Morning recap: Police warn terrorists spying on schools, Police recover another corpse as Accord chieftain buried in Osun, other top stories

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a security alert, warning of potential terrorist attacks on schools, places of worship, and NYSC camps as the new academic year begins. Intelligence suggests armed elements are moving from Katsina to Plateau. The National Security and Criminal Detection Agency (NSCDC) has doubled its intelligence network around educational institutions.

Kidnappers across Northern Nigeria have created a ransom economy, forcing families to sell assets and pay millions in ransom. Between July 2025 and June 2026, 7,825 people were abducted, with N7.78bn paid as ransoms. However, payment doesn't guarantee survival.

In Osun State, police recovered a second corpse from the Mayfair Motor Park in Ile-Ife, where Accord Party chieftain Olalekan Oyeyemi, also known as Emir Ajagungbade, was killed in a shooting. His remains have been buried according to traditional rites, and the park has been closed.

Five South African-based Nigerians face up to 100 years in US prison for alleged romance scams and money laundering, linked to defrauding American women of over $6m. They are accused of leading a Black Axe zone in Cape Town.

Anambra State Police arrested Ogechi Ofoma, a 32-year-old mother, for allegedly injuring her seven-year-old daughter with a hot knife after accusing her of taking food from a pot. The victim was rescued by community security, and the case is being handled by the Ministry of Women Affairs and the police.