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Pregnant Housewife Allegedly Kills Five-year-old Stepdaughter For Defecating

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2 years ago

October 10, 2023

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old pregnant housewife in Bauchi for allegedly beating her five-year-old stepdaughter to death for defecating on her body.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, Auwal Muhammad, disclosed this while parading the suspect before journalists at the Command’s Headquarters on Tuesday.

He said that the suspect, Khadija Adamu, a resident of the Kandahar area, a suburb of the Bauchi metropolis in Bauchi State, was arrested following serious injuries she inflicted on the minor.

“On September 28, 2023 at about 9.25 pm, one Abdulaziz Adamu, male (38), of Kandahar area Bauchi, reported at A’ Divisional Police Headquarters that on the same date at about 4.00 pm, one Khadija Adamu, female (18) of the same address beat up her stepdaughter named “Hafsat Garba” female (5), as a result, she sustained serious injuries on her body.

“Upon receipt of the report, a team of detectives led by DPO swung into action, rushed to the scene, and moved the victim to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for medical attention, where she was certified dead by the medical doctor.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect beat up the victim as a result of alleged passed stool that spoiled her clothes, and she sustained various degrees of injuries on her body,” he said.

According to him, during interrogation, “the suspect confessed to the alleged offence against her without much argument,” adding that the investigation is still ongoing, after which the suspect would be charged to court for the established offence accordingly.

The CP said that the Command’s detectives arrested some professional hunters: Muhammad Umar, male (43) of Takanda village, and Hussain Umar, male (35) of Zaranda Village.

He said that on September 28, 2023, at about 3.00 pm, the Command received information from a reliable source that on September 26, 2023, at about 7.30 pm, the above-mentioned quasi-outfit members arrested the following persons, namely; Joshua Yonana, male (30); Bitrus Iliya, male (27) and Yonana Abubakar, male (35) all of Waya village respectively.

Muhammad said, “During interrogation by the quasi-members led to the beaten-up of the suspects to force them and unravel the facts of the allegation against them.

“Suddenly, one of the suspects, Yonana Abubakar, collapsed and was rushed to a nearby clinic, later died and was confirmed by a medical doctor.

“On receipt of the report, a team of detectives led by DPO Toro swung into action, rushed to the scene and arrested the members of the professional hunters to reap what they had sown while the corps was released to the relatives for burial.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the three arrested suspects were alleged of spiritually stealing a male organ of one Usman Sale, male (28) of Sabon Garin Nabardo.

“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to have committed the alleged offence for ritual purposes which led to the arrest of their gang leader, who died during interrogation by the PROHAN,” The PUNCH quoted him.

He said the investigation is ongoing, after which the suspects would be charged to court for prosecution accordingly.

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Fire Guts Section Of Rivers Secretariat

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7 hours ago

October 6, 2025

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A section of the Rivers State Secretariat was on Monday evening gutted by fire, leaving parts of the complex damaged before it was brought under control.

The fire, which reportedly started a few minutes past 5 p.m., was contained through the swift response of the Rivers State Fire Service.

Eyewitnesses said the blaze spread rapidly before firefighters arrived at the scene to extinguish it, preventing further damage to nearby offices.

Although the cause of the fire has not been officially confirmed, preliminary reports suggest that an electrical fault may have triggered the incident.

The Rivers State Head of Service, Inyingi Brown, also attributed the outbreak to an electrical fault, urging workers to ensure that all electrical appliances are switched off before leaving the office.

An unconfirmed source indicated that the fire may have affected the state Pension Commission, though the extent of the damage remains unclear.

Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the full impact of the incident as investigations continue.

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18-year-old Hangs Self, Police Launch Investigation

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1 day ago

October 5, 2025

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The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of an 18-year-old identified as Tersoo Veregh, who allegedly took his own life in Makurdi, the state capital.

According to Zagazola Makama, the deceased’s father, Mr. Veregh Nathaniel, of Iorkyaako Street, High Level area of Makurdi, made the tragic discovery around 2:00 a.m. on October 4, when he stepped out of his room to ease himself and found his son hanging from the ceiling.

Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ‘B’ Division, Makurdi, led a team of detectives to the scene. The body was photographed and later taken to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital mortuary.

Police authorities said an investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Police Intercept Illicit Drugs, Recover Pistols In Delta

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1 day ago

October 5, 2025

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The Delta State Police Command has intercepted a truck loaded with large quantities of suspected illicit drugs.

The truck, with registration number 3BGT 18LG, driven by one Dennis Uruma, a 52-year-old man from Igalamela Local Government Area of Kogi State, was intercepted by a patrol team of the Eagle Net Special Squad, Asaba, led by Commander SP Danyaya Yunusa.

The operation was conducted in synergy with the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Illicit Drugs and Human Trafficking.

The driver was arrested after the search, while the counting and measurement of the exhibits are ongoing.

In another development, on October 3, 2025, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, led by Commander CSP Nosa Alex, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a targeted raid on a suspected criminal hideout around the Basket Market area of Asaba.

During the operation, three suspects, Rabbi Godwin, 25, Lucky Nanakumo, 20, and David Igwe, 19, were arrested.

A search of the location yielded one fabricated Beretta pistol, which was recovered and secured as evidence.

Again, on October 1, 2025, the DPO ‘B’ Division, Asaba, CSP Edewor Akponegware, led his surveillance team in a swift response to a distress report about a robbery incident around the BONSAAC axis of Asaba, where a female victim was dispossessed of her phone and other valuables at gunpoint by two male suspects.

Working with local vigilantes, the team established a discreet cordon and began a methodical sweep of adjoining streets.

The coordinated push paid off when officers intercepted one suspect, Amara Nwako, 21, a male indigene of Oko, while his accomplice fled into an uncompleted building.

A locally made pistol was recovered during a search of the immediate vicinity. Preliminary findings revealed a possible cult affiliation linking the suspect to a certain Arobaga secret cult.

According to Bright Edafe, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, all the suspects remain in custody, while a manhunt is underway for the fleeing accomplice.

(DAILY POST)