Crime
Boko Haram kills three people in Borno community
Boko Haram kills three people in Borno community
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in gun trucks and motorcycles attacked Njilang Community and killed three people in Chibok Council of Borno state.
The insurgents also torched some houses, after snatching food items and other household goods and fled towards the Sambisa Forest.
Confirming the incident, yesterday (Tuesday), in Maiduguri, the Council Chairman, Umar Ibrahim, disclosed: “An unspecified number of armed Boko Haram members attacked the village in the early hours of Monday.”
He added that the insurgents commenced shooting sporadically into the air and killed three villagers, before setting some of the houses ablaze.
Also, there is an unconfirmed report that dozens of motorists and commuters were killed after two trucks overran an Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted along the Maiduguri-Damboa road.
The road, which was recently reopened by the military, is plied in an escort of motorists and commuters to Damboa, Chibok, Biu and Askira communities in the state.
The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Maj-Gen. Christopher Musa, appealed to the Federal and state government to fix the Maiduguri-Biu road.
He noted that bad roads fuel Boko Haram insurgency and delays Nigerian Army responses to communities’ various distress calls on attacks and ambushes.
According to him, the rebuild of Maiduguri-Biu, Maiduguri-Monguno and the Maiduguri-Dikwa-Gambouru roads could prevent the planting of IEDs.
Governor Babagana Zulum, had on several occasions assured that the road was secured for motorists to ply.
Adamu Yahaya, who survived the multiple explosions on the road, said: “The terrorists targeted some the trucks conveying foodstuff for massive offloads and looted them into the Sambisa Forest.”
Boko Haram kills three people in Borno community
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By Zagazola Makama
In a disturbing incident early this morning, an elderly man was kidnapped from his residence in Hayin Ojo, Sabon Gari, Zaria.
Police sources said the attack occurred at approximately 0130hrs when a group of armed men invaded the area, firing sporadically, and abducted Alhaji Saidu Mai Gold, aged 65.
The source said that the victim’s relative, reported the incident to the Sabon Gari Police Division around 0800hrs. In response, the Division’s Patrol Team was swiftly mobilized to the scene.
Efforts are currently ongoing to locate and rescue the victim.
Elderly Man Abducted by kidnappers n in Sabon Gari, Zaria
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By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Lere LGA have successfully apprehended two suspected bandits following a tip-off from local hunters.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, identified as Sani Liman, 23, of Unguwan Fa Raminkura, and Murtala Magaji, alias Seto, 25, of Dambata Galadimawa Village in Kauru LGA, were arrested on April 15, 2025, at approximately 1330hrs.
The sources said Police personnel from Saminaka acted swiftly and arrested the suspects
Preliminary investigation has indicated that the two men may be linked to recent kidnapping activities in the region.
Police sources said that they are currently in police custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested in Lere LGA, Kauru
Nine Killed in Otukpo Attack, Manhunt for Suspects Underway
By: Zagazola Makama
No fewer than nine persons have been confirmed dead following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Otobi District of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, which occurred at about 1900hrs on Monday, was reportedly carried out by about 40 armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, who invaded the community and opened fire on residents.
The sources disclosed that several others sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack and were evacuated to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Otukpo for treatment.
Security forces have commenced a manhunt for the assailants, with bush combing operations ongoing in nearby areas to track down the perpetrators and prevent further violence.
Nine Killed in Otukpo Attack, Manhunt for Suspects Underway
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