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  • 28-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Kano, Police Investigate

    28-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Kano, Police Investigate

    By BANNERNEWS Reporter

    The Kano State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of 28-year-old Mubarak Hamisu, found unresponsive in the Gyadi-Gyadi area of Tarauni Local Government Area. The deceased, described by family as a person with a speech disability, is suspected to have died by suicide.
    Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed that the incident was reported by the Divisional Police Officer in Tarauni around 6:10 a.m., following information from residents of Ja’oji Quarters. Detectives were immediately dispatched to the scene.
    Kiyawa stated that no visible signs of physical violence were observed on the body. Mubarak was evacuated to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed his death. The corpse has since been released to the family for burial according to Islamic rites.
    “The police have commenced a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident,” Kiyawa said, adding that updates would be communicated to the public as they emerge.
    Speaking on the tragedy, the deceased’s uncle, Muhammad Ghali Abdulwahab, recounted that the family was shocked upon discovering Mubarak. “We were called early in the morning that Dan Kurma was found hanged. We rushed him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. We tendered a statement at the Police station,” he said.
    Abdulwahab said Mubarak had returned home the previous night with a friend’s bicycle and later went out. “Since then, he was not seen until the morning. We cannot say for certain what happened, and we do not believe he intentionally killed himself,” he added.
    He also noted signs of a prior injury on Mubarak’s neck, which the family had noticed but could not explain. “One of my brothers saw it before, but he refused to elaborate. We are not suspecting anyone at this time, but we are cooperating with security agencies to uncover the full circumstances,” Abdulwahab said.

  • Lagos Fire Service Saves 84-Year-Old Man from Suicide Attempt

    Lagos Fire Service Saves 84-Year-Old Man from Suicide Attempt

    By BANNERNEWS Reporter
    A swift response by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service saved the life of an 84-year-old man who attempted to take his own life on Tuesday morning in the Aboru area of Lagos.
    The elderly man reportedly tried to jump into a well in the community, prompting concerned residents to alert emergency services.
    Eyewitnesses said officials of the Lagos Fire and Rescue Service arrived promptly after receiving the distress call and intervened just in time to prevent the tragedy.
    Margaret Adeseye, Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the incident in a statement. She said the distress call came in at 10:09 a.m. concerning a rescue at No. 35A, Fadeyemi Street, Pipeline, Aboru, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area.
    According to Adeseye, the Agency’s Rescue Crew, along with personnel from the Abesan Fire Station, were dispatched immediately and reached the scene by 10:20 a.m.
    “The incident involved an 84-year-old male who reportedly fell into a well estimated to be about 140 feet deep,” she said. “Preliminary observations suggest a suspected case of attempted suicide, as the well was adequately protected and securely covered.”
    She added that the victim was successfully recovered and handed over to family members for further care. The exact cause of the incident is still under investigation.
    The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reiterated its commitment to prompt emergency response, urging the public to seek help and report emergencies through the appropriate channels.
    Residents of Aboru expressed relief at the successful rescue, praising the quick intervention of the emergency responders, which they said likely prevented a fatal outcome.
  • Tragedy in Lapai as Varsity Student Dies Over Losing Betting Funds

    Tragedy in Lapai as Varsity Student Dies Over Losing Betting Funds

     

    By BANNERNEWS Reporter

    A 300-level Computer Science student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Niger State, Kelvin Danlami, has died in a tragic incident linked to the loss of ₦600,000 allegedly gambled away through betting.

    Campus sources said the money had been entrusted to the student but was reportedly diverted to gambling activities, a development believed to have deeply distressed him.

    The deceased was found lifeless in his off-campus residence by a neighbour, who raised an alarm and alerted the authorities.

    A fellow student, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the incident followed the student’s inability to account for money meant for house rent after it was lost to betting.

    “It is true that we lost one of our colleagues. The problem started after the money given to him for rent was used for gambling,” the student said.

    The Niger State Police Command confirmed the incident, describing it as unfortunate.

    Police spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the command received a report on January 19, 2026, that the student was found unresponsive in his room and was rushed to the General Hospital, Lapai, where he was confirmed dead.

    He said police operatives from the Lapai Division visited the scene, conducted preliminary investigations, and notified the family of the deceased, adding that further inquiries were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

    The General Secretary of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), Aliyu Abubakar, also confirmed the death, describing it as a painful loss to the university community and urging students to seek help during moments of distress.