wires from the said transformer and hid the stolen Government properties at the same Hassan Isah’s House, where the said Kangadi Modu of the same address, was arrested on the 04/01/2023, along with two amour cables and One Hacksaw recovered as exhibits.

“On 20th/1/2023 at about 0100hrs I am operative of RRS have arrested one suspect Morris in connection with the theft of armoured cable belonging to Maiduguri gas plant/emergency plant project at transition company of Nigeria (TCN) Baga road.

” The suspect is part that employed the security guard for the company. The suspect is under our custody and investigation is going.”

Meanwhile, the CP enjoined all peace-loving people of Borno to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation, as all adequate security assets have already been strategically put in place to ensure their safety and security throughout the year Insha Allah.

While lauding the commitment of the operatives for these success recorded within the shortest period, and other operations across the state, he said he has equally ordered for rigorous patrol of the general areas of the state to arrest the fleeing criminals and a thorough investigation of those arrested.

” I am furthermore assuring members of the public of the command’s strong resolve to do everything necessary for continual improvement in public security while enjoining all and sundry to always avail the police and other security agencies of their support and cooperation.”

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Army troops restore calm after farmers, herders clash in Sokoto

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Army troops restore calm after farmers, herders clash in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have restored normalcy to Karangiya and Danjawo villages in Silame Local Government Area following a violent clash between farmers and herders on Sunday.

Zagazola reliably informed by sources that the clash erupted at about 9 a.m. over alleged cultivation of farmlands along cattle routes.

According to the sources, the altercation between Hausa farmers from Karangiya and Fulani herders from Danjawo escalated into violence before security operatives intervened.

The troops swiftly moved to the scene to restore order.

Nine people from both sides five farmers and four herders sustained varying degrees of injuries. Five were treated and discharged at the Silame General Hospital, while three others are still receiving treatment.

The Chairman of Silame Local Government Area has convened an emergency stakeholders’ meeting to find a lasting solution to the dispute.

Intensive patrols and surveillance have been intensified in the affected communities, while calm has been restored.

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WANEP Hosts National Briefing on Rising Concerns of Religious Radicalism•Highlights risks of unregulated Madrassas in Nigeria

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WANEP Hosts National Briefing on Rising Concerns of Religious Radicalism
•Highlights risks of unregulated Madrassas in Nigeria

By: Michael Mike

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), under the EU-supported Research and Action for Peace (REcAP) program, hosted a national deliberative briefing to present key findings from two studies exploring the ideological, cultural, and security implications of madrassas in both Northern and Southwestern Nigeria.

This was disclosed in a statement made available on Monday by Mr Emmanuel Ami-Okhani, the representative of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) in Nigeria.

The session was attended by policymakers, researchers, civil society actors, and security stakeholders, focused on understanding how religious education intersects with radical ideologies, external funding, and youth identity in Nigeria.

The REcAP project, implemented by WANEP in partnership with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), aims to strengthen the role of civil society and research in shaping effective responses to conflict, violent extremism, and peacebuilding across West Africa and the Lake Chad Basin.

One of the working paper presentations of a major study titled “Madrasas, Charities and Religious Radicalism in Northern Nigeria: A Study of the Almajiri System,” authored by Prof. Freedom Onuoha, Dr Saheed Babajide Owonikoko, and Dr Chukwuma Okoli, explored the theological foundations and operational structures of the Almajiri system, particularly in Abuja, Kano, and Borno states, regions selected for their population size, security relevance, and Islamic education presence.

The research highlighted that the Almajiri system, rooted in the Arabic term al-muhajirun (meaning “to migrate for knowledge”), has historically served as a respected Islamic education platform but has since suffered neglect, a lack of regulation, and infiltration by unverified foreign actors.

According to Owonikoko, who presented the paper, the study found evidence of informal funding from foreign religious charities, mainly from the Middle East. Still, it warned that such support is largely undocumented, making it difficult to monitor for extremist influence.

He disclosed that, based on interviews conducted with school custodians, scholars, former Almajiri students, and security agents, a key concern is the lack of transparency surrounding financial donations and the ideological content introduced by some foreign-linked clerics.

He cited historical and contemporary cases where charities from countries like Saudi Arabia and Iran supported specific sectarian ideologies within Almajiri schools. However, direct links between this support and actual radicalisation remain hard to legally establish due to the clandestine nature of donations.

Owonikoko noted during the presentation that “most Almajiri schools are not documented or supervised, making them vulnerable to ideological manipulation through informal funding channels.”

“While the majority of Almajiri students are peaceful and focused on Quranic education, the lack of structure creates loopholes that can be exploited by extremist elements.”

A second study titled “Madrassas and Islamic Extremism among Teenage Muslim Students in Southwestern Nigeria” was presented by Dr Busari Dauda of the University of Ilorin. Co-authored with Dr Alatise Remi Kasalla from Osogbo, provided an empirical view of how madrassas are shaping youth religious identity in the South-West amidst growing ideological influences from the Middle East.

Unlike the Northern context, madrassas in Ilorin, Ibadan, and Osogbo were found to be more structured, often registered with education ministries and integrated into Yoruba Islamic cultural life, Dr Dauda revealed.

However, the study noted that sectarian interests and prestige-seeking among madrassa founders contribute to the proliferation of ideologically driven schools. Economic motivations and cultural acceptance also play significant roles in their expansion.

Dauda, during his presentation, stressed that, while the study found no widespread evidence of violent radicalisation, it did highlight growing perceptions of global injustice among teenage students, particularly around issues like the Palestinian conflict and Western treatment of Muslims.

He said, these sentiments, amplified by digital media and foreign ideological narratives, shape how young Muslims interpret their religious and social identity.

Dauda emphasised that “extremism is not part of the curriculum, but ideological influences can filter in through sect-based teachings and global narratives of Muslim victimhood.”

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Army troops recover 70 rustled livestock after gun duel with bandits in Katsina

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Army troops recover 70 rustled livestock after gun duel with bandits in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in Katsina have recovered 70 goats and several sheep after engaging suspected bandits in a fierce gun battle in Bakori Local Government Area of the state.

Sources indicated that the incident occurred on Oct. 25, 2025, at about 11:50 p.m., when armed men suspected to be bandits loyal to a notorious leader known as “Abaku Aiki” who reportedly distanced himself from the recent peace accord invaded Ganjar and Alhazawa, two remote villages under Bakori LGA.

The bandits reportedly kidnapped an unspecified number of residents and rustled several domestic animals during the attack.

The troops in collaboration with other security agencies intercepted the bandits at Laila Forest. A sustained exchange of gunfire ensued, forcing the criminals to abandon the stolen animals and flee into the forest.

The sources confirmed that 70 goats and some sheep were successfully recovered, while efforts are ongoing to track the fleeing bandits and rescue the abducted victims.

The troops assured residents of continuous patrol and collaboration with security agencies to ensure peace and stability in the area.

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