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2022: Kano Hisbah Arrests 2,260 Suspects, Evacuates 1,269 Beggars

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3 years ago

December 29, 2022

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The Kano State Hisbah Board said it succeeded in apprehending 2,260 suspects for committing various crimes during patrol from January to December 2022.

Similarly, a total of 1,269 beggars were evacuated from the streets of eight Kano metropolitan local government areas, out of which 386 were repatriated to their respective states of origin as part of efforts to mitigate street begging in the state.

The Commander General of the board, Sheikh Harun Sina, made the disclosure while speaking to newsmen on Thursday.

According to him, most of those arrested for criminal activities were handed over to security agencies for necessary actions, while the underage were reunited with their families.

The CG explained that, in the area of curtailing societal vices, the board had succeeded in dispersing 86 immoral gatherings such as same-sex weddings, drug parties and other similar offences across the state.

Sina explained that 822 disputes were resolved amicably, while some are still pending at various courts due to their complex nature.

“Fifteen couples were married at Hisbah while 22 people converted to Islam during Da’awah in 2022,” he said.

He highlighted that 25 trucks of beer containing thousands of bottles were destroyed in 2022, saying that additional bottles of assorted beer would be wiped out before January 2023.

On the area of strengthening Hisbah activities, Sina said the Kano State Government had recruited 5,700 Hisbah Marshall as well as 3,100 Hisbah corps members, in addition to new structures and renovation of buildings within the Hisbah headquarters and local government offices.

He said 1,000 Hisbah corps members were trained at the NYSC camp in the Kusalla Karaye local government area, adding that the state government had also provided new uniforms and other working materials to the staff of the agency to further motivate them.

The CG pointed out that a new Shari’a court was established at Hisbah headquarters, Sharada Kano, while the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, approved the elevation of Hisbah Mosque to a Juma’at Mosque.

He said six Hisbah personnel were sponsored to Saudi Arabia for Hajj to assist Kano pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage.

He advised parents and guardians to be more vigilant and report any suspected person or character to relevant authorities, as the agency would not relent in its efforts of sanitising the state from all forms of social vices.
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Lagos: Police Arrest Security Guard For Stealing Generators, Others

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August 23, 2025

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old security guard for allegedly breaking into an apartment and carting away household items worth about N1.8 million.

Police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrest in a statement released on Saturday, adding that the suspect was tracked down by officers attached to the Iju Police Division.

He said operatives from the Iju Division apprehended the suspect following a report from a resident of the Ifako area, who returned home on August 15 to find his house burgled.

“Stolen items included a Sumec generator, a Fireman generator, a National air conditioner, and three air conditioner compressor engines, all valued at N1.8 million.

“Detectives arrested the suspect in the same neighbourhood after investigations revealed he conspired with others, who are still at large, to commit the crime,” Hundeyin said.

He added that the stolen items have been recovered, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices.

Hundeyin said the case would be charged in court upon completion of investigations.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, assured residents that the command would leave no stone unturned in bringing criminals to justice and urged employers to conduct proper background checks before hiring staff.

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NAF Kills 35 Terrorists In Border Airstrikes Near Cameroon

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August 23, 2025

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The Nigeria Air Force said it had killed more than 35 jihadists in raids Saturday on militant fighters that had gathered near the Nigeria–Cameroon border following an attempted attack on ground troops.

The air strike was the latest by the Nigerian military, which is battling a resurgence of attacks in the country’s embattled northwest.

“Acting on multiple intelligence from several sources, the Air Component executed precision strikes in successive passes, engaging the terrorists and neutralising more than 35 fighters at four identified assembly areas,” said a Nigerian Air Force statement.

It re-established communication with the ground troops that had been threatened, and they confirmed that the “situation around their location had been stabilised,” the statement added.

The strike had “intensified efforts” to dominate the battles field and “deny terrorists freedom of action,” said the statement.

While Nigeria’s 16-year-old insurgency has slowed since violence peaked around 2015, attacks have picked up since the beginning of the year.

The Air Force said the latest operation demonstrated the force’s commitment to providing close air support to ground forces, “while also disrupting terrorist logistics and movement corridors along the north east border regions.”

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Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Dismembering Pregnant Sister-in-law In Kwara

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August 23, 2025

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The police command in Kwara says it arrested a man, who allegedly dismembered the body of his pregnant sister-in-law, Mrs Esther Enemo at Egbejila Road in Temidire community, Ilorin.

This is contained in a statement by the command Spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Saturday in Ilorin.

According to Ejire-Adeyemi, the command wishes to inform members of the public of a tragic incident that occurred in the early hours of Aug. 21, at Temidire community in Ilorin.
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‎”At about 9 a.m., a resident of the area reported a suspected foul play within the residence of one Mrs Esther Enemo.

“In a swift response, a team of police detectives visited the scene, where the dismembered body of Mrs Esther Enemo (aged 39 years) was discovered in the bush behind her residence.

“Further search led to the recovery of other parts of her body concealed in a sack and dumped beneath a nearby community bridge.
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‎”The suspect, (names withheld), aged 29 years, younger brother to the victim’s husband, who was seen leaving the house a few minutes before the discovery of the incident, has been arrested in connection with the crime.

”Meanwhile, the husband has also been contacted for necessary clarification.
“The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) morgue for autopsy.

‎”The Commissioner of Police (CP), Ojo Adekimi, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the matter, assuring that the command will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is served,” he said.
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Ejire-Adeyemi expressed the command regret of the unfortunate incident and appealed to members of the public to remain calm and avoid speculations that would incite fear or tension within the community.

He assured that the police would unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and bring the perpetrators to face the full weight of the law.

He urged the residents to continue to cooperate with the police by providing useful information that would aid ongoing investigations and security operations.

He reiterated the command to resolve to protect all residents and ensure peace prevailed in the state.

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