Train crushes man in Lagos

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October 13, 2024

Train crushes man in Lagos

The Lagos police command has said that a man aged 50 simply identified as Emmanuel has been crushed to death by a moving train in Oshodi area of the state.

Benjamin Hundeyin, police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the incident to NAN on Sunday.

According to Hundeyin, the incident happened on Tuesday at about 9:00 am at the ARENA Shopping Complex area, in Oshodi.

The police spokesperson said a woman, who claimed to be the younger sister of the deceased, reported the case to the Mosafejo Police Division.

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He further noted that the woman reported that she got a phone call that her elder brother was allegedly crushed by a moving train while walking along the track.

Hundeyin said that based on the report, the scene was visited and photographed by a team of detectives, while the corpse was evacuated to a public morgue for autopsy.

He added that the case has been handed over to the Railway Police Command, Ebute-Metta, for further investigation.

Train crushes man in Lagos

₦110.4bn Fraud Trial: EFCC Witness Traces Company Inflows To Kogi LG Accounts

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October 28, 2026

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₦110.4bn Fraud Trial: EFCC Witness Traces Company Inflows To Kogi LG Accounts

An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told an Abuja court that companies under investigation in the alleged ₦110.4 billion fraud case involving former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello received regular inflows from local government accounts in the state.

The witness, John Justice, made the disclosure on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, while testifying as the 20th prosecution witness before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja.

Bello is standing trial alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving ₦110.4 billion. The defendants have denied the allegations.

Led in evidence by prosecution counsel Kemi Pinheiro, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Justice said investigators obtained and analysed bank records to trace the movement of funds through several companies suspected of benefiting from transactions involving Kogi State local governments.

He told the court that an examination of the account statement of Forza Business Enterprise showed that most of the funds credited to the company came from local government accounts in Kogi State on a monthly basis.

“Most of the funds coming into the account were funds from Kogi State Local Government accounts coming on a monthly basis,” the witness told the court.

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Justice said the investigation also identified Keyless Ventures as a company that benefited from proceeds traced to the businesses under scrutiny.

According to him, the EFCC’s analysis showed that funds flowed from Kogi State into the companies’ accounts, with some of the transactions recorded as cash withdrawals.

The investigator said the commission became concerned about the large sums recorded as cash withdrawals and subsequently invited officials of Access Bank and Zenith Bank to assist with the investigation.

The EFCC also requested closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the banks to establish whether the money had actually been withdrawn in cash.

Justice told the court that the footage showed that customers did not physically take the recorded sums out of the banking halls.

He explained that some transactions involved customers completing a cheque withdrawal for one account and a deposit slip for another account, allowing the money to be transferred without being physically collected as cash.

The testimony suggested that transactions recorded as cash withdrawals in the companies’ account records included movements of funds into other accounts.

Justice said the investigation began after the EFCC’s Procurement Fraud Section received intelligence concerning the activities of local governments in Kogi State.

He identified several companies mentioned in the intelligence, including Hayzma, Bibas Energy, Forza Oil and Gas, and Keyless Ventures.

The witness said investigators conducted Bank Verification Number (BVN) searches and wrote to the relevant banks to obtain transaction records. The responses were subsequently analysed to establish the movement of funds among the accounts.

While identifying documents presented in court, Justice confirmed that some of the exhibits related to Hayzma Business Enterprise, Keyless Nature and Forza Business Enterprise.

He further told the court that a BVN search relating to Keyless Nature returned the name Abba Adaudu, while earlier searches had returned the names Yakubu Siyaka Adebenege and Iyadat Sa’adat.

Justice said he had worked as an EFCC operative for more than nine years and had received training in asset tracing, internet fraud, anti-money laundering and advance-fee fraud.

The prosecution alleges that the transactions form part of a wider scheme involving the diversion of public funds during Bello’s tenure as Kogi State governor between January 2016 and January 2024.

The EFCC has alleged that some of the funds were used to acquire properties in Abuja and make payments for school fees. Bello and his co-defendants have denied the allegations, and the prosecution must establish its case in court.

The trial was adjourned until November 24, 2026, for continuation.

The latest testimony adds to evidence presented by previous prosecution witnesses concerning transfers from Kogi local government accounts to private companies and the subsequent movement of the funds. However, the allegations remain subject to determination by the court.

₦110.4bn Fraud Trial: EFCC Witness Traces Company Inflows To Kogi LG Accounts

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Panic as Gunmen Storm Kaduna Estate at Midnight, Abduct Residents

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October 27, 2026

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Panic as Gunmen Storm Kaduna Estate at Midnight, Abduct Residents

KADUNA, Nigeria — Residents of Nuru Suraj Estate in the Millennium City area of Kaduna State have been thrown into panic after suspected kidnappers invaded the residential community in the early hours of Tuesday and reportedly abducted about six people.

The attack, which occurred between midnight and 1:00 a.m. on October 27, 2026, has renewed concerns over the safety of residents in the area, which has witnessed repeated kidnapping incidents in recent years.

According to reports, the attackers gained access to the estate through its second gate before carrying out the abductions, leaving residents frightened as the gunmen reportedly moved into the neighbourhood.

A resident identified as Maman Hamid, whose house is close to those of the victims, reportedly said the incident triggered panic among residents.

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Hamid disclosed that military personnel pursued the suspected kidnappers following the attack, leading to the rescue of some of the victims. However, the assailants reportedly escaped.

The exact number of people rescued and the whereabouts of those who remained missing were not immediately established as of the time of filing this report.

The Kaduna State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the latest incident as of the time the reports were published.

The reported attack has raised fresh questions about security arrangements in residential estates around Millennium City, particularly the effectiveness of access controls, surveillance systems and security patrols.

Residents in communities on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis have repeatedly expressed concerns over the activities of suspected kidnappers, whose attacks have heightened fears among families living in the area.

The latest incident also comes barely three weeks after another abduction involving a family at Alrahus Estate, also in Millennium City.

On the night of October 6, suspected kidnappers reportedly abducted Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife, Nafisah, and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, alongside a pregnant woman in a separate incident reported in the area.

The family was subsequently rescued, with their ordeal attracting public attention and renewing calls for stronger security measures in the affected communities.

In another development, police authorities reportedly announced on October 12 the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and four alleged informants during security operations around Millennium City and Maraban Rido. Weapons, including AK-47 rifles, were also reportedly recovered during the operations.

The arrests were seen as part of efforts to disrupt kidnapping networks and identify individuals suspected of providing information to criminal groups.

However, Tuesday’s reported attack has again highlighted the security challenges confronting residents, despite previous operations against suspected kidnapping gangs in the area.

The incident has reinforced calls for improved surveillance, tighter monitoring of estate entrances and exits, sustained security patrols and faster responses to distress calls.

For the affected families, the immediate concern remains the safety of those reportedly abducted and the efforts required to secure their release.

As of the time of filing this report, the identities of all the victims, the precise number still in captivity and the circumstances surrounding their possible rescue had not been fully established.

Residents are expected to look to security agencies for further information and decisive action to prevent further attacks on homes and residential communities in Kaduna State.

Panic as Gunmen Storm Kaduna Estate at Midnight, Abduct Residents

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Ansaru Claims Killing of Katsina Cleric Masussuka as Police Launch Manhunt

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October 27, 2026

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Ansaru Claims Killing of Katsina Cleric Masussuka as Police Launch Manhunt

The reported claim of responsibility by Ansaru for the killing of Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka has added a new dimension to the investigation into the deadly attack in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, where the preacher and his associate, Adamu Abubakar, were shot dead.

The Katsina State Police Command said the attack occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, when two armed men riding on a motorcycle opened fire on the victims outside the cleric’s residence. Both men were rushed to a hospital but were pronounced dead.

The police have deployed tactical and operational teams to the area and commenced investigations to identify and arrest the attackers. The command said efforts were being intensified to bring those responsible to justice.

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Reports of the alleged Ansaru claim have circulated, but the group’s responsibility has not been independently established. The police have not publicly confirmed the claim, while the identities of the attackers and their motive remain unclear.

Masussuka was known for his Qur’an-centred teachings, which attracted both support and criticism among religious audiences. In 2025, the Katsina State Government reportedly intervened following complaints and threats linked to disputes over his teachings. However, no established evidence has connected those earlier disagreements to the killing.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu condemned the killings and directed the police and other security agencies to intensify efforts to track down, arrest and prosecute those responsible. Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda also condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation.

The investigation is ongoing, and the reported claim of responsibility should not be treated as confirmation of who carried out the attack until it is verified by investigators.