Crime
Child Abuse: 11 year old Margaret Joshua killed by her guardian in Jos
Child Abuse: 11 year old Margaret Joshua killed by her guardian in Jos
By: Alexander Zidon
Margaret Joshua, an eleven (11) year old was reportedly killed by her guardian, Mrs Nneameka, a staff of the National Institute of Tryponasomiasis Vom in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
NEWSng, which followed the case before Hon. Justice B Bassi at the Plateau State High Court No.12 reports that, young and promising Miss Margaret Joshua whose life was shortened by her guardian was until her demise remains unhappy and unattended child with her supposed guardian.
Mrs Nneamaka Nwachukwu who works with National Institute of Tryponasomiasis Vom in Jos, the Plateau State capital was described as wicked and mean personality by those who are privy to information about her dealings.
According to findings Margaret Joshua was brought to Mrs. Nwachukwu with the promise to take care of her educational pursuit which she never did.
“Rather she was physically maltreating young Margaret.” Sources available to NEWSng said. “Mrs Nneamaka poured hot groundnut oil on the buttocks of Margaret resulting to her death.” The source added.
Child Abuse: 11 year old Margaret Joshua killed by her guardian in Jos
Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road
By: Zagazola Makama
Seven suspected bandits were arrested along the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo State during stop-and-search operations, security sources confirmed.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, all Fulani youths, were intercepted after being offloaded from a truck at about 1800 hours on 2 December 2025. A search revealed pictures of assault rifles, including AK-47s, on their mobile phones.
Upon interrogation, the suspects claimed to have travelled from Adamawa State. Investigations are ongoing for the possible recovery of actual firearms and to determine their involvement in criminal activities.
Security agencies have urged members of the public to report any suspicious movements to help prevent criminal acts in the area.
Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road
Army troops rescued Kidnapped Reverend in Miango, arms recovered
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian army Troops have successfully rescued a kidnapped clergyman, Reverend Ephraim Yakubu, in Miango axis of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim was abducted in front of his residence at Agingi Village along the Rukuba Road on 3 December 2025.
Troops on a clearance patrol around the high grounds in the Miango axis engaged the kidnappers on 4 December at about 0740 hours, forcing them to flee.
Reverend Yakubu was found tied under a rock in the area and sustained injuries during captivity.
Security personnel also recovered one fabricated rifle with a magazine containing eight rounds of 9mm ammunition from the scene.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the 3 Military Specialist Hospital (3 DMSH) for medical attention.
Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing kidnappers.
Army troops rescued Kidnapped Reverend in Miango, arms recovered
Bauchi Youth dies after fight during naming ceremony in Warji
By: Zagazola Makama
A 20-year-old man, Haruna Haruna of Kwata Village, Warji Local Government Area, Bauchi State, has reportedly died following a violent altercation during a naming ceremony on 2 December 2025.
Zagazola understands that a misunderstanding among some youths at the ceremony escalated into a physical fight, leaving the victim in a comatose state.
He was rushed to General Hospital, Warji, but later died while receiving medical attention.
Police operatives have arrested one Gambo Yobe, 20, in connection with the incident.
Bauchi Youth dies after fight during naming ceremony in Warji
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