Crime
Bandits abducts 4 women, others in Katsina
Bandits abducts 4 women, others in Katsina
….As Police recovered 80 Cows, 70 Sheep
By: James Bwala
Residents of Safawa, a community in Dutsinma, Katsina state in Northwest Nigeria on Saturday said they are constantly at the mercy of bandits operating in the area.
A resident of the community who identifies himself as Umaru Muhammadu told NEWSng that it was only prayers that have been sustaining the people.
According to him there was an abduction last week of 12 persons including the junior brother to their ward head, adding that yesterday the abduction took place.
“We do not know the number yet but they were mainly women and girls that were taken by the bandits. The government has continued to deceive that they are working but we are not seeing any result from the claims being put across to the Nigerian public.” Muhammadu said.
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According to him, governor Masari had informed the people that he met with the President over the situation in Katsina severally but there was still no concrete solution to activities of bandits in the state.
“We were told the President is ours and the governor is also ours but bandits have continued to threaten our lives and we constantly pay ransom or levy as they would impose for them to be able to move freely in our villages.
“The government has imposed restrictions on how one can buy fuel at the fueling station for motorcycles. We cannot buy more than three litres of fuel for a motorcycle, which is about five hundred naira (N500). We were told this is to curtail the operations of the bandits. But the bandits always have their ranks full with fuel. So we don’t know who is supplying them when we cannot have a full tank within our locality.” He said.
NEWSng reports that this is coming even as the Police Command in Katsina State claimed that they have succeeded in killing two terrorists following a gun duel with the criminals.
Speaking on another development, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah said the Police had recovered One AK47 rifle and 150 animals from bandits.
Mr. Isah however, did not explain the whereabouts of the abducted women and other residents or state whether or not the Police is doing its best to rescue them.
While addressing Newsmen on the development Mr. Gambo Isah said the DPO in charge of Mallumfashi reacted based on the distress call he received, that the bandits attacked the Gandu Karfi community where they abducted four women and went away with over 150 cows and sheep.
According to him, “the DPO, led a team of Policemen and ambushed the terrorist’s possible routes where they succeeded in killing one bandit, recovered one AK47 rifle, four rounds of ammunition, 80 cows and 70 sheep.”
Bandits abducts 4 women, others in Katsina
Troops Clear Terrorist Enclaves, Recover Items in Katsina Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have cleared suspected terrorist enclaves and recovered items during a coordinated offensive in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 8:00 a.m. on April 22 by troops of 17 Brigade in collaboration with members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), with support from the Air Component of the operation.
The troops reportedly cleared identified enclaves at Radawa, Farin Tafki and Kuka Damisa during the operation.
Items recovered include one empty AK-47 magazine, two motorcycles, a horse and a vehicle.
The recovered items are currently in the custody of the troops for further action.
The sources added that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist hideouts and restore security across Katsina State.
Troops Clear Terrorist Enclaves, Recover Items in Katsina Operation
Troops Respond to Attack in Zamfara, IED Incident Recorded Without Casualties
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have responded to a terrorist attack around Zamfarawa outpost in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, while an improvised explosive device (IED) incident was also recorded along a nearby route.
Security sources said the troops of 1 Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Danjibga, responded at about 10:10 p.m. on April 21 after receiving reports of gunfire around the outpost.
Following the engagement, a vehicle conveying grains to Danjibga reportedly triggered an IED along the Danjibga–Kunchin Kalgo axis.
The sources said no casualties were recorded from the explosion.
They added that troops have intensified patrols and monitoring along the axis to forestall further incidents and ensure the safety of residents and road users.
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Troops Arrest Three Suspected Collaborators in Niger Offensive Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested three suspected terrorist collaborators during a joint offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 6:17 a.m. on April 22 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Bases (FOB) Audu Fari and Babana.
The troops carried out coordinated operations across multiple locations including Kuble–Lumma–Swahi, Saminaka–Kanu, Sokomba–Kabe–Kerengi–Mirami, and the Babana general area.
According to the sources, the operation was aimed at dominating the area and denying criminal elements freedom of action within the Area of Responsibility.
During the exercise, three suspected collaborators were apprehended and are currently in military custody for further action.
The sources added that troops will sustain offensive operations to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across the area.
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