The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State, rescuing 76 minors and arresting three suspects.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

According to the police, the operation was carried out on Monday, January 5, 2026, following credible intelligence about the movement of suspected bandits in the area.

A statement issued on Wednesday morning by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the Kaduna State Police Command received information at about 8:00 p.m. that suspected criminals were planning to attack and kidnap motorists conveying children through Kasuwan Magani.

Upon receiving the intelligence, the Divisional Police Officer of Kasuwan Magani Division was immediately mobilised alongside a team of officers to the area.

Hundeyin said the police team arrived at the scene and engaged the suspects, successfully repelling the attempted attack.

“As a result of the operation, seventy-six children, comprising both males and females aged between seven and twenty years, were rescued unharmed,” the statement read.

During the operation, three suspects were arrested and identified as Jonathan John, 25; Oliver Magaji, 27; and Bitrus Sawaba, 23.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly conveying the children to various parts of the country for child labour and other domestic work.

The police said the rescued children are currently being kept safely at the Command Headquarters, pending the arrival and proper identification of their parents or guardians.

The suspects are presently in police custody.

Hundeyin added that investigations had commenced to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident and to track down other possible collaborators.

“The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” he said.

The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support proactive policing.

A 20-year-old Nigerian has been arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, over alleged involvement in large-scale fraud targeting victims in the United States, with losses estimated at over one billion naira.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Anti-Fraud Unit of the Airport Police Command while attempting to travel out of Lagos.

The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Adeola.

Adeola said the arrest followed months of intelligence-led surveillance based on credible information linking the suspect to several transnational fraud operations.

According to the police, the suspect, who previously lived in Calabar, relocated to Lagos on February 23, 2024, from where he allegedly coordinated multiple fraudulent schemes aimed at victims in the U.S.

Investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly deceived a 47-year-old American woman into transferring one million dollars in 2024 under the pretext of purchasing property in Florida for an orphanage.

The funds were reportedly obtained through a cryptocurrency scheme known as “BullRun 2.0,” formerly referred to as “4 Way Mirror Money.”

The police also alleged that the suspect defrauded another victim, a 70-year-old woman in the U.S., of 18,000 dollars, equivalent to about N26 million.

Adeola said the suspect carried out the fraud by inducing victims to purchase gift cards, high-end mobile phones and computer equipment, which were subsequently shipped to Nigeria at his instruction.

He added that the suspect allegedly impersonated a 60-year-old orthopedic surgeon affiliated with the United Nations in Nigeria, claiming the devices were required to maintain secure communication channels with the victims.

Items recovered from the suspect include a 14-inch MacBook Pro, an iPhone 17 Pro Max, two Google Pixel 10 Pro XL phones and one Google Pixel 10 Pro, with an estimated total value of N8,141,367.

The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Airport Command, Mrs Olufunke Ogunbode, reaffirmed the command’s resolve to prevent criminal elements from using airports as escape routes, stressing the importance of intelligence-driven policing.

Adeola said the suspect and the case file have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force Special Fraud Unit for further investigation, after which the suspect will be charged to court.

A lady identified as Rebecca has shared an unusual thing she saw while attending the burial ceremony of Anthony Joshua’s friends in the United Kingdom.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The emotional funeral gathered loved ones, family, and close associates as they paid their final respects to the two young men.

Tragic Road Accident Led to Their Deaths

The deceased, identified as Abdul Latif and Sina Ghami, were involved in a fatal road accident in Ogun State, Nigeria, on December 29, 2025.

The vehicle they were travelling in reportedly rammed into a stationary truck.

Anthony Joshua, who was also in the car, sustained minor injuries and was rushed to the hospital.

Burial Ceremony Held in London

The burial took place on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in London, with Anthony Joshua physically present to honour his friends.

Many attendees were visibly emotional as tributes poured in for the young men who were described as kind-hearted, disciplined, and full of life.

Lady Captures “Unusual” Sight Above the Graves

While documenting moments from the ceremony, Rebecca posted photos on Instagram and drew attention to something she said appeared above the graves.

According to her, she captured what looked like two rainbow-coloured figures in the sky, positioned above the burial site.

She further explained that the colourful shapes seemed joined at first before slowly drifting apart.

She wrote; “Today we laid to rest my dear friend

A friend who had such a big heart.

A friend who was so kind and so loving.

A friend who always smiled and made the best out of life.

A friend who was so committed and disciplined in whatever he put his mind to.

A friend everyone had something positive to say about.

He is that friend we all will dearly love and miss

This past week we have mourned you deeply & today we laid you to rest

RIP @healthy_mindset & @sina_

_evolve who were both laid

to rest together today

P.S. That 7th slide was crazy literally captured 2 rainbow coloured figures in the sky at the graveside They were both joined at first then began to separate as they flew away.”

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