A man has been arrested in Adamawa State over alleged involvement in the abduction of three children belonging to one family.

The Adamawa State Police Command confirmed the arrest of one Adamu Yahaya of the Hosere area of Jambutu, Yola North Local Government Area, in connection with the abduction of the siblings.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, who made the disclosure in a statement, said that on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, one Samaila Musa of Hullere Gwalamba, Yola North LGA, reported at the State Intelligence Department (SID) that on June 12, 2026, three of his sons were abducted and taken to an unknown destination.

Musa gave the names and ages of the children as Adamu Samaila Sultan, 24; Bilal Abdurrahman, 8; and Yau Sani Baba Iyali, 10.

The complainant further stated that the abductors later contacted the family and demanded ransom as a condition for the release of the victims.

“Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Hassan, immediately directed operatives of the Command to commence a discreet investigation and deploy intelligence and technical assets,” Nguroje explained.

He added that the swift action led to the arrest of one suspect, who “is currently providing useful information that will assist in the arrest of other members of the kidnapping syndicate.”

The Kano State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of 13-year-old JSS 2 student Maimuna Sani Salisu following allegations of conflicting accounts surrounding the circumstances of her death at St. Louis Secondary School, Kano.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the command disclosed that it received a petition dated June 17, 2026, from Nakudu Law Partners, legal representatives of Maimuna’s mother, Mrs Nusaiba Rabiu Dan Sheriff, requesting a thorough investigation into the incident.

According to the petition, school authorities informed the deceased’s parents on June 13 that the student had fallen ill and had been taken to International Clinic, Kano, for treatment.

Her elder sister was reportedly sent to the hospital immediately but was informed upon arrival that Maimuna had already been confirmed dead by medical personnel.

The teenager was buried the following day in accordance with Islamic rites.

However, the family raised concerns over what it described as conflicting explanations regarding the cause of death. While the school reportedly stated that Maimuna suffered a fatal asthma attack after arriving late for prayers at the mosque, the petition cited other testimonies alleging that she had been punished by senior students through flogging and prolonged kneeling for refusing to sweep, an ordeal that allegedly worsened her condition.

The family subsequently called for a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of death and ensure accountability where necessary.

Responding to the petition, the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, directed that the case be handled diligently, transparently and in accordance with due process.

As part of the response, the command constituted a Special Investigation Panel headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, Shehu Idris. Officials from the Kano State Ministry of Justice have also been included on the panel to provide legal oversight.

The police said investigations began immediately, with three teachers, three senior female students and two female witnesses already invited and cooperating with investigators.

The command added that statements had been obtained and that medical, forensic and other evidentiary procedures were ongoing to establish the exact cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The investigation will be thorough, impartial, and transparent. Anyone found culpable will be made to face the full weight of the law, while those exonerated will be cleared accordingly,” the statement said.

The police assured the public that the panel’s findings and recommendations would be made public upon completion of the investigation and appealed to anyone with relevant information to come forward, assuring them that all information would be treated confidentially.

The command also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed for the repose of her soul.

Benue Links Nigeria Limited has provided further details regarding the case of a passenger who died while travelling aboard one of its buses, addressing public concerns about the efforts made to locate the deceased’s family.

In a statement issued by the company’s management, Benue Links said the contact information provided by the passenger for relatives could not be reached despite several attempts by the company.

According to the statement, this challenge led management to seek public assistance through social media platforms in order to identify and contact the family members.

The company announced that the deceased passenger’s family has now been successfully located and informed.

Benue Links further stated that it facilitated the transportation of the corpse to Korinya, the deceased’s hometown.

The company added that the body was deposited in a morgue and that all associated morgue fees were paid pending burial arrangements to be determined by the family.

Management expressed appreciation to members of the public for their concern, support and cooperation throughout the process.

The company also reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare, dignity and respectful treatment of its passengers and customers.

While the company’s statement provides details of the actions it says were taken following the passenger’s death, no additional information was provided regarding the cause of death, the passenger’s identity, or the circumstances that led to the medical emergency during the journey.