Bandits attack passenger vehicle in Zamfara, injure one

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits on Friday attacked a passenger vehicle along the Kwaren Ganuwa–Keta road in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.

Sources said that the incident occurred at about 6:10 p.m. when the bandits blocked the road and attempted to abduct the passengers.

He said the attackers intercepted a Volkswagen Golf vehicle driven by one Aliyu Hassan of Keta village, who was conveying passengers from Gusau to Keta.

According to him, while most of the passengers managed to escape unhurt, one victim, identified as Babangida Ibrahim, sustained gunshot injuries.

He added that the injured victim was rushed to Nakowa Hospital in Kwaren Ganuwa, where he is currently receiving treatment.

The sources said troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA had intensified patrols in the area to forestall further attacks and ensure the safety of commuters.

Bandits attack passenger vehicle in Zamfara, injure one

Catholic priest shot dead by gunmen in Enugu

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Enugu State has confirmed the killing of Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya, the Parish Priest of St. Charles Parish, Eha Ndiagu, who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Friday night.

Zagazola report that the priest was attacked around 9:10 p.m. by assailants riding on a motorcycle while it was raining heavily.

“On arrival at the scene, police operatives observed that the victim’s ash-coloured Toyota Camry (2008 model) with registration number ENU 145 SU was riddled with bullets, vandalised, and thoroughly searched by the attackers.

“Twelve expended shells of 7.62×39mm ammunition were recovered at the scene.

“The priest’s body was taken to Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka, where a medical doctor certified him dead on arrival. His remains were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for preservation and autopsy,” the sources said.

The sources added that preliminary investigation was ongoing while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) had been directed to take over the case.

“Intensified efforts are being made to track down the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice,” he added.

Catholic priest shot dead by gunmen in Enugu

Gunmen kill soldier, abduct four Chinese expatriates in Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have killed a soldier and the abduction of four Chinese expatriates by armed men in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Sept. 19 at Saminaka, Ejiba area.

The sources said the hoodlums ambushed a convoy of Vau & Co. Mining Company which was conveying Chinese engineers to a mining site.

“In the attack, one soldier, a Private from 12 Brigade, Lokoja, was shot dead, while Inspector Jubril Mohammed of 45 PMF, Force Headquarters Abuja, sustained gunshot injury on his left arm.

“Four Chinese nationals identified as Mr. Zhou Dansu, Mr. Zhou Hai, Mr. Zhou Jiajun and Mr. Fan Xiuguo were abducted by the gunmen.

“The injured police inspector is receiving treatment at ECWA Hospital, Egbe, while his service rifle remains intact,” he said.

The sources added that combined efforts of the police, Nigerian Army, local vigilantes and hunters had been mobilised to rescue the victims unhurt and apprehend the perpetrators.

Gunmen kill soldier, abduct four Chinese expatriates in Kogi