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SEMA donates relief materials to victims of Kaura attacks
SEMA donates relief materials to victims of Kaura attacks
The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Wednesday donated relief materials to victims of Sunday attacks in the Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Speaking while presenting the items, the Executive Secretary of SEMA, Muhammed Mukaddas said the items include 70 bags of rice, 30 bags of beans, 30 bags of garri, 10 bags of sugar, 10 cartons of indomie, five kegs of palm oil, five keys of groundnut oil
Others, he said, are five bags of salt, two cartons of spaghetti, two cartons of Maggi and five cartons of sardines.
.“I wish to convey the approval of Gov. Nasir El-rufai to provide these items as relief assistance to the community attacked by bandits,” he stated.
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He said SEMA will provide more relief materials to victims after a more detailed assessment of the extent of the destruction is carried out by the agency.
Receiving the items on behalf of victims at his palace, the chief of Kagoro, Ufuwai Bonet thanked the state government for its swift response to the incident.
Bonet called for an end to the wanton destruction of lives and properties in the area.
He appealed for calm and cautioned the people against taking laws into their hands in the face of the unprovoked attacks.
Also speaking, the chairman of Kaura Local Government Area, Siman Mathias, appealed to the state government to help rebuild houses that were destroyed in the attacks.
Mathias also called for the deployment of more security personnel to the council.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 34 persons were confirmed killed and over 200 houses burnt during an attack by unknown gunmen on the Agban community in Kaura.
NAN also report that the SEMA boss visited the Kafanchan fires service division to inspect its equipment.
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have successfully repelled a bandit attack in Mahuta Village, Dandume Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State, and rescued a prominent local judge, Mr. Rabiu Tukur, following the abduction of six residents on April 8, 2025.
Zagazola Makama informed by security sources that three attack occurred around 11:55 p.m. when armed bandits stormed the village, kidnapping six individuals, including Mr. Tukur, a 49-year-old judge with the Lower Sharia Court, Dandume.
The troops engaged the bandits in a fierce confrontation, successfully rescuing Mr. Tukur without any harm.
Efforts to locate and rescue the remaining five victims are ongoing, with security forces intensifying search and rescue operations in the surrounding areas.
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
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Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
By: Zagazola Makama
A clash between a Customs patrol team and commuters resulted in a serious accident at Koza Village, Maiadua Local Government Area (LGA), on April 8, 2025, at around 8:35 p.m.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the Customs team was in pursuit of a commuter vehicle when the incident occurred.
In the aftermath, an angry mob set fire to the Customs camp in retaliation for the accident. The situation escalated, but the Division Police Officer (DPO) quickly mobilized police personnel to the scene to restore order.
As of now, the situation has been brought under control, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.
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Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
In a daring rescue operation, the security forces successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims from armed bandits on April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspected armed bandits, riding motorcycles, stormed Farin Dutse in Dangani, Musawa Local Government Area, and abducted several individuals.
However, the timely response from the Division Police Officer (DPO), who mobilized a Joint APC Patrol to the scene, led to a fierce gun battle with the bandits.
In the aftermath of the engagement, six females and three males were rescued and swiftly transported to the General Hospital Musawa for medical attention.
The victims are reported to be in stable condition.
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