Crime

Sokoto killing, deeply distressing – Osinbajo

Published

4 years ago

May 14, 2022

Sokoto killing, deeply distressing – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described the killing of a second-year student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Deborah Samuel, over an allegation of blasphemy as deeply distressing.

Osinbajo spoke with newsmen on Friday at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly on arrival from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The vice president said it is worthy of note that President Muhammadu Buhari and the Sultan of Sokoto had condemned the incident.

“Let me say that, first, the president has reacted to this, in a statement which was issued earlier condemning the action.

“I must say that it’s a deeply distressing thing, very disturbing – such an atrocious killing of the young lady by a mob who took the law into their own hands; I think it’s very unfortunate.

“The swift reaction of the Sokoto State Government and also the Sultan of Sokoto is highly commendable.

“I think that their swift reaction to the situation clearly demonstrate the outrage of millions of Nigerians and also the desire of everyone to ensure that the perpetrators are quickly apprehended and prosecuted.”

Osinbajo said that there is no justification for extra-judicial killing as there are legal channels of addressing any misdeed.

He condoled with the family of the deceased and prayed God to comfort those she left behind.

“As the president said, there’s really no excuse for anyone to take the law into their own hands no matter the provocation, there are set processes for ensuring that we are able to redress whatever wrongs that are done against us.

“We must express our condolence to the family of the young lady, Deborah Samuel.

“I can’t imagine how her parents and siblings and members of her family feel, not just about her death, but the very horrendous nature of its occurrence.

“I think it’s very sad indeed, and we extend our sincere condolences to them; we ask that the Almighty will comfort them at this time,” he said.

Crime

Troops, hunters neutralise ISWAP terrorist in ambush operation in Yobe

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1 hour ago

November 11, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops, hunters neutralise ISWAP terrorist in ambush operation in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 27 Task Force Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with local hunters, have neutralised a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist during an ambush operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Security sources said the operation was part of ongoing efforts by troops and local security partners to dismantle terrorist networks and restrict their movements within the area.

The joint team reportedly laid an ambush on the suspected terrorists, leading to the neutralisation of one ISWAP fighter.

Troops, hunters neutralise ISWAP terrorist in ambush operation in Yobe

Crime

Troops Neutralise Suspected Fulani Bandits, Recover Four Motorcycles in Plateau

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23 hours ago

November 10, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops Neutralise Suspected Fulani Bandits, Recover Four Motorcycles in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have neutralised a suspected Fulani terrorist during a gun battle with armed men riding motorcycles along Wanka Village in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the encounter occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 9, when troops of Sector 2 OPEP manning a blocking position along the Wanka axis sighted an unconfirmed number of suspected terrorists approaching on several motorcycles.

The troops immediately engaged the armed men with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat in disarray.

During the exchange, one of the suspected terrorists was neutralised, while the fleeing members of the group abandoned four Honda motorcycles and other items.

Items recovered from the scene included two mobile phones, one packet of cigarettes and seven tablets of Tramadol.

The recovered items have been taken into military custody and are undergoing investigation to establish possible links to the suspected criminal network.

The operation underscores the continued deployment of troops to strategic blocking positions and patrol routes to disrupt the movement of armed groups and prevent attacks on vulnerable communities in Plateau State.

Troops Neutralise Suspected Fulani Bandits, Recover Four Motorcycles in Plateau

Crime

Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle, Discover Suspected Bandit’s Corpse in Old Oyo National Park

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2 days ago

November 9, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle, Discover Suspected Bandit’s Corpse in Old Oyo National Park

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation IGBO DANU II, working alongside hybrid forces, have recovered an AK-47 rifle and discovered the corpse of a suspected bandit during operations inside the Old Oyo National Park.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops engaged suspected bandits at about 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, after sighting the armed group within the park.

The suspected bandits reportedly fled upon sighting the advancing troops.

During the encounter, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with registration number 14907, an empty magazine and a locally made Dane gun.

In a follow-up exploitation operation at about 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 8, the troops discovered the corpse of a suspected bandit and destroyed temporary shelters believed to have been used as hideouts by the group.

No further contact was made during the follow-up operation, while troops sustained exploitation efforts in the area.

Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle, Discover Suspected Bandit’s Corpse in Old Oyo National Park