A CATHOLIC PRIEST, REV. FR. SAMUEL OPEYEMI OYETORO, HAS BEEN REPORTEDLY KILLED BY UNKNOWN ASSAILANTS IN AJAOKUTA, KOGI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 Catholic priest reportedly klled in Kogi  A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro, has been reportedly killed by unknown assailants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. According to reports, the priest was stabbed multiple times along Ajaokuta road on Wednesday, 29th July 2026. His body was found dumped at the roadside.  Rev. Fr. Oyetoro was born in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State and a native of Ayetoro in Ijumu Local Government Area.  Until his death, he served as a priest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Egbe. The full circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, and authorities are yet to issue a comprehensive official statement.  The Catholic Diocese of Lokoja confirmed the d3ath of the priest in a statement and requested all religious and Laity to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.” “We kindly request all priests, religious and Laity to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul during their Holy Masses and personal pra...

FEMALE-LED SYNDICATE OF THIEVES BUSTED, 5-SUSPECTS ARRESTED. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND

2ND JANUARY, 2025


         PRESS RELEASE


FEMALE-LED SYNDICATE OF THIEVES BUSTED, 5-SUSPECTS ARRESTED


A female-led syndicate of thieves has been dismantled by the Kano State Police Command, with the arrest of five suspects. The principal suspect, Shamsiyya Adamu, a 19-year-old resident of Brigade Quarters Kano, was arrested on December 21, 2024, following reports of stolen mobile phones in Unguwa Uku Quarters Kano.


2. Public Outcry and Reports of Stolen Mobile Phones


In the year 2024, the Kano State Police Command received numerous reports from residents of Kano Metropolis about a young lady who steals mobile phones from residential houses. The reports indicated that the suspect was using a tricyclist and a cyber criminal to aid in her operations. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba raised a special intervention squad, and the principal suspect was arrested on December 21, 2024.


3. The Syndicate's Modus Operandi:


The syndicate, led by Shamsiyya, specialized in stealing mobile phones from residential houses, using a tricyclist and a cyber criminal to aid in their operations. The suspects would deceive housewives, steal their mobile phones, and swindle money from their victims' bank accounts.


4. Suspects Arrested:


i. Shamsiyya Adamu: The 19-year-old principal suspect and leader of the syndicate.

ii. Idris Yusuf: A 23-year-old tricycle rider who aided in transporting the principal suspect to commit crimes.

iii. Al'asan Dahiru: A 24-year-old suspect who specialized in disposing stolen items for the principal suspect.

iv.  Abdulmajid Haruna: A 27-year-old suspect who specialized in buying stolen properties. Six mobile phones were recovered from him.

v.  Salim Auwalu: A 21-year-old suspect who specialized in swindling money from victims' bank accounts.


5. Recovery of Stolen Mobile Phones:


Six mobile phones have been recovered so far, and efforts are ongoing to recover more stolen phones. Thirty complainants, including 29 females and 1 male, have lodged complaints against Shamsiyya, who confessed to stealing their mobile phones on various occasions in 2024.


6. Contact Information:


Anyone with a complaint against the suspects can contact the investigation team at 08032617800.


SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA

Police Public Relations Officer

For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.

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