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Uba Sani assures justice for Ummulkhairi’s family, promises support for children
Uba Sani assures justice for Ummulkhairi’s family, promises support for children
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has visited the family of Ummulkhairi Usman Aliyu, the woman who was killed by a mob in the Maraban Jos area of the state, assuring them that everyone involved in the attack will be brought to justice while the government takes responsibility for the welfare and education of her children.
The governor paid the condolence visit to the deceased’s husband, Malam Aliyu, and other members of the bereaved family on Saturday, expressing sympathy over the tragic incident, which has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for stronger action against mob justice in Nigeria.
Describing the killing as a heinous act that has no place in a civilized society, Sani reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that every person connected to the attack is identified, arrested and prosecuted.
“I made it unequivocally clear that those responsible for this heinous act will be identified, apprehended, and brought before the law. We shall pursue every lead with diligence and resolve, and no individual connected to this tragic incident will escape accountability,” the governor said.
Providing an update on the investigation, Governor Sani disclosed that 41 suspects have already been charged with culpable homicide, while another 30 suspects are facing charges of unlawful assembly.
He added that 17 suspects had been released after investigations found no evidence linking them to the crime, while 41 additional suspects remain under investigation as security agencies continue efforts to identify and arrest others believed to have participated in the attack.
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The governor stressed that the investigation remains active and promised that no one found culpable would be shielded from prosecution.
Governor Sani also issued a stern warning that any police officer found to have been directly or indirectly involved in the incident would face the full weight of the law.
“I further assured them that a comprehensive investigation remains underway and that any police personnel found to have been directly or indirectly complicit will face the full consequences of the law,” he said.
The governor’s statement comes amid public calls for accountability, with many demanding that both civilians and security personnel found to have played any role in the incident be prosecuted.
Beyond seeking justice, Governor Sani announced that the Kaduna State Government would assume responsibility for the education and welfare of the children left behind by Ummulkhairi.
He said the decision reflects the government’s commitment to supporting families affected by violent crimes while ensuring the children are not deprived of educational opportunities because of the tragedy.
“We also pledged to Malam Aliyu that the Kaduna State Government will assume responsibility for the education and welfare of the children Ummulkhairi left behind. Our duty extends beyond words; it demands compassion, justice, and steadfast action,” he added.
The governor also prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased’s soul and asked God to grant her family the strength to cope with the painful loss.
The killing of Ummulkhairi has reignited national conversations about the dangers of mob justice, with civil society organisations, religious leaders and community stakeholders calling for stronger enforcement of the law and greater public awareness to discourage jungle justice.
Human rights advocates have also urged authorities to ensure that everyone involved in the attack is prosecuted, arguing that swift justice is necessary to deter similar incidents across the country.
The Kaduna State Government reiterated that it would continue working closely with security agencies until investigations are concluded and justice is fully served.
Uba Sani assures justice for Ummulkhairi’s family, promises support for children
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‘Attacking Referee Before Match’: Shehu Sani Reacts to Nigerians’ Confrontation With INEC Chairman in UK
‘Attacking Referee Before Match’: Shehu Sani Reacts to Nigerians’ Confrontation With INEC Chairman in UK
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has condemned the reported harassment of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, by a group of Nigerians in the United Kingdom.
Sani’s reaction followed the circulation of a viral video showing Nigerians confronting the electoral commission’s chairman during his visit to the UK, sparking reactions across social media.
The incident has also generated discussions about how public officeholders should be held accountable, particularly when they travel outside the country.
Reacting in a post on his official X account on Friday, Sani questioned why the INEC chairman would be intimidated over an election that had yet to take place.
He likened the conduct of the protesters to the activities of political thugs in Nigeria who disrupt public gatherings, insult people and resort to intimidation.
Sani wrote: “What is the point in intimidating and harassing the INEC chairman in London for an election that is yet to be held?
“What is the difference between their actions and those of thugs who gatecrash, insult and molest others here at home?”
The former senator also expressed concern that the incident could further damage Nigeria’s image internationally, particularly amid negative perceptions of Nigerians in some foreign countries.
He questioned whether such footage was what Nigerians wanted the international community to see, adding that confronting the electoral umpire before the election was equivalent to attacking a referee before a football match.
The confrontation occurred on Thursday, November 12, outside Chatham House in London, where Amupitan had participated in a discussion on Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The protesters reportedly surrounded the vehicle conveying the INEC chairman, demanding that he address their concerns over alleged irregularities in the preliminary voters’ register.
They reportedly raised issues including suspected duplicate registrations, artificial intelligence-generated photographs and alleged questionable polling units, while calling for greater transparency in the electoral process.
Amupitan remained inside the vehicle as the protesters shouted and demanded that he come out to address them.
The incident has generated widespread reactions, with renewed debate over electoral accountability, the independence of INEC and the appropriate ways of expressing public grievances.
‘Attacking Referee Before Match’: Shehu Sani Reacts to Nigerians’ Confrontation With INEC Chairman in UK
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Tragedy: Woman, Four Children Die in Horrific Kaduna Expressway Crash
Tragedy: Woman, Four Children Die in Horrific Kaduna Expressway Crash
KADUNA, Nigeria — Tragedy has struck a family following a fatal road accident along the Jere–Kaduna Expressway, claiming the lives of a woman and her four children.
The heartbreaking incident has thrown relatives, friends and members of the community into mourning, with many expressing shock over the devastating loss.
According to reports, the woman and her four children died in the crash, which reportedly wiped out five members of the same family in a single tragedy.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the accident, including the exact time it occurred and its possible cause, remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
The incident was confirmed by individuals close to the family, including one Idris Abdulkarim, while tributes and condolence messages have continued to pour in following news of their deaths.
The tragedy has once again drawn attention to the dangers associated with road travel and the need for motorists to exercise caution on major highways.
As of the time of publication, further details about the victims’ identities and the circumstances surrounding the crash were yet to be officially established.
Tragedy: Woman, Four Children Die in Horrific Kaduna Expressway Crash
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Oyo Police Arrest Serving Corporal, Eight Others in Cultism, Kidnapping Crackdown
IBADAN – The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a serving police corporal and eight other suspects in separate operations targeting alleged cultism and kidnapping in the state.
The arrests followed a raid on a suspected Aiye Confraternity hideout and a separate operation that led to the rescue of a 30-year-old kidnap victim from a forest.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, disclosed the development in an operational report released on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Iniedu said operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit, Oyo Operational Base, raided the suspected cult hideout on November 8 and arrested five people.
One of the suspects was identified as Corporal Olayinka Oluwatobi, with force number 538195. He was reportedly attached to MOPOL 72, Ago-Are, and seconded to Sports Eleyele in Ibadan.
Other suspects arrested during the operation included Ayandiran Samuel, identified by the police as the group’s alleged armourer, and Adeyinka Qudus, whom the police described as the suspected cult leader.
The police said operatives recovered an English-made Beretta pistol and three locally fabricated firearms during the raid.
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The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Ibadan for further investigation.
In a separate operation on the same date, police operatives working with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) rescued a 30-year-old man, Abubakar Amidu, from Oteon/Odi Owo Forest.
According to the police, Amidu was abducted on October 31, 2026, and was rescued unhurt on November 8 after security operatives conducted an operation in the forest.
Four suspects were arrested in connection with the kidnapping. They were identified as Abdullahi Bello, Mohammed Kontagora, Alhaji Ali and Usman Alhaji Ali.
The police said the victim’s mobile phone and a chain and padlock allegedly used to restrain him were recovered during the operation.
The command said investigations into both incidents were ongoing, while efforts were being intensified to identify and apprehend other individuals who might be connected to the alleged crimes.
The arrest of a serving police officer among the suspects has also drawn attention to the need for accountability within the security services as authorities continue efforts to tackle cult-related violence, kidnapping and other criminal activities in Oyo State.
The suspects remain allegations under investigation, and their guilt can only be established by a court of law.
Oyo Police Arrest Serving Corporal, Eight Others in Cultism, Kidnapping Crackdown
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