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Police arrest two suspects for alleged defilement, kidnapping of six-year-olds in Niger

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The Niger State Police Command has arrested 20-year-old Lukman Aliyu for allegedly defiling a six-year-old girl in Ibeto, Magama Local Government Area of the state.

The police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said that on January 30, 2025, at about 5:30 pm, a report was made at Ibeto Police Outstation, under Nasko Division, that on January 29, 2025, at about 2 pm, a six-year-old girl arrived home from school with suspected bloodstains on her body.

Upon questioning, she explained that Lukman Aliyu had defiled her in a nearby bush as she walked home from school.

The suspect, immediately arrested, allegedly confessed to the crime.

The victim was taken to General Hospital Nasko for medical attention.

The police also arrested Genesis Yaryok Sunday, 27, from Ungwar-Gwari, Sabon-Wuse, Tafa Local Government Area, for abducting his neighbour’s six-year-old son.

The boy was found in the Jere area of Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, a few hours later, at around 3 pm.

He was taken to the nearest police station and later handed over to the Tafa Division of the Niger State Police Command.

“During the investigation, the police arrested Genesis Yaryok Sunday, a neighbour of the victim’s family, in connection with the kidnapping,” Abiodun said.

Sunday reportedly confessed to abducting the boy and taking him to Idah, on the Kaduna road, where he intended to demand a ransom of N200,000 from the boy’s mother to settle his debts.

The two suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Minna for further investigation.

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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS

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​The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

​In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
​Operational measures include:
​Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

​Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
​Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.

​The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.

​IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
​08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
​IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026

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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household

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Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.

He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.

Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.

The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.

This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.

 

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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child

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A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.

The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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