- A young boy has been arrested in Kebbi State for allegedly pretending to be deaf for nearly a year to spy for kidnappers.
- The suspect reportedly confessed to gathering information in Birnin Kebbi, prompting calls for increased vigilance among residents.
Residents of Kebbi State have been left in shock following the arrest of a young boy accused of pretending to be deaf for nearly a year to secretly gather information for kidnappers.
The incident was disclosed by Abuzaidu Abubakar Yari in a Facebook post on Monday, March 2, 2026. According to him, the boy allegedly confessed during interrogation that he was sent alongside two others to spy on residents in the Makera Gandu area of Birnin Kebbi.
The suspect reportedly revealed that he had been trained in sign language to communicate with his accomplices without raising suspicion. Although he currently resides in Kebbi State, he is said to be originally from Niger State.
The revelation has raised concerns about the tactics used by criminal networks to monitor communities before carrying out kidnappings. Yari urged residents to remain vigilant, advising them to report any suspicious activity to security authorities.
In other news…. Nollywood actress Miriam Ogbonna, believed to be related to actor IK Ogbonna, has opened up about some of the troubling experiences she faced during her time in the music industry.
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Before transitioning fully into acting, Miriam pursued a career as a singer. She later left music for Nollywood and has since appeared in films alongside actors such as Frederick Leonard and others.
Her revelations came after an X (formerly Twitter) user asked people to share jobs they once had that nearly cost them their lives before they walked away. Responding to the post, Miriam recounted disturbing moments from her time as an aspiring artiste.
She disclosed that on one occasion, while resting in a studio, she felt an unusual touch and realized a producer was allegedly attempting to take advantage of her.
The actress further claimed that a well-known industry figure once pressured her into engaging in inappropriate conduct against her will.
In another incident, she said a producer who had promised her accommodation withdrew the offer after she refused his advances. As a result, she was left with no choice but to spend the night at the beach, where area boys usually gathered.
According to her, the accommodation was revoked simply because she declined to comply with his demands.
Following her disclosure, many social media users expressed sympathy and support. Several commenters noted that such experiences are not unique to the music scene, adding that women who speak up about abuse are often dismissed or branded as bitter.
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