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Nigerian Designer Sheriff Shittu Shot Dead in New York Nightclub

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8 months ago

February 23, 2026

Nigerian designer Sheriff Shittu shot dead in New York nightclub after altercation during a birthday celebration; suspect remains at large and family calls for justice A 30‑year‑old Nigerian fashion designer, Sheriff Shittu, has been shot dead following a confrontation with an alleged intoxicated patron at a nightclub in the East Flatbush area of Brooklyn, New York, authorities and family members have confirmed.

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The fatal incident occurred at about 4.25 a.m. on 14 February inside Quilox Restaurant and Lounge, where Sheriff Shittu was attending a friend’s birthday celebration with his younger brother.

Local law enforcement sources say a disorderly individual, who had reportedly made inappropriate advances toward female guests including Shittu’s girlfriend, became involved in a dispute.

Police allege that as security personnel were escorting the suspect out of the venue, the man produced a firearm and opened fire, striking Sheriff Shittu.

Despite efforts to revive him, emergency responders later pronounced him dead at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center.

New York City police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who fled the scene and remains at large. Authorities have said investigations are ongoing, with surveillance footage and witness accounts being examined.

Family members and members of the Nigerian diaspora community have called for justice and raised concerns about venue security, questioning how a firearm was brought into the establishment.

Sheriff Shittu’s relatives described him as a creative and ambitious designer striving to establish his fashion brand in the United States.

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The tragic loss has drawn attention to broader issues of nightclub safety and gun violence in New York City, where local police are under pressure to bring the perpetrator to justice.

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Police Confirm Three Killed, Inspector Injured in Kebbi Violence

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24 minutes ago

October 27, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Kebbi violence leaves three people dead and a police inspector injured, as reprisal attacks force residents to flee communities in Koko-Besse LGA

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that three people were killed and a police inspector injured during violence along the Besse/Shanga riverine axis, following rumours of cattle rustling and a possible attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists.

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The violence also triggered reprisal attacks and the displacement of residents from communities in Koko-Besse Local Government Area of the state.

The police spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed the development to PUNCH on Tuesday while responding to a viral video showing residents fleeing their communities towards Koko town over reported security threats.

Usman said the crisis began with rumours that suspected Lakurawa terrorists had rustled cattle and were planning an attack in the area. The reports prompted the mobilisation of local vigilantes known as Yan Sakai across several villages.

According to the police spokesperson, the situation escalated on October 22, 2026, when armed Yan Sakai members reportedly attacked Samanaji Market.

“On 22/10/2026, heavily armed Yan Sakai stormed Samanaji Market, killed three Fulani, injured three others and injured a Police Inspector who was deployed with Police teams to restore peace,” Usman said.

He explained that the displacement of residents followed subsequent reprisal attacks in Karwa, Tunga Hako and Buma villages, where several Fulani settlements were reportedly burnt.

“The present displacement is an offshoot of subsequent reprisal showdowns across Karwa, Tunga Hako and Buma villages where several Fulani settlements were burnt,” he stated.

The police spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Hadejia, had deployed additional police personnel and joint security teams to the affected areas to prevent further violence.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, has since deployed additional Police and joint security teams to dominate the space and prevent further escalation, while investigation is ongoing,” Usman added.

The command urged residents to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could heighten tensions or worsen the security situation.

“Residents are urged to remain calm and disregard unverified narratives,” Usman said.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of residents fleeing affected communities along the Besse/Shanga riverine axis.

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The police have not disclosed the number of people displaced or the full extent of the damage caused by the reported attacks. Investigations into the violence are ongoing.