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Armed Bandits Kill One, Abduct 50 in Tungar Dada Village Attack in Sokoto
Armed Bandits Kill One, Abduct 50 in Tungar Dada Village Attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
A bandit attack on Tungar Dada Village in the Moriki District of Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) in Sokoto on April 13, 2025, has left one person dead and 50 others abducted.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 0400hrs, when a group of armed bandits stormed the village, shooting and killing one individual while abducting 50 villagers to an unknown destination.
Security officials have confirmed the death and are actively pursuing leads to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the suspects.
Armed Bandits Kill One, Abduct 50 in Tungar Dada Village Attack in Sokoto
13 Nigerien security forces killed by terrorists in Goubey attack, several injured
By: Zagazola Makama
At least 13 members of the Nigerien security forces were killed in an attack by suspected armed militants on 17 December 2025 in Goubey, located about ten kilometres from Dioundiou in the Dosso region, sources confirmed.
Zagazola learnt that the victims include three police officers, one National Guard attached to the joint departmental and border patrol of Dioundiou, and nine members of the Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) from the Karakara-based Damissa operation.
One officer from Damissa sustained serious injuries.
In addition, two vehicles were destroyed in the attack, including one belonging to the departmental patrol and another from the Damissa unit.
Security forces have reportedly launched follow-up operations to track the assailants and secure the area.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
13 Nigerien security forces killed by terrorists in Goubey attack, several injured
Woman found dead in Maitama residence, FCT
By Zagazola Makama
A woman has been found dead in her residence at Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Maitama, Abuja
Sources said that Hajiya Fanna Mohd Abare, who had been unresponsive for about two days, was discovered in a decomposed state by her sister, Hajiya Aisha Mongo, on December 17 at about 1700 hours.
The door to the room had been locked, and it was forced open before the body was found.
Police detectives were dispatched to the scene. Due to the advanced state of decomposition and to prevent potential public health hazards, the Abuja Environmental Health Department was contacted, and the body was subsequently evacuated for burial at Gudu Cemetery.
Police sources said “No foul play is suspected in the incident”.
The sources said that investigations are ongoing to officially determine the cause of death.
Woman found dead in Maitama residence, FCT
Cattle rustlers steal 50 cows in Lafiagi in Kogi, as security forces launch search operation
By Zagazola Makama
Fifty cows have been stolen by suspected cattle rustlers in Gbugbu, Lafiagi, Kogi State, the Police Command has reported.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on December 18 at about 1600 hours when two Fulani herders, Hassan and Husseini, both aged 25, were grazing their cattle on the outskirts of Gbugbu. Unknown gunmen attacked the herders and made away with 50 cows.
The report was filed by Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu, 50, and Malam Tijani Ahmed, 62, Secretary of Miyeti Allah, Lafiagi branch.
Following the report, a joint team comprising Army troops, police operatives, Village Guard Network (VGN) and local hunters were mobilized to the scene to comb the surrounding bush for possible recovery of the stolen livestock.
Cattle rustlers steal 50 cows in Lafiagi in Kogi, as security forces launch search operation
13 Nigerien security forces killed by terrorists in Goubey attack, several injured
Woman found dead in Maitama residence, FCT
Cattle rustlers steal 50 cows in Lafiagi in Kogi, as security forces launch search operation
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