Metro
Three brothers shot while on vigilante duty in fresh Plateau attack
Three vigilantes from the same family have reportedly been killed after suspected gunmen attacked Tarai community in Jol district of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred around 10:47 p.m. on Tuesday when the attackers allegedly stormed the community and opened fire on local security volunteers conducting a night patrol.
The victims were identified as Dachung Danjuma, 51, Victor Danjuma, 37, and Nyam Danjuma, 35. The three biological brothers were said to have died at the scene.
A community member, Lyop Bitrus, said the brothers were on routine surveillance to safeguard residents when they were ambushed by the gunmen.
“They were keeping watch over the community when the gunmen suddenly attacked them. Sadly, the three brothers were killed on the spot. They sacrificed their lives while protecting the community,” he said.
Residents described the incident as devastating, particularly for the family of Victor Danjuma, who is survived by his wife and five children.
According to community vanguard source, Victor’s wife and children had fled the area following a recent attack on neighbouring Tan Jol community and were preparing to return home after security conditions appeared to improve.
The spokesperson of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the attack, stating that the assailants invaded Tarai community under the cover of darkness and targeted members of the local vigilante team.
Tengwong condemned the killing, describing it as heartbreaking, and expressed concern over the persistent attacks on communities in Riyom and other parts of Plateau State despite repeated calls for stronger security measures.
He urged security agencies to intensify efforts to protect vulnerable communities and ensure those responsible for the attack are brought to justice.
As of the time of filing this report, security authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
Metro
Police arrest 28yr old suspected armed robber in Delta, recover guns, ammunition
Operatives of the Ebrumede Division in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State in a stop-and-search duty have arrested a 28-year-old suspected armed robber, Benjamin Haruna, while two of his accomplices, identified as Omelo and Alabanco escaped from the crime scene along Garki,Uti road in Effurun.
The Police also recovered from the suspect, who was arrested on August 4th, two locally made double-barrel guns, eleven live cartridges, one expended cartridge, one axe, two Android phones, two power banks, two wristwatches, one lighter, and one camouflage military polo.
the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement in Warri.
He said, “On 4 August 2026, operatives of the Ebrumede Division, while on intensive stop-and-search duty along Garki-Uti Road, Effurun, intercepted three suspected armed robbers.”
Edafe explained that,”During the operation, Benjamin Haruna (28) was arrested, while two other suspects identified as Omelo and Alabanco escaped on a motorcycle.”
According to the Police Image maker, “A search of a bag in the possession of the suspects led to the recovery of two locally made double-barrel guns, eleven live cartridges, one expended cartridge, one axe, two Android phones, two power banks, two wristwatches, one lighter, and one camouflage military polo.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects were transporting the exhibits to their hideout along Sapele Road.”
SP Edafe noted that, “The arrested suspect remains in custody, while a coordinated manhunt is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.”
Metro
Police foil kidnap plot, arrest suspect in Delta
Operatives of “A” Division, Ughelli in Delta State have foiled a kidnap plot agaiunst a pastor and retired school principal in Ughelli and arrested the suspects involved in the alleged plot.
The Police also recovered one single-barrel gun and two live cartridges from the suspects.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement sent in Warri.
He said, “On 31 July 2026, operatives of ‘A’ Division, Ughelli, while acting on credible intelligence,, foiled a planned kidnapping following information that Jeremiah Kwane (26) had allegedly attempted to recruit an individual into a kidnapping syndicate with a view to abducting a pastor and retired school principal in Ughelli.”
SP Edafe so said, “The intelligence was immediately acted upon, leading to the arrest of the suspect at his duty post in Ughelli.”
According to him, “A search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and two live cartridges. The suspect is undergoing further investigation.”
Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi has reaffirmed the command’s resolve to relentlessly pursue kidnappers, armed robbers and other violent criminals, while urging residents to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information to enhance the safety and security of all.
Metro
Lifeless bodies of three children discovered in home of female native doctor in Anambra
The lifeless bodies of three children have been discovered in the home of a female native doctor also known as Ezenwanyi in Ideani community, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The incident has sent shock over indigenes of the community, a source has revealed to DAILY POST.
The bodies of the three children were discovered at the ‘Ezenwayi’s’ place at Umuoduba village, Ideani.
A fourth person found at her premises was discovered alive and had been taken to hospital.
The children whose ages were given as between 6-15 years have, however, not been identified, nor the circumstances of their death ascertained, but sources from the community said the children were either workers of the female native doctor as she rears pigs and birds, or her own children.
The woman is said to have been arrested and currently is in custody at the Ogidi Police Division for investigation. The deceased children were taken to the mortuary. The fourth person was taken to the hospital for medical attention, it was learnt.
As of the time of filing this report, the Anambra State Police command is yet to make a release about the incident nor disclose the identity of the woman.
A video seen on social media, however, showed police officers visiting the home of the suspect after the discovery of the bodies while the woman was seen being taken away.
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