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
Police Arrest Notorious Armed Robber in Nasarawa, Hunt for Accomplices
By: Zagazola Makama
The Scorpion Squad of the Nigeria Police has arrested a notorious armed robber linked to multiple home invasions and violent robberies across several states.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, Auwal Ibrahim Sani, 30, from Makarfi Rigasa, Kaduna State, was apprehended at Mararaba Garage, Nasarawa State, on March 26 at about 6:00 a.m., following actionable intelligence.
It was gathered that Sani and his gang terrorized victims using assault rifles and other dangerous weapons. One of their most heinous crimes occurred on October 15, 2024, when they invaded House No. 482, Ken Nnamani Street, Wuye, Abuja, at about 3:30 a.m., robbing: Mrs. Helen Ogbolu and Mr. Ojo Otobo, carting away: Two cars: A silver-colored 2017 Honda Accord (ABC 481 KH) and a maroon-colored Honda Accord (YAB 166 GB) Gold jewelry, laptops, and phones
The silver Honda Accord was earlier recovered, and three suspects were arrested, but the maroon Honda Accord remains missing.
During interrogation, Sani confessed that his gang comprised seven members armed with two AK-47 rifles and pistols. He identified his accomplices as Ibrahim, Ismail, Sadiq, Jabire, and Bala, who are still at large.
Efforts are in top gear to track down the fleeing suspects and recover their weapons, while the police continue their investigation.
Police Arrest Notorious Armed Robber in Nasarawa, Hunt for Accomplices
Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Ammunition in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered a cache of ammunition in Kabwir Community, Kanke Local Government Area.
According to a police sources, the arrest was made following credible intelligence that the suspect was lodging in a hotel. Acting on the information, a team of police officers led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kanke raided the hotel and apprehended 25-year-old Auwal Haruna, an indigene of Kaduna State.
A search of the suspect’s belongings led to the recovery of:51 rounds of 7.62x51mm ammunition,14 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, One AA ammunition, One AK-47 empty magazine and Assorted charms
Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Ammunition in Plateau
Tragic Dispute: Man Killed in Mango Farm Fight in Benishiekh
By: Zagazola Makama
A dispute between two brothers over mango harvesting in Benishiekh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, has resulted in the death of one and the hospitalization of the other.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 9:00 AM when Kajdi Kachalla, 40, and his younger brother, Baba Goni Kachalla, 28, engaged in a physical altercation at their mango plantation in Ajari Area, Benishiekh.
During the fight, both men inflicted serious head and mouth injuries on each other using wooden sticks. Police operatives responded swiftly and evacuated them to the General Hospital in Benishiekh.
However, Kajdi Kachalla was pronounced dead, while Baba Goni remains under medical care.
The deceased’s body was later released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
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