Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces have foiled an attempted kidnapping at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi, Bauchi State, in the early hours of Saturday, sources said.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:42 a.m. on March 15 when unidentified persons attempted to gain entry into the school premises through the fence near the staff quarters.

Security personnel on guard duty, supported by a patrol team, responded swiftly to the situation. On sighting the approaching officers, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their mission and fled the area.

The development caused brief panic within the school as students raised alarm and ran within the premises. However, no student was harmed or molested during the incident.

Police said the situation has been brought under control, while the school premises remain under close surveillance. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.

Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi

Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel

By: Zagazola Makama

A 38-year-old man sustained gunshot injuries in Tsafe Township, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a misunderstanding involving a military personnel attached to Operation FANSAN YANMA.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on March 14 in the Sahara area when the military personnel, who was in possession of a serviceable rifle, attempted to apprehend one of several youths from Sabon Fegi area.

According to sources , the youths resisted and overpowered the soldier, who reportedly fired his rifle to escape. A stray bullet hit a passerby, identified as Abdulrazak Abdullahi Kayode, in the stomach.

The injured man was initially taken to General Hospital Tsafe before being referred to Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, for further treatment.

Sources said the situation has been brought under control, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Residents have been urged to remain calm while authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel

Boko Haram attempts to attack ajilari area of Maiduguri

By: Bodunrin kayode

Heavy gunshots accompanied with explosives were heard in the Ajilari area in the outskirts of Maiduguri, during the early hours of today putting residents at the nearby Ngomari airport and Njimtilo axis at red alert.

The attack which caused panic at that axis of the state capital actually caused confusion to the immediate residents of ajilari some of whom started fleeing their homes to avoid being caught in the cross fire between the terrorists and the military.

Eye witnesses told this reporter that the joint military team immediately took charge to counter the move of the criminals even as the Nigerian Air Force fighter jets were seen hovering around that particular area and supporting ground troops in the counter exercise.

The attempt to infiltrate the city through ajilari occurred shortly before muslim faithfuls were billed to come out for the continuation of the last ten days prayers which they usually embark upon before “sahari” which is usually followed up by final morning prayers for the day.

Responding to the attempt, the Borno State Police command spokesperson Daso Nahum confirmed the incident but added that details were quite sketchy during that wee hours of the day.

In a short release he went on “Following reports of an attack by suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists around Ajilari cross/kofa area of Maiduguri, Joint Security operatives have been mobilized to the scene and efforts are ongoing to assess the situation and restore normalcy.

” Members of the public are advised to remain calm, avoid the affected area, and cooperate with security agencies as further updates will be communicated in due course.”

Boko Haram attempts to attack ajilari area of Maiduguri