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Again, Troops kill Auta Jijji, Dankali, Sagidi in Zamfara gun duel, disperse protest in Kaura Namoda
Again, Troops kill Auta Jijji, Dankali, Sagidi in Zamfara gun duel, disperse protest in Kaura Namoda
By: Zagazola Makama
Again, the Nigerian Army troops under 1 Brigade, operating in Zamfara State, have neutralised three notorious terrorist commanders Auta Jijji, Dankali, and Sagidi alongside dozens of their fighters during a fierce gun battle in Mai Kwanugga village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the encounter occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on May 1, when troops of Counter-Terrorism Team 6 (CT 6), while on a fighting patrol, intercepted hundreds of armed terrorists attacking the village.
The assailants had stormed the community on motorcycles, shooting indiscriminately and setting houses ablaze in a coordinated attempt to instill fear and cause destruction.
On sighting the troops, the terrorists opened fire, prompting a firefight that lasted several minutes. Reinforcements from the Brigade’s Quick Response Force (QRF) and 1 Battalion Special Forces (BSF) joined the engagement, overwhelming the terrorists through superior firepower and tactical manoeuvring.
According to military sources, the intense exchange led to the death of several terrorists, including three of their top commanders identified as Auta Jijji, Dankali, and Sagidi long wanted for a series of coordinated attacks, killings, and mass abductions across the North-West.
During the operation, troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the fleeing terrorists. Recovered items include: Four AK-47 rifles, One PKT machine gun with an erased serial number, One RPG launcher tube with serial number E3-116, Four RPG bombs, 28 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 43 rounds of PKT ammunition.
Top military sources said the swift response averted what could have been a mass killing in the village. However, during the exploitation phase after the firefight, two civilians were hit by stray bullets while attempting to assist troops. Local sources reported that some terrorists carried away the bodies of their fallen comrades, while angry youths allegedly dismembered the bodies of neutralised fighters left behind.
In a related development, troops under Counter-Terrorism Team 2 deployed in Kaura Namoda, acting on the directive of 1 Brigade Command, successfully dispersed a violent protest at Dayau village in Kauran Namoda LGA.
The protest began at about 12:45 p.m. on May 1, when residents took to the streets to protest recurring bandit attacks, kidnappings, and killings. The demonstrators blocked the main supply route (MSR) with burning tyres, demanding urgent intervention from authorities.
Security forces, including personnel of the Nigerian Army, Police, and Civil Defence, responded promptly to the scene. Using non-violent crowd control measures, they restored normalcy and reopened the road, ensuring the safety of commuters and residents.
Military sources confirmed that calm has since returned to Kaura Namoda and surrounding communities. Troops are currently on heightened alert, conducting patrols and surveillance to forestall further incidents.
The killing of Auta Jijji, Dankali, and Sagidi is regarded by security analysts as a major blow to bandits operating across Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto States.
Again, Troops kill Auta Jijji, Dankali, Sagidi in Zamfara gun duel, disperse protest in Kaura Namoda
Bandits kill two, abduct woman in Chikun, Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed two persons, injured one and abducted a woman during an attack on Rimi Kamazo community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred on Dec. 28 at about 11:50 a.m. when an unspecified number of armed bandits invaded the community, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents.
Victims of the attack were identified as Zainab Amos Bagoro, 55, and Aminu Amos Bagoro, 25, who were shot and fatally injured. Another victim, Gayus Amos Bagoro, sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment.
The attackers also abducted Justina Abednego, 25, and took her to an unknown destination.
Sources said security operatives received information about the attack at about 2:00 a.m. on Dec. 29 and immediately mobilised to the area in collaboration with other security agencies.
The injured victims were rushed to hospital for medical attention, where the two critically injured persons were confirmed dead, while the surviving victim is receiving treatment at St. Gerald Hospital, Kakuri, Kaduna.
The corpses of the deceased were deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the abducted woman and track down the perpetrators, while investigations into the incident have commenced.
Bandits kill two, abduct woman in Chikun, Kaduna
Mob sets NSCDC office ablaze, kills three suspects in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast three suspected motorcycle thieves were killed by a mob while the office of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was raised in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of the state.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident occurred at about 9:00 p.m. on Dec. 28 at the Danmaje Quarters Divisional Office of the NSCDC in Dawakin Kudu.
According to sources , personnel of the NSCDC attached to the office had earlier arrested three suspects over alleged motorcycle theft.
The source said that following the arrest, angry youths armed with dangerous weapons mobilised in large numbers and stormed the NSCDC office, demanding that the suspects be released to them for lynching.
“They overpowered the NSCDC personnel, chased them out of the office and set both the office and the suspects ablaze,” the source said.
Sources said the scene was later visited by security operatives, while the victims were rushed to the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where they were certified dead by medical personnel.
The corpses were subsequently deposited at the hospital’s morgue.
Mob sets NSCDC office ablaze, kills three suspects in Kano
NESREA Shuts Sunseed Oil Facility in Zaria Over Air Pollution Violations
By: Michael Mike
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has ordered the closure of the Sunseed Oil processing plant in Zaria, Kaduna State, following findings of severe air pollution linked to the facility’s operations.
NESREA said the action was taken after investigations confirmed that the plant was emitting harmful pollutants into the atmosphere in breach of the National Environmental (Air Quality Control) Regulations.
The regulations require industries to install effective pollution control systems and adopt cleaner production methods to minimize environmental and health risks.
A statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Nwamaka Ejiofor on Tuesday, said the level of emissions from the Sunseed Oil facility posed a direct threat to the surrounding environment and residents in nearby communities, prompting immediate intervention to halt further damage.
She noted that the enforcement exercise reflects the agency’s resolve to ensure that industrial operators comply with environmental standards and to protect the public from the dangers associated with uncontrolled industrial emissions and effluents.
Commenting on the development, the Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, warned companies operating across the country to adhere strictly to national environmental laws.
He stressed that the agency would continue to take decisive action against facilities whose operations endanger public health or degrade the environment.
NESREA reiterated its commitment to regular monitoring and enforcement, noting that environmental protection remains a critical component of sustainable development in Nigeria.
NESREA Shuts Sunseed Oil Facility in Zaria Over Air Pollution Violations
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