The Department of State Services (DSS) has released a farmer, Nura Idris, after an investigation revealed he never worked with the Boko Haram insurgent group.
According to Daily Nigerian, DSS Director-General, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi ordered Idris’ release and approved a payment of N3m to help him rebuild his life and business.

Idris, a farmer and herder from Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was arrested in Suleja, Niger State, in 2024 over allegations of having ties to terrorists before he was handed over to the DSS.

A review panel set up by the DSS found no evidence connecting him to terrorist activities, leading to an immediate order for his release.

Speaking after regaining his freedom, Idris praised the DSS leadership for the way he was treated while in detention. He said the money given to him would help him restart his life.

Security sources said the DSS is reviewing old cases involving people who have been held for long to ensure that innocent individuals are not kept in custody unnecessarily.

Reports also said that more than 30 people whose cases were reviewed have received over N300m in compensation, as the DSS says the exercise reflects its commitment to protecting citizens’ rights while safeguarding national security.

A youth leader and a member of the Miango Youth Development Association, MYDA, John Telle Danjuma, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia who laid an ambush for him in the Gyu community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A statement signed and issued on Saturday by the MYDA Publicity Secretary, Weyi Agara, said the incident occurred on Friday, June 25, 2026, when the gunmen ambushed Danjuma on his way home from a function and shot him dead.

In the statement, Agara said Danjuma, who was the Director of Social for the organization, was sworn into office only two months ago, along with newly elected executives.

“The Miango Youth Development Association (MYDA) mourns the brutal killing of our newly sworn-in Director of Social, Mr. John Telle Danjuma, popularly known as Excoba, who was ambushed and shot dead by Fulani militias along Gyu (Twins Hill) in the late hours of June 25, 2026,” Agara said.

He added that Danjuma, who was in his early 30s, was a devoted servant of his fatherland and humanity. 

“He assumed office just two months ago, dedicating himself to the upliftment of the Irigwe people. His life was cut short in active service, leaving behind a young wife and a little son who now face the future without his guidance and love.

“This heinous act is not an isolated incident but part of a systematic agenda of total cleansing against the Irigwe people, which has continued unabated,” the statement added. 

Meanwhile, the Plateau State Police Command spokesman, SP Alfred Alabo, could not be reached, nor has the Command made any official statement on the incident at the time of going to press.

A 16-year-old boy simply identified as Amir has reportedly died after he was allegedly stabbed by his friend following a disagreement in the Gama area of Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
According to Arewa Updates, the incident occurred on Thursday night after an altercation between the two teenagers.

The report said the suspect allegedly stabbed Amir in the neck during the dispute, inflicting injuries that proved fatal.

The deceased was buried on Friday in accordance with Islamic rites, with family members, friends and residents of the community turning out to pay their last respects.

Amir, who worked as a tailor, was described by community members as a well-behaved and hardworking young man who enjoyed a good reputation.

As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Police Command had not issued an official statement on the incident, and it was unclear whether any arrest has been made.