Category : Search result: Potiskum


Teen Dies in Yobe Wedding Clash, Suspects Arrested

A 17-year-old boy, Ishaku Idriss, has died after being struck with a stick during a violent clash at a wedding ceremony in Potiskum, Yobe State. Police have arrested suspects as investigations continue into the tragic incident.

Inmate Impregnated by Prison Officer Gives Birth in Yobe

An inmate at Potiskum Correctional Centre in Yobe State, allegedly impregnated by a correctional officer, has delivered a baby boy. The Nigerian Correctional Service has suspended the officer and others involved, citing zero tolerance for misconduct.

Yobe Road Crash Kills 5 Family Members, 3 Injured

A devastating road accident on the Damaturu-Maiduguri highway in Yobe State has claimed the lives of five family members, with three others injured and hospitalized. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.

NEDC Flags Off Road, Bridge Construction in Yobe

The North East Development Commission has initiated construction of a 2.5km road and two bridges in Potiskum, Yobe State, aimed at enhancing connectivity and economic growth in post-insurgency recovery efforts.

Yobe Truck Crash Kills 3, Injures 40

A devastating truck accident in Yobe State's Potiskum area has resulted in three fatalities and 40 injuries. The FRSC cites speeding and overloading as primary causes of the tragedy.

7 Killed in Yobe Bus Crash After Tyre Burst

A fatal accident in Yobe State claims seven lives, including two children, after a Sharon bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to maintain vehicles and avoid speeding.

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