BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, NOVEMBER 02, 2026/ 02:03PM
Two brothers were killed with arrows in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State, the Nigeria Police Force has disclosed in its 24-hour operational report.
According to the report, Usman Adamu, 25, a Fulani nomadic cattle rearer from Gajiganna, Magumeri LGA, discovered the dead bodies of his two brothers, Umar Mohammed, 30, and Goni Mohammed, 20, at La'mallumti Village, Gamasuno Ward, Gubio LGA, on October 31,2026 at about 01:20pm.
The bodies had apparent arrow wounds on their chests and other parts of their bodies.
A combined team of police personnel, Rangers and CJTF (Crack Squad/VCRU) visited the scene, where the decomposing bodies were photographed and later buried by relatives.
The incident is being investigated by SCID Maiduguri.
The Borno killing was part of three homicide cases recorded in the North East within the last 24 hours.
In Adamawa State, police rescued a 17-year-old girl, Ummi Saad, from a lynch mob in Shuwa Village, Duhu District, Madagali LGA, after she allegedly threw a 3-year-old boy, Abdulrazak Aminu, into a hand-dug drinking water well.
Police said the child was recovered after several hours of rescue efforts and taken to Cottage Hospital, Gulak, where he was confirmed dead.
The mob attempt to set the suspect ablaze was foiled by police. SCID Yola is investigating.
In Bauchi State, police are tracking one Usuman Aliyu Isah, 31, of Zango Area, Bauchi Metropolis, for allegedly stabbing Usama Idris, 25, to death on his back and forehead with a sharp knife. The victim died at the State Specialist Hospital, Bauchi.
The police said no terrorism or banditry incident was reported in the North East within the period.