Gunmen kill four, injure three in bokkos, plateau state

By: Zagazola Makama

Atleast four person were killed while three others injured following an attack by suspected armed hoodlums on Jean Tangur 2 village in Tangur District, Bokkos Local Government Area of the state.

Zagazola Makama gathered from sources that the incident occurred on Wednesday night, June 19, at about 10:40 p.m.

The sources said the attackers stormed the community and opened fire on residents, killing four women on the spot.

The deceased were identified as Rachael Ayuba, Cecilia John, Naomi Siman, and Esther Ezra while three other individuals sustained bullet wounds during the attack, all of whom are currently receiving treatment at the Cottage Hospital in Bokkos.

Combined troops comprising the military, police personnel, and local vigilantes were promptly deployed to the scene.

Efforts were being made to track down the attackers.

Gunmen kill four, injure three in bokkos, plateau state

Bandit ambush police in Kankara, killed Inspector and injured another officer

By: Zagazola Makama

At least one police officer killed and another injured following an ambush on its Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol team by suspected armed bandits in Kankara Local Government Area in Katsina.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on June 19 at about 12:30 p.m. near Government Science Secondary School along the Kankara–Kafi Road, during a farm clearance operation by the police.

According to a Police sources, he bandits suddenly opened fire on the patrol team, leading to a gun duel.

“As a result of the exchange, Inspector Yahaya Bello, was fatally wounded and later confirmed dead at the General Hospital Kankara by a medical doctor.

Another officer, ASP Sani Suleiman, attached to 27 PMF Katsina, sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital, where he is reported to be responding positively.

Bandit ambush police in Kankara, killed Inspector and injured another officer

Father kills 18-year-old daughter in kano

By: Zagazola Makama

A 60-year-old man, Adamu Mohammed, has allegedly killed his 18-year-old daughter, Zainab Adamu, during a domestic altercation at their residence in Dawakin Dakata Quarters, Kano.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the tragic incident reportedly occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Monday, when the father struck the young girl with a hard object, leaving her unconscious. A concerned resident raised an alarm about two hours later, leading to swift action by members of the community.

The sources said that the scene was promptly visited by the police. The unconscious victim was rushed to Sir Sunusi Specialist Hospital, where she was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

The remains of the deceased have been released to her family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Police sources said that the suspect has been taken into custody while investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the act.

Community sources described the incident as deeply shocking and called for increased awareness and intervention to address the rising cases of domestic violence, particularly those involving family members.

Father kills 18-year-old daughter in kano