Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including the release of a kidnapped Catholic priest, a deadly cult clash in Lagos, a military airstrike tragedy in Katsina, and major crackdowns on drug trafficking and police misconduct.
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1. Rivers police confirm release of kidnapped Catholic priest
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the release of Rev. Father Maurice Livinus and two other kidnap victims. According to police spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the victims regained their freedom following intense pressure from a joint security operation.
2. Labour declares indefinite strike over Osun council leadership crisis
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced an indefinite strike in Osun State to protest the reinstatement of sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) council executives by a Court of Appeal ruling. Governor Ademola Adeleke has vowed to resist their return to office.
3. Five feared dead as rival cult groups clash in Lagos
At least five suspected cultists have been killed in a violent clash between the Aye and Eiye cult groups in Mushin, Lagos. The gang war, which started in Ilasa, soon spread to Ile-Epo, Idiaraba, Tollgate, and Ilupeju, causing panic among residents.
4. NDLEA officer burnt alive by mob in Kaduna
An official of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Aliyu Imran, was killed in Igabi LGA, Kaduna State, after a mob set him on fire. The attack followed a fatal accident involving a fleeing vehicle that was being pursued by NDLEA operatives.
5. Military airstrike kills seven civilians in Katsina
A military airstrike meant to target bandits in Katsina State mistakenly hit the Yauni community, killing seven civilians. The incident followed an earlier attack in which three security personnel, including two police officers, were killed during a gun battle with bandits.
6. Police inspector found dead in Ogun hotel room
The lifeless body of Police Inspector Haruna Mohammed was discovered in a hotel room in Ogun State. The officer, who was attached to Ishashi Police Division in Lagos, had checked into the hotel with a woman before his sudden death.
7. Youths burn down police station in Ondo after suspect dies in custody
Angry youths set fire to a police division in Ifon, Ondo State, after a young man allegedly died due to police torture. The incident escalated tensions in the community, prompting security reinforcements to restore order.
8. Newborn baby found abandoned in Kano drainage
Residents of Tudun Tagarji in Kano were shocked to discover a newborn baby abandoned in a carton near a drainage. Local vigilante leader Commander Rabiu Sulaiman confirmed the baby was rescued and handed over to authorities for care.
9. NDLEA busts drug syndicate smuggling tramadol in vehicle bumpers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a trans-border drug syndicate, arresting four suspects and seizing tramadol worth millions of naira. The drugs were concealed in vehicle bumpers and hidden compartments, intercepted along the Nasarawa-Toto Road.
10. Kano governor warns teachers against forcing students into hard labour
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has issued a strict warning to teachers, banning them from engaging students in manual labour on and off school premises. He emphasized that schools should focus on education and moral guidance, not physical work.
