Crime
Armed Groups Attack Zamfara Communities, Kill Several, Rustle Cattle
Armed Groups Attack Zamfara Communities, Kill Several, Rustle Cattle
By: Zagazola Makama
Several people have been killed, others injured, and many displaced following a series of violent attacks on communities in Zamfara State between March 20 and 21, 2025.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that three attacks, suspected to be carried out by both armed bandits affected villages in Talata-Mafara, Bukkuyum, and Kaura-Namoda Local Government Areas (LGAs).
In Tudun-Biri village, Talata-Mafara LGA, suspected bandits stormed a Fulani settlement around 10:30 a.m. on March 20, setting houses on fire. The attack left one person dead, while several others fled their homes.
Witnesses said the assailants arrived in large numbers, torching huts and destroying properties, leaving the community in chaos. Many of the displaced residents are now seeking refuge in nearby villages.
Gunmen Raid CJTF Camp in Bukkuyum
Later in the evening, around 6:32 p.m., a heavily armed group attempted to overrun a Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) camp in Gurusu, Bukkuyum LGA. The vigilantes engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, successfully repelling them after an intense exchange of gunfire.
Despite their resistance, three CJTF operatives and three community members lost their lives, while one CJTF member was abducted by the attackers. Additionally, four others sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to a local medical facility for treatment. Sources in the area reported that the attackers retreated into the forest after suffering losses, but tensions remain high.
In another midnight attack on March 21, gunmen stormed Gidan Fulani village in Kaura-Namoda LGA, rustling an unspecified number of cattle before fleeing. Residents say the attackers fired warning shots to scare the villagers before making away with the livestock.
Security sources indicate that efforts are underway to track down the attackers and recover the stolen cattle. Authorities are monitoring the affected areas to prevent further violence, while local vigilante groups have stepped up patrols to protect vulnerable communities.
Armed Groups Attack Zamfara Communities, Kill Several, Rustle Cattle
Catholic Priest Abducted in Anambra, Police Launch Manhunt
By: Zagazola Makama
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Stephen Echezona of St. Patrick Church, Ichida, has been abducted by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday when four armed men, operating in a white Lexus 330 SUV with an unknown registration number, intercepted the cleric and whisked him away along with his Toyota Highlander SUV.
A joint team of security operatives and local vigilantes (AVG) responded swiftly, pursuing the assailants and engaging them in a gun duel at a road intersection between Oraeri and Akwaeze villages.
Though the criminals managed to escape, their Lexus SUV sustained significant damage, including a shattered rear windshield.
Catholic Priest Abducted in Anambra, Police Launch Manhunt
CJTF’s Stray Bullet Kills 15-Year-Old Girl in Maiduguri
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident occurred in Maiduguri on Saturday when a stray bullet from a Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operative killed a 15-year-old girl.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident happened around 10:00 a.m. at Kanti Goma Shabiyu, Umarari Ward, along Baga Road, while CJTF personnel attached to Sector 10 were carrying out an arrest operation.
One of the operatives, identified as 27-year-old Abba Sidi Mala, accidentally discharged his firearm, striking Zainab Usman on the head.
A security patrol team responded swiftly, rushing the victim to the State Specialist Hospital, where she was confirmed dead. Her remains were later released to her family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Sources said that the suspect has been arrested by the police, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances leading to the accidental discharge.
CJTF’s Stray Bullet Kills 15-Year-Old Girl in Maiduguri
Teenage Mother Arrested for Suspected Infanticide in Damasak
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force in Borno has arrested a 17-year-old girl, Fatima Adamu, from Gamari Village, Niger Republic, on suspicion of infanticide after her newborn baby was found dead.
It was gathered that on March 21, 2025, at about 8:00 a.m., Fatima Adamu gave birth to a healthy male baby.
However, shortly after hearing the baby cry, a witness, Fanna Modu of Chinguluski Village, noticed that the infant was no longer alive and suspected foul play.
A Police sources said thar detectives visited the scene, and an initial examination of the baby’s body revealed no visible signs of violence.
The corpse was taken to General Hospital Damasak for further medical examination to determine the cause of death.
According to the source, the suspect was arrested and is currently undergoing interrogation.
Teenage Mother Arrested for Suspected Infanticide in Damasak
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