The Yobe State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged killing and concealment of a newborn baby girl in Damaturu, the state capital.
The Command, through its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement noted that the Violent Crime Response Unit responded to a distress call on 23rd June 2026 at about 4:10 p.m. regarding the alleged strangulation of a newborn and concealment of her remains.

“Preliminary investigation showed that a female suspect who recently gave birth allegedly strangled the baby and hid the body in a box, which was later abandoned behind a mosque in the Anguwar Boka area of Damaturu.

“Two suspects are now in custody and assisting with investigations”, the Command said.

Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, described the incident as “heinous and inhuman,” stressing that every human life is precious and must be protected.

He warned that the Command will not tolerate violence against children or vulnerable persons and that offenders will face prosecution.

The Command reminded citizens that every child has inherent rights under the law and deserves protection, care, and dignity. Investigations are ongoing.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), working together with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), have arrested a suspected armed robber and cattle rustler in Taraba State.

The development was contained in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.

According to the post, the arrest was made at about 5:00 p.m. on June 21 at the Mbiam checkpoint in Takum Local Government Area of the state.

Security sources said the operation followed coordinated surveillance and tracking carried out by troops of Sector 3 OPWS alongside intelligence operatives, who had been monitoring the suspect’s activities.

“The suspect had earlier been placed on a watchlist over alleged involvement in armed robbery and cattle rustling in Takum and neighbouring communities.

“The suspect is currently in military custody and is being processed for further action,” Makama wrote.

Military authorities said the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to reduce violent crimes in the area, especially armed robbery and cattle rustling, which have affected parts of southern Taraba.

Six individuals allegedly involved in cultism have been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command while holding a meeting.

The suspects identified as Kayode Damilare, 30; Godwin Adejoro, 30; Adedapo Ogunro, 36; Chisom Okechukwu, 21; Imisi Ademulegun, 26; and Bukola Odugunle, 21, were apprehended in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko in the Akoko South West Local Government of the state.

The arrest of the suspects was carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SACS) in the early hours of Tuesday, following intelligence received by the command.

According to the police spokesperson in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, the suspects were allegedly involved in activities linked to unlawful confraternities operating within the Akoko axis.

He said, “A thorough search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of several exhibits believed to be connected with cult-related activities.

“These include five battle axes, one jackknife, various criminal charms, as well as confraternity paraphernalia such as boots, yellow singlets, and face caps.

“The recovered items have been taken into police custody as exhibits and will form part of the ongoing investigation.

“Investigation into the matter is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”