Bandit attack in Charanchi leaves elderly man dead, livestock stolen

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected armed bandits on Wednesday night attacked Billire Village in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing an elderly man and rustling livestock.

Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred at about 10:52 p.m., when the bandits sneaked into the village. Police and military patrol teams, alongside community vigilantes, were promptly mobilized to the scene.

Authorities discovered that one Alhaji Sule Dan-Kado, 70, had been critically shot during the attack and later succumbed to his injuries at the General Hospital Charanchi. The bandits also made away with an unspecified number of livestock.

Security operatives have cordoned off the area, blocked all potential exit routes, and launched a search operation to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the stolen properties.

Bandit attack in Charanchi leaves elderly man dead, livestock stolen

Teenager died in Borno farmer, harder clash

By: Zagazola Makama

A 15-year-old boy has died during a clash between farmers and herders in Monguno Local Government Area of the state.

Sources confirm that at about 5:00 a.m. in Kawuram bush when some herders allegedly allowed their cattle to graze on farmlands belonging to residents of Abbari ward, Monguno.

According to sources, when the farmers attempted to drive the cattle away, the herders attacked them, inflicting fatal machete injuries on one Ali Goni, aged 15, and shooting another, Modu Suri, 25, with a bow and arrow.

A combined team of the military, police tactical units, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters visited the scene, evacuated the victims to the General Hospital in Monguno, where Goni was confirmed dead on arrival.

Suri, who sustained injuries, is currently receiving treatment and responding well, while the remains of Goni have been released to his family for burial in line with Islamic rites.

Teenager died in Borno farmer, harder clash

Herdsman, 36 cows shot dead in fresh unprovoked attack in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

A herdsman has been killed and 36 cows shot dead by unknown assailants in a fresh attack at Ndinn village, Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Zagazola Makama report that the incident, which occurred on Monday evening, is the latest undocumented violent attacks that have continued to claim lives and property in parts of the state.

Witnesses said the attackers ambushed the herder, identified as Abubakar Alhaji Woda, while he was grazing his cattle, and shot him dead before opening fire on his herd, killing 36 cows on the spot.

Residents described the attack as unprovoked and expressed concern over the growing wave of insecurity in rural parts of Barkin Ladi and neighbouring local government areas.

They lamented that despite several similar attacks in recent weeks, no arrests have been made, and the perpetrators continue to operate with impunity.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the FUYODA Riyom chapter coordinator, Muhammad Saidu, described the attack as “a heartbreaking reminder of the persistent insecurity and injustice faced by peaceful Fulani communities in Plateau.”

“We strongly condemn this act of violence and call on the relevant authorities to ensure that justice is served,” Saidu said.

He prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and called on the government to take decisive steps to restore confidence among pastoral communities who continue to suffer silent losses in the ongoing communal crisis.

“May Almighty Allah grant Abubakar Alhaji Woda Jannatul Firdaus, forgive his shortcomings, and comfort his family with patience and strength during this difficult time,” he added.

However, as of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the Plateau State Government or security agencies regarding the attack.

Zagazola report that the recurring cycle of violence in Plateau State has often been reported only from the angle of reprisals, while several attacks on herders go undocumented or receive limited attention.

Community leaders have called on security operatives to fish out the perpetrators and ensure justice is served to prevent further escalation of hostilities in the area.

Herdsman, 36 cows shot dead in fresh unprovoked attack in Plateau