The Kano State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of robbing tricycle riders in Kano and recovered a stolen tricycle.

The police identified the suspects as Usman Ashiru, 26, of Rijiyar Lemo, and Abubakar Ali, 28. They were arrested after allegedly robbing a tricycle rider at gunpoint.

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said in a statement on Thursday that the incident occurred on July 21, 2026.

According to him, the victim, 22-year-old Abdulrahman Atula of Kawo Hotoro, was allegedly lured by the suspects, drugged and robbed of his tricycle.

Kiyawa said officers from the Dala Police Division recovered the stolen tricycle, bearing registration number AJG 170 VC and KAROTA number NSR 0709, during an intelligence-led operation.

The victim was taken to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital in Kano, where he is receiving treatment.

Kiyawa added that investigators have linked the suspects to several other robberies.

“During the course of investigation, 10 other tricycle operators who were previously robbed of their tricycles using the same modus operandi at Dorayi and Bachirawa Quarters have come forward and positively identified the same suspects as the armed robbers responsible for their attacks,” the statement said.

The police urged anyone who may have been attacked in a similar manner to report to the Dala Police Division or contact the Divisional Police Officer on 08036885094.

Kiyawa said investigations are continuing to arrest other members of the suspected gang and recover more stolen items. He added that the suspects will be taken to court after the investigation is completed.

A fire outbreak on Thursday destroyed the electronics section on the second floor of Justrite Superstore along Akowonjo Road in the Egbeda-Akowonjo area of Lagos, with no casualties recorded.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service disclosed this in a statement saying it received a distress call at about 8:15 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 8:28 a.m.

According to the report, firefighters from the Abesan and Agege Fire Stations responded to the incident at No. 116, Akowonjo Road, Justrite Superstore, Jimoh Bus Stop, Egbeda-Akowonjo.

The agency said the fire affected the second floor of the commercial building, where the electronics section of the supermarket is located.

On arrival, firefighters immediately deployed firefighting equipment and began coordinated operations to contain the blaze, prevent it from spreading to other parts of the building, and protect lives, property, and the surrounding environment.

The Fire Service confirmed that the fire had been completely extinguished, while recovery and mop-up operations were still ongoing.

“The fire has been put out as recovery of the remains is ongoing to bring the mop us exercise to a wrap,” the statement said. 

The agency added that preliminary findings suggest the fire may have originated from an alternative power source, specifically a solar inverter system.

“The cause of the fire is suggestive of alternative power source solar inverter system while no casualty has been recorded,” the statement added.  

The Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the development, noting that no lives were lost in the incident.

Repeated bandit attacks have forced residents to flee Tashar Mayanchi and more than 10 neighbouring communities in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leaving many of the villages largely deserted.

The development was contained in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst, Bakatsine.

According to him, the attacks lasted for four consecutive days, forcing residents to abandon their homes in search of safety.

He said more than 40 people are still being held captive by the bandits following the attacks.

“Yesterday, repeated bandit attacks forced residents to flee Tashar Mayanchi and more than 10 surrounding communities in Maru LGA of Zamfara State, leaving once-thriving villages largely deserted. Local sources say more than 40 people remain in captivity after four consecutive days of attacks, raising fears that continued displacement could allow bandits to threaten the Zamfara–Sokoto highway and further isolate affected communities.

“How many more rural communities must be emptied before meaningful security reaches there?” Bakatsine asked.