The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed that three people, including a pregnant woman and a nursing mother, were killed by lightning in Gambiri village, Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The Bauchi State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, confirmed the incident, saying, “Yes, it is true that a thunderstorm has killed three people in Gambiri village.”

A resident who identified himself as Abubakar Hussain said the victims were killed when lightning struck the room where they were staying at about 5:29 pm on Monday.

According to him, the victims were buried at about 11am on Tuesday. He identified them as Hauwa Juli, who delivered her baby seven days ago, and her daughter, Fatima.

He said Habiba, the pregnant woman, was a sibling of Hauwa Juli, adding that the newborn baby survived the incident.

He added that the incident caused deep shock and grief among residents, disrupting economic and social activities as the community mourned the victims.

A Special Anti-Cultism Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, has sentenced two men to seven years’ imprisonment each for conspiracy and membership of unlawful societies.

The convicts, Moruf Okusanya, 40, and Babatunde Gafar, 33, were convicted on Wednesday on a four-count charge.

The court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Delivering judgment, Magistrate O.L. Oke sentenced both men to seven years each without an option of a fine.

DAILY POST gathered that Okusanya and Gafar were arrested during a violent cult clash at the Ikenne Town Hall.

The prosecutor, ASP Olaide Rawlings, told the court that the offences were committed on October 23, 2023.

Rawlings said the defendants conspired with others now at large to belong to an unlawful society.

According to her, Okusanya is a member of the Eiye Confraternity, while Gafar belongs to the Alora Confraternity.

She said the acts violated Sections 34, 36, 45(b) and 70 of the Prohibition of Forcible Entry and Occupation of Landed Properties, Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping and Other Anti-Violent and Related Offences Law of Ogun State, 2016.

The prosecutor told the court that the clash disrupted activities at the town hall and threatened public peace.

Magistrate Oke said the evidence presented by the prosecution was credible and sufficient to warrant conviction.

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There was pandemonium in Onitsha on Wednesday at the River Niger Head Bridge, after a policeman allegedly shot a trader over argument resulting from payment of N5,000 bribe.

Though the allegation could not be immediately verified, sources said the man was pushing pharmaceutical products in a wheelbarrow to a motor park in attempt to waybill them to a customer when the incident happened.

The shooting caused traders to block the road in protest, leading to a huge traffic gridlock, while the policeman who carried out the act was said to have quickly disappeared.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has visited the scene and addressed aggrieved traders.

He said the incident arose from a confrontation during an attempted arrest, stating that the immediate priority of the command was to ensure that the victim’s recover fully.

The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the incident occurred when a suspect allegedly resisted arrest, resulting in gunshot injuries.

Ikenga said: “The Commissioner of Police subsequently visited the victims at the hospital, where he assured them of the Command’s support and pledged to personally ensure that their medical expenses are covered.

“CP Nnanna further ordered a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, particularly the events leading to the discharge of the firearm. He stressed that the investigation will establish the facts and ensure that appropriate action is taken based on its findings.”

He appealed for calm and urged members of the public to remain peaceful and allow the investigation to run its course. He also reiterated the Command’s commitment to professionalism, accountability, respect for human life and the rule of law.