Crime
Bandits Kill 10, Injure One in Attack on Mining Site in Niger State
Bandits Kill 10, Injure One in Attack on Mining Site in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed at least 10 people and injured one in an attack on a local mining site in Karaga Village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on February 26 when a large number of insurgents stormed the mining site and opened fire on workers, but we received the news on Sunday March 2 due to lack of communication.
It was gathered that the gunmen arrived on motorcycles, shooting indiscriminately before targeting miners and local residents.
The victims were identified as: Lurwsnu Saidu (32), Zubairu Ibrahim (27), Tasiu Danlami (31), Zanaidu Ibrahim (36), Haliru Ibrahim (33), Abbas Abdulhamid (40), Uzairu Ibrahim (32), Umaru Aliyu (22), Dahiru Fadama (29), and Alheri Gambo (21, the only female victim).
Another victim, Sabiu Yakubu (25), sustained a gunshot wound to his right hand and is currently receiving treatment at Erena Comprehensive Health Centre.
The sources said that the assailants are part of a terrorist network operating in Shiroro LGA, where armed groups have repeatedly targeted mining sites, villages, and security personnel in recent months.
Bandits Kill 10, Injure One in Attack on Mining Site in Niger State
Gunmen abduct village head in Bauchi community
By: Zagazola Makama
A 56-year-old village head, Abdullah Ibrahim, has been abducted by unknown gunmen in Kanaka hamlet, Ganjuwa Local Government Area in Bauchi, sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday at about 1:15 a.m. when the assailants stormed the remote hamlet and abducted the community leader, taking him to an unknown destination.
Security forces and local hunters were deployed to the area on a rescue mission.
Efforts are being intensified to rescue the victim unharmed and to apprehend those behind the abduction. The case is currently under police investigation.
Gunmen abduct village head in Bauchi community
Troops repel ISWAP attack in Chibok, two killed, two injured by stray bullets
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Monday repelled a daring assault by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Shikarkir Village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the insurgents, who stormed the village at about 5:20 p.m., were met with swift resistance from troops, assisted by local vigilantes and hunters. Security forces engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing them to retreat after sustaining unspecified casualties.
However, during the exchange of fire, four civilians were struck by stray bullets. Two of the victims, identified as Ishaku Markson, 30, and Buba Zakariya, 28, sustained fatal injuries and were later confirmed dead at the General Hospital in Chibok.
Two others Yama Wadai, 41, and Maina Fali were wounded and are currently receiving treatment at the same facility. Medical personnel confirmed both are responding well to treatment.
Troops repel ISWAP attack in Chibok, two killed, two injured by stray bullets
Sokoto police arrest notorious bandit, recover AK-47 rifle
By: Zagazola Makama
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Sokoto have arrested a suspected notorious bandit, leading to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest was made on June 23 at about 6:30 a.m. following actionable intelligence.
The suspect, identified as Rabi’u Antoro, was taken into custody and during interrogation confessed to being in possession of a firearm.
Following the confession, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, on June 24, recovered one AK-47 rifle.
Sokoto police arrest notorious bandit, recover AK-47 rifle
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