Enugu police arrest notorious IPOB/ESN member linked to attacks on patrol teams

By: Zagazola Makama

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a notorious member of the outlawed IPOB/ESN group, following intelligence on his whereabouts in the state.

According to sources, operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team stormed a beer parlour in Akwuke, Awkunanaw, at about 0045hrs on Feb. 3, 2026, acting on credible information about the suspect’s presence.

The suspect, identified as Chukwujekwu Ugwu (26), also known as Jekwu, attempted to flee but was intercepted and arrested.

The police said Ugwu and his cohorts, currently at large, had participated in attacks on Distress Response Squad (DRS) patrol teams at Ziks Avenue, Uwani, on Dec. 27, 2025, and at Agbani Road on Jan. 15, 2026.

The sources that discreet investigations are ongoing to track down other gang members still at large and to recover arms carted away during past attacks.

Enugu police arrest notorious IPOB/ESN member linked to attacks on patrol teams

Police arrest four over killing of worshipper in Osogbo mosque in Osun

By: Zagazola Makama

The Osun State Police Command says it has arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of a 35-year-old worshipper, Ahmed Najeem, who was attacked at the Ummu Hanni Adigun Central Mosque in Osogbo.

Zagazola Makama report that the suspects were arrested following intelligence-led investigations by the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID).

The sources said that the suspects as Abdulgafar Sakariyah (51), Kosamot Hakeem (50), Folorunsho Mukaila (57) and Sakariyau Hafeez (45).

The command said the arrests followed a review of CCTV footage from the mosque, which contradicted the suspects’ initial denials.

“Though the suspects initially denied the offence, they later confessed after the CCTV footage from the mosque was reviewed,” the sources stated.

According to the police, items recovered from the suspects include ten mosque donation boxes, three planks and a metal microphone stand, believed to have been used during the attack.

The killing occurred on Jan. 30, 2026, when the victim was attacked while worshipping at the mosque in the Ayedun Ogo Oluwa area of Osogbo.

The remains of the deceased have been evacuated and deposited at the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital Morgue, where an autopsy has been conducted. The police said the autopsy report is being awaited.

The command added that other suspects mentioned in the course of investigation are still at large, while efforts are ongoing to track and arrest them.

It assured the public of its commitment to ensuring that all those involved in the crime are brought to justice.

Police arrest four over killing of worshipper in Osogbo mosque in Osun

Gunmen attack Fulani settlement in Niger, rustle 200 sheep, injure herder

By: Zagazola Makama

Unidentified armed men have attacked a Fulani temporary settlement along the Kontagora–Makera Road in Niger State, rustling about 200 sheep and injuring a herder in the process.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Feb. 2.

Sources said that the attack was reported at about 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 3 by the District Head (Sarkin-Udawa), Mallam Mustapha Sani, at the ‘B’ Division Police Station in Kontagora.

According to the sources, the gunmen stormed the Fulani settlement and opened fire, shooting Dahiru Daudu, a 44-year-old man from Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State, on the hand before making away with about 200 sheep.

“Upon receipt of the report, security forces visited the scene, and the injured victim was rushed to General Hospital, Kontagora, where he is currently responding to treatment,” the sources stated.

The sources said investigations had commenced to track down the attackers and recover the stolen livestock.

Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious movements to security agencies as efforts continue to curb cattle rustling and violent crimes in the area.

Gunmen attack Fulani settlement in Niger, rustle 200 sheep, injure herder