Evening recap: Friend deceives man into selling kidney, police rescue Colombian women held captive, other top stories

A young Nigerian, Samuel Ezekiel, has recounted how his friend allegedly deceived him into selling his kidney at a hospital in Abuja and later spent part of the payment on phones and gadgets.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has given candidates a final chance to accept or reject outstanding admission offers from 2021 to 2026, extending the deadline to September 30.

Police have rescued two Colombian women allegedly lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate in Lagos.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued an executive order setting up a coroner inquest panel to investigate killings and violence at Ikire on August 24.

Anambra State Police have arrested a 28-year-old suspected drug dealer and recovered cannabis, methamphetamine and other substances estimated at N5.8m.

A machete-wielding man has attacked security guards at a cinema in Lekki, Lagos, killing two people before being mobbed to death.

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, has urged residents to stop patronising unregulated cart pushers whose activities lead to indiscriminate dumping and flooding risks.

And the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina has run out of bed space as a diphtheria outbreak overwhelms its Children’s Ward with a surge in referred cases.

Here is a recap of the major stories making headlines this evening.

**1. How friend deceived me to sell my kidney, bought phones with payment — Victim **

Samuel Ezekiel has told police how his friend, Emmanuel Odeh, allegedly changed his identity to Hassan Abubakar before he underwent kidney removal at Wellington Hospital in Abuja.

After receiving payment in dollars, Ezekiel handed the money to Odeh, who spent part of it on phones, power banks and Wi-Fi devices. The police have paraded suspects linked to an alleged organ-harvesting syndicate.

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**2. Jamb gives candidates final chance to accept, reject old admissions **

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has extended the deadline for candidates with pending admission offers from 2021 to 2026 to September 30.

The board describes it as a final opportunity and warns that unaccepted or unrejected offers will automatically revert to “Not Admitted” status. Candidates already in new programmes may reject earlier offers without affecting their current admission.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/jamb-gives-candidates-final-chance-to-accept-reject-old-admissions/

3. Police rescue two Colombian women held captive in Lagos

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force INTERPOL Lagos Annex have rescued two Colombian nationals, Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa, who were allegedly lured to Nigeria and held against their will.

The suspects, said to be Chinese nationals, fled when police approached. The Colombian Embassy is collaborating on their safe return.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-two-colombian-women-held-captive-in-lagos/

4. Adeleke issues executive order, sets up panel over Osun killings

Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued an executive order establishing a coroner inquest panel into the killings and violence at Naira and Kobo Junction, Ikire, on August 24.

The panel, headed by Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola, will examine the role of security operatives and may recommend prosecution or compensation. It is expected to submit its report within 30 days of sitting.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/adeleke-issues-executive-order-sets-up-panel-over-osun-killings/

**5. Police nab suspected drug dealer with N5.8m haul in Anambra **

Anambra State Police have arrested 28-year-old Chinedu Nwankwo and recovered suspected cannabis, methamphetamine and Colorado estimated at N5.8m. The suspect was intercepted along the Nteje-Otuocha Road during an intelligence-driven patrol.

Investigators are examining possible links to activities that could disrupt ongoing local government elections.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/police-nab-suspected-drug-dealer-with-%e2%82%a65-8m-haul-in-anambra/

**6. Machete-wielding man attacks security guards at Lagos cinema, kills two **

A man armed with a machete and knife allegedly stormed a cinema in Lekki, Lagos, on Friday night and attacked security guards after being denied entry.

Police confirmed two people died: one security guard stabbed to death and the suspect later mobbed. The cinema’s chief security officer has been taken into custody as investigations continue.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/machete-wielding-man-attacks-security-guards-at-lagos-cinema-kills-two/

**7. Stop patronising unregulated cart pushers, Wahab tells Lagos residents **

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, has warned residents against using unregulated cart pushers, saying their activities lead to indiscriminate dumping on roads and drainages.

He spoke after the monthly sanitation exercise in Festac, stressing the need for collective responsibility to keep the state clean.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/stop-patronising-unregulated-cart-pushers-wahab-tells-lagos-residents/

**8. Diphtheria: Katsina teaching hospital runs out of bed space **

The Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina has reported severe overcrowding in its Children’s Ward as a diphtheria outbreak drives a surge in referred cases.

Hospital management said available beds have been stretched beyond capacity but staff continue to provide care. It called for stronger coordination among health facilities responding to the outbreak.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/diphtheria-katsina-teaching-hospital-runs-out-of-bed-space/