The police in Borno State have arrested an 18-year-old suspect in connection with the killing of a young man during a disagreement in Konduga Local Government Area.
The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.

According to the post, the incident happened on June 6 at about 3:00 p.m. in Konduga when a heated argument broke out between two youths.

“During the dispute, the suspect, identified as 18-year-old Adam Ali Bukar of Galtimari Ward, allegedly stabbed 20-year-old Ba’umara of Duwanti Ward in the chest,” Makama wrote.

Makama stated that the matter was first reported to the police by the Commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Konduga.

Police officers, led by the Divisional Police Officer, quickly moved to the scene where the victim was rushed to the General Hospital, Konduga.

He was confirmed dead on arrival by a medical doctor.

The body was later released to the family for burial, according to Islamic rites.

The suspect was arrested at the scene, and the knife allegedly used in the attack was recovered as evidence.

The police have since transferred the case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Maiduguri for further investigation.

Ebem Ohafia community in Ohafia local government area of Abia State was on Monday, thrown into sorrow as two indigenes lost their lives in separate fatal accidents.

The victims, who were identified as Mr. Thompson Kalu and Uma Orji, died on Sunday evening and Monday morning.

DAILY POST gathered that the first accident happened on Sunday night when a truck operating without headlamps crashed into Thompson Kalu who was riding on his motorcycle.

Kalu suffered a broken head and died on the spot before he was rushed to the hospital.

The second accident victim, Uma Orji, popularly known as Ome Ego, lost his life Monday morning in a lone accident when the truck he  was riding, suddenly crashed  and fell on him.

The Federal Road Safety Corps and the Nigerian Police Force were yet to release official statements about the accidents, at the time of this report.

However, the paramount ruler of Ebem Ohafia ancient kingdom, Ezie Ukoha Kalu, the Ezie-in-Council, the Ebem Ohafia Development Union, EODU, have described the accidents as “profound shock, and  tragic deaths of two illustrious sons of the community.

A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of Ebem Ohafia Development Union, Ifeanyi Okali said the community was in deep morning.

“The unfortunate incidents have thrown the entire Ebem Ohafia community into mourning, as the deceased were hardworking and responsible individuals who were striving daily to provide for their families and contribute meaningfully to the society”, the community said.

Ogun State police command has confirmed the death of a yet to be identified solider during a criminal attack at a sand miner, popularly called Capo in Magbon Etido area of Mowe/Ibafo axis in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the State.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday.

DAILY POST learnt that the gunmen suspected to be kidnappers had stormed the dredging site in the early hours of Monday.

According to eyewitnesses, one of the military personnel protecting the people was killed, while another sustained gunshot injuries.

In a viral video in circulation, the blood-soaked corpse of an Army personnel, clad in camouflage was seen being evacuated in a pick-up van with plain-cloth security operatives suspected to be police officers and other civilians sitting close to the corpse in the van.

The police spokesperson clarified that the incident was an isolated criminal attack and not a bandit operation as being speculated in some quarters.

He noted that the other soldier who sustained injuries is currently receiving treatment. 

Babaseyi said, “Following the report, Police operatives, in collaboration with the Military, swiftly mobilized to the area and commenced coordinated operations to apprehend those responsible.

“Preliminary findings do not indicate any connection between the incident and banditry activities in Ogun State. Investigations and tactical operations remain ongoing.”

He, however, assured residents that there is no cause for alarm as the situation is under control and security presence has been reinforced.