Gunmen kill man in attempted abduction in Kwara mosque

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have killed a 45-year-old man, Alhaji Dahiru, during an attempted abduction in a mosque in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Aug. 30 at about 8:30 p.m. during Ishai prayer.

They said about seven armed men stormed the mosque and attempted to abduct Dahiru, who resisted. He was shot dead instantly before the attackers fled on motorcycles.

According to residents, two empty shells of AK-47 ammunition were recovered at the scene after the incident.

Family members of the deceased have since appealed for the release of the corpse for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Authorities said efforts were ongoing to track down the perpetrators and secure the area against further attacks.

Gunmen kill man in attempted abduction in Kwara mosque

DSS arrests two over fake recruitment scam in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested two suspects in Kaduna over an alleged fraudulent recruitment syndicate operating in the name of the Service.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, identified as Aliyu Ibrahim and one other accomplice, were apprehended following credible intelligence that exposed their network.

According to sources, preliminary investigations revealed that between 250 and 350 individuals may have fallen victim to the scam, after being promised employment in the Service.

“The suspects are currently in custody while efforts are underway to arrest other members of the syndicate still at large,” the statement said.

The Service warned members of the public to be wary of fake recruitment offers, stressing that it does not conduct recruitment through agents or intermediaries.

“All DSS recruitment exercises are announced exclusively through official and authorised communication channels,” the sources said.

The Service further advised Nigerians to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest security agency.

The sources said the arrest came amid rising cases of job racketeering across the country, assuring that it would continue to protect citizens and ensure that perpetrators of such fraud were brought to justice.

DSS arrests two over fake recruitment scam in Kaduna

Peace accord under Operation Safe Corridor holds in Musawa, Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

A peace accord has been reached between Musawa Local Government Area (LGA) community and bandit elements under the State Government’s Operation Safe Corridor initiative in Katsina State.

Zagazola Makama reports that the dialogue, held on Sunday at Tashar Mai Alewa Primary School in Danmusa LGA, was aimed at fostering sustainable peace and reconciliation.

The Musawa community delegation was led by the Council Chairman, accompanied by the District Head of Musawa and other key stakeholders.

On the part of the bandits, their representatives included Ummaru Munore and Wada Turawa, who participated through their mediator, Ardo Abdulkarim Yantumaki.

According to the communique, both parties agreed to enhance peaceful coexistence, ensure the release of kidnapped and arrested persons, and maintain order and justice for all.

Speakers from both sides pledged commitment to the terms of the accord, promising to sustain peace and prevent further hostilities.

The meeting, which commenced at about 2:00 p.m., concluded peacefully at 3:40 p.m. Security agencies have intensified patrols and close monitoring to consolidate the gains of the dialogue.

Peace accord under Operation Safe Corridor holds in Musawa, Katsina