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FG, Stakeholders Called to Take Immediate to Check Ritual Killing
FG, Stakeholders Called to Take Immediate to Check Ritual Killing
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.”
FG, Stakeholders Called to Take Immediate to Check Ritual Killing
Police recover 15 rustled cows in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Zamfara says its operatives have recovered 15 cows rustled by armed bandits during an attack on Gidan Kwagiri village in Damba District of Gusau Local Government Area.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 15 when the bandits invaded the community and carted away cows and sheep belonging to residents.
According to the sources, upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Damba Division mobilised personnel alongside patrol teams from the Department of Operations to pursue the attackers.
The team was said to have successfully recovered 15 cows, which were subsequently handed over to their owners.
Efforts, however, are ongoing to track down the suspects and recover the remaining rustled animals, while security patrols have been intensified in the area to forestall further attacks.
Police recover 15 rustled cows in Zamfara
Operation Whirl Stroke arrests cow rustling suspects fuelling violence in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation WHIRL STROKE have arrested suspects linked to cattle rustling in Benue State, following two separate security incidents in Guma Local Government Area.
Security sources said that on Feb. 15, troops responded to an attack on herders at Amua Village, located between Daudu and Umenger/Ukpiam. The attack left one herder dead, while another sustained gunshot wounds and was evacuated to Keana in neighbouring Nasarawa State for urgent medical attention. The remains of the deceased were handed over to community representatives for burial according to local customs.
In a related operation on the same day, troops stationed at Ukpiam acted on intelligence provided by vigilant youths concerning suspected cattle rustling. The troops arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Terngu Aondohemba, who reportedly confessed to killing two cattle belonging to Fulani herders. He also implicated two accomplices, Akpehe and Ashinge, who are still at large.
Further investigation led security operatives to Korje Village in Daudu, where Mrs. Mercy Onban, wife of the alleged buyer of the stolen meat, was apprehended along with the recovered meat exhibits. Both suspects remain in custody pending further investigation.
The Force Commander of the Joint Task Force, Major General Moses Gara, condemned the attacks and criminality, affirming the commitment of Operation WHIRL STROKE to halting killings and cattle rustling in the Joint Operations Area.
He urged community leaders to strengthen collaboration with security agencies, stressing that timely intelligence sharing is critical to restoring lasting peace. Major General Gara also reassured law-abiding residents of the strong resolve of the Joint Task Force to protect lives and property across the region.
Operation Whirl Stroke arrests cow rustling suspects fuelling violence in Benue
Federal Government arraigns Nasir El-Rufai over alleged phone interception
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Government has charged former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Court documents showed that El-Rufai, 65, appeared as a guest on Arise TV’s Prime Time Programme on Feb. 13, 2026, where he reportedly admitted to involvement in the interception and to knowing individuals who carried out the act without reporting them to security agencies.
The charges, filed under TABU DET CR/99/2026, include: Count One, Allegedly admitting during the television interview that he and his associates unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, contrary to Section 12 (1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024.
Count Two, Allegedly stating that he knew individuals who unlawfully intercepted the same communications but failed to report them, in violation of Section 27(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024. Count Three, Allegedly using technical systems to compromise public safety and national security, and instilling apprehension among Nigerians, in breach of Section 131(2) of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.
The case, filed by a team of Federal Government lawyers led by ME Ernest, OM Owan, UM Bulla, CS Eze, and VE G. Orubor, is set to proceed with investigations and trial proceedings.
Authorities said the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Abuja Judicial Division of the Federal High Court, where the accused will be required to respond to the charges.
The trial is expected to attract significant public attention given the high-profile nature of the accused and the sensitive security issues involved.
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