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
Troops Foil Cattle Rustling Attempt in Plateau Border Community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 3 of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled an attempted cattle rustling operation by unidentified armed men in a border community between Bassa and Jos South Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:50 p.m. on May 17, 2026, following reports of sporadic gunshots around Rigochongo village.
According to the sources, troops swiftly mobilised to the area and discovered that the gunfire emanated from a group of armed men attempting to rustle cattle within the community.
The attackers reportedly abandoned the operation and fled the area upon the arrival of security personnel.
Authorities said no casualty was recorded during the incident, while security patrols and surveillance had been intensified in the area to prevent further criminal activities.
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Troops Raid Suspected Terror Logistics Network in Sokoto, Arrest 11
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 11 suspects and recovered a fabricated firearm during a raid on suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Sokoto State.
Military sources said the operation was conducted at about 11:00 a.m. on May 17, 2026, by troops of the 8 Division Garrison at Sabon Birni in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state.
According to the sources, the raid targeted suspected logistics hubs believed to be supplying terrorist elements operating within the area.
During the operation, troops recovered one locally fabricated pistol loaded with 10 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, alongside quantities of suspected hard drugs.
The sources added that 11 suspects were arrested from different hideouts within the area during the coordinated operation.
All suspects and recovered items were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Troops Raid Suspected Terror Logistics Network in Sokoto, Arrest 11
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner Linked to Notorious Terror Kingpins in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested a suspected gunrunner allegedly involved in supplying weapons and ammunition to terrorist groups operating in the North-West.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Saidu Rabiu, aged 25, from Wagini in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, was arrested on May 15, 2026, at about 10:20 a.m.
According to the sources, troops acted on credible intelligence and swiftly mobilised to the General Hospital, Batsari, where the suspect was reportedly receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
He was subsequently arrested at the hospital without resistance and moved for interrogation.
Preliminary investigation allegedly linked the suspect to the supply of military-grade weapons and ammunition to several notorious terror kingpins operating in the region, including Bello Turji, Ado Aliero, and other criminal commanders identified as late Kachalla Black and Yellow.
Troops said the suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further interrogation to uncover wider arms trafficking networks supporting terrorist operations in the North-West.
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