A 20-year-old man has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly assaulting his mother.

The suspect, John Mahmud, a resident of Konan Kuka in Mayo Belwa Local Government Area, was arrested following a complaint that he attacked his mother at their residence.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said in a press statement on Monday evening that preliminary investigations established that Mahmud had acted violently towards his biological mother.

“The Commissioner of Police has directed that the case be thoroughly investigated; and the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation,” Nguroje stated.

He said the command condemned all forms of domestic violence and would continue to protect vulnerable persons, especially women and the elderly.

“Members of the public are urged to report cases of abuse to the nearest police station,” Nguroje advised.

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 58-year-old grandfather and eight others for alleged drugs peddling in the state.

The Edo State Commander of Narcotics, Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju who disclosed this to newsmen in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City said the suspects were apprehended across various hot spots in the state. 

Ofoyeju gave the statistics of the arrested suspects to include five males and four females respectively.

He said the arrested grandfather, identified as Musa Muhammed from Bauchi State was caught with cannabis sativa, 280 grams, Loud 35 grams, Colorado, 1.4 grams.

He also disclosed that a 17-year-old Anna Agbona 17 years old, from Edo State, was caught with 25 grams of Tramado.

Other arrested suspects are Ebere Anthony, 55, from Delta, with Cannabis sativa 1.5kg; Gift Oliseyenum, 31, from Delta with Cannabis sativa 74 grams, Loud 45 grams, Colorado 2.5 grams, methamphetamine 4.7 grams.

“Boniface George, 27,  from Delta, found with Cannabis sativa: 195 grams; and Muzamilu Mustapha, 28, from Katsina with Loud: 40 grams, and Cannabis sativa: 80 grams.

“Faustina Peter, 27, and Chucks Odili, 36, both from Delta, were found with Loud 35 grams, Colorado 10 grams and methamphetamine 0.8 grams.

“Anna Agbona, 17, from Edo State, with Tramado: 25 grams; and Julius Enebuli, 42, from Delta with Cannabis sativa: 1 kilogram, Loud: 65 grams, and Colorado: 15 grams.

Ofoyeju who commended the personnel of the Command noted that the substantial impact of the operation in the ongoing battle against narcotics in the state. 

He emphasised that the fight against drug trafficking remains a top priority for the agency and assured the public of ongoing investigations into drug-related activities and diligent prosecution within the state. 

“These arrests and drug seizures do not only highlight the efforts of law enforcement but also signify the increasing need for community involvement in reporting illicit activities, as the agency continues its mission to rid the society of drug-related issues,” he said.

Akwa Ibom State Police Command says its operatives have recovered one Toyota Hilux with black bonnet, registration number NYA 399 AA, earlier reported stolen on 6 August 2026 along Udo Eduok Street, off Aka Road

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John who disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Monday said the suspects on sighting the Police fled and were pursued to a non-motorable road, where they abandoned the vehicle and escaped into the bush.

She said the owner, one Mr Reginald, was contacted and subsequently identified the recovered vehicle as his property adding that efforts are being made to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

In a separate operation, the police said at about 2330hrs the same day, operatives of the Command while conducting stop-and-search along Abak Road by the Federal Secretariat, Uyo, arrested one Emmanuel Emmanson, 21, of Mkpat Enin LGA, and recovered three live cartridges from him.

She said, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly confessed to being a member of the Black Axe Confraternity and stated that the cartridges were intended for a cult initiation exercise in a bush.”

She noted that the suspect is in custody as investigation continues, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected unlawful group.