NEWS at 8am TODAY ON AKAHI NEWS |Monday, October 12, 2026
Good morning, and welcome to News at 8am on Akahi News, your trusted source for breaking news, security updates and important developments across Nigeria. I am Joseph Iyaji.
We begin this morning with four major stories: a motorcycle rider shot dead near YABATECH in Lagos, three suspected armed robbers arrested in Ibadan, an 83-year-old woman rearrested by the NDLEA alongside a South African woman allegedly caught with 32.74 kilogrammes of cannabis, and the destruction of a large portion of a cabbage farm in Plateau State.
1. Motorcycle Rider Shot Dead Near YABATECH
A motorcycle rider has been shot dead by two masked assailants near the back gate of Yaba College of Technology in Lagos State. The attack reportedly occurred on Saturday evening.
Police have commenced an investigation, with a police source suggesting a possible cult-related motive. The circumstances surrounding the killing remain under investigation, and the victim’s identity had not been disclosed in the report.
2. Three Suspected Armed Robbers Arrested in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers following a reported robbery around Sumal Junction Roundabout in Ibadan.
The police said a locally made pistol, a live cartridge and a motorcycle were recovered. The suspects were taken into custody as investigations continued into allegations that members of the public had been attacked and robbed.
3. NDLEA Rearrests 83-Year-Old Woman, Arrests South African With Cannabis
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has reportedly rearrested an 83-year-old woman in Abia State over alleged drug trafficking, following an earlier drug-related conviction.
In a separate operation at Port Harcourt International Airport, the agency arrested a South African woman after allegedly discovering 32.74 kilogrammes of cannabis in her luggage.
The NDLEA also reported other drug seizures and arrests across several states as part of its nationwide enforcement operations.
4. Suspected Herders Destroy Large Portion of Cabbage Farm in Plateau
A large portion of a cabbage farm has reportedly been cut down with cutlasses in Rakum village, Ropp District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace reportedly visited the scene after the incident was reported on October 10, but the suspected perpetrators had fled before their arrival. Efforts were said to be ongoing to track down those responsible.
The incident raises fresh concerns about farm security and the livelihoods of farmers in the area.
Read more: https://akahinews.org/suspected-herders-destroy-large-portion-of-cabbage-farm-in-plateau/
That is the News at 8am on Akahi News for Monday, October 12, 2026.
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