One officer killed as police repel attack by gunmen
Feb 19, 2024 A group of armed men attacked a police division in Zurmi town, in Zamfara state, but were repelled by officers with casualties recorded on both sides, the…
I threw my step brother inside well to avenge maltreatment – 10-year-old girl
A 10-year-old girl, Suliya Abubakar, said she threw her step brother, Usman Abubakar, aged 20 months, inside a well because her step mother maltreats her. Abubakar said this while she…
NAPTIP arrests house help for alleged sodomy
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested a 21-year-old house help, Usman Abubakar for allegedly sodomising 10 minors in Sokoto. The Sokoto Zonal Commander…
PSC approves 8 new DIGs, retires 7; North gets 2 slots
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of eight new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and retired seven others. The new DIGs are: Aminchi Baraya, (North-East); Usman Abubakar,…
Amaechi Pledges Completion of Lagos-Ibadan Rail in Honour of Usman Abubakar
 The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has pledged to ensure the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project in honour of the late Chairman of the Nigerian Railway…