Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

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Kaduna task force arrests 398 suspects, recovers stolen phones, arms

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

The special joint task force on community policing and drug control in Kaduna has arrested 398 suspects and recovered dangerous weapons, illicit drugs, and stolen phones during targeted raids across the state. A statement on Thursday by Hassan Mansir, police spokesperson in Kaduna, said the arrests followed a string of coordinated intelligence-led operations carried out within the first nine days of operations.
Bricklayer gets life imprisonment for raping eight-year-old girl in Lagos

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

An Ikeja sexual offences and domestic violence court has sentenced Azeez Shoderu, a bricklayer, to life imprisonment for raping his neighbour’s eight-year-old daughter in a toilet in Lagos. In a ruling on Monday, Rahman Oshodi, the presiding judge, found Shoderu guilty of a one-count charge of defilement brought against him by the Lagos state government. Oshodi said the survivor’s testimony was compelling and corroborated by the evidence of the investigative police officer and a medical report.
Police: We prevented loss of lives, property during protest against killings in Benue

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

The Benue state police command says no lives were lost during the protest in Makurdi over renewed killings in some communities. On Saturday, more than 100 people were killed in attacks by suspected herdsmen in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma LGA. The killings, which came less than 48 hours after another attack left 25 people dead in Makurdi LGA, triggered unrest across the state capital.
Ado Aleru, wanted bandit kingpin, attends peace meeting in Katsina

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

Ado Aleru, a wanted bandit leader, has resurfaced at a peace meeting in Bichi community, Danmusa LGA of Katsina state. Aleru, who has been on the police watchlist since 2020 with a N5 million bounty on his head, was seen in a video addressing community members, government officials, security personnel, and traditional leaders during the meeting held on Saturday.
Gombe will follow Tinubu to 2027 battlefield blindfolded, says Inuwa Yahaya

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

Inuwa Yahaya, governor of Gombe, says his state is ready to follow President Bola Tinubu “to the battlefield in blindfolds” — ahead of the 2027 poll. Speaking at the inauguration of an agro-livestock industrial zone in Gombe on Saturday, Yahaya declared his full support for Tinubu’s re-election bid. He described the president as a leader whose reforms are transforming lives despite short-term hardships.
Police arrest security operatives over ‘murder of 17-year-old boy' in Anambra

2 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

Police operatives in Anambra have arrested two suspects over the killing of a 17-year-old boy in the Onitsha main market area of the state. In a statement, Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson of the state’s police command, said the suspects were security operatives who opened fire indiscriminately while attempting to arrest a suspect. He said the officers were apprehended with the help of traders in the area. “Regrettably, they shot an innocent 17-year-old boy to death,” Ikenga said.
How to stay safe at Arafat: An experiential guide for pilgrims

3 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

The annual pilgrimage to Makkah, known as Hajj, remains one of the most powerful expressions of global Islamic unity. Scheduled this year between June 4 and 9, during Dhul-Hijjah — the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar — the 2025 pilgrimage has drawn nearly two million Muslims from across continents, cultures, and generations. All are united in a sacred journey to fulfil a religious obligation that, for many, represents the spiritual pinnacle of their lives.
Troops intercept truck with '164,650' live cartridges in Anambra

3 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

Troops of Operation Udo Ka have reportedly intercepted a truck laden with over 164,000 live cartridges in Anambra state. The weapons were allegedly bound for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The discovery followed a joint operation by Sector 5 troops of Operation Udo Ka, operatives of the 63 Brigade, and the Department of State Services (DSS), based on what military sources described as “credible intelligence”.
Bill Gates: Majority of my wealth will be spent addresing challenges in Africa

3 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

Bill Gates, chairman of the Gates Foundation, says most of his $200 billion donation over the next twenty years will go to Africa. Speaking at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday, Gates addressed over 12,000 participants including government officials, health workers, development experts, and youth leaders. “I recently made a commitment that my wealth will be given away over the next 20 years,” Gates said.
Bomb blast hits Borno bus stop, nine feared dead

3 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

At least nine residents are feared dead following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a bus stop in Mairari village, located in Guzamala LGA of Borno state. The blast occurred around 11am on Saturday and left several persons injured. Abdulkarim Lawan, speaker of the Borno state house of assembly, confirmed the incident on Sunday while describing the attack as “unfortunate”.