Lakurawa fighters reportedly killed two people and led Friday prayers at the Izalah Central Mosque in Kaya village, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Bakatsine, a journalist covering conflicts in North-West Nigeria, disclosed this in a post on X on Monday.

According to him, the fighters arrived in the community around 11am and remained there for nearly seven hours, forcing residents to stay indoors while they moved from house to house and stole cattle.

He said the fighters later went to the mosque for Jumu’ah prayers, made the call to prayer and led the prayers, while most residents remained indoors out of fear.

Bakatsine added that the fighters subsequently looted shops and Point-of-Sale outlets, carting away goods and large sums of money before leaving the community around 5pm.

He wrote: “BREAKING: Lakurawa fighters reportedly killed two people, led the Friday prayers, at the Izalah Central Mosque in Kaya village, Tambuwal LGA, Sokoto State.

“A resident said they arrived around 11am and stayed for almost seven hours, forcing residents to remain inside their homes while they moved from house to house, stealing cattle.

“When it was time for Jumu’ah prayers, they went to the mosque, made the call to prayer and led the prayers, while most residents stayed indoors out of fear.

“They later looted shops and POS outlets, taking away goods and large sums of money before leaving the community around 5pm.”

Bakatsine described the incident as disturbing, questioning how armed fighters could occupy a community for hours, restrict residents’ movement, take over a mosque and loot businesses without intervention.

Four Almajiri (Quranic students) have reportedly died after consuming contaminated food in Kano.

The affected students were said to be from Malam Iliyasu Mai Tsangaya, Kadage Sharifai, in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano Metropolitan Council.

A statement by the National Chairman of the Tsangaya Media Network, Alaramma Sani Musa Nuhu, made available to newsmen in Kano, explained that the affected students were taken to Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital following the suspected food poisoning for medical attention.

Alaramma Sani Musa Nuhu stated that the students, however, reportedly died at the hospital on Sunday night, August 16.

The statement did not disclose the nature of the food consumed or the substance suspected to have caused the poisoning, leaving the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths unclear.

It further stated that the remains of the deceased were subsequently buried after approval was obtained from the District Head (Dagaci) and the area police officer.

As of press time, the police authorities were yet to issue a statement on the official circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, over the alleged theft of a newborn baby in Zuru Local Government Area of the state.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, saying the suspect allegedly took the baby shortly after the mother, Fatima Muhammad, gave birth on July 23, 2025.

According to the statement, Ibrahim, a resident of Rikoto, had offered to help Muhammad fetch hot water after she delivered her baby but allegedly fled with the newborn.

Police said preliminary investigation indicated that the suspect had allegedly been under pressure over not having a child, particularly as some of her peers had already given birth.

The command alleged that Ibrahim had deceived her husband for about nine months into believing that she was pregnant. After Muhammad gave birth, she allegedly took the baby and presented the child to her husband as their own.

Following sustained investigation, the suspect was arrested on August 14, 2026, while the baby was recovered and reunited with the biological mother.

The police said Ibrahim remains in custody and would be charged to court after the completion of investigations.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, commended the officers involved in the investigation for their diligence and professionalism, particularly for ensuring the safe recovery of the child.