Friday, June 26, 2026

Aliyu Abubakar

June 26, 2026

NDLEA arrests 583 drug suspects, secures 270 convictions in Adamawa

The command also seized substances including tramadol, diazepam, and codeine weighing 2,451.684 kg; cannabis sativa, 2,925.089 kg; and methamphetamine, commonly known as ice.

NDLEA agents in Kano
May 26, 2026

ABA takes coaches’ development clinic to Minna

The Amateur Basketball Academies organised a one-day training and trainers’ clinic for 20 academy coaches in Minna, Niger.

Local basketball players
March 28, 2026

Woman arrested over alleged shoplifting of goods worth N10.1 million in Katsina store

Mr Abubakar said investigations showed the suspect had a history of shoplifting and theft

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)
March 11, 2026

Three killed, 14 injured in bandits’ attack on Katsina community

Mr Abubakar added that the state Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, condemned the attack.

Bandits
March 1, 2026

Ramadan: Four killed in stampede during alms distribution in Katsina

The state commissioner of police, Bello Shehu, extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.

Stampede in Anambra
February 18, 2026

Miner sentenced to one year in prison for stealing phone

The magistrate, Irene Pati, sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge.

Jos prison
January 28, 2026

Katsina bandits killed three officers, wounded two in ambush: Police

The police command in Katsina has confirmed that three officers have been killed in an ambush by armed bandits in Bakori LGA.

Armed Cops
January 15, 2026

FCT minister Wike urged to address imminent water shortage in Abuja

A water expert, Aliyu Abubakar, has called on FCT minister Nyesom Wike to address the imminent water supply shortage being experienced by residents to avert scarcity.

Nyesom Wike
December 20, 2025

NDLEA seizes 1,396.5kg of drugs, arrests 150 suspects in Adamawa

The commander said that operatives of the command seized two vehicles linked to alleged drug offences.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
December 11, 2025

Three Oyo farmers in court for killing 33 cows that grazed on their farmlands

Mr Akinloye said the men willfully and unlawfully killed 33 cows, valued at N20 million, the property of Aliyu Abubakar and Muhammed Abubakar.

Dead cows used to illustrate this story