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Fear, concerns as Kano hospital turns ‘beehive’ of phone-snatching, other criminal activities

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12 months ago

February 17, 2025

Reports from Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital (MMSH), one of the largest healthcare facilities in the country and the largest state-owned hospital in Kano, indicate that in recent times, insecurity has become a pressing concern in the vicinity of the hospital.

A post by one Ahmed Deedat laments that the presence of hoodlums in the area grows with each passing day, leaving patients, their relatives, and hospital staff vulnerable to phone snatchers and armed robbers.

Recently, a midwife working at the hospital fell victim to a violent attack by phone snatchers. She was injured and robbed of her phone. Similar incidents have been reported, with staff and patients’ relatives being targeted by thugs who snatch phones, bags, and other belongings at knifepoint.

In one incident last year, a doctor was threatened while attending to patients at her desk. In another one, a nurse had to crawl under a patient’s bed to evade attackers. These alarming events highlight the growing insecurity in and around the hospital. Many people have consequently called for urgent intervention by security operatives.

Although the hospital management has made efforts to enhance security within the premises, the problem extends beyond its walls. The surrounding area has become unsafe, compromising the ability of healthcare workers to provide effective services. Day or night, the fear of attack looms large, creating what can only be described as “thuggery with impunity.”

An investigation conducted by DAILY POST confirmed an escalating insecurity in the area which is a major threat to the hospital. However, a source from the hospital, who requested anonymity, said that most of the phone-snatching incidents occur outside the hospital premises.

“Recently, some thugs snatched a phone from one of our staff members known as ‘Dogara’ and even injured him with a machete.

“Even doctors have not been spared from these criminals. There was an incident where they stopped a female doctor, Dr. Fatima, and snatched her phone after her night shift.

“Nowadays, once it starts getting dark, people become anxious if they have a phone with them. The priority is to get home safely,” the source revealed.

DAILY POST contacted the spokesperson of the Kano State Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, but he did not respond to the several calls put across to his phone line.

Recall that in 2023, many people lost their lives to phone-snatchers in Kano. This prompted the state government to declare a state of emergency on phone-snatching in July 2023 and set up a committee comprising the police, military, NSCDC, and vigilante groups to tackle the menace.

DAILY POST tried to contact the Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Phone Snatching Committee, retired General Gambo Ahmed Mai’adua, but he couldn’t be reached on phone.

But a retired Captain, Abdullahi Bakoji who is a security analyst in Kano explained steps to follow to avoid falling victim.

According to Abdullahi, “people should avoid walking while using their phones, especially at night, and they should avoid getting into vehicles they do not trust and stay away from places known for phone snatching”.

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Beatrice Ekweremadu Returns To Nigeria After UK Prison Release

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2 weeks ago

January 25, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Wife of former Deputy Senate President Ekweremadu returns home following custodial sentence, while her husband remains imprisoned in UK.

The wife of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, Beatrice, has returned to Nigeria after being released from a prison in the United Kingdom.

Her arrival in the country on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, followed the completion of the custodial portion of her sentence for her role in a high-profile organ-harvesting conspiracy.

Mrs Ekweremadu was received by family members and close associates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, marking her first time on Nigerian soil since the legal saga began in mid-2022.

While her return has sparked celebrations in her hometown of Mpu, in the Aninri Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, it came amid the continued incarceration of her husband in London.

The return of the former Deputy Senate President’s wife followed her May 2023 conviction by the Old Bailey in London.

She was sentenced to four years and six months in prison for conspiring to facilitate the travel of a 21-year-old Lagos Street trader to the UK for the purpose of harvesting his kidney.

The organ was intended for the couple’s daughter, Sonia, who suffered from a chronic kidney condition.

The case, which was prosecuted under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015, marked the first time the legislation was used in a human organ-harvesting prosecution.

Under UK law, non-violent offenders are typically eligible for release on license after serving half of their custodial term.

Reports indicated that Mrs. Ekweremadu’s release was further facilitated by her good conduct record and by a broader UK government initiative to address severe prison overcrowding.

Despite his wife’s return, Senator Ekweremadu remains in a UK correctional facility serving a significantly longer sentence.

In May 2023, the former lawmaker was handed a nine-year and eight-month term, as the court deemed him the primary driver of the conspiracy.

Efforts by the Nigerian federal government to secure his release or repatriation have so far been unsuccessful.

In late 2025, a high-powered diplomatic delegation visited London to explore a Prisoner Transfer Agreement (PTA) that would allow the Senator to serve the remainder of his term in a Nigerian facility.

However, the UK Home Office reportedly rejected the proposal in November 2025, citing concerns over the guarantee of the sentence’s continued enforcement if transferred to the Nigerian jurisdiction.

The third convict in the case, Dr. Obinna Obeta, who was described by the prosecution as the medical “middleman,” continues to serve a 10-year prison sentence in the UK.

Meanwhile, the couple’s daughter, Sonia, who was cleared of all criminal charges during the 2023 trial, remains in the United Kingdom, where she is reportedly receiving ongoing medical treatment for her condition.

Health

Elon Musk Claims Going To Medical School Is Now Pointless Because Robots Will Replace Human Surgeons By 2030 (Video)

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2 weeks ago

January 23, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Elon Musk has asserted that medical degrees may soon become obsolete, as AI-powered robots are expected to surpass human surgeons in performance.

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO claimed that humanoid robots like Tesla’s Optimus will outperform the world’s best surgeons within three years.

Speaking on the Moonshots podcast hosted by Peter Diamandis, Musk argued that human doctors are slow to train, prone to error, and fundamentally limited.

“Right now there’s a shortage of doctors and great surgeons,” Musk said.

“[It takes] a super long time to learn how to be a good doctor Doctors have limited time, they make mistakes. How many great surgeons are there? Not that many,” he added.

“So don’t go to medical school?” Diamandis asked Musk.

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Anu’s Mother Shares Alleged DNA Test Result Amid Partenity Dispute With Davido

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3 weeks ago

January 17, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

In a recent development, the ongoing controversy surrounding Ayo Labinjoh, the mother of Anu and Afrobeats superstar, Davido, over partenity dispute has intensified.

‎It’s worth noting that Ayo Labinjoh and Davido have been in the headlines over paternity dispute, with the singer claiming five DNA tests yielded negative results

In a fresh Instagram post, Ayo shared an existing DNA test result contradicting Davido’s earlier claim.

She emphasized that the DNA test result was valid, while investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has fought vigorously for her daughter.

Her post reads,“The ONLY DNA TEST Fake No swab, just bl00d Not 2, Not 5.We still haven’t seen David post today online and in newspapers”.

Meanwhile, Davido has revealed that his father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, played a significant role amid his paternity dispute with Ayo Labinjoh.

In a recent tweet on X (formely Twitter), the ‘Feel’ crooner shared that his father insisted that he undergo DNA test.

“You guys don’t know my father..He’s even the one that forced me to go. Adeleke’s we don’t play about Blood on this side”, The tweet reads.

Meanwhile, Cubana Chief Priest’s alleged baby mama, Helen Atti, has weighed in on Davido’s paternity dispute.

She took to the singer’s comment section, writing, “Please just help her, you can still adopt her, it doesn’t mean anything. I know you love children a lot, not like Pascal Okechukwu, big belle for no reason”.

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