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FG, Stakeholders Called to Take Immediate to Check Ritual Killing

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By: Michael Mike

A call has gone to the Federal Government and other stakeholders in Nigeria to take immediate action to address increasing rate of killing of girls for money rituals in the country.

The call was made in a statement issued by a Media Executive, Mr. Sunday Oyinloye on Tuesday.

Oyinloye, who is the Publisher of Green Savannah Diplomatic Cable said the Federal Government and other tiers of governments as well as stakeholders should as a matter of urgency move to address the problem of killing of girls for money rituals in the country .

The Media Executive noted that what is at stake is not only how to protect Nigerian girls, but also how to redeem the image of the country that is already stained because of the evil practice, adding that cases of killing of girls for money rituals is on the increase because government at the three-tiers and other stakeholders have failed to address the issue.

Oyinloye added that many youths in the country have since abandoned the right ways of creating wealth to embrace ritual killings which has gradually becoming a norm in Nigeria.

The Publisher, whose organisation started the campaign against killing of girls for money rituals in January, 2022, revealed that it has been a solo journey for three years.

Oyinloye however said running the campaign without support would not discourage him from fighting for the protection of Nigerian girls.

His words: “When my organization started this campaign in 2022 and released a jingle, the then Minister of information Mr. Lai Mohammed said the Federal Government would embark on massive enlightenment campaign against ritual killings, but up till now, nothing has been done about it by the Federal Government, rather I have been fighting this course alone despite the risks involved.

“Our image as a country is at stake, this is why we have taken it upon ourselves as an organisation to translate the jingles we initially produced in English into the three major Nigerian languages. And for the campaign to get to the grassroots, we have started airing the jingles on Radio”

He said if killing of girls for money rituals must end in Nigeria, traditional rulers in the country must speak out against the evil practice.

According to him: ”Traditional rulers and religious leaders can no longer watch as Nigerian girls are being slaughtered like animals by some youths who are not ready to embrace legitimate means of livelihood”
The Media Executive counseled Nigerian youth to shun the temptation of looking for money at all cost adding that they should embrace hard work and think outside the box and do legitimate businesses.

“It is unfortunate that some of our girls are being killed and their body parts being sold at ridiculous prices. It is insane and devilish to take another person’s life in the name of making money which will not even come.
“Why on earth should a man take another person’s life for money rituals when there are business opportunities everywhere?

“Even if there are no business opportunities, it is not right to take another person’s life. I am appealing to our youths in the country to stop this evil practice and embrace hard work. No one should cause sorrow for any family simply because he wants to make money.” he said.

To end the problem of ritual killings in Nigeria, Oyinloye recommended death penalty without option of jail terms for any established case of ritual killing.

He commended the Nigerian police for doing a good job on issues of ritual killings stressing that they need the support of all Nigerians.

He also commended the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari for being the first traditional ruler in Nigeria to give a directive against ritual killings in the country and appealed to other royal fathers to also speak out against the evil which has tarnished the image of Nigeria.

He said: “The Emir of Ilorin has written his name in gold for not only speaking boldly against ritual killings, but for also giving a directive to Imams in the state to preach against ritual killings in their Friday sermons. If other traditional rulers in the country follow this exemplary step, the evil called ritual killings will be eradicated”
“This directive given by the Emir of Ilorin that Imams shouldpreach against ritual killings in their Friday sermons will further encourage me to fight for the protection of Nigerian girls who are mostly the victims of ritual killings.”

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One killed, three injured as gunmen attack farmers in Plateau

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One killed, three injured as gunmen attack farmers in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person and injuries to three others following an attack by suspected Fulani militias on Kopmur village, Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Oct. 22 at about 4:00 p.m., when the armed assailants stormed a house where some local farmers had taken shelter and opened fire.

The attack led to the death of Dashan Mwanar, 42, while Sonma Mwanar, 32, Kyenkyes Dakup, 26, and Joy Vumshak, 25, sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bokkos Division, led a team to the scene, where the injured victims were rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment.

The police said the deceased’s remains had been released to his relatives for burial after the family declined an autopsy.

Meanwhile, sources assured that investigation is ongoing, with intensified efforts to apprehend the culprits and prevent further attacks in the area.

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FCT Police, vigilantes comb bushes to rescue abducted school principal, daughter in Abuja

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FCT Police, vigilantes comb bushes to rescue abducted school principal, daughter in Abuja

By: Zagazola Makama

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified search and rescue operations following the abduction of a school principal and his daughter in Abaji Area Council of the FCT.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Oct. 22, 2025, at about 3:00 a.m., when a group of armed kidnappers invaded the residence of Mr. Zakari Yelwa, Principal of Narati Government Secondary School, located opposite the Technical College, Abaji.

The assailants reportedly forced open the door to the residence and abducted Mr. Yelwa and his daughter, Hafsat Zakari, to an unknown destination.

Upon receipt of the distress call, a combined team of police operatives, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, vigilante groups, and local hunters was immediately deployed to the scene.

The team has since launched a coordinated search operation, combing the surrounding bushes and hills in a bid to rescue the victims and apprehend the kidnappers.

Police authorities assured residents of Abaji that all efforts are being made to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and urged the public to report any useful information that could aid the ongoing operation.

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Soldier found dead after chasing attacker in Kwara

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By: Zagazola Makama

A Nigerian Army personnel has been found dead after pursuing an assailant in Twatagi village, Patigi Local Government Area of the state.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Oct. 21, 2025, around 5:30 p.m., when the deceased soldier, Private Usman Alhaji attached to Apapa, Lagos, was riding on a motorcycle with one Muhammad Baba, a native of Twatagi village.

While on their way to Patigi town, they encountered a man walking along the road with a stick, who suddenly struck them as they passed by. The man immediately fled into the bush.

The sources stated that Private Alhaji pursued the assailant on foot but failed to return. After waiting for hours without seeing him, Muhammad Baba reportedly searched the area but could not locate the soldier.

However, at about 2:00 p.m. the following day, villagers discovered the lifeless body of the soldier in the bush.

Police operatives visited the scene and observed that the victim sustained a stab wound to the neck.

The body was released to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.

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