Katsina Police Arrest Housewife for Allegedly Slitting Husband’s Throat, Foil Bandit Attack in Dandume

• A 23-year-old housewife is in police custody for allegedly attempting to kill her husband while he slept, as security operatives also repelled a bandit attack in Dandume, recovering motorcycles and a machete.

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old housewife, Sadiya Lawal, for allegedly attempting to murder her husband by slitting his throat while he was asleep in their home in Katsina metropolis. The incident has prompted a police investigation as the victim recovers from a deep neck wound in hospital. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Monday, confirming that the command is investigating a case of attempted culpable homicide. According to the police, the victim, identified as Jamilu Ibrahim, reported the incident at the Central Market Police Division at about 9:00 a.m. on Monday, alleging that his wife attacked him with a knife around 5:30 a.m. while he was asleep.

Police investigations revealed that Ibrahim sustained a deep cut to the neck and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is currently responding positively to treatment. Officers visited the scene shortly after the report, arrested the suspect, and recovered the sharp knife believed to have been used in the attack as an exhibit. In a statement, the police spokesperson detailed the incident: “Today, June 29, 2026, at about 9:00 AM, one Jamilu Ibrahim, male, reported at the Central Market Division, Katsina, that on the same date at about 5:30 am, while he was asleep, his wife, one Sadiya Lawal, female, age 23, attacked him with a knife in an attempt to slit his throat. The victim sustained a deep cut injury to the neck.” The suspect remains in custody under investigation and will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.

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Reacting to the domestic violence case, the state Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Umar Fage, cautioned residents against domestic violence and urged families to resolve disputes through peaceful and lawful means. The command reaffirmed its commitment to tackling violent crime within households and protecting all residents across the state.

In a separate operation, the Katsina State Police Command successfully foiled a bandit attack in Dandume Local Government Area, recovering two motorcycles and a machete after a gun battle with fleeing suspects. The attempted bandit attack occurred on June 28, 2026, when a distress call was received at the Dandume Police Division reporting that a large group of armed bandits riding motorcycles had been sighted along the Kadisau-Sheme Road in Dandume LGA. The Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilised operatives from the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) in collaboration with members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC) to the area. The security team engaged the suspected bandits in a fierce gun duel. Due to superior firepower and tactics, the suspects were forced to retreat and flee the scene, abandoning two operational motorcycles and a machete, which were recovered as exhibits.

The Commissioner of Police commended the officers involved in repelling the bandits and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state. He also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid the police in combating crime and criminality. “This command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. We also urge members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information that will aid the police in combating crime and criminality,” CP Fage stated.

In May, the command successfully foiled separate kidnapping and cattle-rustling operations in Kankara and Malumfashi Local Government Areas of the state. The command also rescued 11 abducted passengers and recovered 25 stolen cows, demonstrating sustained efforts against all forms of crime and criminality in Katsina State.

Katsina Police Arrest Housewife for Allegedly Slitting Husband’s Throat, Foil Bandit Attack in Dandume

Troops Overpower Fleeing Terrorists, Rescue 10 Abducted NECO Candidates in Borno

• In a daring operation, Nigerian troops rescued 10 NECO candidates and teachers after ISWAP terrorists attacked a school in Borno, while a vice principal recounted how military airstrikes forced the insurgents to flee.

The Nigerian military has successfully rescued 10 students and teachers abducted by suspected ISWAP terrorists during an attack on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The rescue operation, which involved a synchronised air and ground assault, forced the fleeing terrorists to abandon their captives after a fierce gun battle. The attack occurred around 9 a.m. on Monday while students were preparing to sit for their NECO Biology examination. The terrorists, who reportedly wore military and forest guard attire, passed through the community’s weekly market on motorcycles before storming the school and shooting sporadically. Tragically, one teacher was killed during the assault, while another sustained gunshot injuries.

Immediately upon receiving reports of the attack, the Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI launched a coordinated search-and-rescue mission. The military deployed both strike aircraft and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms to support ground troops mobilised to the area. According to Captain Muhammad Goni, Acting Military Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North East, the troops, guided by real-time intelligence from air platforms overhead, made contact with the fleeing terrorists around the Daggu area. This led to a fierce exchange of fire, during which troops outmanoeuvred the insurgents, inflicting casualties and recovering seven motorcycles used by the assailants to escape—significantly disrupting their retreat.

Paul Namaske, Vice Principal of the school, who was among those abducted, provided a harrowing firsthand account of the attack and subsequent rescue. In a video recording, Namaske stated that the attackers took two teachers and more than 20 students into the bush after overpowering the school. “Today, being June 29, the terrorists took us into the bush. When a military aircraft started hovering over us, the insurgents began to disperse. While this was happening, we heard gunshots from the soldiers, so they (the terrorists) began to run while we started escaping. In the process, the soldiers rescued us,” Namaske recounted. He estimated that approximately 20 students and two teachers were initially taken, though the exact number of abducted persons remains unclear.

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Regrettably, the operation came at a cost. The military confirmed that one soldier and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force made the supreme sacrifice during the intense firefight with the terrorists. The rescued victims, who were found unharmed, are currently receiving medical attention and psychosocial support. Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, confirmed that assessments are ongoing to determine the exact number of abducted individuals. “For now, seven of them have been rescued. We cannot confirm their gender yet. Assessment is still ongoing. We have sent a delegation to the community to assess the situation and build confidence in the minds of the residents,” Tar stated.

The Borno State Police Command emphasised that the rapid response of security troops prevented a larger-scale kidnapping operation. Police spokesperson ASP Nahum Daso confirmed that security forces, including the military, CJTF, and the area commander in Askira/Uba, are currently combing the surrounding forests to rescue remaining abductees and apprehend the attackers. “Security forces confronted them. The Commissioner of Police deployed the Area Commander in Askira Uba; they are currently combing the bush,” Daso said.

Samaila Kaigama, President of the Borno South Youth Alliance, confirmed the occurrence and revealed that the terrorists used military and forest guard uniforms during the operation. He also noted that one instructor was killed and another was shot during the attack. “They killed one teacher from Chibok. They shot another, but not dead yet. They also kidnapped some students and women selling on the school premises. The numbers are not yet out,” Kaigama stated.

The Borno State Government has dispatched a delegation to the town to investigate the situation and reassure residents. Commissioner Tar confirmed that the government is working closely with security agencies to ensure the safe return of all abducted persons and to prevent future attacks.

The attack marks the latest in a series of assaults on schools in the North-East region, an area frequently targeted by insurgent groups despite ongoing military operations. In May, terrorists abducted 42 pupils from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in the same local government area.

Amnesty International has condemned the attack, describing it as a grave assault on children’s right to education. The rights group warned that the abducted students face serious risks and noted that widespread fear of attacks has forced many schools across northern Nigeria to remain empty for years. “Schools should and must be places of safety, and no child should have to choose between their education and their life,” the organisation stated.

Security forces have intensified operations across the affected area while reinforcing security around vulnerable communities and schools to prevent similar attacks. Captain Goni assured residents that the military remains committed to protecting civilians and combating insurgency in the North-East. “The attack underscores the desperation of terrorist groups who, faced with sustained pressure from ongoing military operations, have resorted to attacking soft targets,” the military statement read.

Authorities have urged members of the public to remain watchful and submit credible intelligence to security services while dismissing unverified rumours. The Borno State Government has assured residents that efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators and ensure the safety of all citizens.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the gallantry and swift response of troops of Operation HADIN KAI. In a statement, NANS described the rescue as “a remarkable operation demonstrating the dedication, bravery, and professionalism of our security forces in safeguarding the lives and aspirations of Nigerian students.”

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Amotekun Arrests Father, Three Sons for Kidnapping in Ondo

Security operatives in Ondo State have smashed a family-run kidnapping syndicate, arresting a 56-year-old man and three of his sons, while rescuing a victim who was tortured despite his family paying a ransom.

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has arrested a 56-year-old man, Iliasu, and three of his sons for their alleged involvement in a kidnapping operation that has terrorised the northern part of the state. The suspects—Usman, 33; Wahab, 27; and Yakubu, 18—were apprehended during a four-day intelligence-led operation that also led to the dramatic rescue of a kidnap victim who had been held captive and tortured, even after his family paid a ransom demanded by the abductors. Parading the suspects on Monday at the Corps’ headquarters in Akure, the Ondo Amotekun Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed that the father and his sons allegedly operated the kidnapping ring from Oba Akoko, using cattle rearing as a cover for their criminal activities.

According to Adeleye, the operation was triggered after the victim’s family approached the Corps for help. The victim had been abducted while travelling to Oba Akoko. In a desperate bid to secure his release, the family negotiated with the kidnappers and paid the demanded ransom without informing security agencies—a decision that nearly cost the victim his life. “Despite collecting the ransom, the kidnappers refused to release the victim. Rather, they threatened the family not to report the incident to security agencies,” Adeleye stated. It was only after realising that the kidnappers had no intention of releasing their loved one that the family came to Amotekun, prompting an immediate response from the security network.

Amotekun operatives combed forests and remote settlements across four days before finally locating the kidnappers’ hideout. The suspects, however, resisted arrest and attacked Amotekun operatives during the raid. They were eventually subdued, leading to the successful rescue of the victim. Adeleye painted a grim picture of the victim’s ordeal, revealing that he had been subjected to severe torture by his captors. “At the point of rescue, they had attacked the victim with knives and cutlasses, inflicting serious injuries on his head, but he was immediately taken to a nearby hospital where he received medical attention,” the commander said.

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In a significant breakthrough, the Corps recovered more than 75 per cent of the ransom paid by the victim’s family. Also seized from the hideout were drugs, alcoholic drinks, cigarettes, and materials suspected to have been used to blindfold victims during their captivity. While Adeleye declined to disclose the exact amount recovered, he insisted that the Corps does not encourage ransom payments. “We are not interested in how much was paid because Amotekun does not negotiate or encourage ransom payment. The money belongs to the victim’s family and has been returned to them,” he said.

In a troubling twist, Adeleye revealed that another son of the family—believed to be the principal coordinator of the kidnapping syndicate—had escaped arrest after fleeing the state about two years ago. Intelligence gathered by the Corps indicated that the suspect recently returned to coordinate the latest kidnapping operation before disappearing again. “The father who was arrested is here. The children involved are also here. The eldest son managed to escape after coordinating this operation. We have been trailing him for some time, and we are still on his trail,” Adeleye said.

The father-and-sons syndicate was among several criminal gangs apprehended in recent operations across the state. Others paraded included suspects arrested for kidnapping, armed banditry, illegal possession of firearms, robbery, cultism, rape, stealing, conspiracy, and breach of peace. Adeleye assured residents that there is no longer any safe haven for criminals in any part of Ondo State. He said the Corps had strengthened its operations across forests and communities in collaboration with the Police, the Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies. He urged members of the public to continue supplying timely and credible intelligence to security agencies to facilitate prompt intervention and prevent crimes. “Ondo State remains peaceful and safe. We will continue to work with other security agencies and local communities to ensure that residents go about their lawful activities without fear,” Adeleye added.

Amotekun Arrests Father, Three Sons for Kidnapping in Ondo