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PHOTOS: Angry mob lynches one as police recover three AK-47 rifles, six magazines and 104 ammunition at accident scene in Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has recovered three AK-47 rifles, six magazines, and 104 ammunition at an accident scene.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on 19th February, 2026, said two unidentified persons on a motorcycle coming from Kaduna State, were involved in a lone accident.
Upon receiving a distress call, police patrol team moved to the scene where they discovered the weapons.
According to the PPRO, one of the accident victims d!ed on the spot while the second person was lynched to d3ath by a mob to d3ath before police could rescue him.
“On February 17, 2026 at about 9.50pm, a report received from Gawu-Babangida Div indicated that, while the Police patrol team of the Div was conducting a stop and search along Boyi-Sarki/Toll gate area, a distress call was received that two unidentified persons on a motorcycle coming from Tafa area of Kaduna State, heading towards Abuja axis were involved in a lone accident around Toll gate, having ran into road construction/diversion barrier,” the statement read.
“The patrol team moved to the scene, while some other persons also rushed to the accident scene to assist.
“On getting to the location, a sack was recovered from the accident victims, and when searched, three AK-47 rifles with six magazines and 104 ammunition were found in the bag belonging to the accident victims (suspects).
“Unfortunately, one of the accident victims died on the spot, and during an effort to rescue the second person from the scene to the hospital, he was lynched by the mob to d3ath. The corpses were moved to the general hospital morgue in Suleja.
“The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips condemned such acts of jungle justice, stating that the suspect would have helped the Police to ascertain the source of the rifle and unravel their aim, rather than resorting to self-help approach.
“He directed Area Commander Suleja to commence a thorough investigation and ensure arrest of the perpetrators while the rifles are under ballistic analysis for further investigation.”
The command also arrested suspect for attacking an Okada rider and stealing his motorcycle.
“On 17/2/2026 at about 8pm, a victim reported that on 11/2/2026 at about 7pm, while on his way to Kwanan-Mariga on his motorcycle, he was attacked by unknown persons, who used sticks to attack him while on the motorcycle, as a result, he fell down and sustained serious injuries, while the motorcycle was taken away,” the statement read
“On receipt of this, Police operatives attached to Kagara Div, commenced investigation and arrested one Umar Mansir 40yrs of Kwanan-Mariga, who was about to sell the motorcycle at Baban-Rami.
“He confessed to the crime, and mentioned others as Abdullahi Garba and Danar Ilya both at large.
“The motorcycle was recovered and investigation is ongoing to arrest his fleeing cohorts.”
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PHOTOS: Kebbi man arrested over alleged ritual desecration of Qur’an after burying it in pit with s€men to make woman more submissive to her husband
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Abubakar Musa, over alleged ritual desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Zuru Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Bashir Usman, who disclosed this in a statement on 14th August 2026, said the suspect was arrested in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of religious books, use of spells and hypnosis, and inciting disturbance.
According to the PPRO, on August 9, 2026, Musa and two other suspects, Rabi’u Tela and Hamza Zango, allegedly dug a pit and buried a copy of the Holy Qur’an, together with semen, white and red kolanuts, underwear, d3ad animals, and other fetish items.
The police spokesperson said the act was allegedly intended to make Rabi’u Tela’s wife Zarau Hassan more submissive to him.
“The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested Abubakar Musa, male, 29, of Rafin Mose Village, Zuru LGA, in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, abuse of religious books, use of spells and hypnosis, and inciting disturbance,” the statement read.
“The incident occurred on 9th August 2026, at about 1900hrs, at Zango Area, Zuru. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly conspired with two others; Rabi’u Tela, husband of Zarau Hassan, and Hamza Zango, both now at large, to dig a pit inside Zarau Hassan’s room and bury therein a copy of the Holy Qur’an, together with semen, white and red kolanuts, underwear, dead animals, and other fetish items.
“The act was allegedly intended to make Zarau Hassan more submissive to her husband, Rabi’u Tela, and was carried out in circumstances capable of provoking a breach of the peace among the Muslim faithful in the community.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the two fleeing suspects, while Abubakar Musa remains in police custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, psc, MNIM, strongly condemns the alleged act and warns that the Command will deal decisively, within the law, with individuals whose actions threaten religious harmony, public order, and peaceful coexistence.
“Members of the public are urged to promptly report suspicious activities to the Police through 09039911876 or 07081074395. All information will be treated with utmost confidentiality.”
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Gunmen have abducted 14 passengers travelling along the Otukpo–Adoka road in Benue State.
The incident occurred on Thursday night, August 13, 2026 when an 18-seater commercial bus travelling from Enugu State to Abuja was reportedly ambushed along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area.
A resident, Ochai, who spoke with punch on Friday, said the gunmen forced all the passengers into the surrounding forest.
“Some gunmen ambushed an 18-seater bus heading to Abuja between Omutele and Ankpechi along Otukpo -Adola road yesterday (Thursday) night. All the passengers in the vehicle were whisked away by the gunmen,” he said.
The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Peter Aondongu, who confirmed the incident in a statement said five of the victims have so far been rescued.
According to the PPRO, the police launched a coordinated rescue operation early Friday.
Aondongu said the operation involved an exchange of gunfire between the security operatives and the kidnappers.
“The Benue State Police Command has confirmed a kidnapping incident involving a commercial passenger bus travelling from Enugu State to Abuja along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area on the night of 13 August 2026,” the statement read
“Following the incident, operatives of the command commenced a coordinated rescue operation early this (Friday) morning. The operation, which involved an exchange of gunfire, has so far resulted in the successful rescue of five victims, including a four-year-old boy, while nine others remain in the custody of the suspected kidnappers.”
The police spokesperson disclosed that one of the rescued victims sustained a gunshot injury during the operation and was taken to a medical facility in Otukpo for treatment.
He said the police, working with other security agencies, had intensified efforts to secure the release of the remaining nine victims.
According to Aondongu, the operation was being conducted cautiously, with the safety of the abducted passengers prioritised.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Cletus Nwadiogbu, also assured the victims’ families and members of the public that efforts would continue until the remaining passengers were rescued.
He urged residents of the affected communities to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with credible information that could aid the rescue operation.
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