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Police arrest three over armed robbery, murder in Bauchi

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June 23, 2026

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with a case of culpable homicide and suspected armed robbery in Gwaram Town, Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to him, the suspects were arrested following an investigation into a report lodged at the Alkaleri Divisional Police Headquarters on March 7, 2026.

He said one of the suspects, identified as Muhammad Umar, popularly known as “Jijji,” aged 25, was apprehended on June 19, 2026, while in possession of a motorcycle belonging to the deceased victim.

The police spokesperson stated that during interrogation, Umar allegedly confessed to the crime and identified two other accomplices.

“Acting on the report made at Alkaleri Division on March 7, 2026, one of the suspects, Alhaji Muhammad Umar, alias ‘Jijji’, aged 25, was arrested on June 19, 2026, while in possession of a motorcycle belonging to the deceased victim.

“During interrogation, ‘Jijji’ mentioned two other accomplices in connection with the crime. In a swift follow-up operation, detectives also arrested Usman M. Gidado, 45, and Danladi Yakubu, alias ‘Pagaj’, 35, all of Gwaram Town in Alkaleri Local Government Area, where the offence was committed,” the statement read.

Habib added that the motorcycle belonging to the deceased was recovered as an exhibit during the operation.

He further disclosed that the suspects, alongside the recovered motorcycle, had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

“Consequently, all three suspects and the recovered exhibit have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet and thorough investigation, after which they will be charged to court,” he said.

The spokesman also revealed that the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their diligence and professionalism.

He reassured residents of the state of the command’s commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring justice for victims.

“The Bauchi State Police Command remains resolute in its commitment to fighting violent crime and ensuring justice for victims at all times,” the commissioner said.

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Suspect in viral abuse video now in custody, 18-year-old taken as child — Activist

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June 23, 2026

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Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has revealed that the man accused of assaulting an 18-year-old lady in a viral abuse video is now in police custody, while disclosing that she was taken away as a child and that her father was unaware of any alleged marriage.

Gwamnishu disclosed the development in an update shared on Instagram on Tuesday, stating that preliminary findings also indicated that the lady identified as ‘Chisom’ was 15 years old when her relationship with the suspect reportedly began.

The update follows a disturbing video that surfaced on Monday showing a visibly injured young woman, said to be an 18-year-old wife.

The footage showed the woman with apparent facial injuries as a man identified as her husband exchanged words with neighbours who confronted him over the alleged abuse.

A separate video later surfaced showing the woman at what appeared to be a hospital alongside Gwamnishu.

In the clip, the activist spoke about plans to secure the man’s arrest, but the young woman pleaded against such action.

Providing an update, Gwamnishu said, “Preliminary findings indicate that Chisom was only 15 years old when the relationship between her and the man reportedly began.”

He said he initially considered backing down after Chisom pleaded with him not to pursue the suspect’s arrest.

“Yesterday, while she pleaded with us not to arrest the man claiming to be her husband, I almost backed down. However, something in me said, ‘Harrison, involve your Lagos team,’” he wrote.

According to him, members of the Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation’s Lagos chapter intervened, after which the suspect was handed over to the Isheri Oshun Divisional Police Headquarters.

“The suspect was handed over to Isheri Oshun Divisional Police Headquarters, his statement was obtained, he was detained, and officers also visited Chisom at the hospital,” Gwamnishu stated.

The activist further disclosed that he received a call from a relative of Chisom’s father, who claimed the young woman was taken away alongside her siblings after her mother’s death when she was seven years old.

“Earlier today, I received a call from a relative of Chisom’s father, who narrated that Chisom was taken away after her mother died. She was just seven years old when members of her late mother’s family took her and her three siblings away,” he said.

According to Gwamnishu, the relative told him that Chisom’s father became depressed after losing his wife and having his children taken away from him, and that family members had not seen Chisom and two of her siblings until the viral video surfaced online.

“They also stated that he was never aware of any marriage involving Chisom and the man now claiming to be her husband,” Gwamnishu added.

He said the organisation would continue to support the young woman as investigations progress.

“Why we cannot abandon 18-year-old Chisom. Her case is unusual, and she is deeply traumatised. Despite everything she has been through, she still needs support, protection, and understanding,” he wrote.

Gwamnishu added that his Lagos State Director, Nta Amarachi Judith, was actively following up on the matter while the organisation awaited the outcome of the police investigation.

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Ondo police arrest six suspected cultists, recover weapons

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June 23, 2026

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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists during an intelligence-led operation in parts of Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb cultism and other violent crimes in the state.

The suspects were identified as Damilare Kayode (30), Adejoro Godwin (30), Adedapo Ogunro (36), Chisom Okechukwu (21), Ademulegun Imisi (26) and Odugunle Bukola (21).

According to the statement, the arrests were carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko communities following credible intelligence on suspected cult activities in the area.

“The command, in its ongoing campaign against cultism and other violent crimes, arrested six suspected cultists during a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko communities in Akoko South-West LGA.

“The operation, which was conducted in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, followed credible intelligence indicating the activities of suspected cult members within the affected areas. Acting on the information, operatives mobilised to identified locations where the suspects were apprehended”, the statement partly read.

Preliminary investigations, according to the police, indicated that the suspects were allegedly involved in activities linked to unlawful confraternities operating within the Akoko axis, a development that has continued to raise security concerns in the area.

Items recovered from the suspects include five battle axes, one jackknife, various charms and confraternity paraphernalia such as boots, yellow singlets and face caps.

The police said the recovered exhibits have been secured and would be used in the ongoing investigation.

It added that the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

According to the command, intelligence gathered from the operation is being analysed to identify other members of the group and uncover the full extent of their activities within and beyond the affected communities.

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US deports Nigerian, Ayodeji Ajayi after domestic violence, other convictions

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June 23, 2026

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The United States has deported a Nigerian national, Ayodeji Ajayi, following multiple criminal convictions, including domestic violence, as part of its ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday, saying Ajayi had remained in the country illegally after entering on a student visa nearly two decades ago.

According to the agency, “Ayodeji Olamide Ajayi, of Nigeria, entered the United States in 2007 on a student visa and eventually left school, but failed to leave the country.”

ICE said instead of departing the US after leaving school, Ajayi accumulated a lengthy criminal record.

The agency stated, “Instead, he stayed in the US and got to work on a lengthy rap sheet” that includes convictions for domestic violence, trespassing, intimidation and obstruction.

It added that his criminal history also includes charges of “kidnapping, rape and family neglect.”

The agency attributed the deportation to the immigration enforcement policies of President Donald Trump.

It said, “Thanks to @POTUS’ commitment to getting criminal illegal aliens out of this country, Ajayi will be leaving the United States shortly.”

Although the agency announced that Ajayi would be removed from the country, it did not disclose when the deportation was carried out or provide further details about the offences, including where the convictions occurred or the status of the additional criminal charges.

The deportation comes amid the Trump administration’s continued crackdown on undocumented immigrants with criminal records, with immigration authorities stepping up enforcement actions and removals across the United States.

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