Nelson Ugwuagbo

The student was found with a stab wound in her room.

The Gombe State Police Command said it has launched an investigation into the death of a student of the state’s College of Education, Yosi Yusuf.

Miss Yusuf was allegedly killed in her room.

According to the police, she died in the early hours of Sunday at Zazzagawa Quarters in Billiri, the headquarters of Billiri Local Government Area.

The police said she might have been murdered.

The incident occurred at Zazzagawa quarters, where Miss Yusuf was a resident of an off-campus residence.

A neighbour who does not want his name on print said Miss Yusuf was a third-year college student.

The spokesperson of the police in the state, Mua’azu Abubakar, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday. He said the incident happened in the early hours of Sunday.

“We are aware of the incident and we have launched the investigation already. We understand that she was stabbed with a kitchen knife which led to her death.

“The incident occurred in her room off-campus at the Gombe State College of Education Billiri.

“A kitchen knife was found in her room and there was injury on her body which is believed to have led to her death,” Mr Abubakar stated.

He further explained that after she was found lying in her room, she was rushed to a hospital where she was certified dead by a medical doctor.

The deceased’s body has been taken to the mortuary until the police complete their investigation.

Neighbours then reported to the police after noticing a foul smell coming from Uju’s apartment.

The decomposing body of a Nigerian woman has been reportedly discovered after over one week in her apartment in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

It was learnt that the woman died without anyone knowing for weeks until neighbours raised alarm about a foul smell coming from her apartment in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

This was made by a Facebook user, @Joi John, noting that the woman, Uju Onyeyili, who is from Abatete in Anambra State, reportedly had an accident two weeks ago, and she was said to have gone home after abandoning her car at the scene.

Neighbours then reported to the police after noticing a foul smell coming from Uju’s apartment. They also reported that they had not seen her in a week and she needed to tow her car that was involved in the accident.

Police investigated and found her decomposing body at her home.

According to reports, no close relative of hers could be reached in the US, so her photograph was shared online as the police asked family members to pick up her corpse or it would be disposed of by the state.

The statement said; “The woman in this picture is an indigene of Anambra State. Her name is Uju Onyeyili from Abatete. She lived in Baltimore, MD and passed on last week. The police and coroner’s office are asking for family members to pick up her corpse. If anyone knows her relatives, please forward this message to them or the body will be disposed of by the State.

“Apparently, she had an accident a couple of weeks ago, according to her neighbours. Her car needs to be towed because she has not moved it since the accident. The neighbors said they had not seen her in about a week. They called the police due to the odour they perceived coming out of her apartment.

“Please, let’s all make sure we have someone we can talk to or check in with daily. If you don’t hear from them and can’t reach them, have someone close by visit especially if they live alone. JJ,” the statement added.

Taofiq quoted the agency’s General Manager, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, as saying that the cases against them had been investigated and that the next phase was for them to face the panel.

No fewer than 14 officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority caught at different locations across the state extorting money from motorists are set to face a disciplinary panel. 

The agency’s Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists, saying the erring officials include 11 officials on the senior cadre and three junior officials. 

Taofiq quoted the agency’s General Manager, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, as saying that the cases against them had been investigated and that the next phase was for them to face the panel.

He added that to get rid of the individuals tarnishing the agency’s reputation, the agency would continue to mete out severe punishment on officers who act contrary to the law. 

He also cautioned the public to stop bribing LASTMA officials. 

The statement partly read, “The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, disclosed that these affected officers whose cases have been investigated would be facing a government disciplinary committee known as the Personnel Management Board which would adjudicate their cases in line with the Public Service Rules.

“According to Mr Oreagba, the 14 male officers (11 seniors and three juniors) were caught at different locations across the state extorting money (bribes) from motorists. 

“He said the agency would continue to mete out stiff and severe punishment on officers and men in its efforts to weed the agency of a few bad elements tarnishing its image. 
“We thereby call on residents, especially the motoring public, to support us by promptly reporting any errant officers at the nearest LASTMA offices or use any of the agency’s complaints hotlines with proof of evidence.” 

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, have arrested scores of individuals who are alleged to be hosting a same-sex wedding. 

The NSCDC operatives arrested at least 76 suspects in connection with the same-sex event. 

The state Public Relations Officer, Buhari Sa’ad, disclosed this while parading the suspects before journalists at the command’s headquarters in Gombe on behalf of the state Commandant, Mohammed Muazu. 

He said out of the 76 suspects, 59 are males with 21 said to have confessed to being gay, while 17 females were also arrested at the scene.

He said, “They were arrested at Duwa Plaza along Bauchi-Gombe Expressway while holding a homosexual birthday and they had plans to hold a same-sex wedding before our men raided the scene. 

“Fifty-nine males were arrested, 21 wilfully confessed to being homosexuals and 17 females present at the scene were also picked. 

“They will be charged to court to answer for their crime which is on social vice; a crime in Gombe State.”

Leading Reporters had also reported how the Delta State command of the Nigeria Police Force arrested over 100 men suspected to be carrying out a “gay wedding ceremony”, in the state. 

Leading Reporters had gathered that the gay club party was organised at Teebulos Hotel, in Warri South Local Government Area of the State. 

The command in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter had noted that they would be going live shortly on Facebook to parade the suspects. 

“Delta State Command has arrested over hundred gay suspects in a hotel carrying out a gay wedding ceremony. We will be going Live Shortly on Facebook to parade the said suspects,” the command had written. 

At least 11 female students of the Federal University Gusau, FUGUS in Zamfara, are still in captivity following an attack on their off-campus residence in Sabon Gida Village, on September 21.

The incident perpetrated by armed men who invaded the all-female students at about 10 p.m. that day, witnessed the kidnap of at least 24 students.

Three male labourers working on a site near the hostel were also abducted by the assailants.

Although 13 female students and the three labourers were subsequently “rescued” by a Joint Task Force of security agencies led by the Military, at least 11 remain in capacity.

The School Union Government, led by Bello Aliyu said that the school could only stay hopeful while they awaited good news from the military.

Students who spoke to some newsmen echoed the same, “They keep saying the government and other security forces are trying to secure their release,” a student who did not want to be identified told

Attempts to reach the Nigerian Army and Police failed as none responded to calls and texts as of press time.

Leading Reporters gathered from security expert, Timothy Avele who described the issue of kidnapping especially in universities and schools “as a threat to national security”.

Recall that the Zamfara State government had accused the Federal Government of negotiating with the abductors of the FUGUS female students, which allegedly led to the release of the 16 rescued victims.

The FG may have denied the claims afterwards, but the accusation made headlines, given how quickly some of the students regained freedom (barely 24 hours and 72 hours respectively).

The situation stirred both praise and suspicion because it was unusual.

Reacting to why the nation’s security agencies seldom engage in rescue operations, Avele said, “Sadly, the security agencies seem to lack advanced tools and special equipment to tackle this act of terrorism.”

Another factor Avele highlighted is the need to prevent collateral damages that may result during the rescue operations considering how heavily armed these terrorists are.

“Kidnapping seems to be rising due to the gain in it, more money in it and less success in security agencies apprehending these criminals,” Avele added.