The Benue State Police Command has apprehended a man identified as Terfa Nyikwagh for allegedly killing his biological father. The incident happened in the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State following a severe family dispute. According to reports, the tragic event originally occurred on Friday, July 24, 2026. Security analyst Zagazola Makama brought the matter to public attention through an official update posted on Monday night via X (formerly Twitter). The underlying conflict reportedly stemmed from an intensely heated argument between the suspect and his father, Mr. Nyikwagh Abor. The dispute centered on the circumstances surrounding the recent death of Terfa’s brother, Ternenge Uwuh. As the confrontation escalated, the suspect reportedly engaged in a physical assault against his father. The elderly man suffered fatal injuries and passed away as a result of the encounter. The local community was thrown into a state of shock until the Clan Head of Turan-Tse Twar, Injorov Tongov, Zaki Akor Kpan, intervened. The traditional ruler formally lodged a criminal complaint at the nearest police division on Saturday, July 25, 2026. In a swift response, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Katsina-Ala mobilized a tactical team to the community. Law enforcement operatives successfully arrested the suspect at the scene without facing any physical resistance. The victim’s body has since been recovered and deposited at a local hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Detectives are currently interrogating the suspect to uncover additional details before officially charging him in court.

A Kano State High Court on Friday sentenced Shuaibu Abdulkadir to death by hanging for the brutal murder of 22-year-old Rumaisa Shuaibu, who was pregnant with his child. Justice Farida Dan Baffa delivered the verdict after ruling that the prosecution team successfully proved the charge of culpable homicide beyond reasonable doubt. Abdulkadir, a resident of Farawa in the Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, had been standing trial since his arraignment on August 23, 2025. He was prosecuted under Section 221 of the Kano State Penal Code, which carries the death penalty. During the trial, the prosecution counsel, led by Barrister Basiru Kabiru Aliyu, presented three vital witnesses to the court. They included the victim’s husband, Ibrahim Muhammad; the defendant’s fiancée, Asiya Abdulmalik; and the investigating police officer, ASP Chindo Chiwa. Key evidence tendered before the court included a video recording of the incident, a flash drive with electronic evidence, the defendant’s written confession alongside its English and Hausa transcripts, photographs of the victim, his mobile phone, and the knife used to commit the crime. Reacting to the judgement, the Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude (SAN), described the conviction as a major milestone. He noted that the verdict underscores the Ministry of Justice`s commitment to professional prosecutions, upholding the rule of law, and protecting victims` rights. Maude also commended Barrister Aliyu for his exceptional dedication, urging other state prosecutors to continue handling serious crimes with integrity to maintain peace and security across the state.

Trapped in a four-month nightmare, the people of Awun in the Oro-Ago community of Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, have successfully pooled resources to pay a staggering ₦60 million ransom. The hefty sum was delivered to terrorists to secure the freedom of a pregnant woman and two young children who were violently abducted from their home. The financial rescue mission required a massive collaborative effort, heavily relying on digital coordination. Facing a strict deadline and the immense trauma of the victims, the villagers established a dedicated community WhatsApp platform. Through this digital channel, indigenes living abroad in the diaspora were instantly mobilized to contribute the majority of the funds. THENEWSCREDIT reliably gathered that beyond the ₦60 million cash demand, the kidnappers forced the impoverished community to provide an extensive list of logistics and food provisions. Local sources confirmed the terrorists demanded and received two 50kg bags of rice, 20 litres of groundnut oil, cartons of spaghetti, 10kg of semovita, assorted brands of beer, and various seasoning sauces before finalizing the release. The harrowing ordeal began early one morning in February this year. Gunmen stormed the residence of Mr. Olajide Buraimoh while he was away, taking his pregnant wife and their two children, aged between four and 15. The family was subsequently dragged into dense forest hideouts, where they were subjected to untold physical and psychological hardship. The terrorists opted for a phased release of the captives to maximize their leverage. The pregnant woman, whose health had severely deteriorated under the harsh conditions of the forest camp, was let go last week. However, the two minors were held back in captivity for several more days until the final logistics demands were met on Monday. The release of the children sparked a mix of relief and deep financial anxiety across the community. "Our situation in Awun is pitiable; only God can save us," a local resident named Ismail shared. While he described the return of the minors as cheering news, he emphasized that the economic crisis left behind by the ransom payment has completely devastated the community. THENEWSCREDIT further gathered that In a sharp contrast to the community`s harrowing accounts, formal security agencies appear completely disconnected from the incident. When contacted regarding the four-month abduction and the subsequent multi-million naira transaction, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, claimed total ignorance of the event. The police chief insisted that the command received no reports of the initial February abduction or the subsequent negotiations. "I am not aware of the development; nobody informed us of any abduction, let alone the payment of a ransom," Commissioner Adekimi stated, highlighting a severe gap in communication between terror-struck rural communities and local law enforcement.

A father of 11, Lawal Hamisu, has dragged his daughter, Fatima Lawal, before a Shari’a Court II sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, over her inability to produce a suitor and get married. Speaking through his counsel, H.B. Debo, Hamisu expressed deep frustration that his 27-year-old daughter—who recently completed her Higher National Diploma (HND)—continues to entertain multiple admirers without selecting a serious marriage partner. The aggrieved father accused his wife of manipulating their children against him, stating, “She should get a suitor, present him in court, and the court should marry her off since her mother has poisoned their minds against me.” In her response, Fatima defended herself by stating that she currently lacks any serious marriage prospects. While she acknowledges having admirers, she told the court that none of them has officially proposed marriage to her yet. The presiding judge, Malam Yakubu Abdullahi, described the lawsuit as highly sensitive given the direct family ties involved. To properly mediate, the judge announced plans to hold private, one-on-one sessions with both the father and daughter to offer appropriate guidance. The case has been adjourned until August 3, 2026, for a formal ruling.

A violent windstorm accompanied by torrential rainfall has left four people dead, dozens injured, and hundreds of families homeless across several communities in the Kwara Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The disaster, which struck on Saturday, caused widespread destruction in Mallamawa, Mai Mushe, Kaura, Sabon Gari, and Rungin Tsamiya. Beyond flattening residential homes, the storm ripped through critical public infrastructure, severely damaging a local primary school and a hospital. Officials from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office, have visited the ravaged settlements to assess the scale of the destruction. The agency confirmed that the assessment is critical to coordinating a swift emergency intervention and deploying essential relief materials to the displaced victims. In a statement following the inspection, NEMA underscored its commitment to the victims, stating: "We will continue to work with relevant state and local authorities to ensure appropriate humanitarian assistance reaches the victims as efforts continue to determine the full impact of the disaster." Emergency workers and local authorities remain on the ground to manage the unfolding humanitarian crisis and finalize the casualty index.

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has sentenced Ekang Philip Bassey to life imprisonment for causing the death of his close friend, Emeka Nnonifu, during a birthday celebration. The fatal incident occurred on January 6, 2024, at a hotel in the Kubwa area of the nation’s capital. According to a statement released by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the convict had organized a birthday party which the deceased attended. A heated argument broke out between the two friends, quickly escalating into a physical fight. During the trial, the prosecution proved that Bassey assaulted Nnonifu by slapping and pushing him. The impact caused Nnonifu to fall and violently strike his head against a concrete floor. He sustained severe injuries and was later pronounced dead. The FCT Police Command initially charged Bassey with premeditated culpable homicide under Section 221 of the Penal Code, an offence that carries the death penalty. However, in the judgment delivered for Suit No. FCT/HC/CR/330/2024, Hon. Justice M. S. Idris ruled that the prosecution failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Bassey had the deliberate intention or prior knowledge to kill his friend. Consequently, the judge downgraded the charge and convicted Bassey under Section 224 of the Penal Code for unlawfully causing the death of the deceased, handing down a sentence of life imprisonment.

The Kogi State Police Command has launched a massive manhunt for three suspects following the tragic death of a 30-year-old primary school teacher, Maryam Usman, who died after being brutally assaulted for disciplining a pupil. The late educator was allegedly attacked on June 18, 2026, on the premises of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, located in Ugbamaka within the Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement released on Sunday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Oyiza Salisu Afusat, the incident was officially reported as a case of culpable homicide at the Olamaboro Divisional Police Headquarters on June 25. Preliminary investigations indicate that a man identified as Abdullahi Ishaka, accompanied by two unidentified women, invaded the school premises in a fit of rage. The trio aggressively confronted and assaulted Usman over a disciplinary measure she had previously meted out to a pupil. The assault left the young teacher with severe, life-threatening injuries. “The victim sustained serious injuries and was initially treated at a hospital in Ugbamaka before being referred to Iko-Ojo Hospital, Okpo, for further medical attention. She, however, passed away on June 25, 2026,” the police statement read. Following the teacher`s death, police detectives visited both the crime scene and the deceased’s residence to document evidence. Plans are currently underway to transfer the remains to the General Hospital, Ankpa, for a forensic autopsy. SP Afusat confirmed that the suspects fled the community before law enforcement agents could arrive. She assured the public that intensive search operations are active to bring them to justice. “Upon their arrest, the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a discreet and comprehensive investigation,” the PPRO added.

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old former security guard, Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, and two accomplices for the brutal murder of retired OGTV broadcaster, Madam Olakitan Oyesiku, and her guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, paraded the suspects on Thursday at the command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta. He revealed that Philip orchestrated the gruesome double homicide over lingering grievances from his time in Oyesiku`s employment. According to the police, the suspect confessed that the attack was designed to "teach her a lesson." The tragic incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, June 20, 2026. Armed with a hammer, cutlass, and a wooden plank, Philip led his recruited accomplices—Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27 (a security guard), and Sobu Obafunsho, 36 (a bricklayer)—to the broadcaster`s residence. The gang first targeted the active security guard, 38-year-old Pelumi Adetayo. After overpowering him at his duty post, they forced him to grant them entry into the main building. Once inside, the suspects killed Madam Oyesiku in her apartment before executing Adetayo to eliminate any witnesses. They subsequently fled the scene in the broadcaster`s Lexus RX330 SUV. The crime began to unravel after concerned neighbors noticed unusual silence and suspicious movements at the house, prompting them to alert the police. Responding detectives discovered forced entry, finding Adetayo`s body in the security post and Oyesiku’s corpse inside her room. The breakthrough in the investigation came via technical and intelligence-led tracking, which led to the recovery of the stolen Lexus SUV in the Onikolobo area of Ogun State. Inside the abandoned vehicle, detectives discovered a handwritten note. Forensic analysis of the text and the pen directly linked the writing to Philip. Armed with forensic data, police operatives tracked Philip to a construction site in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, where he was working as a laborer. He was apprehended on Wednesday, June 24. His interrogation led to a swift follow-up operation that netted his two co-conspirators. The police have recovered the murder weapons, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a wooden plank, and the black pen used to write the incriminating note. Commissioner Ojajuni stated that all three suspects have made confessional statements regarding their roles in the conspiracy. He assured the public that while the suspects are entitled to due process, the command is consolidating evidence to ensure diligent prosecution and secure justice for the victims.

OGBOMOSO — A devastating street race between two student drivers ended in horror this morning at the New Wazo Market Area of Ogbomoso, leaving four people dead and several others critically injured. The incident, which occurred during the early morning rush, has thrown the entire community into deep mourning and sparked intense outrage among local residents and traders. According to eyewitnesses, the two students were engaged in a high-speed competitive race along the busy market road. While attempting to outmaneuver each other near the market roundabout, both drivers lost control of their vehicles. The cars veered violently off the road, plowing directly into a cluster of roadside shops where traders and customers had gathered for morning business. Four individuals were confirmed dead on the spot due to the impact of the crash. Bystanders scrambled frantically to overturn the wreckage to rescue trapped victims. Several other people inside and around the shops sustained severe, life-threatening injuries. Men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and local police teams arrived swiftly at the scene to restore order and manage the chaotic aftermath. The injured victims and the remains of the deceased were immediately evacuated to the Bowen University Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso for urgent medical treatment and mortuary deposit. Angry youths and market traders have strongly condemned the illegal street racing, demanding stricter traffic law enforcement around school zones and public markets. Meanwhile, local police authorities have commenced a full investigation into the crash to ensure the reckless drivers face prosecution.

OWO — Armed operatives of the Ondo State Police Command on Sunday night rescued a local cleric and his family after a fierce gun battle with a six-man kidnapping gang. The gunmen stormed the Ojana New Area residence of Pastor Taiwo Taiwo at about 7:05 p.m., attempting to abduct him. Pastor Taiwo serves as the community chairman for the area. Following a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of `B` Division, Owo, mobilized and led a patrol team to the scene. The team immediately engaged the armed invaders in a shootout. State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday. "The superior tactical response and determination of the police operatives forced the criminals to retreat into the surrounding bush, abandoning their plan," Jimoh stated. The police successfully rescued the pastor and his family members unharmed. Authorities have since relocated the victims to a secure location to ensure their continued safety. Security forces have launched a manhunt in the surrounding bushes to apprehend the fleeing suspects.