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Bandits killed 3 injured 3 in Tsafe as Angry youth protest takes protest against police over failed efforts
Bandits killed 3 injured 3 in Tsafe as Angry youth protest takes protest against police over failed efforts
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast 3 Civilians killed while three injured after they were hit by stray bullets during a Gunbattle between troops of Operation Hadarin Daji and bandits who attacked Tsafe Town on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
It was gathered that the civilians were caught in a cross fire after the bandit attacked the town using the community as their shield.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, that the bandits dressed in women’s clothing while others camouflage in different attire before carrying out the attacks from different points.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the bandits hijacked a vehicle conveying traders to arrived as Tsafe town through Gusau to Tsafe Road, while others on motorcycles came through Yan Kuzo Road. others attacked the town through Funtua- Tsafe Road.
A resident of the area said the bandits who were in large numbers were shooting sporadically with sophisticated weapons as they passed through the Police Divisional Office in Tsafe.
The bandits gundown two traders who came to Tsafe market while a woman was hit by a stray bullet leading to her death. Three other people sustained bullet wounds and were evacuated to the hospital in Gusau.
The Combined troops comprising the Army, Zamfara State Community Protection Guard, Civilian Joint Task Force, repelled the attack.
Meanwhile, Angry youths blocked were dispersed by security personnel after they protested against the police Divisional Officer in Tsafe.
The sources, who chose to be anonymous, said that the residents were angry that the police personnel did not make any attempt to stop the bandits as they attacked the resident in the area.
The Zamfara state Police Command had deployed an Armored Personnel Carrier to stop the protesters.
Bandits killed 3 injured 3 in Tsafe as Angry youth protest takes protest against police over failed efforts
Bandits kill hunters’ leader in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed the leader of hunters in Tine Nune community, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue.
Zagazola learnt that the incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, happened while the victim, identified as Hilenen Terzungwe, was on patrol with five others along Biriji village.
Terzungwe sustained severe machete cuts during the attack and was rushed to a medical facility in Tine Nune, where he later died while receiving treatment.
His remains have since been deposited at the General Hospital, Zaki-Biam.
Security has been strengthened in the area to forestall further attacks, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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Security forces move to avert reprisal after killing of herdsman in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have intensified patrols and peace-building efforts in Anyiatse village, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue, following the killing of a Fulani herdsman by suspected youths of the community.
Zagazola learnt that the incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, has heightened fears of a reprisal attack by Fulani groups in the area.
Sources said the herdsman was attacked and killed in the bush, sparking tension among residents and neighbouring communities.
In response, security personnel were deployed to the area to forestall further violence, while traditional rulers and stakeholders have been engaged in dialogue to restore calm.
The measures, according to local authorities, are aimed at preventing a breakdown of law and order as investigations into the killing continue
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Gunmen kill five, burn houses in Mangu LGA, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have killed five persons and burnt 10 houses in Tim village, Chakfem District of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack, which occurred on Tuesday at about 4 p.m., saw the assailants storm the community, shooting sporadically before setting thatched houses ablaze.
Local sources said the victims’ corpses had been evacuated for burial, while the injured were receiving treatment in nearby health facilities.
Community members disclosed that the assault might have been carried out in retaliation for cattle allegedly rustled in the area.
Troops of the Special Task Force (STF) were deployed to the scene and engaged the attackers in a firefight, forcing them to flee, with some believed to have sustained bullet wounds.
Residents said calm had returned to the area on Wednesday, though the village remains tense as investigations continue and efforts are being made to apprehend those behind the attack.
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Bandits kill hunters’ leader in Benue
Security forces move to avert reprisal after killing of herdsman in Benue
Gunmen kill five, burn houses in Mangu LGA, Plateau
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