The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate operations conducted in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas of the state, with a total of 35 mobile phones recovered during the operations.

The arrests were disclosed by the spokesperson of the command, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, in a statement issued following the operations.

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According to the police, three of the suspects identified as Younas Mohammad, Ahmad Nunil and Aslam Muhammad were arrested on August 4, 2026, at Adoka Motor Park in Otukpo Local Government Area while allegedly attempting to board a vehicle heading to Adoka village.

During preliminary questioning, the suspects reportedly told the police that they had travelled to Otukpo to market cosmetics and mobile gadgets.

However, police authorities said none of the products they claimed to be marketing was found in their possession, prompting further questions about their activities and movements within the area.

In a separate operation conducted on August 5, 2026, two other Pakistani nationals, identified as Juma Sharif and Muhammed Sharif, were arrested at a hotel in Ugbokolo following intelligence received by the police.

The two suspects reportedly told investigators that they were dealers in Android mobile phones.

The police said further investigation and operational follow-up resulted in the recovery of an additional 23 Tecno Camon 50 Pro phones and one Infinix Hot 60, bringing the total number of recovered devices to 35.

According to the police statement, It reads: “The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals and recovered thirty-five (35) mobile phones in separate intelligence-led operations conducted in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas,

“On 4th August 2026, operatives of the Command, acting on credible intelligence, arrested three Pakistanis at Adoka Motor Park, Otukpo Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Younas Mohammad, 36; Ahmad Nunil, 38; and Aslam Muhammad, 46, were intercepted while attempting to board a vehicle to Adoka village.

“During preliminary questioning, the suspects stated that they were in Otukpo for the purpose of marketing cosmetics and mobile gadgets none of which were found in their possession. This made their explanation, activities and movements within the area suspicious, requiring more clarification.

“In a separate operation on 5th August 2026, two other Pakistanis, Juma Sharif, 30, and Muhammed Sharif, 25, were arrested at a local hotel in Ugbokolo following credible intelligence received by the Police.

“The two suspects claimed to be dealers in Android phones. A search of their belongings led to the recovery of eleven (11) Tecno Camon 50 Pro mobile phones.

“Further investigation and operational follow-up resulted in the recovery of an additional twenty-three (23) Tecno Camon 50 Pro phones and one (1) Infinix Hot 60 phone, bringing the total number of recovered mobile phones to thirty-five (35).

“The five suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Makurdi, where discreet and comprehensive investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding their presence, activities and movements within the State.

“It is strongly suspected that the possession of those mobile phones is a decoy for their clandestine activities in the rural areas of the state. This is even more probable as they hardly speak or understand english.

“The Benue State Police Command reassures members of the public that the operations form part of its proactive, intelligence-led policing strategy aimed at identifying potential security threats, preventing criminal activities and safeguarding lives and property across the State.

“The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP CLETUS C. N. NWADIOGBU, psc(+), mnips, PhD, commends the officers involved in the operations and members of the public whose timely information contributed to the arrests.

“He further urges residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the Police.

“The Command will continue to work with relevant stakeholders and members of the public to maintain peace and security across Benue State. The public will be updated as the investigation progress.”

A video circulating on social media has sparked reactions after it purportedly showed a Russian soldier being humiliated and physically assaulted by his commander.

The footage, which has not been independently verified, appears to show the soldier crouching inside what looks like a dugout while wearing a red dress.

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A man identified in the footage as his commander can be seen standing over him and repeatedly striking him with what appears to be a s!x toy.

In the video, the soldier appears visibly distressed and can be seen shaking as the commander places one hand on him while using the other to strike him.

The commander reportedly approaches the soldier and says:

“So, our girl”

He then hits the soldier several times on the head with the object.

The victim attempts to protect his head with his hands while pleading:

“I got shot”

When the commander asks where he was shot, the soldier responds:

“in the hand.”

The commander allegedly dismisses the injury, saying:

“That’s a scratch, a scratch, a scratch.”
The commander then reportedly threatens to send the soldier into what is described as a “meat storm” the following day.

He allegedly tells him:

“Tomorrow, you’ll go on the meat storm. You can go in that dress, understand?”

“And instead of an assault rifle, if you don’t go, you’ll take this p**** and shove it up yourself at gunpoint”

The term “meat storm” is used in discussions surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war to describe extremely dangerous assaults in which soldiers are allegedly sent into heavily contested areas with a high risk of casualties.

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🇺🇦 🇷🇺 #UPDATE
Disturbing footage reveals severe abuse in the Russian military!
​A Russian soldier who allegedly abandoned his position was forced into a dress, placed in a pit, and beaten by his commander. He was threatened to be sent on an assault mission wearing the dress.… pic.twitter.com/rnkPCUNtW0

— Burak Keskin (@Burak_Keskin85) August 5, 2026

A 47-year-old man has tragically died after suffering a cardiac arrest while being intimate with his wife as the couple were trying to conceive a child.

The deceased, Keith Lott, reportedly collapsed on May 16 while he and his wife, Brook, were together at home.

According to reports, Lott suddenly slumped over and began foaming at the mouth, prompting his wife to immediately call emergency services.

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Paramedics responded to the emergency and rushed Lott to Cooper University Hospital, where he was placed on a ventilator.

A CT scan later revealed that he had severe swelling of the brain.

According to NJ.com, Lott was declared brain dead at approximately 4:12 p.m. on May 16.
According to the report, representatives from the NJ Sharing Network arrived at the hospital shortly after Lott was declared brain dead to discuss organ donation with his family.

However, his relatives claimed that Lott had removed himself from the organ donor registry in 2025, two years after converting to Islam.

Family members said he no longer wished to be an organ donor because of his religious beliefs, noting that many Muslims believe the body should not be altered after death.

According to Lott’s family, they informed representatives from the NJ Sharing Network that he had withdrawn his consent to organ donation.

His sister-in-law, Tiffany, told NJ.com:

“They kept saying when you check that box to be a donor, it’s a lifetime contract.”

The family said they presented Lott’s 2025 driver’s license, which they claimed no longer identified him as an organ donor, while also explaining his religious convictions.

They alleged that representatives insisted he should have formally removed his name from the registry, despite the updated license.

The family said they wanted Lott buried within three days, in accordance with Islamic tradition, but claimed they were unable to proceed because of the ongoing dispute.

According to the report, the situation was resolved after Lott’s niece, Blake, who works as an intern for Senator Paul Moriarty, sought legal assistance through the senator’s office.

Speaking to NJ.com, Blake said:

“They basically told [the hospital] what they were doing was illegal.”

“They said you’re not going against the family’s wishes, and his license? He’s not an organ donor and there’s the religious aspect.”

According to the family, the NJ Sharing Network later agreed to release Lott’s body.

He was subsequently buried three days later, in keeping with his family’s religious traditions.

Popular diving influencer Li Runrun has passed away, her family has confirmed.

The announcement of her death was made on Monday, August 3, although the cause of her passing was not disclosed.

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Just days before her death, Li shared what has now become her final social media post. The post featured a photo of her smiling alongside friends as they enjoyed drinks together.

She captioned the image:

“Youth is great.”

Li had built a large online following by documenting her underwater adventures and sharing her passion for marine life. She regularly posted diving content for her 366,000 Instagram followers, inspiring many with her love for the ocean.

Originally from New Taipei City, Taiwan, Li was a certified PADI scuba diving instructor and actively promoted ocean conservation and the development of the blue economy through her content.

Two Nigerian nationals, Kingsley Ndifon, 29, and Emmanuel Akong, 25, have been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment in Ghana after being convicted of human trafficking and causing harm.

The judgment was delivered by Tema Circuit Court ‘B’ in Tema following their trial.

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In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the Ghana Police Service said the two men lured fellow Nigerians to Ghana with false promises of employment before forcing them to engage in cybercrime upon their arrival.

According to the police, the victims believed they were travelling for legitimate job opportunities but were instead exploited after reaching the country.

Investigators said the suspects confiscated the victims’ mobile phones and identification documents before compelling them to carry out internet fraud using laptops provided to them.

The police further disclosed that the victims endured harsh living conditions during their captivity.

According to the statement, they were fed only one meal a day and were allegedly subjected to severe physical abuse whenever they failed to comply with the suspects’ instructions.

The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to tackling human trafficking and other organised crimes, urging members of the public to report any suspected cases to the nearest police station or other appropriate authorities.

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A South African attorney, Sbonakaliso Mpisi, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Mahlako Malebo Rabalao, before allegedly setting her body and vehicle on fire in an attempt to conceal the crime.

The sentence was handed down on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg.

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During the trial, Mpisi was found guilty of the murder of Rabalao, as well as malicious injury to property and defeating the administration of justice.

He has remained in custody since his arrest on July 28, 2023, after abandoning his application for bail.
Rabalao’s remains were discovered inside her Mercedes-Benz on March 9, 2023, near her home in Midrand.

According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole, Senior State Advocate Michelle Bayat told the court that although medical experts could not determine the exact cause of death because the body had been extensively burned, the evidence proved beyond reasonable doubt that Rabalao had died before the fire was started.

The court accepted the prosecution’s case, which was supported by circumstantial evidence, including cellphone records, forensic findings, expert testimony, and Mpisi’s actions before and after the incident.

Prosecutors successfully argued that Mpisi murdered Rabalao before setting her body and vehicle ablaze in an attempt to destroy evidence and cover up the crime.
Evidence presented during the trial revealed that the couple had been in a romantic relationship.

According to prosecutors, Rabalao had informed relatives and close friends that she intended to end the relationship and move out of the apartment she shared with Mpisi before she was killed.

Rabalao, an IT specialist, was just days away from celebrating her 27th birthday when her life was cut short.

Mpisi, who was 30 years old at the time of his arrest, was apprehended in KwaZulu-Natal after a four-month investigation.

Before his arrest in 2023, Mpisi posted an emotional tribute on Facebook following Rabalao’s death.

He wrote:

“Rest in peace, my love. The pain I’m in is so deep. I don’t know where to begin to start picking up the pieces. How do I raise Beanie ungekho?… I thank God for giving me the time we’ve shared together; nothing can ever take that away.”

He also added:

“To all those who have given comfort, it is appreciated, and also to all who have given their continuous support in all ways in this dark moment. Your prayers, visits, company, financial and psychological support is highly appreciated.”

A 15-year-old footballer, Micael Leandro da Silva, has tragically lost his life after he was reportedly shot by mistake when he was mistaken for another person.

According to reports, the incident occurred on August 1 shortly after a match in the Taça das Grotas amateur football tournament.

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Following the shooting, Micael was rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical personnel sadly pronounced him dead.

Police investigating the case said there is no evidence that the teenager belonged to any criminal group or was involved in criminal activities.

Micael, the youngest of five children, lived in Maceió, Brazil.

Speaking about the heartbreaking loss, his father, Marcos Antônio Leandro, a painter, said:

“My family has been torn apart by two criminals who came and shot my son in the back.

“The match had just finished and he was getting changed, so he had no chance to run. I’m devastated. His siblings haven’t stopped crying.”

He also spoke about his son’s passion for football, adding:

“From a very young age, he stood out in football. It was all he lived and breathed. He’d already won futsal and football titles with CSA.”
Before his tragic death, Micael had built an impressive youth football career.

He previously trained at São Paulo FC’s youth academy after joining the club in the second half of 2025, where he remained until April 2026.

During his time there, he represented the club’s Under-14 and Under-15 teams at the Cotia Youth Academy and helped them win the 2026 Copa Fictor Under-15.

He was also training with Centro Sportivo Alagoano (CSA) and was scheduled to report to Retrô FC Brasil in Camaragibe before his untimely death.

A Nigerian woman identified as Ogunwale Mary has taken to social media to call out a man, Olajide Ibukun Oladimeji, accusing him of blocking her after she sent him ₦5,000 for transportation.

Sharing her experience in a Facebook post, Mary alleged that the incident happened after she tried to help the man secure a job.

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According to Mary, the man initially contacted her, explaining that he desperately needed a job to provide for his wife and children.

She claimed he repeatedly told her that he neither knew how to drive a car nor ride a motorcycle, making it difficult for him to find employment.

Mary said he continued pleading with her for several days until she eventually decided to offer him a job.
The farmer explained that after considering his situation, she offered him employment on her farm, adding that the job also came with free accommodation.

To help him resume work, she said she transferred ₦5,000 to cover his transportation expenses.

According to her, the man thanked her after receiving the money and was expected to resume work the following day.

Mary alleged that instead of reporting for work, the man blocked her on all communication channels shortly after receiving the money.

She further claimed that he deleted his National Identification Number (NIN), which he had previously shared during their conversation.

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A football match in southern Thailand ended in tragedy after a player was struck by lightning during a heavy rainstorm, leaving him dead and 12 other players injured.

The deceased, Sofwan Awae, 24, was playing in a local football tournament when a bolt of lightning hit the pitch at Santiphap Stadium in Sungai Golok on Tuesday, August 4.

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According to reports, the lightning struck while the match was being played in heavy rainfall.

Awae suffered critical injuries during the incident, prompting his teammates, who were wearing black-and-white kits, to immediately rush to his aid. They turned him onto his back and performed CPR as spectators gathered around the scene.

He was later transported to the hospital, where medical personnel fought to save his life.

Despite their efforts, Awae succumbed to his injuries.
Police confirmed that 12 players were also injured during the lightning strike, including a 22-year-old Malaysian national.

The injured victims were taken to Sungai Kolok Hospital for treatment, while Malaysian player Mohamad Alif Ezzahan Zulkifli later returned to Malaysia to continue receiving medical care.

Speaking on the incident, Sungai Golok Police Chief Thun Sirikhunt said:

“Although the emergency medical team made every effort to save him, the victim succumbed to severe injuries sustained in the incident.”

The game formed part of the Golok FA Cup, a local football competition featuring amateur clubs and Thai-Malaysian teams.

Tuesday’s fixture was between SAMCOLTS and Abu x Nong Sirin.

Awae played as a winger for SAMCOLTS and had recently signed for Yala FC, a club competing in Thailand’s third division.

Following the tragic incident, Yala FC paid tribute to the late footballer in a statement, saying:

“We extend our condolences to the family of our new FC Yala player, Sofwan Awae.”

The heartbreaking incident has sparked an outpouring of condolences from football fans and the wider sporting community.

According to Thailand’s Department of Disease Control, 283 people were struck by lightning across the country between 2020 and 2024, highlighting the dangers of outdoor activities during severe weather conditions.

The Yoruba movie industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of actress Temitope Osoba after her battle with breast cancer.

The heartbreaking news comes about two years after the actress publicly disclosed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery as part of her treatment.

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Temitope Osoba’s death was announced by her colleague, Alesh Ola Sanni, who paid an emotional tribute to the late actress on social media.

Sharing the sad news, he wrote:

“Couldn’t sleep since last night it’s well rest in peace my dearest sister Temitope Osoba we had amazing time and good memories together till we meet again. I really dunno what to say mehn gosh.”