The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Manaseh Bitrus Jatau in connection with the alleged murder of his 35-year-old girlfriend, Rebecca Ojoniko Jeremiah, following a violent dispute over a phone call. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansur Hassan, confirmed the incident in an official statement on Friday. According to the police, Jeremiah’s lifeless body was discovered on September 5 along Mai Angwa Street in the Romi area of Chikun Local Government Area, with cotton wool stuffed inside her nostrils. Detectives from the Romi Outstation initially rushed the victim to St. Gerald Hospital in Kakuri, where a medical doctor officially pronounced her dead. Her remains have since been deposited at the hospital`s mortuary pending an autopsy. A preliminary investigation by the police revealed that Jatau was the last person to contact the deceased, having invited her to meet him at a local spot known as Ebano Joint in Romi. Tracking teams later closed in on the suspect at his workplace, Tomato Jos Company, located in the Maraban Jos area of Kaduna, where he was taken into custody. During police interrogation, Jatau reportedly confessed to the crime. He admitted that an altercation broke out in his room after the deceased confronted him over a phone call he received from another woman. The suspect told investigators that the physical fight resulted in her death, after which he dumped her body in a nearby open field in an attempt to cover up the crime. The Kaduna State Police Command stated that the suspect remains in custody as deeper investigations continue. He will be arraigned in court immediately after the investigation is concluded.

Residents of Iwuru Obio Ntan in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State have been thrown into shock following the arrest of a man, Samson Matthew Ebop (popularly known as Ecomoc), for repeatedly sexually abusing his 15-year-old biological daughter. The suspect, who is reportedly in his 40s, allegedly subjected the teenager to prolonged sexual exploitation after she moved back into his custody following her parents` separation. Local sources revealed that the victim initially fought off her father’s advances, but eventually capitulated after he repeatedly threatened her with a knife and vowed to kill her if she exposed the illicit affair. The breakthrough came when the traumatised teenager began confiding in neighbours within her compound. On the advice of a resident, the victim formally reported the ordeal to her father’s local "age grade" association, presenting concrete proof of the abuse alongside corroborating medical reports. Following an emergency interrogation at the village square, Ebop—who initially maintained his innocence—allegedly confessed to the crime when confronted with the medical evidence. The confession sparked outrage among local youths, who reportedly beat up the suspect before dragging him to the village head. The traditional ruler subsequently directed that the matter be formally escalated to law enforcement. Fearing escape, the community youths handed Ebop over to military personnel operating in the area pending a formal handover to civil authorities. Investigation into the suspect’s background further revealed a history of alleged notorious activities, including past ties to cultism, the sexual assault of elderly women on local farms, and multiple cases of theft. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Cross River State Command, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, stated that the command has launched a full-scale investigation into the matter and assured the public that justice would be served swiftly.

A 19-year-old woman, Ugo Rejoice, has made a dramatic U-turn, pleading with the police not to imprison her father, Uche Didie, after exposing him for allegedly sexually abusing her for seven years in Lagos. The suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) and handed over to the Police Tactical Unit in Araro, Ikorodu, before being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department`s Gender Unit, led by ACP Oluwatoyin Kazeem. Narrating her ordeal, Rejoice revealed that the carnal exploitation began in 2019 when she was just 12 years old, and persisted once or twice every month until September 6, 2026. "He has been having sexual intercourse with me since 2019," Rejoice confessed. "I have never had a boyfriend. My dad is the only man who has had carnal knowledge of me. He did not convince me; he forced himself on me." She stated that the suspect used threats of physical violence alongside gifts to maintain secrecy, warning her of repercussions if the matter was disclosed. The victim indicated that her mother had previously confronted the suspect regarding the allegations, which he denied at the time. Rejoice later confided in a close friend, the son of her family`s pastor, who informed the cleric, leading to the subsequent intervention and arrest. Despite the severity of the allegations, Rejoice requested that her father not face imprisonment, citing concerns over the long-term impact and stability of her family and siblings. "I know the proper legal course involves arrest, but I am concerned about the impact on our future," she stated. "I am the second of three children. While I wish for his release, I intend to relocate and reside with my grandmother in Agege or my aunt in Egbeda." Following the arrest, a video recording emerged in which Uche Didie addressed the allegations. While acknowledging the relationship with his daughter, he disputed the reported timeline, claiming the abuse began in 2026 rather than 2019, asserting that the allegations were not occurring at the time his wife initially questioned him. The police Gender Unit is continuing its investigations to proceed with the legal process in court, in accordance with standard criminal procedure for major offenses, regardless of the family`s plea.

The Osun State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Taye Kasali, for the alleged murder of his biological mother, Kudirat Kasali. The arrest followed a rigorous investigation into the sudden disappearance of the matriarch, whose remains were eventually discovered buried in a shallow grave on the family’s property. The breakthrough was officially disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura. The police revealed that the case was treated with utmost urgency as soon as the alarm was raised regarding the safety of the deceased. According to the police, the incident first came to light on September 1, 2026, when a formal report was lodged indicating that both Kudirat and her son had gone missing under suspicious circumstances. In response, police operatives attached to the Bode-Osi Division were immediately deployed to launch a comprehensive search and investigation into the dual disappearance. Following days of intensive, intelligence-led tracking, detectives successfully located and apprehended Taye Kasali on September 7, 2026. Upon his arrest, the suspect was subjected to interrogation, during which he allegedly confessed to the gruesome killing of his mother on August 31, 2026. Explaining his motive to investigators, the suspect claimed he was driven to the act by his mother’s persistent verbal abuse, alleging she frequently referred to him as a mentally unstable person. He further stated that their relationship deteriorated completely after she threatened to lease out the family farmland, which he considered to be their sole economic lifeline. The police report further detailed that the suspect admitted to slitting his mother`s throat with a machete during the heated dispute. Following the murder, he carried her body to the farm and buried her in a shallow grave in an attempt to cover up the crime before fleeing the area. Following the confession, the suspect led a team of investigators to the farm where the shallow grave was excavated, allowing forensics to recover the remains of the victim. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura, confirmed that the murder weapon has been secured as an exhibit, adding that the suspect will be thoroughly prosecuted and charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

A tragic incident unfolded in the Ilare area of Ile-Ife as a man reportedly lost his life after engaging in a sexual encounter with a married woman, allegedly falling victim to the dreaded traditional lethal spell known as Magun (Thunderbolt). The community was thrown into confusion when the victim collapsed during the act. Local sources report that members of a nearby Celestial Church of Christ (Cele) were called to the scene in a desperate bid to perform spiritual intervention, but their efforts failed to revive him. According to local traditional lore, a victim of the "Magun" spell can sometimes be saved if the woman immediately urinates into the victim`s mouth. However, this remedy was not successfully executed in this instance. Furthermore, while community members noted that the Ooni of Ife possesses the spiritual authority to counteract such traditional spells, customs strictly forbid the Ooni from seeing a dead body, ruling out any royal intervention once the victim passed. Following the incident, the woman`s husband reportedly fled the area upon hearing the news. The Nigeria Police Force has since arrived at the scene, evacuated the deceased man`s body, and arrested the woman for further interrogation. Investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the death remains ongoing.

A cloud of grief has enveloped Akure, the Ondo State capital, following the tragic discovery of three young siblings—including 11-year-old twin brothers—found dead near a riverbank on a farm close to the Owena Army Barracks. The victims have been identified as 11-year-old twins Joshua and Jacob Jonah, and their five-year-old younger sister, Blessing Jonah. According to local sources, the children had accompanied their father, Samuel Jonah, to his farm on Friday, September 4, 2026. Trouble began later that afternoon when the siblings reportedly set off ahead of their father to head back home. Upon returning home later that evening, Mr. Jonah discovered that none of the children had arrived, sparking an immediate and frantic search. The agonizing search came to a grim end on Saturday, September 5, when search parties discovered the lifeless bodies of the three children clustered near the bank of a small river flowing through the farm area. The Ondo State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the heartbreaking incident. Confirming the tragedy, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Jimoh Abayomi, stated that while the exact cause of death is still being determined, the bodies of the children have been released to the devastated father for burial. "The Ondo State Police Command confirms the tragic loss of three siblings at a farm located around the Owena Army Barracks, Akure, on 4th September 2026," Abayomi said in an official statement. "The victims reportedly accompanied their father to the farm. They later left for home but went missing before reaching their destination. We are currently documenting the incident and investigating the exact circumstances surrounding these painful deaths." The incident has thrown the immediate community into deep mourning, as neighbors and relatives gather to console the grieving father over the sudden loss of three of his children in a single day.

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of a 74-year-old cleric, Joseph Adeniran, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling his nine-year-old granddaughter. The prosecution, led by ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji, informed the court that the defendant, who resides at No. 12, Araromi Street, Baba Egbe Road, Meiran, Lagos, committed the offence on June 18, 2026. The prosecution informed the court that the matter came to light following observations by a neighbor, which subsequently led to a police report and the defendant`s arrest. According to the prosecution, the alleged offense violates Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The Presiding Chief Magistrate, Mrs. C. M. Kushanu, did not take the defendant`s plea during the arraignment. She ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre until September 24, 2026, pending legal advice from the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

In a case that has shocked the local community, the Carnarvon Regional Court has sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of direct imprisonment. The lengthy prison term was handed down following his conviction for the brutal sexual assault of his own mother inside her home. The horrifying incident occurred on November 23, 2025, while the 42-year-old victim was asleep. According to court records, the woman and her partner had been drinking earlier in the evening before retiring for the night. The household security was shattered later that night when her son returned to the residence. Prior to the attack, the accused had also been consuming alcohol at a friend`s house before heading back to his family home. Upon entering the house, he discovered his mother and her partner fast asleep. Capitalizing on their vulnerable state, the young man proceeded to sexually assault his mother while she was completely unconscious. The victim tragically woke up during the assault and immediately realized the horror of what was happening to her. After she bravely confronted her son in the middle of the act, the perpetrator fled from the house into the night. Shaken by the encounter, the woman immediately woke her partner to report the devastating incident. The couple wasted no time and reported the matter to the local police, leading to the immediate arrest of the suspect. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane stated that the accused initially denied the allegations in his first police statement. However, forensic evidence would soon dismantle his fabricated defense. State prosecutors utilized advanced forensic technology to secure undeniable DNA evidence that linked the 22-year-old directly to the crime scene. Faced with the overwhelming scientific data and the mother`s compelling firsthand testimony, the defense strategy collapsed. The accused ultimately changed his stance and pleaded guilty to the charge of rape. During the emotional sentencing proceedings, the mother presented a heartbreaking victim impact statement to the court. She expressed feelings of deep hurt and betrayal, noting that she had raised her attacker alone as a single parent. The traumatized mother added that she now requires ongoing professional counseling and struggles to sleep. In delivering the final judgment, the court noted that while the timely guilty plea was considered, the absolute gravity of the offense demanded severe punishment. In addition to the 20-year prison sentence, the court ordered that the man`s personal details be permanently published on the National Register for Sex Offenders.

A horrific incident has thrown the quiet community of Awi in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State into deep mourning following the violent killing of a 20-year-old man, Uwem Daniel Akpan. The young man lost his life prematurely after a heated verbal disagreement with a teenager degenerated into a physical attack. The local community has been left in shock over the sudden escalation of the minor dispute. The fatal confrontation reportedly reached its boiling point at approximately 7:30 p.m., when the standard verbal exchange rapidly turned violent. According to local sources, the suspect weaponised a sharp object during the physical struggle, inflicting catastrophic stab wounds on Akpan. Witnesses at the scene quickly intervened to halt the violence, but the victim had already sustained critical injuries. Following the horrific assault, eyewitnesses and good Samaritans rushed the heavily bleeding Akpan to the Naval Reference Hospital in Calabar in a desperate bid to save his life. Despite the urgent medical intervention and efforts by the healthcare personnel on duty, his injuries proved fatal. Medical doctors at the facility officially pronounced the 20-year-old victim dead shortly after arrival. The family of the deceased has since been notified of the heartbreaking outcome and has formally recovered his remains from the hospital. Mourning relatives are currently making arrangements for his final burial rites amidst heavy grief. Meanwhile, the local community remains tense as residents grapple with the sudden and senseless loss of a promising young life. Law enforcement moved swiftly following the incident, leading to the immediate arrest of the 16-year-old primary suspect. The teenager is currently being held in police custody as operatives begin their preliminary interrogations. Due to statutory Nigerian laws protecting the identities of juvenile offenders, the police command has strictly withheld the name and specific details of the minor. Confirming the tragic incident to journalists, the Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, stated that the command is taking the matter very seriously. ASP Akata explicitly confirmed that a formal investigation has been launched to determine the exact motive behind the killing. He assured the public that no stone would be left unturned in uncovering the truth. The police spokesperson further disclosed that administrative logistics are currently underway to transfer the case file. The matter will be officially moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Calabar for an advanced, high-level forensic and legal review. This standard procedure ensures that the minor faces appropriate legal action in a competent court of law. In his final statement, ASP Akata strongly cautioned members of the public against taking the laws into their own hands or engaging in reprisal attacks. He urged the residents of Akamkpa and the wider state to maintain peace and absolute order. The police command emphasized its commitment to transparency, promising that justice will be swiftly and thoroughly served.

Four people died and four others were rescued alive after a three-storey building collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday in Ilorin, Kwara State. The building sat at No. 41 Popo Giwa Street, right beside the Gogoro Mosque in the Ile Oyan Masalasi Gogoro district. Emergency teams rushed to the site to dig through the heavy concrete and twisted metal. Hassan Adekunle, the Public Relations Officer for the Kwara State Fire Service, confirmed the casualty numbers. "Based on the situation report, now we`ve recovered four people dead and rescued four people alive," Adekunle stated. Earlier estimates from the scene suggested that at least six individuals, including two children, had initially been pulled from the dust and debris. Eyewitnesses reported that local residents joined hands with emergency personnel before heavy machinery arrived. Workers used an excavator to lift large slabs of the collapsed structure to search for anyone still trapped underneath. Authorities have not yet identified the exact cause of the sudden collapse. Officials also do not know the total number of people who were inside the building when it fell. Search-and-rescue operations remain active at the site.