Police arrest two brothers for killing neighbor over witchcraft claims

Police has arrested two unnamed brothers from Jigawa for allegedly killing their female neighbour who they accused of witchcraft. The incident occurred in Kashin Dila Fulani village, Malam-Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State, leaving residents shocked and saddened. According to police reports, the brothers conspired and attacked the victim, inflicting fatal injuries with sticks…

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Katsina: 16-year-old boy in police net for killing stepmother

The Katsina State Police Command has apprehended a 16-year-old, Nuhu Haruna, hailing from Dutsinma Local Government Area, on allegations of killing his stepmother. Haruna was arranged along with other individuals involved in serious crimes across the state, including kidnapping and homicide. Spokesperson for the State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, paraded the suspects at the…

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10 die, seven injured in Ibadan building collapse

A building collapse claimed 10 lives and injured seven others in the Jegede Oluloyo area of Ibadan, Oyo State in the early hours of Thursday. The tragic incident occurred at 2 am in Ona Ara Local Government Area. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency released a statement confirming the casualties. “The Oyo State Fire Services…

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Abducted Kaduna doctor regains freedom after 10 months

Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, an eye specialist at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna, has been freed after 10 months in captivity. Dr. Popoola was kidnapped on December 27, 2023, alongside her husband, Squadron Leader Nurudeen Popoola, and her nephew, Folaranmi Abdul-Mugniy. Though her husband was released earlier in March, Dr. Popoola and her nephew remained…

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