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Shettima arrested for allegedly brutalizing schoolgirl over theft

Published

3 months ago

March 21, 2025

A man, Mamman Shettima Baba, has been arrested for violently assaulting a young schoolgirl who plucked mangoes from a compound in Pompomari Housing Estate, Maiduguri.

The attack, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, showed Shettima Baba mercilessly flogging the girl with a thick stick while his wife recorded the scene, encouraging him to continue.

Eyewitnesses reported that the girl and her friends, on their way home from school, entered a compound with an open gate to pick mangoes. Some Almajiri children caught one of the girls and handed her over to the woman residing there. She then ordered her husband to punish the child, leading to the brutal beating.

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) responded swiftly to the viral footage, arresting Shettima Baba. NSCDC Commandant Abdulrazaq Haroon confirmed the arrest, revealing that the suspect admitted to the assault, justifying his actions by claiming that students frequently stole mangoes from his tree.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with legal practitioners, child rights activists, and government officials demanding strict legal action.

Hamza Nuhu Dantani, a legal practitioner, has petitioned the Borno State Commissioner of Police, calling for Shettima Baba’s immediate prosecution. The petition accuses him of assault, criminal intimidation, causing grievous harm, and attempted homicide, citing violations of the Borno State Penal Code Law, 2023. It also demands:

The immediate prosecution of Shettima Baba.

A full investigation to identify and charge any accomplices.

Medical and psychological support for the victim.

A public warning against violence and abuse of minors.

The Borno State Commissioner of Education, Lawan Abbah Wakilbe, and the Commissioner of Justice have assured the public that justice will be served.

Despite legal protections for minors, human rights abuses in Borno State often go unpunished due to political influence and social pressure. Observers are watching closely to see whether this case will lead to real consequences or become another example of impunity.

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BREAKING: Police take over PDP Secretariat in Abuja

Published

3 days ago

June 30, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

As tension continues to mount over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting, which is expected to hold on Monday, armed policemen have taken over its secretariat.

According to an official of the party who spoke to newsmen, the police were deployed to stop the proposed NEC Expanded Caucus Meeting.

Though some staff members of the party were initially allowed to go into the premises of the secretariat without any resistance from the police, they were later sent out.

At the time of filing this report, journalists were also asked to leave the premises of the secretariat, while some policemen were seen cordoning off Dalaba Street, which is the road leading to Wadata Plaza.

Details shortly…

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Police arrest suspected cultist during meeting, recover firearm in Ogun

Published

4 days ago

June 29, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Ismail Afolabi, at Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

The suspect was arrested following credible intelligence received by the police that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a secret meeting with the intention to carry out criminal activities.

The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the arrest to DAILY POST on Sunday, said the suspect was apprehended while attempting to flee.

Odutola stated that he was found in possession of a cross bag containing a loaded cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun and live ammunition.

She said, “On Friday, June 27, 2025, at about 05:30 pm , the Ogun State Police Command received credible intelligence that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a clandestine meeting with suspected criminal intent at the Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

“Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit swiftly mobilized to the scene. On arrival, one suspect, Ismail Afolabi ‘m’, was found in possession of a cross-body bag containing a cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun loaded with live ammunition.”

The spokesperson noted that preliminary investigations have commenced, and efforts are ongoing to track down other accomplices.

The Command restated its commitment to eradicating cult-related violence and maintaining peace and order in the state.

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Suspected gunmen kidnap man in Benue

Published

4 days ago

June 29, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Gunmen have kidnapped a middle-aged man, Ortese Tarlumun Joseph, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, after shooting at his family during an attempted escape.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the incident in a post on X on Sunday.

He said the abduction happened on Friday, June 27, around 6:00 p.m. near Tomanyiin Main Village in Nzorov district.

Sources told Makama that Ortese was returning from the farm with his wife and son when two armed men came out of the bush and ordered them to lie down.

“Out of fear, the family tried to run, and the gunmen fired two gunshots.

“Mrs. Ortese said she later heard her husband calling for help but could not find him. It was later discovered that the attackers had taken him away,” Makama wrote

The family’s Toyota Corolla was found at the scene.

Security personnel launched a search operation shortly after the incident, but neither the kidnappers nor the victim had been found at the time of reporting.