Man tricked residents allegedly to steal roofs, doors of 14 Mosques
A young Man has removed the roofs and doors of many mosques in three LGAs of Jigawa State under the pretext of building new ones.
The man, identified by the police as Abba Haruna, 21, was later discovered to be a swindler, who after removing the roofing sheets and doors of the mosques sold them to scrap merchants.
The police spokesman in the state, DSP Lawal Shi’isu Adam, said the fraudster was arrested and charged to court.
In one of the instances, the spokesperson of the magistrates’ court in Kiyawa town, Abbas Rufai Wangara, said Haruna was accused of vandalising and stealing roofing sheets, doors and windows from a mosque.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) had reported that the suspect carted away materials belonging to 14 mosques in Taura, Kiyawa and Jahun LGAs of the state.
The Village Head of Kanoke, Ussaini Wanzam Ilyasu, said Haruna came to the village a couple of weeks ago claiming that he was working with an Arab NGO that would build a bigger mosque hence that they should demolish the old building.
He said, “So, after demolishing a section of the mosque, saying he would use it for filling; he collected the roofing sheets, windows, doors and hand-pump borehole and went away with the materials.
“He even paid the labourers who demolished the mosque. He paid those who removed the rooftop N5,000, electricians N2,000, while those who demolished the courtyard were also paid N5,000.”
The village head said Haruna was arrested while attempting to trick another community which officials raised alarm after being suspicious of his visit to the community.
He further said, “When he entered Katika community for the same act, since they had knowledge about our own experience, they became wary of him. They came to us, intimating us that they caught a man who came to remove their mosque’s roofing.
“Immediately I set my eyes on him I recognised him. When he was asked of the whereabouts of our mosque’s materials, he said he’d sold them.”
The village head added that now whenever it rained, Muslims in the community observed prayers indoors.
News
BREAKING: Obasa resumed at Lagos Assembly, declares himself as the Speaker
BREAKING: Obasa resumed at Lagos Assembly, declares himself as the Speaker
The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared himself the authentic Speaker of the House, saying he has resumed his position as the parliament leader.
Obasa made this known on Thursday after returning to the Assembly Complex under the protection of police and State Security Service operatives.
“I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa said.
It was his first time back since his removal on 13 January 2025.
Obasa arrived at the complex with more than 11 police officers and headed straight to the Speaker’s Office, ignoring his colleagues who were seen deliberating in the Assembly’s garden before his entrance.
His return follows a dramatic turn of events at the Assembly, where the security details of the new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, were reportedly withdrawn.
News
Ramadan set to commence as Sultan of Sokoto issues directives to Muslim nationwide
Ramadan set to commence as Sultan of Sokoto issues directives to Muslim nationwide
The Sultanate Council has formally declared that the hunt for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH will begin on Friday, February 28.
The Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, encouraged Muslims to look up at the sky on Friday in anticipation of the new moon in a statement issued Thursday.
He instructed those who spot the moon to report their sightings to the nearest District or Village Head.
Once reported, the sightings will be relayed to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who also serves as the President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, for a formal declaration.
To streamline the process, the Sultanate Council has shared the following contact numbers for reporting moon sightings: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08099945903, and 07067146900.
News
JUST IN; Obasa storms Lagos Assembly Complex headed for Speakers office
JUST IN; Obasa storms Lagos Assembly Complex headed for Speakers office
The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has reportedlt arrived at the Complex with heavy security operatives.
The impeached Speaker it was gathered came with more than 11 Police officers and headed straight to the Speaker’s Office amidst reports of the withdrawal of the new speaker’s security operatives.
Details soon……..
BREAKING: Obasa resumed at Lagos Assembly, declares himself as the Speaker
Ramadan set to commence as Sultan of Sokoto issues directives to Muslim nationwide
JUST IN; Obasa storms Lagos Assembly Complex headed for Speakers office
Our situation in Kano terrible – Gov Ganduje cries out
FG pledges commitment to enhance Police officers Welfare, implement Tinubu’s 8-point agenda for NPF
DPO under investigation for allegedly taking teenage girl to his home while in police custody
-
5 years ago
Our situation in Kano terrible – Gov Ganduje cries out
-
News3 weeks agoFG pledges commitment to enhance Police officers Welfare, implement Tinubu’s 8-point agenda for NPF
-
News1 month agoDPO under investigation for allegedly taking teenage girl to his home while in police custody
-
News1 month agoJUST IN; Commissioner of Police bows out of Service
-
News4 weeks agoJUST IN; IG of Police orders Police Commands to involve PCRC in their operations
-
News4 weeks agoBREAKING; NLC declare nationwide protest
-
News1 month agoJUST IN: 30 graves, shrine dangerous weapons found inside Hotel
-
News1 month agoBREAKING; President Tinubu commissions Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks