The Nigeria Police Force has reported a mixed outcome in its nationwide operations over the last 24 hours, recording seven homicide incidents across seven states while making four arrests and effecting one dramatic rescue, according to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.
In a state-by-state executive summary released on Monday, the Force Headquarters detailed incidents ranging from mob justice and machete attacks to drowning and armed robbery, with no firearms, ammunition, vehicles or kidnapped victims recovered during the period.
Adamawa: Police Rescue Teen Suspect from Lynch Mob
In the most severe incident, police in Madagali Local Government Area rescued a 17-year-old suspect, Ummi Saad, from a mob attempting to lynch and set her ablaze after she allegedly threw a three-year-old child, Abdulrazak Aminu, into a hand-dug drinking water well.
The incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on 31 October in Shuwa Village, Duhu District. A police team visited the scene and, after several hours of rescue efforts, recovered the child and conveyed him to Cottage Hospital, Gulak, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
The suspect, described as allegedly mentally deranged, was rescued from the angry mob and normalcy has since been restored. The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Yola is investigating.
Osun: Neighbour Arrested for Machete Murder Over ₦10,000
In Osun State, police arrested Oyebamiji Lekan, a neighbour to the victim’s father, for the machete murder of 67-year-old Samson Gabriel, an Urhobo indigene.
The attack followed an argument over ₦10,000 allegedly stolen from the deceased. The suspect inflicted multiple cuts on the victim, killing him on the spot. Operatives processed the scene, took photographs of the mutilated body and recovered the weapon. The corpse was deposited at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital mortuary for autopsy, while the suspect remains in custody. SCID Osogbo is investigating.
Borno: Bodies of Two Brothers Killed with Arrows Recovered
In Borno State, police recovered the decomposing bodies of two brothers, Umar Mohammed, 30, and Goni Mohammed, 20, at La’mallumti Village in Gubio LGA. The bodies, discovered by their brother Usman Adamu, a cattle rearer from Gajiganna, bore apparent arrow wounds on their chests and other parts of their bodies.
A combined team of police personnel, Rangers and the Civilian Joint Task Force visited the scene, where the bodies were photographed and buried by relatives. SCID Maiduguri is investigating.
Bauchi: Manhunt for Fleeing Knife Attack Suspect
Police in Bauchi are tracking one Usuman Aliyu Isah, 31, of Zango Area, Bauchi Metropolis, who allegedly assaulted and stabbed Usama Idris, 25, on his back and forehead with a sharp knife. The victim was rushed to the State Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, where he was certified dead. His corpse was deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy as intensive tracking operations continue. SCID Bauchi is investigating.
Cross River: Cultist Murder in Ogoja
In Cross River State, armed secret cult members led by one Solo Nnamdi attacked and stabbed Patrick Alim during a fight at about 10:10 p.m. on 30 October, leading to his death at Ogoja General Hospital. His corpse was deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy, and police operatives have commenced efforts to track down the fleeing suspects. SCID Calabar is investigating.
Osun: Armed Robbery on Ife-Osu Expressway
In a separate Osun incident, suspected armed robbers dressed in military camouflage uniforms barricaded the Ife-Osu Expressway at about 2:23 a.m. on 31 October and dispossessed motorists of valuables. A commercial driver who refused to hand over his vehicle keys was assaulted and sustained injuries; he was treated and discharged from a hospital.
Police operatives moved to the scene, but the assailants fled into nearby bush on sighting approaching officers. Bush-combing and tracking operations are ongoing. SCID Osogbo is investigating.
Niger: Two Drown as Canoe Capsizes; Unidentified Man Stabbed to Death
In Niger State, two men drowned when a canoe capsized in River Dogo at Echegi Village via Katcha at about 12:30 p.m. on 1 November while attempting to cross to their farm. The victims were identified as Bandagi Yabagi, 20, and Keke Alh. Shaba, 20, both of Tsadoyagi Village via Katcha. Police recovered the bodies for burial according to Islamic rites. The State Marine Command, Minna, is investigating.
Separately, the lifeless body of an unidentified young man aged about 30 was found along Angwan-Kabula Junction Area, Suleja, with a stab wound on the chest. Detectives took photographs and evacuated the corpse to General Hospital Suleja for autopsy. SCID Minna is investigating.
Ogun: Police Investigate Death of Chinese National
In Ogun State, police are investigating the death of Yu Yan Jun, 44, a Chinese national and storekeeper of Donfeng Chinese Company along Iperu-Ode Remo Road. He closed from duty at about 6:00 p.m. on 29 October and complained of ill health.
He had been experiencing high blood pressure and was on medication; he was rushed to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan-Remo, where he was confirmed dead. Detectives processed the scene, took photographs and deposited the corpse at the hospital mortuary for autopsy pending the arrival of his family members. SCID Eleweran is investigating.
Akwa Ibom: Two Arrested for Vandalizing Construction Site
In Akwa Ibom State, detectives on a stop-and-search operation along Abak Road, Uyo LGA, intercepted a tricycle with registration number DRK 241 UV conveying suspected stolen cable wires and iron bars. The interception led to the arrest of Onyenenus Romanus and Ufanabasi Sunday, who confessed to vandalizing a construction site at Craneburg Company along Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo LGA. SCID Uyo is investigating.
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