Crime
24 Varsity Students abducted as bandits invade their hostel in Zamfara
24 Varsity Students abducted as bandits invade their hostel in Zamfara
By: Bodunrin Kayode
24 students of the Federal University of Gusau have been abducted in the early hours of Friday after bandits invaded the Sabon-Gida community of Bungudu council area of Zamfara State.
A source within the area, told newsmen on phone that over 24 students mostly ladies,were suspected to have been abducted during the wee hours of the morning before first light.
The source told newsmen on phone that the bandits invaded the community at around 3 am in the morning shooting indiscriminately in the air to scare everyone.
He said that three students hostels were attacked and most of the students were taken away as hostages by the bandits who came in their numbers.
“They entered the town around 3 am and started shooting indiscriminately. We are yet to confirm the number of students kidnapped because the bandits entered three hostels and kidnapped almost all the students mostly ladies.” he revealed.
He said that even though the troops of the Nigerian Army close by engaged the bandits in a fierce fight, that did not stop the criminals from escaping with the kidnapped victims.
“They were fiercely engaged with the army troops but the way these bandits operate, they will divide themselves into two, one group will move with the kidnapped victims while the other will stay behind to protect the first group by fighting back. “he said.
Sabon-Gida is a rural community opposite the main campus of the Federal University of Gusau that is about 20 km from the state capital, Gusau.
As at the time of writing this report, the Zamfara state police command was yet to respond on the development.
Meanwhile, some of the ladies are believed to have escaped from the grip of the bandits even as men of the Nigerian Airforce chased them as they tried to escape with the students.
Security sources in Gusau said that the troops of the Nigerian Airforce were still giving them a hot chase as at the time of writing this report.
24 Varsity Students abducted as bandits invade their hostel in Zamfara
Crime
Fulani Bandits kill 2 in Plateau in reprisal to attack on herders that killed nine cows in Jos South
Fulani Bandits kill 2 in Plateau in reprisal to attack on herders that killed nine cows in Jos South
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intensified security operations in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State following an isolated attack by Fulani gunmen on communities in the area.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about 7:40 p.m. on May 10 around Chenhen and Dum villages in Bachi District of Riyom LGA.
The attack came just few hours after nine cows were killed while five others sustained gunshot injuries during an attack by Berom Militia in Gero area in Jos South LGA.
During the attack, the troops also came under heavy fire by the attackers while a herder identified as Aliyu Yusuf also sustained gunshot wounds and was rushed for medical treatment
Security officials disclosed that during continued clearance operations at about 7:20 a.m. on May 11, troops discovered two corpses identified as Mr Peter Dung Dachung and Mr Amose Danbwarang.
The corpses were later evacuated by family members for burial.
The sources added that troops had sustained aggressive patrols and manhunt operations across the affected communities to track down the fleeing attackers and restore confidence among residents.
They said security presence had also been reinforced in surrounding villages to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
Fulani Bandits kill 2 in Plateau in reprisal to attack on herders that killed nine cows in Jos South
Two Killed in Attack at Illegal Mining Site in Plateau, One Suspect Arrested
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have recovered two corpses and rescued one victim following an attack at an illegal mining site in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on May 11 at Kedawa village in Barkin Ladi LGA.
The sources disclosed that troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41 Gashish, swiftly responded to reports of an attack on illegal miners operating at the site.
According to the sources, on arrival at the scene, troops discovered the corpses of two victims identified as Mr Napan Danjuma and Mr Leba, while the assailants had fled before the arrival of security personnel.
The troops also rescued one victim identified as Mr Anthony Daniel during the operation.
Security sources further disclosed that troops arrested one suspect, Mr Daniel Nathaniel, 42, who allegedly invited the illegal miners to operate at the closed mining site.
The suspect was subsequently handed over to the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) of the Mobile Police Force in NTV for further necessary action.
Military authorities said efforts were ongoing to track down the fleeing assailants and prevent further criminal activities around illegal mining locations in the state.
Two Killed in Attack at Illegal Mining Site in Plateau, One Suspect Arrested
Troops Neutralise 20 Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Zamfara State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, in coordination with ground forces, have neutralised about 20 terrorists during an exploitation operation in Zamfara State.
Security sources said that the operation took place at about 1340 hours on May 10, 2026, following aerial interdiction of suspected terrorist locations.
The sources said combined troops drawn from Forward Operating Bases in Isa and Shinkafi conducted a follow-up exploitation operation to Tunfa village in Shinkafi Local Government Area of the state.
According to the sources, the troops advanced through Kamawara in Isa LGA and other adjoining communities including Kalage, Kalage Jena and Mashema before arriving at the target location.
Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) reportedly indicated that about 20 terrorists were neutralised during the operation, while two motorcycles were recovered from the scene.
Military authorities said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to sustain pressure on criminal elements and deny them freedom of action across Zamfara State and surrounding areas.
They added that troops will continue coordinated air and ground operations to consolidate gains and ensure lasting peace in the North West region.
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