“Lust” Made Me Do It – Adamawa Father Pleads Guilty to Impregnating Daughter

In a deeply disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through the community, an Upper Area Court in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State has ordered the remand of a man who admitted to impregnating his own biological daughter. The defendant, Jediel Sylvester, pleaded guilty to charges of incest, criminal intimidation, and assault, attributing his actions to “lust” in open court. Presiding Judge, Hon. Kabiru Musa, ordered the defendant’s detention in a correctional facility pending further proceedings on Monday, following Sylvester’s unreserved guilty plea to the three-count charge brought against him under the Penal Code Law of Adamawa State.

The case, marked UACG/NO1/CR/FI/113/26, was initiated through a direct criminal complaint filed by the victim and her uncle, Mohammed Audi, under Section 111 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Adamawa State, 2018. The complainants were represented by their counsel, Abdulrahman Njidda. According to the testimony of Mohammed Audi, who is the brother of the victim’s mother, Sylvester is legally married to his sister and had been living with the family when the alleged abuse began. Audi told the court that Sylvester had repeatedly sexually abused his daughter over a period of time, culminating in a visible pregnancy that could no longer be hidden.

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The court heard harrowing testimony from the young victim, who revealed that her father routinely subjected her to physical beatings and psychological intimidation before forcing himself on her. She stated that he regularly threatened her to ensure her compliance and silence, creating an atmosphere of fear that made it difficult for her to speak out earlier. The turning point in the case came when Sylvester himself took the girl to a medical practitioner after she complained of missing her menstrual period. A clinical examination confirmed she was about three months pregnant, corroborating the allegations of sexual abuse and leaving no doubt about the nature of the offence committed.

In a bid to evade justice, the prosecution alleged that Sylvester pressured his daughter to accuse another man of being responsible for the pregnancy. However, the victim reportedly insisted that no other person had ever had sexual intercourse with her, firmly identifying her father as the sole perpetrator and refusing to be coerced into making a false accusation. Further revelations emerged that Sylvester allegedly attempted to procure an illegal abortion for his daughter in a desperate attempt to destroy the evidence of his crime. However, medical practitioners advised against the procedure on grounds that the pregnancy had advanced to three months, making termination medically unsafe and potentially life-threatening for the young girl. The victim herself reportedly rejected the suggestion, describing it as dangerous and morally wrong, and chose instead to let the truth come to light.

The complainants maintained that the defendant’s conduct constitutes offences of incest, criminal intimidation, and assault, contrary to Sections 367, 382, and 242 of the Penal Code Law of Adamawa State. When the charges were read and interpreted to him in open court, Sylvester pleaded guilty without any reservation, and in a shocking statement, he attributed his despicable actions to “lust” — a remark that drew widespread condemnation from court observers and legal practitioners present at the proceedings.

Following his admission, Presiding Judge Kabiru Musa ordered the immediate remand of the defendant in a correctional facility, where he will remain while the case is being concluded. The case has been adjourned for further proceedings, with legal experts predicting a stringent sentence given the gravity of the offence and the explicit guilty plea entered by the defendant. The case has also reignited public discourse on the rising cases of sexual violence and incest in Nigeria, with many calling for stricter enforcement of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015, which criminalizes sexual relations with close relatives and provides for severe penalties. As the community of Ganye grapples with the horror of this incident, many hope that the court will deliver justice that serves as a strong deterrent to others who might contemplate similar acts of depravity against vulnerable members of their own families.

“Lust” Made Me Do It – Adamawa Father Pleads Guilty to Impregnating Daughter

Troops arrest suspected foreign ISIS operative after foiled ISWAP attack in Borno

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected foreign terrorist believed to have links with the Islamic State (ISIS) following the successful repulsion of a coordinated ISWAP attack on Cross Kauwa in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The arrest followed an intelligence-led military operation launched after soldiers foiled the attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, forcing the insurgents to retreat while abandoning weapons, communication gadgets and other operational equipment.

Military sources said troops immediately launched exploitation operations along the escape routes used by the fleeing terrorists, leading to the recovery of high-frequency hand-held radios, communication devices and other materials believed to have been used during the failed assault.

Intelligence gathered from the recovered equipment enabled security forces to expand the operation into the Lake Chad Islands axis and Abadam Local Government Area, where further searches were conducted as troops pursued the fleeing insurgents.

The operation eventually led to the arrest of a foreign suspect believed to be of Moroccan origin and suspected of maintaining links with the wider ISIS terrorist network.

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According to security sources, the suspect had already come under intelligence scrutiny after investigators analysed footage retrieved from a Sony camcorder recovered from a suspected terrorist media operative who was killed during the failed attack on Cross Kauwa.

The footage was reportedly subjected to forensic examination with the support of international partners, providing intelligence that helped identify the suspect and track his movements before his eventual arrest.

Preliminary intelligence also suggested the possible involvement of other foreign terrorist facilitators linked to the operation. Investigators are examining reports indicating that foreign nationals may have provided support in areas including training, medical services, communications, media operations and strategic planning. However, security agencies said investigations remain ongoing and no final conclusions have been reached.

Following his arrest, the suspect was airlifted by a Nigerian Air Force helicopter to a secure military facility, where he is currently undergoing interrogation by intelligence officers.

Investigators are seeking to establish his precise role within the terrorist organisation, how he entered Nigeria, his level of involvement with ISIS and ISWAP, as well as whether he participated in operational planning, recruitment, propaganda, logistics or combat activities.

Security officials described the arrest as a major intelligence breakthrough that could provide valuable information on the financing, recruitment networks, operational structure and international connections of terrorist groups operating across the Lake Chad Basin.

The latest development has renewed concerns about the continued involvement of foreign nationals in supporting extremist groups operating in Nigeria and neighbouring countries. Although ISWAP primarily recruits fighters from communities within the Lake Chad region, intelligence reports over the years have pointed to the presence of foreign facilitators providing specialised expertise, communications support, explosives training, medical assistance and strategic coordination.

Military authorities believe intelligence obtained from the suspect could help identify additional terrorist cells, expose cross-border infiltration routes, uncover logistics networks and strengthen ongoing counter-terrorism operations across Nigeria’s North-East and the wider Lake Chad region.

The arrest comes as Operation HADIN KAI sustains intensified offensive operations against terrorist strongholds in Borno State, targeting insurgent commanders, logistics bases and supply routes in an effort to prevent terrorists from regrouping and re-establishing camps.

In recent months, troops have recorded a series of operational successes, including the elimination of terrorist fighters, the recovery of arms and ammunition, the arrest of suspected collaborators and the destruction of insurgent logistics networks.

Military authorities said interrogation of the suspect is continuing and declined to release further operational details, stressing that the investigation remains active and that additional intelligence obtained from the suspect could significantly enhance ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks operating within the Lake Chad Basin and across Nigeria.

Troops arrest suspected foreign ISIS operative after foiled ISWAP attack in Borno

JUST IN: Senate rejects Makinde’s call for UN investigation into Oyo school abduction

The Senate on Tuesday rejected Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations (UN)-backed investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, insisting that the incident remains a domestic security matter that should be investigated by Nigerian authorities.

The upper legislative chamber reached the decision during plenary while deliberating on the rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers, who spent 56 days in captivity before regaining their freedom in a joint operation involving the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies.

Lawmakers maintained that internationalising the incident could undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and cast doubt on the capability of the country’s security institutions to investigate and address internal security challenges.

The Senate’s position followed a contribution by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who criticised Governor Makinde’s proposal to involve United Nations agencies and civil society organisations in probing the circumstances surrounding the abduction.

According to Oshiomhole, inviting international organisations to investigate the incident was unnecessary, particularly after security agencies successfully rescued the victims through what officials have described as an intelligence-led operation.

He argued that the governor’s proposal could diminish public confidence in Nigeria’s security architecture and send the wrong message to the international community about the country’s ability to manage its own security affairs.

Following deliberations, the Senate resolved that Governor Makinde should allow relevant national institutions to complete investigations into the abduction and the events surrounding the victims’ prolonged captivity.

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The lawmakers stressed that the Federal Government, the military, the police and intelligence agencies possess the constitutional responsibility and institutional capacity to investigate the crime and prosecute those responsible.

The Senate also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Armed Forces, the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigeria Police Force, the DSS, the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and other security organisations for their coordinated efforts that led to the safe rescue of the pupils and teachers.

Lawmakers described the rescue operation as a demonstration of improved synergy among Nigeria’s security agencies and praised the professionalism, courage and sacrifice of officers involved in the mission.

The chamber equally observed a minute’s silence in honour of military personnel and police officers who reportedly lost their lives during the rescue operation. It urged the Federal Government to ensure the prompt payment of insurance benefits, pensions and other entitlements to the families of the fallen security personnel while calling for increased investment in intelligence gathering, logistics, surveillance technology and personnel welfare.

Governor Makinde had, in a statewide broadcast following the release of the victims, called for an independent investigation involving relevant United Nations agencies and international accountability organisations.

The governor argued that an international inquiry would help establish the full circumstances surrounding the abduction, identify any institutional failures and strengthen public confidence in the outcome of the investigation.

His proposal, however, has generated mixed reactions, with supporters describing it as a move towards transparency and accountability, while critics insist that Nigeria’s institutions should be allowed to conclude their investigations without external involvement.

The Presidency has also questioned the governor’s call for a UN-backed investigation, maintaining that the successful rescue operation already demonstrated the effectiveness of Nigerian security agencies and that there is no evidence requiring international intervention.

The victims were abducted on May 15, 2026, when armed criminals attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. They regained their freedom on July 10 after spending nearly two months in captivity.

The incident remains one of Nigeria’s most significant school abduction cases in recent years and has intensified national debate over security, accountability and the appropriate framework for investigating major kidnapping incidents.

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