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62-year-old hunchback murdered in Kogi
A 62-year-old hunchback, Ahmad Suberu, has been murdered by suspected ritual killers in Obeiba Ihima community of Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
A pregnant woman with a hump was earlier reportedly abducted and murdered by suspected ritual killers.
Suberu, an indigene of Ihima Ba, was reportedly kidnapped on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Obeiba Ihima, while on his way to a mosque for prayers.
His dismembered body was said to have been found on December 8 in a bush at Ega community, in the Adavi LGA, with his heart, kidney and other sensitive organs missing.
The Executive Director of Disability Rights Action Group, Raphael Chikwado, and deceased’s daughter, Zuleihat Suberu, confirmed the incident in separate interviews with PUNCH Metro.
“His hump was taken away, as confirmed from his dead body, which made us to come to the conclusion that it was taken for some odious reasons. From the way we met the dead body, it revealed that he was dumped at Ega some days after being killed,” the 23-year-old only child of the victim said.
Chikwado said, “He was abducted by gunmen in a black SUV while waiting to cross the road leading to Oride Mosque, beside St. Paul’s Church, Obeiba Ihima. An eyewitness reported that the vehicle drove from Okene axis, picked him up and drove off through Ega Road.
“Unfortunately, the coordinator, Kogi State chapter of DRAG, Ahmed Onimisi, contacted the DRAG office headquarters in Lagos around 5pm on December 9 when he broke the news to us that Suberu was found dead in the early hours of Tuesday, December 8, at Ega in Adavi LGA of the state.
“Before his death, the late Suberu was an ardent member of DRAG. DRAG is going to explore every legal avenue within the organisation to pursue justice for the deceased’s family and for the entire community of persons with disabilities in Nigeria.”
He said two suspects had been arrested in connection with the crime, adding that they were being detained at the police command headquarters in Lokoja.
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MURIC Applauds Army as Mogadishu Cantonment Mosque Reopens After Week-Long Closure
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended the Nigerian Army Headquarters and the commandant of Mogadishu Cantonment for reopening a mosque used by Muslim soldiers and their families in Abuja after a week-long closure.
The Islamic human rights organisation said the mosque, which serves Muslim personnel and their families residing in military accommodation within the cantonment, was reopened on Tuesday, October 20, following an appeal by the group.
MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, disclosed this in a press statement issued on Sunday, October 25, 2026, describing the reopening as a welcome development that demonstrated the importance of dialogue and cooperation in resolving religious concerns.
According to Akintola, the mosque had been closed since October 12, preventing Muslim soldiers and their families living within the military facility from using it for their daily prayers.
He said MURIC had earlier appealed to the Army Headquarters and the cantonment authorities to explain the reason for the closure and restore access to the mosque for worshippers.
The organisation expressed concern over the disruption of daily prayers and urged the military authorities to address the matter.
Akintola said the mosque’s reopening on October 20, the same day MURIC publicly raised the issue, brought relief to the organisation and affected worshippers.
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He described the development as an indication that concerns raised through dialogue and peaceful engagement could receive prompt attention from relevant authorities.
MURIC said it appreciated the response of the Army Headquarters and the cantonment commandant, praising what it described as the professionalism of the military leadership and its respect for the rule of law.
The organisation also expressed optimism that the resolution of the matter would strengthen public confidence in the military and encourage constructive engagement between religious communities and security institutions.
According to Akintola, cooperation between the military and Muslim communities is particularly important in addressing terrorism, insurgency and other security challenges facing the country.
He argued that mutual understanding and goodwill between the armed forces and civilians would help strengthen collective efforts to combat insecurity.
MURIC therefore urged Muslims across Nigeria to cooperate fully with military personnel and other security agencies, stressing the importance of public support in the fight against crime and insurgency.
The organisation maintained that peaceful engagement remained essential to resolving disagreements and preventing issues involving religious practice from escalating into wider disputes.
Although MURIC welcomed the reopening of the mosque, its statement did not disclose the reason for the initial closure or whether the Army Headquarters had issued a separate explanation.
The development followed MURIC’s earlier public appeal to the military authorities to explain the closure and reopen the facility.
The organisation’s latest statement focused on appreciating the authorities for restoring access to the mosque and encouraging continued cooperation between Muslims and the military.
MURIC, which advocates the protection of Muslim rights and promotes dialogue as an alternative to violence, said the outcome offered encouragement that concerns could be addressed through peaceful and constructive engagement.
The organisation concluded by urging Nigerians to support security agencies in their efforts to maintain peace and reduce crime across the country.
MURIC Applauds Army as Mogadishu Cantonment Mosque Reopens After Week-Long Closure
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US Declares Two Nigerians Wanted Over $3.1m Medicare Fraud, Drug Offences
US Declares Two Nigerians Wanted Over $3.1m Medicare Fraud, Drug Offences
The United States government has listed two Nigerian men, Ezechukwu Joshua Ohaka and Tayo Muyiwa Olukoya, as wanted over separate allegations involving healthcare fraud and drug-related offences.
The two men were listed by different US federal law enforcement agencies, with Ohaka accused of participating in a scheme involving more than $3.1 million in fraudulent Medicare claims, while Olukoya is wanted over an alleged conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
According to information released by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, Ohaka, 57, allegedly worked with co-conspirators through his Houston-based company, Luant & Odera, Inc., to submit fraudulent claims for durable medical equipment.
The equipment included power wheelchairs, motorised scooters and wheelchair accessories that investigators alleged were medically unnecessary or were not supplied to beneficiaries.
The agency said the alleged scheme involved more than $3.1 million in claims, with approximately $1.08 million in proceeds reportedly obtained.
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Investigators also alleged that Ohaka presented himself as a medical doctor under the name “Dr Joshua Ohaka” and targeted Medicare beneficiaries who had lived in areas affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
The authorities further alleged that kickbacks were paid to recruit beneficiaries into the scheme.
The allegations concern possible fraud against Medicare, the US government-funded health insurance programme that primarily serves people aged 65 and older and certain younger people with qualifying disabilities or medical conditions.
In a separate case, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) listed Olukoya, 57, also known as “Uncle”, as wanted over an alleged conspiracy to possess controlled substances with the intention of distributing them and to distribute the substances.
The DEA’s Chicago Division announced that it was seeking information about Olukoya, whose case is associated with the Southern District of Indiana.
Olukoya had previously been named among defendants in a marijuana trafficking case announced by the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana in May 2022. Prosecutors at the time alleged that the wider operation involved the distribution of large quantities of marijuana across several US states between 2016 and 2022.
However, the latest DEA wanted notice does not, by itself, establish that the allegations have been proven in court.
The two cases involve separate investigations, and there is no indication in the available reports that Ohaka and Olukoya were connected.
US authorities have called for information that could help locate the wanted men. The agencies have not established in the cited announcements that either man is currently in Nigeria.
The development comes amid continued efforts by US law enforcement agencies to pursue people accused of healthcare fraud, drug trafficking and other federal offences.
Both men are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
US Declares Two Nigerians Wanted Over $3.1m Medicare Fraud, Drug Offences
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Borno: Troops Kill 15 Terrorists in Midnight Air Strike
Borno: Troops Kill 15 Terrorists in Midnight Air Strike
Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed 15 terrorists in a precision air strike near Pulka in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, as the military intensifies operations against insurgent groups in the North-East.
The operation, which took place at about 11:50 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, followed intelligence reports and confirmed sightings of suspected terrorist movements in the area, according to the military.
The Acting Military Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, October 24.
Goni said the air strike targeted suspected terrorists operating north-west of Pulka, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area, which has been affected by the prolonged insurgency in Borno State.
He explained that the operation was intelligence-led, with information gathered by security agencies helping to identify the suspected movements before the military launched the strike.
According to the statement, the air operation was followed by ground operations aimed at exploiting the targeted area and consolidating the gains recorded during the engagement.
The military said the combined deployment of intelligence and coordinated military capabilities was intended to disrupt terrorist movements, weaken their operational capacity and prevent them from threatening communities across the North-East.
Goni described the operation as part of the sustained offensive posture of troops under Operation Hadin Kai, which continues to target insurgent elements and restrict their freedom of movement across the region.
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He said the Theatre Command remained committed to defeating terrorism and insurgency, protecting law-abiding citizens and creating conditions for the return of normalcy and socio-economic activities in affected communities.
The military also assured residents that troops would sustain ongoing operations with vigilance, determination and professionalism.
However, the statement did not identify the terrorist group involved in the latest encounter or provide details about the identities of those reportedly killed. It also did not disclose whether any civilians or military personnel were injured or killed during the operation.
The military urged residents to continue providing security agencies with timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities, stressing that cooperation between civilians and security forces remained essential to achieving lasting peace in the North-East.
The latest operation adds to the ongoing military campaign against insurgency in Borno State, where security forces continue to conduct offensive operations aimed at weakening armed groups and improving security in vulnerable communities.
Although the military described the strike as an operational success, further details about the outcome of the subsequent ground operations were not immediately available.
Borno: Troops Kill 15 Terrorists in Midnight Air Strike
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