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El-kanemi Islamic College student slits colleague throat in Maiduguri
El-kanemi Islamic College student slits colleague throat in Maiduguri
By: Our Reporter
Jubrin, eleven (11) year-old, son of the late Kano state High Court Judge, Sadi Mato was reportedly attacked by a senior student at the El-kanemi College of Islamic Theology in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital in northeast Nigeria.
The child who is currently at the intensive care unit of the University of Maiduguri had his throat slit by the senior student (whose name was not given by the school authority) for refusing to run an errand for him.
Some Parents of students and residents who expressed displeasure over how the school authority were said to hand the situation by trying to keep the incident secret and shielding the culprit said there is need to for government to look into the doing of management at the school as this incident shows that there are a lot that is being kept away from parents and the society about happenings in the school.
Our Correspondent learnt that, after Jubrin’s father died, his mother remarried in Yobe state and took him with her. The new family then enrolled him at the El-kanemi College of Islamic Theology where they hope that he will study and earn both Western and Islamic education.
A resident of Bullumkuttu Abuja whose son was also in the College described the incident as unfortunate, adding that it is unthinkable that such could occur in an environment where the students are supposed to be learning how to be their brother’s keeper.
“The student who perpetrated the act of throat slitting is in SS2 class. We were told that he asked Jubril to go for an errand for him. But Jubrin refused to go. To punish him, he came for him in the night and took him to a quiet place where in the process used a razor blade to cut his neck severely injuring his veins.” Malam Umar Adam a resident of Bullumkuttu Abuja said.
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It was learnt that, when he (the culprit) saw blood flowing he fled the place leaving the young boy to die.
“Jubrin was said to have struggled with his clothes soaked in blood to safety and some students helped to take him to the Principal’s Office where a call was put to the Principal and some of the staff who arrived at the office and met little Jubrin already down and unconscious.
” They picked him and rushed him to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital where he has been since the incident on January 16, 2022. They keep mum over the situation until things begin to unfold now. ” A source from the school revealed.
Asked if Jubrin’s parents were informed, Our source said they were informed the following day after the school had done the process of admission. Adding that he was, however, not privy to what transpired between the school management and parents of Jubrin.
According to him, Culprit, who was said to be indoctrinated on psychotropic substances was subsequently arrested and handed over to the police for further investigations.
Attempts by Our Correspondent to get the Principal of the school to speak could not yield result as he was said to be not available for comments on the matter.
El-kanemi Islamic College student slits colleague throat in Maiduguri
AU, Nigeria sign MoU to strengthen fight against terrorism
By; Zagazola Makama
The African Union Commission and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism across the continent.
The agreement was signed on Sept. 8 by Amb. Bankole Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, and Maj.-Gen. Adamu Garba Laka, National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).
The MoU provides a framework to enhance cooperation and coordination between the AU and Nigeria on counterterrorism initiatives.
Adeoye said the partnership underscored the commitment of both parties to addressing the growing threat of terrorism through coordinated strategies, capacity building and information sharing.
The areas of collaboration include real-time information sharing, deployment of NCTC experts to the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre (AUCTC), joint research, as well as support for victim recovery, deradicalisation and reintegration.
A Joint Working Group is to be established to monitor progress and oversee the implementation of the MoU.
The agreement reflects the shared commitment of Nigeria and the African Union to promote peace and security across Africa.
AU, Nigeria sign MoU to strengthen fight against terrorism
Residents of Kachia call for media attention as bandit attacks escalate
By: Zagazola Makama
Residents of Kachia Local Government Area in Kaduna State have raised concerns over the apparent underreporting of recurring bandit attacks and kidnappings in the area, urging major media houses to take notice.
In a statement signed by Rev. Fr. Agbo Gabriel, the community expressed frustration that despite enduring more than two years without consistent electricity, and relying on solar power where possible, the security challenges in Kachia and surrounding villages have largely gone unreported.
According to the statement, in the early hours of Sunday, September 7, 2025, bandits attacked Wakeh village in Agunu District, killing eight people, injuring many others, and burning homes and property.
The attacks, the statement says, have similarly affected Ankwa, Bishini, Katari, and other villages, leaving communities displaced, traumatised, and in despair.
“The poor people of Kachia town, who used to host internally displaced persons from surrounding villages, are now themselves being targeted,” Rev. Fr. Gabriel said. “Kidnappings from farms and homes are happening daily, yet media coverage remains virtually absent. We are forced to ask: where are the correspondents or reporters of major media houses in Kaduna and Kachia?”
The statement appealed to Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, to urgently address the insecurity in Kachia LGA, highlighting the area’s potential and importance to the state. Residents also called for stronger community-based surveillance, engagement of local leaders, and collective action to protect vulnerable villages.
Rev. Fr. Gabriel emphasised that local vigilance is critical at this time, urging residents to report suspicious activities and support one another in defending their communities.
“Kachia is a land of great potential and does not deserve such neglect,” the statement concluded. “Media houses, we need your attention. Kachia too exists.”
Zagazola report that the Kaduna State had not released any statement regarding the unfortunate incident.
Residents of Kachia call for media attention as bandit attacks escalate
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and Police Command in Katsina State, have foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7:35 p.m. following credible intelligence that armed bandits on motorcycles were heading towards Gora village.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and other security operatives, intercepted the bandits and engaged in a fierce gun duel.
The bandits fled in disarray under superior firepower. No casualty was recorded, and calm has since returned to the area,”said sources.
The sources added that aggressive patrols and clearance operations had been intensified to track down the fleeing criminals.
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