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Police arrest man who faked own abduction and demanded N10m ransom from sibling
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The police have arrested a man who allegedly faked his own kidnapping and demanded a N10 million ransom from his brother. The suspect, whose identity has not been revealed, staged the entire ordeal and contacted his sibling, claiming to be in the hands of kidnappers.
The brother, distressed and believing the threat was real, was reportedly instructed to pay the ransom for his sibling’s release. However, suspicions arose when inconsistencies in the story were noticed, prompting the family to alert the authorities.
After a thorough investigation, law enforcement was able to track the man down, uncovering his involvement in the staged kidnapping plot. He was arrested and is now facing charges related to extortion and fabricating the abduction.
Authorities have commended the swift response of the family and the police in resolving the case, which has highlighted the increasing incidents of fake kidnappings aimed at extorting money from unsuspecting victims. The police have assured the public that they will continue to clamp down on such fraudulent activities.
A Police Officer has been killed in a road crash on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos after a Lexus vehicle reportedly rammed into him while he was riding a motorcycle.
The incident occurred on Sunday around the Adekunle inward Iyana-Oworo axis of the bridge, when the driver of a Lexus Jeep collided with the officer, who was riding a Bajaj motorcycle. The officer was confirmed dead at the scene.
In a statement by its spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) described the incident as tragic and confirmed that the driver later turned himself in at the Adekunle Police Division after the crash.
“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority today expressed profound sorrow over a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge by Adekunle inward Iyana Oworo, resulting in the tragic loss of life.
“The regrettable incident occured when a driver of a Lexus car EPE 765 JN rammed into a Police Officer riding a Bajaj motorcycle on third mainland Bridge
“While the police Officer died on spot, the driver of the Lexus Jeep immediately reported himself at Adekunle Police Division,” the statement said.
Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and LASTMA officials were immediately deployed to the scene following distress calls to manage traffic and secure the corridor.
Authorities cordoned off the affected section of the bridge using traffic control measures to prevent secondary accidents, while evacuation operations were carried out to remove the vehicles involved and restore normal traffic flow.
Despite the severity of the crash, traffic movement on the bridge was reportedly managed effectively through coordinated emergency response efforts by LASTMA officials and police operatives.
Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, urged motorists to exercise caution, adhere strictly to speed regulations, and avoid reckless driving that could lead to preventable loss of life.
He emphasised the need for responsible road use and compliance with traffic laws to reduce the growing rate of fatal accidents across Lagos State.
Bandits have attacked rural communities on the western outskirts of Musawa town in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, forcing residents to flee for safety while also rustling large numbers of cattle.
This is according to reports shared by northern security analyst Bakatsine on X on Sunday.
He said the attack has left women and children displaced and stranded in Musawa town without shelter, food, or basic support, even as rainfall continues and conditions remain difficult.
“Humanitarian assistance is urgently needed for the affected families. Security agencies must also intensify operations and provide immediate intervention to protect communities across Musawa LGA and surrounding areas,” he wrote on X.
He also expressed hope that peace and security will return to the affected communities and Nigeria as a whole.
Youths protesting incessant bandit attacks have set ablaze the office of the Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State.
Daily Trust had reported how bandits attacked Lakwaya village in Gwarzo, killing two people and injuring several others, on Friday, May 15, 2026.
The attackers reportedly stormed the community on more than 30 motorcycles, opening fire indiscriminately, causing panic among residents.
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Tension escalated, on Sunday, when the protesting youths stormed the local government secretariat, vandalized property and set the office of the chairman on fire.
Ismail Aliyu Gwarzo, a resident, told our reporter that the protesters took to the streets to express frustration over persistent security challenges affecting the community.
Aliyu said, “Villagers trekked about twenty kilometers to the local government secretariat to protest the rising insecurity in their communities.
“They vandalized property and set ablaze a section of the secretariat. The incident caused panic among people, who ran for their lives.”
No official statement had been issued regarding the incident at the time of filing this report.
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