14-Year-Old Charged with Murder of Jamal Coombes

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article after 17-year-old Jamal Coombes was fatally stabbed in Battersea, south London. Two other teenagers have been released on bail.

Kogi Varsity Student Arrested Over Cultism and Assault

Security operatives arrested Adejo Elisha Ojonimi, a 400-level student at Prince Abubakar Audu University, for alleged cultism, forced initiation, assault, and death threats. The suspect was handed over for prosecution.

Bello Turji Weapons Training Sparks New Fears in Sokoto

Residents in eastern Sokoto report Bello Turji and his fighters conducting weapons training and tactical drills, raising fears of increased attacks. Allegations include new arms and Boko Haram fighters joining Turji's network.

Two Policemen Killed in Sokoto Bandit Attack

Two police officers were killed after repelling a bandit attack on Tureta town in Sokoto state on June 21, 2026. Security forces killed several attackers but fell into an ambush during pursuit.

Trafficked Nigerian Girl Ngufan Dies in Mali

A trafficked Nigerian girl, Ngufan, has died in Mali. Anti-human trafficking activist Zege Orkwande announced the death on Facebook, appealing for relatives to come forward for identification.

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