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Couple Tortures 9-Year-Old Daughter To Death For Allegedly Practising Witchcraft In Adamawa

Nigerian couple has allegedly tortured their daughter to death in Adamawa State, SaharaReporters has learnt. The couple, Yakubu Isa Arisko, 36, and Veronica Linus, 34, reportedly conspired and murdered their daughter, Eunice Yakubu, whom they accused of practising witchcraft. They reportedly tied the 9-year-old with a rope and left her in the sun

Lady, Hajara Yusuf Pours Hot Cooking Oil On Man Over N100 In Adamawa

A lady identified as Hajara Yusuf, on Wednesday, April 24, was arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court 2 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State for allegedly dousing hot cooking oil on a man over N100.Hajara appeared before the court presided by Magistrate Musa Alhaji Adamu, for the offence of causing grievous hurt to her victim, Adamu Abubakar, over
Adamawa Police Nab 39-year-old Alleged Fraudster, Sani Mamman Posing As Ghost

In a significant breakthrough, the Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man suspected of orchestrating fraudulent activities by masquerading as a ghost to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.According to a statement released by the Command's spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, the a

18-Yr-Old Usman Umar To Be Arrested For Fatal Stabbing Of Friend, Usman Abubakar In Adamawa

In a tragic incident in Adamawa, an 18-year-old named Usman Umar is set to be arrested following a knife fight that led to the death of his friend, Usman Abubakar. The Adamawa Police Command disclosed the details of the altercation through a statement on their X account this Sunday.The altercation, which escalated to the use of knives, resulted in
Nigerian Army Captures Top ISWAP Commander, Abu Sadiq In Adamawa Sting Operation

In a significant victory against terrorism, the Nigerian Army troops of 144 Battalion, Operation Hadin Kai, have apprehended a high-ranking commander of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), identified as Saidu Hassan Yellow, also known as Abu Saidu. The arrest, which took place during an intelligence-led operation, marks a cruci

Adamawa State Police Apprehend Car Theft Suspect, Ibrahim Ali During Eid el-Fitr Festivities

In a significant breakthrough during the Eid el-Fitr celebrations, the Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Ibrahim Ali for allegedly stealing a Toyota Starlet car in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area of the state. The apprehension came as a result of diligent stop and search operations conducted by police operative
Tragedy As Mother And Daughter Died In Adamawa Auto Crash

A 32-year-old woman, Anisim Lois Bayero and her mother, Sarah Basil Bayero, died in a motor accident in Adamawa State. It was gathered that three of their relatives also perished in the accident which occurred on April 6, 2024. Mother and daughter were laid to rest on Tuesday, April 9 in their hometown, Bare in Numan Local Government Area of Adam

HORROR: Butcher, Ibrahim Abubakar Stabs Wife To Death In Adamawa

A butcher in Adamawa State has killed his wife with a knife.The suspect, 33-year-old Ibrahim Abubakar, had accused his wife, 25-year-old Hajara Sa’adu, of taking his phone before he stabbed her to death.The state police command said the suspect, who resides in the Sabon Gari area of Girei Local Government Area stabbed the deceased around her bac
How Mob Kills Mentally Unstable Man For Attacking, Injuring Couple In Adamawa

An angry mob has beaten to death a man who allegedly attacked a couple and inflicted injuries on them.The angry mob, in Jabbi Lamba, a community in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State, descended on the man, said to be mentally ill, after he attacked a husband and his wife for no apparent cause.The man, identified simply as Adamu, was kill

Police Arrest 4 Suspected Armed Robbers In Adamawa, Recover Stolen Tricycle

Four suspected armed robbers have been arrested by men of the Adamawa State Police Command.During the arrest, the police recovered the tricycle they allegedly took from one Nuhu Muhammad.Muhammed raised the alarm after he was attacked along Jimeta Bridge in the state capital, Yola, on Sunday.A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer
Photo of Suspected Kidnapper Arrested While Trying to Collect Ransom in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one Roland Raymond, 32 years, a resident of Detti village, Ganye LGA, for the offense of criminal intimidation associated with kidnapping.The suspect was arrested following a report by Alhaji Yahya Congo and Abraham Paul, who stated that the suspect called them via phone and demanded the sum of 600,000

VIDEO: NNPC Fuel Station in Yola, Adamawa State Razed By Fire

On Wednesday night, March 27, a devastating fire tore through the NNPC (Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation) fuel station located in Yola, Adamawa State. The inferno, which started late in the evening, caused extensive damage to the station and nearby structures.Eyewitnesses reported thick plumes of smoke billowing into the night sky as flames
Suspected Smugglers Attack Customs Officers In Adamawa

Officers attached to Adamawa/Taraba Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC), have been ambushed by smugglers.The public relations officer of the command, Naomi Titus, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, March 23, 2024, said one officer was severely injured in the violent attack According to the spokesperson, following the u

Photos: Customs Officers Attacked By Suspected Smugglers In Adamawa

Suspected smugglers launched a violent attack on officers attached to the Adamawa/Taraba Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC). The public relations officer of the command, Naomi Titus, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, March 23, 2024, said one officer was severely injured in the violent attack According to the spokespe
Adamawa Police Apprehend Six Suspects For Receiving Stolen Tricycles

In a proactive move against tricycle theft, the Adamawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of six individuals suspected of receiving stolen tricycles.According to a statement released by the command's Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the arrests were made on Wednesday, March 20, marking a significant milestone in the

Adamawa Police Apprehend Woman For Hiring A Criminal To Rob Her Friend Of Her Iphone

Authorities in Adamawa State have apprehended a 24-year-old woman identified as Besty Sabastine on suspicion of orchestrating a robbery involving her friend's iPhone. The arrest comes amid growing concerns over rising incidents of crime in the state.According to a statement released by the Adamawa State Police Command, Sabastine allegedly hir

It's The Alcohol and Drugs - Says 42yr Old Man Caught Defiling His 9yr Old Daughter in Adamawa

A 42-year-old man, Auwul Shaibu has been arrested for allegedly r3ping his 9-year biological daughter. He was arrested by men of the Adamawa State Police Command. The incident occurred in Kabak Mubi South local government area on Monday, March 11. The suspect Auwal Shaibu was apprehended following a report by his wife Asmau Isa. During

Face Of Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested By Police In Adamawa

Two suspects, Ahmed Muhammad, 37-year-old a resident of Song Local Government area and Muhammed Haruna, 25 Years, a resident of Jambutu, Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State were arrested by the Police in Collaboration with Hunters on Sunday, March 10.The authorities acted upon information and arrested the suspects who were on the wan
Married Woman's Lover Stabs Her Husband to Death in Adamawa

The police in Adamawa state have arrested a thirty-five-year-old man identified as Ishaya Markus for allegedly stabbing a man to death during a quarrel in a community in Fufore LGAon March 3.The deceased, Franchise Albert and his 20-year-old wife, Libiyatu, had been having family issues since 2022 after she began having an extramarital affair with

How Hoodlums Attack Adamawa Commissioner, Mohammed Sadiq, Steal His Car

Hoodlums reportedly attacked the Yola home of Adamawa State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Development, Mohammed Sadiq, on Monday.The commissioner, injured by the hoodlums who took away his official car, was admitted for medical attention at a private hospital in Yola.It was learnt that the incident happened in the early hours
Corps Member Dies Watching Super Eagles AFCON Semi-Finals Penalty Shootout In Adamawa

A member of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Adamawa State has reportedly died during the penalty shootouts of the match between Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday evening.The corps member identified only as Samuel from Kaduna State, allegedly passed away just before the final kick which secured Nigeria’s win in the match, The Nati

Police Arrest ‘Ghost’ In Adamawa For Allegedly Defrauding Residents

The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 59-year-old man, Muhammad Abubakar a.k.a Malam Sabo, who disguises as ghost to defraud members of the public.The Nigeria Police Force made this known in a statement posted on their verified X handle on Tuesday night.According to the post, the suspect is said to be an habitual 419 who s
Court Remands Adamawa Varsity Lecturer Garandi Danjuma For Allegedly Raping Minor

A magistrates’ court in Mubi LGA has remanded a lecturer, Garandi Danjuma Ijudigal, with the Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, in prison for alleged rape.The lecturer was caught allegedly molesting a secondary school leaver in his office after which the victim’s family filed a case at the magistrates’ court.Ijudigal, a lecturer in the D

Mob Burns Man To Death In Adamawa State For Allegedly Stealing Motorcycle

In yet another instance of jungle justice, enraged youths have set a man on fire, accusing him of stealing a motorcycle in Adamawa State, as reported by SaharaReporters.The incident happened on Thursday at Ngurore market in the Yola-South Local Government Area of the state.The mob reportedly poured Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also called petrol and
Supreme Court Affirms Adamawa Governor Fintiri’s Election, Dismisses Binani Appeal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the appeal filed by Aishatu Ahmed, widely known as Binani, challenging the election of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State.Delivering the lead judgement of the five-member panel of the court, the presiding justice, John Okoro, held that the appeal filed by Ms Dahiru lacked merit.Mr Okoro also held that

Adamawa Police Launches Manhunt For A Suspected Ritualist Who Behead Woman In Hotel

The Adamawa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a suspected ritualist who killed and beheaded a woman in a hotel in Yola North Local Government Area on January 18.According to reports, the deceased was beheaded by a ritualist who lodged in the hotel with the lady.The ritualist told the receptionist that he wanted to go and buy somethin

Drug Hawker & Labourer Sentence To Death For Killing Tricycle Owner In Adamawa

A drug hawker and a labourer in Adamawa State have been sentenced to death by hanging or by lethal injection for killing a tricycle owner and stealing the tricycle.The Adamawa State High Court sitting in Yola, presided over by Justice Kaynson Lawanson, convicted Habu Badaru, 27, and Auwal Lawan, 26, on charges of “criminal conspiracy, robbery an
3 Men Sentenced To 22 Years Imprisonment For Stealing 10 Perfumes, Others In Adamawa

A Jimeta Chief Magistrate Court, Yola, Adamawa, on Friday sentenced three men to 10, seven and five years imprisonment for conspiring and stealing household items.The convicts, Aliyu Adamu, 24, Ahmed Musa, 18, and Adamu Aliyu, 21, all of Malamre Yola, pleaded guilty to the charge and begged the court for leniency.Delivery Judgment, Chief Magistrat
JUST IN: How A Popular Shopping Complex In Adamawa Destroyed By Fire

An inferno has gutted a popular multi-shop supermarket in Numan, headquarters of Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State.It was gathered that the fire which destroyed virtually everything in all the seven shops of the IFY Super Market, occurred on Wednesday, causing losses running into millions for the victims.Some of the victims lamented tha
31yr Old Man, Abubakar Taminu Caught With 13 Stolen ATM Cards In Adamawa

A 31-year-old man, Abubakar Tasi’u Tanimu, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command after he was caught with 13 stolen ATM cards, one national identity card, and a wallet containing documents. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, who disclosed this in a press statement on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, said that