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Two Soldiers Arrested over killing of Islamic Cleric in Yobe

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Two Soldiers Arrested over killing of Islamic Cleric in Yobe

Two Soldiers Arrested over killing of Islamic Cleric in Yobe

By: Yahaya Wakili

Detectives from Karasuwa Divisional Police Headquarters response to a distress call on 19th August, 2022 apprehended two soldiers in connection to the killing of Islamic cleric in Yobe state.

The soldiers with service numbers N/A 13/69/1522 Lance Corporal John Gabriel and N/A 13/70/6552 Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon were attached to 241 RECCE Battalion in Nguru, Yobe state.

A Press Release issue and signed by the Police Public Relation Officer, Yobe State Police Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim on Tuesday said one of the assailant (L/CPL John Gabriel) whose intention was to rob unsuspecting motorists of their vehicle left the barrack on the date in mufti having concealed his rifle in a camp bed for military checkpoint at Nguru at about 2200hrs on that fateful day.

Meanwhile, Sheikh Baba Goni Aisami, a prominent Islamic scholar based in Gashua was travelling alone from Kano to Gashua in a Honda Accord Car Reg. No KBT 31 AE arrived at the military checkpoint at Nguru, when L/CPL John Gabriel requested the Islamic cleric to offer him a lift to Jaji Maji which he obliged.

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“That while driving and before reaching Jaji Maji town the assailant asked him to pack so that there was an unusual noise at the rear tyres.

“That when the cleric came down while checking the tyres, the suspect brought out his rifle and killed him.

“He dragged the body and hid it in the bush.

“The suspect took possession of the vehicle with intention of taking it away but the vehicle refused to start after several attempts.

“The suspect called his accomplice L/CPL Adamu Gideon from 241 RECCE Battalion Nguru and auto-electrician from Jaji Maji to assist in starting the car.

“However, nemesis caught up with the culprit when a passerby going to his farm early in the morning sighted a corpse and a vehicle and some people then alerted the police from Jaji Maji who promptly mobilized and raced down to the scene.” The statement added.

This led to the arrest of the two Soldiers and recovery of the corpse, deceased vehicle and the rifle used in the commission of the offence.

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Decomposed body of kidnapped man found in mining pond in Jos South

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Decomposed body of kidnapped man found in mining pond in Jos South

By: Zagazola Makama

Decomposed body of a man earlier reported kidnapped has been discovered in a mining pond in Farin Lamba community of Jos South Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola that the discovery was made by the police at about 4 p.m. following a report by residents.

He said the Divisional Police Officer, Kaduna Vom Division, immediately mobilised a team of policemen to the scene where the corpse was identified as that of Mr. Cyril Nilanda, a resident of NITR Quarters, Vom.

Nilanda was reportedly kidnapped on Sept. 30, 2025, and had been missing since then.

Sources said the body, which was found in a decomposed state, was being prepared for evacuation and further forensic examination.

The police assured that concerted efforts were ongoing to track down those responsible for the abduction and killing of the victim.

Decomposed body of kidnapped man found in mining pond in Jos South

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Man abducted after delivering ransom for kidnapped child in Kogi

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Man abducted after delivering ransom for kidnapped child in Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama

A man identified as Ocholi Cornelius Ochoni has been abducted after delivering ransom money for the release of a five-year-old girl in Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident, which occurred on Oct. 22, 2025, took place around Echukwu area of Bassa, when Ocholi went to hand over ransom money to the kidnappers to secure the release of Omaojo Philip, who had been kidnapped earlier in the week.

It was gathered that the abductors released the child unharmed after receiving the ransom but seized Ocholi immediately afterward and took him away to an unknown destination.

Efforts are ongoing by security agencies to trace the whereabouts of the victim and ensure his safe return.

Man abducted after delivering ransom for kidnapped child in Kogi

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Bauchi police arrest suspect over alleged killing of singer John Zuya

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Bauchi police arrest suspect over alleged killing of singer John Zuya

By: Zagazola Makama

Police operatives in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of popular Sayawa artist, John Zuya, whose songs had earned him fans across the country, particularly among his tribesmen.

Zuya had recently traveled to Lagos, where he performed to a large crowd and reportedly earned a significant sum of money.

However, shortly after returning from the trip, he died under mysterious circumstances, sparking shock across his community.

A few days later, Yakubu Alhamdu, Deputy Chairman of Zayoda, Tafawa Balewa branch, claimed in a video shared on his Facebook platform that Zuya was allegedly killed by his friend, Emmanuel Wakili, also a Sayawa artist.

In the video, Alhamdu stated that Wakili confessed to killing Zuya out of jealousy, explaining that he captured Zuya’s soul (“Kurwa”) in a small bag and struck his head until he died. Alhamdu noted that this accounted for the blood seen on Zuya’s forehead after his death.

The incident has thrown the community into mourning, with many residents seeking justice.

Following the report, police traced and arrested Wakili, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full circumstances surrounding Zuya’s death.

Bauchi police arrest suspect over alleged killing of singer John Zuya

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