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VP Shettima And The Budding Conspiracy

VP Shettima And The Budding Conspiracy
By: Inuwa Bwala
Julius Caesar of the Shakespearean fame was perhaps the most popular politician during the regency era of the Roman empire.
Caesar’s political sagacity had tended to diminish all others and he was on the verge of taking the crown of the then Roman Empire.
His eventual fall in the hands of his compatriots: including his confidant Brutus was perhaps the height of betrayal and hatred.
Caesar did not fall because he was ambitious, as alleged, but partly because he did not heed the warning signals from people who had premonition of the evil, the ides of March portend.
There was no sin they did not attribute to him, just to make their conspiracy sail through, but their own selfish individual plans also consumed them one after the other.
Every time people alert me about possible conspiracies against my boss and Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the story of the conspiracy against Julius Caesar reverberates in my mind.
One aspect of the conspiracy was the fact that, Caesar’s killers were his friends: one of them his closest confidant Brutus.
I have keenly watched some twists in the political trajectory, whereby those clandestinely working against the Vice President are his compatriots and kinsmen from the North.
I am particularly aware, of one man who may never forgive Shettima, even if he pretends to have done so.
If there is anything that has always pained the man and makes him to always crave for vendetta: was Kashim Shettima’s meteroic rise to political stardom.
Like the conspirators in Julius Caesar, he tries to hide his real intentions by pretending to be happy with Shettima’s rise, but inwardly hiding a monstrous intention.
He is acclaimed as a shrewd political contriver, a master schemer and a devil incarnate, who never steps back in any fight which bruises his ego.
My radar picks him as the arrowhead of a budding conspiracy against Kashim Shettima.
He is believed to be working hand in gloves with other kinsmen of the Vice President, who have never failed to show their disdain for Shettima, ever since his teething days in politics.
Some of them have made several attempts to be Governor’s, or at least attain very high political position, such as will place them in a stronger position to undo the Vice President.
I will only plead innuendo for now in this case, as this piece is not intended for full exposure, but as a notice that they are known and their intentions are an open secret.
Like the poet on Caesar’s way to the Capitol, I dare say: Shettima,be ware of your ex-boss, come not near your namesake, trust not the ex- minister, mark well your kinsman, you have wronged your neighbour, your former compatriot loves you not. For in all these men but one mind, and is bent against Shettima. Look around you, security gives way to conspiracy.
VP Shettima And The Budding Conspiracy
Crime
Lifeless new born baby found in a pit Monguno IDP camp, Borno

Lifeless new born baby found in a pit Monguno IDP camp, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
The Borno State Police Command has launched an investigation into the suspected infanticide of a newborn whose lifeless body was discovered in a pit toilet at the Kuya Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Monguno.
Zagazola gathered reliably that the incident occurred on April 24, 2025, at about 0630hrs when the camp chairman, Faki Isa, reported the discovery. The newborn’s body was found in the toilet, and it is believed the baby may have been abandoned there by an unknown woman.
A team of investigators visited the scene, and the body was taken to the General Hospital Monguno, where it was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. The corpse was later released to the Kuya IDP Camp chairman for burial.
No arrests have been made so far, but the investigation is ongoing with efforts to trace the individual responsible for the crime.
Lifeless new born baby found in a pit Monguno IDP camp, Borno
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Hisbah in Katsina Brutalizes Lady in a Case of Lawlessness and Impunity

Hisbah in Katsina Brutalizes Lady in a Case of Lawlessness and Impunity
By Zagazola Makama
The brutal assault of a young woman, Hauwa’u Lawal Suleiman, and her sisters at the Katsina Hisbah office on April 15 has triggered widespread outrage and drawn fresh attention to the conduct of the state’s religious enforcement agency.
Eyewitnesses say Hauwa’u had gone to the Hisbah office to inquire about relatives allegedly detained by the operatives. What began as a simple inquiry reportedly ended in violence, as she was assaulted by about 20 Hisbah personnel, resulting in serious injuries, including a fracture. Her sisters, who were present and pleaded with the operatives to stop the attack, were also allegedly beaten and subjected to degrading treatment.
The shocking incident has once again raised concerns over the operational methods and legal limitations of Hisbah in Katsina State. While the agency is mandated to enforce moral standards under Sharia principles, critics argue that its operatives often act outside the bounds of the Nigerian constitution and without adherence to due process.
Legal experts say that although Hisbah is legally recognized under state law, it remains obligated to operate within the confines of the Nigerian legal framework. The growing number of complaints about unlawful raids, arbitrary arrests, and use of physical punishment without judicial oversight has led to calls for a comprehensive review of its operations.
Civic groups and legal observers in Katsina cite this latest incident as part of a broader pattern of human rights abuses allegedly carried out by Hisbah. They allege that the agency disproportionately targets young people, women, and the poor under vague pretexts such as “immoral gatherings” or “suspicious behavior.”
The Katsina State Government has yet to issue an official response to the incident. However, increasing public pressure is mounting for a full-scale investigation and disciplinary actions against any operatives found culpable. The absence of formal law enforcement training, lack of investigative procedures, and limited understanding of suspects’ rights are being pointed out as contributing factors to Hisbah’s alleged misconduct.
In a related development, Amnesty International has issued a strong condemnation of the assault, describing it as “lawless and callous.” The organization called on the Katsina State Government to immediately investigate the incident and hold the perpetrators accountable.
“Suspected Hisbah operatives that played a role in the assault on Hauwa’u Lawal Suleiman and her sisters must be identified and tried for gross violation of human rights,” Amnesty said in a statement.
The human rights group also alleged that the Hisbah in Katsina has routinely violated citizens’ rights through illegal raids and arbitrary punishments, particularly targeting women and youths. It warned that the unchecked actions of the agency were fostering a climate of fear and impunity.
“Hisbah cannot operate outside of the law. Failure of the Katsina State Government to subject Hisbah to legal accountability breeds and perpetuates impunity, creating a toxic climate of fear,” Amnesty added.
As the dust settles on this disturbing incident, the state faces renewed demands for regulatory clarity, institutional reform, and justice for the victims. For many observers, this case could be a turning point in how religious law enforcement is balanced with the fundamental rights of Nigerian citizens.
Hisbah in Katsina Brutalizes Lady in a Case of Lawlessness and Impunity
Crime
Herder killed, 40 cows rustled in Taraba village

Herder killed, 40 cows rustled in Taraba village
By Zagazola Makama
A 30-year-old herder, Muazu Anaruwa, was killed and 40 cows rustled by suspected bandits in Kogon Dutse village, Old Muri district of Taraba State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident, which occurred on April 22, came to light after Muazu’s father, Alhaji Audu Anaruwa, reported that his son had gone out to graze their cattle but failed to return home.
Police operative later discovered Muazu’s body in the grazing area, bearing what appeared to be a bullet wound, while all the livestock were missing.
Local sources described the attack as a case of banditry and cattle rustling. The body of the deceased was evacuated to the Primary Healthcare Centre in Andami, where a medical officer confirmed his death.
He has since been buried according to Islamic rites.
Police say efforts are ongoing within the local security network, including hunters and vigilantes, to track the perpetrators and recover the stolen cattle.
Herder killed, 40 cows rustled in Taraba village
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