Phone Snatchers Attack Businessman in Katsina

By: Our Reporter

Suspected phone snatchers have attacked a businessman, Mr. Marwan Usman, while he was working at his shop along IBB Way, near Kofar Kaura and the MTN office in Katsina metropolis.

Narrating his ordeal on Monday, Usman said that the incident occurred late on Sunday night as he was refilling fuel in a generator to continue his night business.

According to him, the attackers demanded that he hand over his mobile phone. “I refused to give them the phone, and they began attacking me with sharp objects until I sustained injuries,” he said.

He added that although they inflicted wounds on him, the assailants were unable to snatch the phone before fleeing the scene.

Residents have expressed growing concern over the rising cases of phone snatching and street robberies within Katsina town, calling on security agencies to intensify patrols to protect lives and property.

Phone Snatchers Attack Businessman in Katsina

One killed, two injured in farm dispute in yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

A man has been killed while two others sustained serious injuries during a violent clash over alleged theft of groundnuts in Kusur village, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred when a 65-year-old farmer, Mataye Umara, and his sons, Modu, 30, and Mamman, 15, laid ambush to protect their groundnut farm from thieves.

It was learnt that four boys, including a 13-year-old, went into the farm to steal groundnuts. When Umara raised alarm, two elder brothers of the suspected thief, identified as Sani, 20, and Mani, 25, allegedly attacked the farmers with machetes.

During the attack, Modu Mataye was killed on the spot, while his father and younger brother sustained deep cuts on their foreheads and arms. One of the suspects, Sani Audu, was also injured.

Police said the victims were rushed to hospital, where Modu was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. His body was later released to the family for burial after autopsy. The injured were referred to the Teaching Hospital, Damaturu.

Authorities confirmed that investigation is ongoing and the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department

One killed, two injured in farm dispute in yobe

Military Airstrikes Eliminates Scores of ISWAP fighters in Lake Chad

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Military on Saturday carried out precision airstrikes against suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on an island in Lake Chad, killing several insurgents and destroying key logistical assets, the military confirmed.

The strikes were conducted after a series of air reconnaissance and interdiction mission covering the area between Gamboru and Lake Chad Island, in coordination with a Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) team operating in the theatre.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the Operation, coordinated at the Theartre Command North East Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI, targeted a movement of ISWAP fighters.

Sources disclosed that a total of 12 boats, likely used for insurgent logistics, and a number of concealed shelters believed to store weapons, ammunition, and improvised explosive devices were identified.

“The aircraft carried out the first precision strike targeting a suspected IED-making facility. Subsequent assessment revealed insurgents fleeing in disarray,”said the sources.

Another strike was conducted at a location believed to serve as a command post or high-value target site, killing scores of fighters.

“Over 20 insurgents were seen attempting to evacuate casualties and transport wounded fighters, indicating significant disruption to their operational capability,”said the sources.

Military Airstrikes Eliminates Scores of ISWAP fighters in Lake Chad