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Army troops rescue eight passengers including serving soldier abducted along Jos–Makurdi road
Army troops rescue eight passengers including serving soldier abducted along Jos–Makurdi road
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have rescued eight passengers, including a serving soldier, who were abducted by armed robbers along the Jos–Makurdi road at Rafin Sanyi in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 2, when the victims were travelling in an ash-coloured Sharon.
A security source told Zagazola Makama that troops of OPSH Sector 6, deployed at Sopp community, swiftly responded to a distress call and engaged the criminals.
Seven of the eight passengers were rescued on the spot, while the eighth victim, identified as Corporal Munyal Abdullahi of 3 Division Garrison, was initially taken away into the surrounding highlands by the assailants.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the soldier, attached to 73 ST Brigade Fire Unit as a driver, had just dismounted from duty and was travelling to Abuja without an official pass to deliver yet-to-be-confirmed items for a relative.
The abductors contacted the rescued victims via phone numbers, demanding a ransom of N60 million for the soldier’s release.
However, following a coordinated search-and-rescue operation by OPSH troops in collaboration with other team, the soldier was successfully rescued and reunited with the other victims.
Army troops rescue eight passengers including serving soldier abducted along Jos–Makurdi road
Man found dead with multiple injuries in Gombe
By: Zagazola Makama
A yet-to-be-identified man has been found dead with multiple injuries along Dukku Road, behind the old stadium in Gombe metropolis.
A resident, Abdullahi Maikudi, reported the incident on Wednesday after sighting the victim lying motionless.
Witnesses said the man was discovered with rope tied around his neck and injuries across his body.
He was rushed to the Specialist Hospital, Gombe, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear as investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Man found dead with multiple injuries in Gombe
Armed men attack village head in Dukku in Gombe, demand N20m ransom
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have attacked the residence of a village head in Galumji, Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe State, inflicting injuries and robbing him of cash and valuables.
The victim, identified as Guru Tafida, Village Head of Jarkum, was assaulted by about five armed men at about 11 p.m. on Tuesday.
Witnesses said the assailants used the butt of a gun to hit the traditional leader, leaving him with a deep cut on the head. He was later rushed to the General Hospital, Dukku, where he was treated and discharged.
The attackers reportedly carted away N30,000 in cash, three mobile phones, and issued a death threat, demanding N20 million from Tafida and his brother, identified as Alhaji Musa.
A live round of ammunition was also left at the scene by the attackers as a warning.
Security sources say efforts are underway to track down the suspects and bring them to justice.
Armed men attack village head in Dukku in Gombe, demand N20m ransom
Gunmen abduct five in Shongom LGA, Gombe State
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men in the early hours of Wednesday abducted five persons during an attack on Dangeza Hamlet in Gwandum Ward, Shongom Local Government Area of Gombe State.
Zagazola learnt that the attackers, numbering four, stormed the village at about 3:30 a.m., broke into the homes of residents and shot sporadically into the air, eyewitnesses said.
One of the residents, Samaila Musa, 55, who narrowly escaped, said the gunmen demanded to know the whereabouts of his son, Yusuf, a hunter, who was not at home at the time of the incident.
The sources said the gunmen eventually whisked away five persons, identified as Buhari Shehu, 60; Rukayya Adamu, 17; Muhammad Sale, 20; and Rabe Sale, 12, all of the same address, to an unknown destination.
The gunmen also carted away a hunter’s uniform belonging to Yusuf, according to Musa.
Troops later visited the scene, where three empty AK-47 shells were recovered. Efforts are underway to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
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Man found dead with multiple injuries in Gombe
Armed men attack village head in Dukku in Gombe, demand N20m ransom
Gunmen abduct five in Shongom LGA, Gombe State
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