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Sad! Three teenagers drown in Bauchi river
Three teenagers have been confirmed dead after drowning while swimming in a river in Jinkiri Village, Tirwun Ward, in the Bauchi Local Government Area of the state.
The police confirmed the tragic accident in a statement on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Police Command, CSP Ahmad Wakili.
The victims, all residents of Durum Village, were identified as Habibu Mohammed,16; Abubakar Mohammed,16; and Zailani Sule,14.
“The preliminary investigation indicates that the teenagers had been engaged in mining activities before deciding to swim in the river,” the statement read in part.
Further information revealed that the accident occurred at about 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Efforts to seek immediate medical assistance were unsuccessful as the teenagers died before reaching the hospital.
In the statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, expressed his condolences and stressed the importance of safety, especially during the rainy season.
The Command also assured the people that, “investigation into the tragic circumstance has been established and the bodies released to the families for burial following an examination at the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi State.”
See the full statement below:
Tragic Incident in Bauchi, water overwhelmed 3 teenagers.
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………. As Police Highlights Importance of Water Safety
A recent incident in Jinkiri Village, Tirwun Ward, Bauchi Local Government Area has led to the tragic loss of three teenagers: Habibu Mohammed ‘m’ aged 16yrs, Abubakar Mohammed ‘m’ aged 16yrs, and Zailani Sule ‘m’ aged 14yrs, residents of Durum Village. The young teenagers unfortunately lost their lives after an accident while swimming in a nearby river.
The incident took place around 1300hrs, and despite immediate efforts for medical assistance, the teenagers were pronounced dead before reaching the hospital.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the teenagers had been engaged in mining activities before deciding to swim in the river.
In light of this heartbreaking situation, the Nigeria Police Force Bauchi State Command under the able leadership of the Commissioner of Police CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu psc(+), mni, expresses its deepest condolences to the families affected and underscores the critical need for heightened safety awareness during water activities, especially during inclement weather.
An investigation into the tragic circumstance has been established and the bodies released to the families for burial following an examination at the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi State.
The Command is committed to promoting safety and awareness within the community to prevent similar incidents in the future.
CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil Anipr, Mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),
For: Commissioner of Police,
Bauchi State Command.
Iran has carried out the execution of two individuals accused of collaborating with Israeli intelligence, according to an official statement from the country’s judiciary.
Authorities said the two men were convicted on charges of espionage linked to Mossad, and were found guilty of working with what officials described as a hostile intelligence network operating within Iran.
According to the judiciary, the suspects had been under investigation for activities considered detrimental to national security.
Their death sentences were subsequently upheld by the country’s Supreme Court prior to being enforced.
The executions were confirmed on April 20, 2026, although officials did not provide specific details regarding the exact time or location.
Iranian authorities stated that the case is part of ongoing efforts to counter and dismantle foreign intelligence operations within its borders.
There has been no independent confirmation of the allegations, and Israeli authorities have not issued any immediate response.
The incident reflects the persistent strain in relations between the two countries, with Iran frequently reporting the uncovering of alleged espionage networks tied to Israeli operatives.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area in Ogun State.
President Tinubu also approved a special take-off grant of N15billion for the college.
The President’s approval was in fulfilment of the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021, particularly with respect to the expansion of the Police Academy based in Wudil, Kano state, into multiple campuses across the country.
The intervention fund will be sourced from the TetFund 2026 allocation to finance priority infrastructure, academic facilities, student accommodation, and core training assets.
A high-level consultative meeting involving the Minister of Police Affairs, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, the Inspector-General of Police and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) recommended the siting of the new campus in Erinja.
The meeting considered student intake capacity, funding realities, academic quality assurance, and the long-term needs of the Nigerian Police Force, which is currently recruiting more men.
President Tinubu believes the expansion will strengthen institutional governance, modern policing education and national security.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), South West Zone, has disowned a press conference purportedly held in Ibadan on Monday, which claimed that the zone had condemned the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, declared support for Governor Makinde of Oyo State and loyalty to a Turaki-led National Working Committee.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Zonal Publicity Secretary, Akinloye Oyeniyi, described the event as the work of organised impostors who do not represent the party at any level.
“The Zonal Chairman, Engr. Deji Doherty, was away in Abuja attending the 108th meeting of the National Executive Committee of our great party and no zonal officials held any press conference. The claim of an Ibadan press conference is therefore a barefaced lie,” Oyeniyi said.
The statement said those behind the Ibadan gathering do not speak for the party, hold no mandate, and are not recognised by any organ of the PDP from ward to national level.
Oyeniyi further said the illegality of the group was very pronounced, noting that they do not even have a Zonal Vice Chairman, which is very significant for any structure claiming to speak for the PDP South West.
“These are the ones whose agenda was to destabilise the party but they failed. Looking at them, one could see that their group is now a psychiatric ward with no staff. Destabilising elements always end up as wanderers. Karma never forgets, and wickedness by default carries consequences too,” the statement read.
According to Oyeniyi, “these ones slung toboggan, and now the stones are expectedly raining on them, and their current noise and theatrics will not substitute for acceptance by party members or the public.”
The PDP South West said its loyalty to the Abdulrahman-led National Working Committee and the National Leader, His Excellency Nyesom Wike remains unalloyed and also advised the impostors to retrace their steps and rejoin the party through the proper channels, rather than constituting themselves into a nuisance, as no amount of media stunts or paid propaganda will confer any legitimacy on illegitimacy.
He urged the general public, party faithful, and the media to disregard the publication, stating that official communications of the PDP South West Zone would continue to come only through recognised party channels in the zone under the leadership of Engr. Deji Doherty.
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