The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has called on President Bola Tinubu to collaborate with U.S President Donald Trump in tackling what he described as the ongoing “Christian genocide” in Nigeria.

Speaking in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday, Oke said the evidence of widespread violence against Christians across Nigeria could no longer be denied.

He cited attacks and abductions in Benue, Taraba, Plateau, Niger, Southern Kaduna, and Ondo States, including the killings of Deborah Samuel and the abduction of Leah Sharibu and the Chibok schoolgirls, as proof of systematic persecution.

“There is a Christian genocide in Nigeria. There’s no other name for it,” he said.

“No Christian group is attacking Muslims. The patience of the church is being stretched.”

Oke praised Trump for previously designating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over religious violence, noting that the former U.S. president had pledged to confront the situation.

He urged Tinubu not to dismiss Trump’s concerns but to seek his partnership instead.

“President Tinubu should not oppose Trump but rather cooperate with him to eliminate radical groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP,” Oke added.

“Working together will help Nigerians live in peace.”

The PFN leader stressed that the violence was being perpetrated by extremist elements who claim to act in the name of Islam but do not represent the wider Muslim community.

He emphasized that the federal government has a constitutional duty to protect all citizens, regardless of faith.

“Government must act decisively and not politicize the crisis,” he said.

“This administration inherited the problem, but it must now face it squarely.”

Meanwhile, President Tinubu has reportedly begun consultations with religious leaders as part of efforts to address Trump’s recent warnings of possible U.S action against terrorists operating in Nigeria.

Samuel Ojeogwu, brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has been charged in court for alleged criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, and theft, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police confirmed on Friday.

The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said the case arose from a petition filed with the FCT Metro Area Command on October 28, 2025, naming Ojeogwu and three others.

“On October 28, 2025, the FCT Metro Area Command received a petition against Samuel Ojeogwu and three others, alleging criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, criminal intimidation, theft, and cyberbullying,” Adeh said.

She noted that Ojeogwu ignored multiple police invitations before he was eventually arrested in Lagos under a court-issued warrant and transferred to Abuja for investigation.

Following the investigation, Ojeogwu was arraigned in a competent court in Abuja on November 6, 2025, and charged with the offences.

The court remanded him in custody pending fulfillment of bail conditions, SP Adeh added.

The police spokesperson reaffirmed the command’s commitment to professional policing, due process, and the rule of law.

The case has intensified ongoing family tensions involving Regina Daniels.

In a viral video, the actress was seen breaking down in tears, expressing her distress over her brother’s detention. “I will go back,” she said, lamenting her family’s struggles.

The video came amid reports of marital issues with her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, whom she previously accused of domestic violence.

Nwoko denied the allegations, attributing her behaviour to alleged drug and alcohol use, and urged her to undergo rehabilitation.

Amid the family and personal challenges, Regina recently celebrated the reconciliation of her estranged parents, who reunited after years apart, providing a glimmer of hope during a turbulent period for the actress and her family.

Over 16 residents of Sabo village, Murai ward, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State have reportedly been abducted by armed bandits, DAILY GAZETTE learned.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 6, 2025, amid heightened vigilance by local community vigilantes.

Youths from neighboring Gidan Matan Aure village had mobilized to protect their own settlement, anticipating attacks on nearby communities.

A villager, Muhammad Usman, confirmed that the bandits stormed Sado village without warning, overwhelming the local vigilantes due to their superior numbers. Sado district head, Aliyu Saidu, said:

“The vigilantes did their best to repel the attack, but the bandits overpowered them. So far, 16 people have been kidnapped, including women, children, and the elderly. We are still trying to account for everyone.”

One source, Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu Sado, shared the personal toll of the raid:

“I received a call about the attack and immediately thought of my friend Nasiru, who had left my shop the previous night. I tried calling him, but there was no response. He and his wife have been taken.”

This marks the second major attack on the community since last year, when bandits abducted the village head, Aliyu Sa’idu, prompting him to relocate temporarily to Morai due to trauma.

Residents are now living in fear, gathering in the village square and anxiously awaiting possible calls from the kidnappers.

Families displaced by the raid are scattered across nearby areas, with many uncertain about the fate of their loved ones.

Umar Rabiu, whose elder brother was among those abducted, appealed to authorities:

“We are urging the government and security forces to intervene and rescue the victims.”

This latest attack comes weeks after bandits abducted six butchers and animal dealers returning from Magajin Maitarko market along Dogon Santsi forest in Gusau Local Government Area.

A relative of the victims, Ishiaku Umar, described the ordeal:

“The bandits blocked the Gusau – Dansadau road on Friday evening. One victim was left behind, and another is now in critical condition. The kidnappers even contacted the victims using their mobile numbers.”

The Ogun State Police Command has announced the dismantling of a notorious syndicate of Cameroonian nationals involved in kidnapping victims under the guise of visa processing.

Command Spokesperson Omolola Odutola revealed that two suspects were arrested during a raid on their hideout in Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, while the gang leader remains at large.

The operation followed a distress call from Kengne Maeva, a Cameroonian woman who was lured into Nigeria on 29 September 2025 by a man named Donald, who promised to secure a Canadian visa for her.

Instead, Maeva and her younger sister were held hostage in a two-bedroom flat in Pakuro, Ogun State.

Maeva managed to escape captivity on 3 November 2025 and alerted the police, revealing that other victims were also being held. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of suspects Ndzana Kamga Isidore and Tingue Stephen.

The police confirmed that the victims’ families in Cameroon had paid a ransom of 3.6 million CFA francs into the fleeing suspect’s bank account.

“Upon arrival at Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, the victims were received by the fake agency, which transported them to Mowe, Ogun State, where they were held,” Odutola explained.

Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has directed enhanced surveillance of similar criminal activities across the state and instructed tactical commanders to work closely with community leaders, particularly in remote areas, to monitor suspicious foreign nationals renting properties.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has addressed the recent arrest and remand of Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, who is the brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels.

Ojeogwu was arrested in Lagos last week and subsequently transferred to Abuja for further investigation.

The actress, whose marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko has been in the public spotlight, had raised concerns about her brother’s arrest, alleging that the police were biased in favor of her estranged husband.

However, SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, stated on Friday that the arrest was lawful and conducted following due process.

According to her, multiple invitations for questioning were sent to Ojeogwu, which he failed to honor, prompting the issuance of a court-sanctioned arrest warrant.

Adeh explained that the case stems from a petition submitted on 28 October 2025 against Ojeogwu and three others, alleging criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, theft, and cyberbullying.

Investigations have since been concluded, and Ojeogwu was charged in court on 6 November 2025. He was remanded pending fulfillment of bail conditions.

“The command remains committed to professional policing, due process, and upholding the rule of law,” Adeh emphasized.

Meanwhile, Senator Ned Nwoko, Daniels’ estranged husband, has not publicly commented on the arrest.