Gunmen kill four, injure three in bokkos, plateau state

By: Zagazola Makama

Atleast four person were killed while three others injured following an attack by suspected armed hoodlums on Jean Tangur 2 village in Tangur District, Bokkos Local Government Area of the state.

Zagazola Makama gathered from sources that the incident occurred on Wednesday night, June 19, at about 10:40 p.m.

The sources said the attackers stormed the community and opened fire on residents, killing four women on the spot.

The deceased were identified as Rachael Ayuba, Cecilia John, Naomi Siman, and Esther Ezra while three other individuals sustained bullet wounds during the attack, all of whom are currently receiving treatment at the Cottage Hospital in Bokkos.

Combined troops comprising the military, police personnel, and local vigilantes were promptly deployed to the scene.

Efforts were being made to track down the attackers.

Gunmen kill four, injure three in bokkos, plateau state

Father kills 18-year-old daughter in kano

By: Zagazola Makama

A 60-year-old man, Adamu Mohammed, has allegedly killed his 18-year-old daughter, Zainab Adamu, during a domestic altercation at their residence in Dawakin Dakata Quarters, Kano.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the tragic incident reportedly occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Monday, when the father struck the young girl with a hard object, leaving her unconscious. A concerned resident raised an alarm about two hours later, leading to swift action by members of the community.

The sources said that the scene was promptly visited by the police. The unconscious victim was rushed to Sir Sunusi Specialist Hospital, where she was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

The remains of the deceased have been released to her family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Police sources said that the suspect has been taken into custody while investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the act.

Community sources described the incident as deeply shocking and called for increased awareness and intervention to address the rising cases of domestic violence, particularly those involving family members.

Father kills 18-year-old daughter in kano

Police foil kidnapping attempt in katsina, rescue three women and baby

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police in Katsina has foiled a kidnapping attempt in Mazare village, Sabuwa Local Government Area, rescuing three women and a baby girl unhurt during a gun battle with suspected bandits.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 12:21 a.m. on June 17 when armed men suspected to be bandits stormed the village and attempted to abduct residents.

Police sources said that upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Sabuwa mobilized and led a team of officers in Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol vehicles to the scene, where they engaged the assailants in a fierce gun duel.

“During the confrontation, the operatives successfully rescued three women and an infant girl who were taken by the bandits. Two residents Saidu Isa, and Saidu Wa’alam, sustained injuries during the attack and were rushed to Haske Private Hospital, Sabuwa, for medical attention.

The sources efforts are being sustained to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects and restore calm to the affected community.

Police foil kidnapping attempt in katsina, rescue three women and baby