The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old woman, Nwoko Gift, for allegedly attempting to kill her 12-year-old niece, Miss Ebo Chimamanda, following an incident that sparked public outrage after a video of the attack went viral on social media.

According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that the incident occurred on Saturday, July 5, 2026, at the suspect’s residence in IBB Housing Estate, Umuahia.

The police said the suspect allegedly attacked the young girl with a kitchen knife after accusing her of failing to spread clothes before she left for the market.

Investigators also discovered that the child had allegedly been subjected to repeated physical abuse by the suspect over a period of time. The police further revealed that the woman had allegedly threatened on several occasions to kill the victim before the latest incident.

Acting on credible intelligence, operatives attached to the World Bank Divisional Police Headquarters in Umuahia swiftly moved to the scene, rescued the child, arrested the suspect, and recovered the kitchen knife allegedly used in the attempted attack.

The victim is currently safe, while the suspect remains in police custody.

The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough investigation.

The Abia State Police Command said the suspect will be charged with attempted murder upon the conclusion of investigations. It also reassured residents of its commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring that anyone found culpable of criminal acts is brought to justice in accordance with the law.

The Osun State Government has inaugurated a Standing Commission of Inquiry to investigate recent security disturbances, loss of lives, and destruction of property recorded in parts of the state.

The move follows a series of violent incidents and threats to public peace in some communities, which have generated concern among residents and stakeholders.

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Governor Ademola Adeleke charged the commission to thoroughly examine both the immediate and underlying causes of the disturbances and identify individuals, groups, or institutional lapses that may have contributed to the security challenges.

Represented by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, the governor also directed the panel to recommend practical measures that would strengthen security, foster social cohesion, and promote peaceful coexistence among communities across the state.

Governor Adeleke stressed the importance of the commission’s assignment, noting that its findings would help the government address the root causes of insecurity and prevent future occurrences.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Commission, Justice Moshood Adeigbe, assured the government and the people of Osun State that the panel would discharge its responsibilities with fairness, transparency, and strict adherence to the law.

Justice Adeigbe stated that the commission would be guided solely by evidence in carrying out its assignment and would make recommendations aimed at restoring harmony, enhancing public confidence, and preventing future breakdowns of law and order in the state.

The Aare Bobatolu of Ire Ekiti, Chief Oluwafemi Osasuyi, has appealed to security authorities to release Chief Tayo Alabi, who was reportedly arrested and detained by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Nigeria Police Force.

Chief Alabi was said to have been arrested on Tuesday over allegations linked to comments he allegedly made concerning what he described as the lack of support by Governor Biodun Oyebanji for Ire Ekiti-born politician, Bimbo Daramola, during the recently concluded APC House of Representatives primary election. He was later arraigned before an Ekiti State Magistrate Court on a charge of alleged stealing and subsequently remanded.

Reacting to the development, Chief Osasuyi expressed concern over the arrest and subsequent detention of Chief Alabi, describing the situation as unfortunate and capable of creating tension within the community.

He urged the relevant authorities to ensure Chief Alabi’s release while allowing due process to take its course, stressing that every citizen has the constitutional right to express opinions on political matters without fear of intimidation or harassment.

Chief Osasuyi also called for a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the allegations against Chief Alabi to establish the facts and ensure that justice is served.

According to him, democracy flourishes when citizens are free to express their views and participate in political discussions within the ambit of the law.

The community leader further urged security agencies to exercise professionalism, fairness, and restraint in handling politically sensitive matters while safeguarding the rights of all citizens.

Chief Osasuyi appealed to residents and stakeholders in Ire Ekiti to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, expressing confidence that the truth would emerge through due process and that justice would ultimately prevail.