The Kano State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, has formally taken over the prosecution of the alleged murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano, pledging firm and transparent justice.

The tragic incident, which occurred on January 17, 2026, threw Kano State into shock after Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her six children were allegedly killed by three principal suspects currently in police custody.

Briefing journalists in Kano on Monday, Kabiru-Maude said the takeover followed a directive from Abba Kabir Yusuf, stressing that the government would not treat the case lightly.

“The Ministry of Justice has assumed responsibility for prosecuting this case to ensure justice is served. This heinous and inhuman act is a grave affront to humanity and the rule of law,” he said.

He assured residents that the prosecution would be handled with accountability, transparency and strict adherence to due process, adding that justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done.

The Attorney-General commended the Kano State Police Command for its swift and professional response, which led to the arrest of the suspects shortly after the incident.

He urged residents of Kano State to remain calm, vigilant and law-abiding, and to continue supporting security agencies with credible information to aid investigations.

Kabiru-Maude added that the Ministry of Justice would issue further updates as investigation and prosecution of the murder case progressed.

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has removed 607 beggars and mentally challenged persons from the streets of Abuja between July 2025 and January 2026, as part of an aggressive security and sanitation drive.

The Head of Enforcement at the FCT Social Development Secretariat (SDS), Mrs Ukachi Adebayo, disclosed this in Abuja, stating that the operation was carried out by the Operation Sweep Abuja task force.

According to her, 583 of those removed were beggars, while 23 were mentally challenged individuals. She explained that all affected persons were counselled, profiled and repatriated to their states of origin through state liaison offices for rehabilitation.

Adebayo noted that although many of the beggars often return to the streets after evacuation, the operation remains continuous.

“The more we remove them, the more some of them resurface. But the operation will not stop,” she said, adding that insecurity in some states has pushed many beggars to seek refuge in Abuja.

Also speaking, the Acting Director of Social Welfare at SDS, Mrs Gloria Onwuka, revealed that begging in Abuja has become an organised activity, with syndicates transporting children from other states to beg and surrender proceeds to handlers.

She disclosed that several women arrested while begging with children were not their biological parents, describing the trend as exploitative and criminal.

Meanwhile, the Secretary of the FCTA Command and Control Centre, Dr Peter Olumuji, said Operation Sweep Abuja was a joint security initiative involving all security agencies and FCT departments, established on the directive of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

Olumuji said beggars pose security risks, serve as informants to criminals, deface the city and are sometimes victims of kidnapping and ritual activities.

He reaffirmed that the operation would continue to flush out beggars, miscreants and other criminal elements across the capital.

The crackdown follows a declaration by Minister Wike in October 2024, warning that Abuja must not degenerate into a “beggars’ city,” stressing that public safety and the image of the nation’s capital remain non-negotiable.

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Senegal national football team secured their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a dramatic 1–0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco national football team in the 2025 final in Rabat.

The defining moment arrived three minutes into extra time when Pape Gueye unleashed a powerful left-footed strike from the edge of the area to silence the home crowd and decide a tense contest.

Morocco had a late chance to settle the match in regulation time after VAR awarded a penalty, but Edouard Mendy produced a decisive save to deny Brahim Díaz.

Senegal started assertively, forcing early saves from Yassine Bounou against Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye. Morocco grew into the game before the break, with Nayef Aguerd narrowly missing a dangerous delivery from Abdessamad Ezzalzouli.

After halftime, the Atlas Lions increased the pressure, but Ayoub El Kaabi failed to convert from close range. Senegal remained dangerous on the counter, and Bounou was again called into action late to stop substitute Ibrahim Mbaye.

Extra time tilted Senegal’s way. A clever pass from Sadio Mané opened space for Gueye, who struck with composure and power. Morocco pressed for an equaliser, but Mendy and a disciplined back line held firm.

The victory confirms Senegal’s place among Africa’s elite, adding a second AFCON title built on organisation, resilience, and decisive moments.

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