Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, confirmed the deadly attack while speaking to journalists after visiting the mortuary and the Accident and Emergency unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, where the victims were taken.

According to reports, the assailants carried out the attack on Tuesday night and set two military gun trucks on fire.

Describing the incident as “barbaric,” Governor Idris assured that the state government would cover the medical expenses of the injured and provide support to the families of the slain security personnel.

“This is a tragic event. These are the soldiers who dedicate their lives to protecting the people of Kebbi, yet they fell victim to this attack. The state government will continue to take all measures necessary to safeguard our citizens,” he said.

The governor also prayed for the repose of the deceased and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the state. He has since traveled to the site of the attack to conduct a firsthand assessment of the situation.

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According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, the arrest followed credible intelligence indicating that the 60-year-old traditional leader was in possession of a prohibited firearm. Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, ordered a swift and coordinated operation to verify the claim and take appropriate action.

Police operatives subsequently raided the suspect’s residence, where they recovered one AK-47 rifle along with two empty magazines.

The statement further noted that the suspect is currently in custody, while investigations are ongoing to trace the origin of the weapon, establish intent, and identify any accomplices who may be connected to the case.

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According to the command statement posted via its official X account that preliminary’s findings reveal that the incident occurred when a Mack truck belonging to Bovas Oil lost control while in motion from the Beere area and subsequently crashed along the Oje Market axis, resulting in the unfortunate death of a man and a woman, injuring two other persons, and damaging five tricycles as well as a Toyota Camry car. The truck was driven by a male adult who is currently at large.

The statement  added that “immediately the incident occurred, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, directed the Divisional Police Officer, Mapo Division, to coordinate and collaborate with other security agencies to bring the situation under control. In compliance, the DPO promptly mobilized to the scene, facilitated the rescue and evacuation of the injured victims to the hospital, ensured the removal of the deceased to the mortuary, and secured all affected properties at the station for safekeeping.

In view of the foregoing, the Command has commenced a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident and is making concerted efforts to apprehend the fleeing driver.

Consequently, members of the public are hereby urged to remain calm and to cooperate with the Police by providing any useful information that could aid ongoing investigations.

The Command also reiterates the importance of strict adherence to traffic regulations to prevent avoidable loss of lives.

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The suspects were arrested on Sunday, March 22, 2026 by the Anti-COT Team, NNS Pathfinder, during a routine patrol around Degema, Ogbogori and Ogbologo general areas of operation of the Nigeria Navy, Rivers State. The suspects were arrested alongside two boats conveying 44,000 (Forty-Four Thousand) litres of petroleum products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).

Speaking in the course of the handing over, Lt. Commander J J Jerome who represented the Base Commander stated that “on Saturday, 21 March 2026 at about 22:15 hrs, Anti-COT Team from NNS Pathfinder departed NNS Pathfinder Jetty for routine patrol following credible intelligence on ongoing illegal activities within Degema, Ogbogoro and Ogbologo general areas in Rivers State, at about 01:15 hrs on the 22 March 2026.”

“The patrol team encountered a large wooden boat escorted by armed elements suspected to be affiliated with criminal groups who fled on sighting the Naval patrol team. Subsequent search led to the interception of two wooden boats laden with 423 sacs of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), estimated at 44,000 litres. Consequently, eight suspects were arrested in connection with the illegal activities”, he said.

Jerome also stated that the handing over of the suspects was in compliance with the Harmonized Standard Operating Procedure on Arrest, Detention and Prosecution of Vessels and Persons in Nigeria’s Maritime Environment.

Taking over the suspects and exhibits on behalf of the EFCC, Superintendent of EFCC, SE Emerole Chioma who stood in for the Port Harcourt acting Zonal Director, commended the Navy for its synergy and collaborative efforts in ensuring a safer maritime environment adding that ‘it is part of the Commission’s mandate to investigate and prosecute such economic crimes and other related offences”. She assured that further investigation and possible prosecution of suspects will be carried out in the interest of justice.

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The girls, aged six and three, reportedly died on March 18 under circumstances believed to be linked to negligence during their treatment. The suspects are currently being held by police in Birnin Kebbi while investigations continue to determine the exact cause of the incident.

In response, the Kebbi State Government has set up a nine-member investigative panel led by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed. The panel has already begun hearings in Zuru.

As part of its response, the state government also provided ₦10 million to the grieving family as a gesture of support. Speaking at the Emir’s Palace in Zuru during the presentation, Ahmed emphasized that the donation was intended to help the family cope with their loss.

“This donation is meant to support the family during this painful time. It cannot replace the lives lost,” he said, adding that no amount of money could make up for such a tragedy, but the gesture was to show the family they are not alone.

The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi Mikailu Sami, urged the family to remain steadfast in faith and accept the incident as the will of God. He also praised Governor Nasir Idris for his prompt intervention, describing it as a demonstration of compassion and commitment to justice.

The monarch further called on healthcare workers to maintain high professional standards, stressing that negligence in the health sector is unacceptable. He emphasized the importance of continuous training and retraining for medical personnel.

On behalf of the family, Barrister Garba Shehu expressed appreciation to the state government for its support and for initiating a thorough investigation to prevent a recurrence. While acknowledging their grief, he noted that the family finds some comfort in their faith.

During the panel’s ongoing sittings, several medical staff, including senior doctors and nurses who were on duty at the time, have testified and undergone cross-examination. The parents of the deceased, led by their father, Ibrahim Abdullahi Shuni, along with other relatives, also recounted the events surrounding the deaths.

The panel has additionally engaged hospital staff, where concerns about poor communication among personnel were highlighted as a key issue needing urgent attention.

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The commission disclosed that the charges, filed on March 18, include alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering.

In a statement issued on Monday, ICPC spokesperson, John Okor Odey, said El-Rufai will be arraigned alongside Joel Uju.

He further revealed that a separate case has been instituted against the former governor at a Kaduna State High Court, involving allegations of abuse of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud to confer undue advantage.

According to the commission, the date for the state high court arraignment will be communicated in due course.

“Similarly, another charge, number KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26, against Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i and one Amadu Sule (LEDA), has also been filed before a Kaduna State High Court in the Kaduna Judicial Division,” the statement reads in part.

“The charges in the State High Court case range from abuse of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud to conferring undue advantage, among others. Both charges were filed by the ICPC on the 18th of March, 2026.

“The date of arraignment in the State High Court will be communicated at the appropriate time as determined by the Court. My

“The ICPC wishes to inform the public that Mallam Nasir El-Rufa’i has been duly served. The ICPC restates its commitment to adhering fully to due process and the rule of law at all times.”

Following his release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in February, the former Kaduna State governor has remained in the custody of the ICPC.

On March 5, a magistrate court approved a 14-day extension of his remand, prolonging his detention beyond the initial order.

The situation has sparked mounting pressure on the commission, with multiple calls especially from the opposition urging authorities to either formally charge him or grant his release.

In response, El-Rufai filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging both the search carried out at his residence by the ICPC and the legality of the remand order issued on February 19.

The case names several respondents, including the ICPC, the magistrate who authorized the remand, the inspector-general of police, and the attorney-general of the federation

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The 30-year-old victim (names withheld) had on the night of March 14, 2026, set out on a short walk back home from a neighbour’s house — an ordinary, familiar path through a quiet track road in Amokwo-Affa in Udi Local Government Area. But what should have been a routine return turned into a terrifying ordeal.

Unaware she was being followed, she was suddenly attacked from behind by the suspect, who was armed with a cutlass.

He forced her to the ground, gripped her neck in a bid to strangle her, and covered her mouth to silence her cries. She was then dragged into an uncompleted building, where he threatened to kill her if she resisted, before forcefully raping her and inflicting injuries on her body

Her survival, and the strength to report the harrowing ordeal by about 6:15 a.m. on March 15, 2026, triggered swift police intervention, as operatives of the Affa Police Division promptly mobilized and arrested the suspect.

The victim was immediately taken to the hospital for medical examination and treatment, while the scene was processed, leading to the recovery of critical exhibits, including the cutlass used in the attack and clothing bearing suspected blood and seminal stains.

The victim was immediately taken to the hospital for medical examination and treatment, while the scene was processed, leading to the recovery of critical exhibits, including the cutlass used in the attack and clothing bearing suspected blood and seminal stains.

The suspect has confessed to the crime, while the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, mspsp, has directed a thorough investigation and assured that the suspect will be promptly arraigned in court upon its conclusion.

CP Giwa describes the incident as deeply disturbing and unacceptable, reaffirming the Command’s resolve to ensure justice is served. He urges residents to remain vigilant, look out for one another, and promptly report suspicious movements, emphasizing that community awareness can be the difference between safety and tragedy.

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According to statement released by DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, Eleweran, Abeokuta, Ogun State, via the Force official X account, the  Command assures the public that the investigation of the alleged rape incident in Ijebu-Ode was conducted with the highest level of professionalism at every stage.

The statement  added that “the suspects, Kalu Prosper, Oche Destiny, Adamu Paul, and Adewusi Qudus, have been formally charged to court, and the judiciary is actively handling the case to ensure justice is served.

“At no point was the victim compromised. The Command ensured that all necessary requirements for a thorough investigation, including medical examinations, evidence collection, and proper documentation, were strictly adhered to. While the petitioners described the situation as the police having “failed to protect the victim, instead exposing her to further harm and humiliation,” the Command maintains that officers acted professionally, prioritizing the victim’s safety, dignity, and rights throughout the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, has instituted an investigation into the claims raised in the petition. The Command remains open to verifiable facts and will act decisively if any breach of duty is established, reinforcing transparency and accountability.

The statement urged the public  to come forward with credible information to assist the investigation. Updates on the case will be made available as it progresses, highlighting the Command’s unwavering commitment to justice, victim protection, and maintaining public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

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In a statement denouncing the shocking viral footage, which showed girls being molested and subjected to degrading and inhumane acts during what was intended to be a cultural celebration, the First Lady emphasized that although she respects the nation’s diverse cultural heritage and traditions, no tradition or custom gives anyone the right to violate the dignity or freedom of any woman or girl.

She also praised the police for the arrests made so far and encouraged the victims to seek necessary medical attention and psychological support, while praying for their recovery, comfort, and resilience in this challenging period.

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The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday 18 March 2026 at about 12:50 a.m., saw terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP advancing from the Duguri general area on foot, supported by multiple armed drones, in a bid to breach the 68 Battalion Main Defensive Area. However, their movement was swiftly detected by vigilant troops who responded with overwhelming firepower.

In a well-coordinated operation, troops in synergy with supporting air components engaged the attackers decisively, neutralizing over 60 terrorist fighters, including some notorious commanders. The intense firefight forced the remaining insurgents into a disorganized retreat towards the Arege general area.

Troops have since commenced exploitation operations to pursue and eliminate the fleeing terrorists, while Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance platforms are being deployed to dominate the adversary’s withdrawal routes and prevent regrouping.

The Nigerian Army remains resolute and committed to sustaining offensive operations against terrorist elements, while reassuring law-abiding citizens of its dedication to safeguarding lives and property across the country.

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