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9 killed as Soldiers, illegal miners clash in Katsina
9 killed as Soldiers, illegal miners clash in Katsina
By: James Bwala
The Nigeria Army and illegal miners clashed at the weekend over gold mining at Magama, a village at the border of Jibiya local government area of Katsina state in northwest Nigeria.
Two soldiers and seven illegal miners were left dead following exchange of gunfire at the mining site causing tension in the area.
Residents of Magama village disclosed that the clash occurred on Wednesday around 6pm after discovery of huge gold nuggets in one of the open-pit mines dug by the artisanal miners.
“Several people have fled the village following the clash for fear that the military will come hard on the innocent people.” Ibrahim Danlami told Newsmen in Katsina.
According to the locals, the illegal miners numbering about 40 were armed with AK rifles, and paid the soldiers the sum of N500,000 per pit before they were allowed to start the mining.
Speaking further, one of the survivors said, “However, when the soldiers saw the huge nuggets the miners discovered, they insisted that it be shared equally with them.
“When the miners insisted that they will not part with the nuggets or pay more — apart from the N2.5million they paid for the five pits — the soldiers started shooting in the air to scare the miners.
“But it was said that 27 of them had guns, and also replied to the fire, and then exchange of direct gunfire began. The soldiers lost two men, while miners lost seven men in the clash.
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“The mining ring leaders were able to successfully run away with the nuggets, valued in conservative estimates at N70 million, in their vehicle.”
Spokesman for the Nigerian Army, Onyema Nwachukwu, could not be reached for comment on the clash.
It could be recalled that in March last year, President Muhammadu Buhari declared Zamfara State a no-fly-zone and banned all mining activities to check banditry and kidnapping in the state.
Following the federal government’s ban on mining in Zamfara, sources said that the activities have now shifted to some parts of Katsina State where gold was also discovered and illegal mining was now being carried out in the state.
9 killed as Soldiers, illegal miners clash in Katsina
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
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Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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