The Kano State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of 13-year-old JSS 2 student Maimuna Sani Salisu following allegations of conflicting accounts surrounding the circumstances of her death at St. Louis Secondary School, Kano.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the command disclosed that it received a petition dated June 17, 2026, from Nakudu Law Partners, legal representatives of Maimuna’s mother, Mrs Nusaiba Rabiu Dan Sheriff, requesting a thorough investigation into the incident.

According to the petition, school authorities informed the deceased’s parents on June 13 that the student had fallen ill and had been taken to International Clinic, Kano, for treatment.

Her elder sister was reportedly sent to the hospital immediately but was informed upon arrival that Maimuna had already been confirmed dead by medical personnel.

The teenager was buried the following day in accordance with Islamic rites.

However, the family raised concerns over what it described as conflicting explanations regarding the cause of death. While the school reportedly stated that Maimuna suffered a fatal asthma attack after arriving late for prayers at the mosque, the petition cited other testimonies alleging that she had been punished by senior students through flogging and prolonged kneeling for refusing to sweep, an ordeal that allegedly worsened her condition.

The family subsequently called for a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of death and ensure accountability where necessary.

Responding to the petition, the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, directed that the case be handled diligently, transparently and in accordance with due process.

As part of the response, the command constituted a Special Investigation Panel headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, Shehu Idris. Officials from the Kano State Ministry of Justice have also been included on the panel to provide legal oversight.

The police said investigations began immediately, with three teachers, three senior female students and two female witnesses already invited and cooperating with investigators.

The command added that statements had been obtained and that medical, forensic and other evidentiary procedures were ongoing to establish the exact cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The investigation will be thorough, impartial, and transparent. Anyone found culpable will be made to face the full weight of the law, while those exonerated will be cleared accordingly,” the statement said.

The police assured the public that the panel’s findings and recommendations would be made public upon completion of the investigation and appealed to anyone with relevant information to come forward, assuring them that all information would be treated confidentially.

The command also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed for the repose of her soul.

Benue Links Nigeria Limited has provided further details regarding the case of a passenger who died while travelling aboard one of its buses, addressing public concerns about the efforts made to locate the deceased’s family.

In a statement issued by the company’s management, Benue Links said the contact information provided by the passenger for relatives could not be reached despite several attempts by the company.

According to the statement, this challenge led management to seek public assistance through social media platforms in order to identify and contact the family members.

The company announced that the deceased passenger’s family has now been successfully located and informed.

Benue Links further stated that it facilitated the transportation of the corpse to Korinya, the deceased’s hometown.

The company added that the body was deposited in a morgue and that all associated morgue fees were paid pending burial arrangements to be determined by the family.

Management expressed appreciation to members of the public for their concern, support and cooperation throughout the process.

The company also reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare, dignity and respectful treatment of its passengers and customers.

While the company’s statement provides details of the actions it says were taken following the passenger’s death, no additional information was provided regarding the cause of death, the passenger’s identity, or the circumstances that led to the medical emergency during the journey.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has intensified enforcement of vehicle registration regulations across the state, leading to the impoundment of 27 vehicles and the prosecution of 19 motorists for various offences related to unregistered and defaced number plates.
The enforcement exercise, the Command said, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and support crime prevention through strict compliance with vehicle identification laws.

According to the Police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement released on Thursday, 18th June, 2026, those arraigned were charged with offences ranging from driving unregistered vehicles and using covered or defaced number plates to operating vehicles with unauthorized foreign registration plates and displaying manufacturer logos instead of approved registration numbers.

Nansel explained that the operation followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordering a nationwide crackdown on vehicles operating in violation of registration laws.

He noted that unregistered vehicles and obscured number plates pose significant security concerns, as they are frequently used by criminal elements to conceal identities and evade law enforcement agencies.

Speaking on the exercise, the Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, directed officers and operatives to sustain enforcement efforts across all parts of the state.

He stressed that the initiative was designed to improve public safety rather than punish law-abiding citizens.

According to the police commissioner, “the initiative is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens but to enhance public safety and strengthen crime prevention efforts.”

Mohammed urged vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles are properly registered and fitted with valid and clearly visible number plates at all times.

He warned that motorists found violating the relevant laws would continue to face arrest and prosecution as the Command remains committed to enforcing compliance.

The Police Command further appealed for public cooperation, noting that effective enforcement of vehicle registration laws is essential to combating crime and improving security across the state.

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, while assuring residents that measures aimed at enhancing security would be sustained.