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Bauchi Police Hunt Suspect After 24-Year-Old Suffers Severed Wrist

Police say Usman Idris was seriously injured during a political altercation in Bauchi. One man is in custody, while the alleged machete attacker remains sought.

Eight Arraigned Over Alleged ₦710m Proof-of-Funds Fraud in Lagos

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The Police Special Fraud Unit says eight defendants face a 12-count charge over an alleged ₦710m scheme, but the allegations and traced-asset claims remain subject to court determination.

Kwara Police Hunt Truck Driver, Motor Boy Over Student’s Death

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A tricycle operator has been arrested and police are seeking a truck driver and motor boy as investigators reconstruct how a Kwara Polytechnic student died and how his body was handled.

Borno Court Jails Woman for Procuring Teenager for Sexual Exploitation

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The Maiduguri court convicted Fatima Sanda under Nigeria’s anti-trafficking law and ordered compensation for the child, whose identity remains protected.

FG Launches 2025–2030 Strategy to End Child Marriage

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The Federal Government’s new costed strategy sets a 2030 timetable, but its success will depend on state funding, implementation and measurable protection for girls.

Kwara Police Arrest Four Over Disturbed Graves, Suspected Human Remains

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Police say two men were arrested over alleged grave disturbance in Omupo and two others after suspected human hands were recovered in Alapa. Investigations remain ongoing.

Oyo Teacher’s Family Plans Farewell as Remains Questions Persist

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Oyedokun’s family says it has not recovered or received his remains, while earlier court testimony said other victims recovered the bodies of two slain teachers.

Borno Military Post Attack Confirmed, Soldier Casualties Unclear

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The Mairari military-post attack is confirmed, but military casualties remain unresolved and the local council chairman’s claim of no civilian deaths has not been independently verified.

Kaduna Family Abduction: ₦300m Ransom Demand, Release Unconfirmed

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The family’s abduction is established and a ₦300 million demand appears in a captivity appeal, but ransom payment, release and links to recent arrests remain unconfirmed.

Yobe Distributes 160 Motorcycles to 886 Forest Guards

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Yobe says 886 forest guards now have additional mobility and field equipment, but measurable security impact remains to be demonstrated.