Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old security guard for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl in the Abule-Ijoko area of Ifo Local Government.

The suspect, identified as Abraham Anekaly, reported accosted the victim while on her way home, threatened her with a gun and

forcibly took her to his residence, where he forced himself on her.

According to a statement issued on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the incident happened on Tuesday night.

Babaseyi stated that the suspect was arrested following a swift and intelligence-backed response by detectives attached to Agbado Division of the command.

He noted that a single-barreled, locally made firearm allegedly used to threaten the victim was also recovered.

The statement reads, ,”The incident was reported at Agbado Division in the early hours of June 10, 2026, by a family member of the victim, who alleged that on the night of June 9, 2026, the teenage girl was on her way home when she was accosted by the suspect.

“The suspect, armed with a locally made single-barrel gun, allegedly threatened her before forcibly taking her to his residence at Abule-Ijoko.

“Upon receipt of the complaint, detectives of Agbado Division immediately launched a coordinated response. The suspect was promptly tracked, arrested, and the firearm allegedly used in the commission of the crime was recovered.”

Babaseyi stated that preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of the minor without her consent and further attempted to dispossess her of her belongings.

“The victim was thereafter issued a medical form and taken to a hospital for medical examination and treatment.

“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for discreet and comprehensive investigation, while the suspect remains in custody pending the conclusion of investigation and subsequent prosecution” he added.

Reacting to the incident,  the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni,  reiterated the Command’s zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, especially offences against minors.

He assured residents that the Command will ensure diligent prosecution and justice in line with extant laws, urging parents, guardians, and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report cases of abuse, violence, or suspicious activity to the nearest police formation, as all reports will be treated with urgency and professionalism.

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Troops of Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI have arrested suspected kidnappers and recovered AK-47 rifles and ammunition in Borno.

In a statement on its platform on Friday (Whatsapp), it said troops while acting on credible intelligence, conducted a well-coordinated operation along a known criminal corridor in Magumeri, leading to the arrest of 5 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for terrorising innocent civilians within the area.

The troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles, magazines and ammunition, adding that following investigations, the suspects were linked to kidnapping and other criminal activities in Borno State.

The arrested individuals are currently in custody and are assisting security agencies with further investigations aimed at apprehending other members of the syndicate and dismantling their support networks.

A fire outbreak has destroyed shops and office spaces along Murtala Mohammed Way, near FCMB Bank in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, leaving several properties damaged.

This was contained in a statement signed by ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, Public Relations Officer, Kano State Fire Service on Friday. 

According to the statement,  the incident occurred on Thursday night around 10:54 p.m.

The service said its Emergency Response Unit received a distress call from one of its staff, HFS Ibrahim Sabo, who reported the fire outbreak.

Firefighters from the headquarters and other stations were immediately deployed to the scene to contain the blaze.

“On arrival, they found a one-storey building and an adjoining open commercial area measuring about 300 by 200 feet already engulfed in flames.

The fire was said to have started from the salvage yard, also known as Takumbo Market, before spreading to nearby buildings.

“The fire started from the salvage yard area and later spread to the upper floor of the Kanawa Building,” the Fire Service said.

According to the statement, the fire destroyed two offices, two parlours, two toilets and one kitchen in the Kanawa Building.

“It also affected two shops on the ground floor of TUSRAYS Nigeria Limited.”

The Fire Service said preliminary findings suggest that the fire was caused by an electrical spark.

Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Sani Anas, advised residents to take safety precautions to prevent similar incidents.

He also urged the public to quickly report any fire outbreak to the nearest fire station to enable rapid response and reduce damage.