Crime
Bandits Attack Mangu Council Area of Plateau killing 30 People
Bandits Attack Mangu Council Area of Plateau killing 30 People
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Regardless of the curfew imposed on Mangu by the Governor of Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang, dare devil bandits attacked the outskirts of the town and killed about 30 residents in a community this morning.
A source resident in Mangu town of Plateau State who spoke to this reporter on anonymity said that nobody expected that the bandits will rise up from that axis with the curfew intact.
He regretted that what happened two days ago in which eight people lost their lives in Mangu headquarters was just a decoy for the armed bandits to concentrate on the hinterland where there is no uniformed personnel to look after the people.
“What happened at Sabon gari Mangu yesterday was just a distraction so that people’s attention will be shifted away from the villages.
” For the second time my village Kwahaslalek ( Behind NYSC camp) yesterday night about 12:30 am was attacked leaving over 25 people mostly women and children killed as houses were burnt and some with gun shots.
” The same attacks took place at Kinat, Mairana and other villages on the borders of Mangu and B/Ladi LGAs and we are told that the casualties may have risen to over 30 souls lost.
Reps LALU Condemns the Resurgence Of Attacks
Reacting to the willful genocide committed by the bandits on rampage, Ishaya Lalu, the member representing Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency in the lower chamber of the National Assembly from Plateau State, told newsmen that he received with rude shock and total disbelief the wiping away of his people in spite of an earlier curfew.
He condemned in the strongest terms, the news of the “unprovoked attacks” on Mangu communities and its escalation within the city center resulting in the loss of precious lives and wanton destruction of houses, worship centres and properties worth millions of naira.
Lalu in a statement, maintained that the renewed attacks was another gruesome attempt to reintroduce and reinforce the era of violence against the peaceful co-existence and harmonious embrace of the people.
He viewed the recurring attacks as the latest organized pogrom carefully crafted and executed against the citizens of Plateau to ridicule their industrious pedigrees and bring their hospitable nature to public disregard.
Lalu however commended the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang for his quick intervention which resulted in the imposition of a 24 hour curfew on Mangu town and environs which indeed reduced the stampede and tension which gripped the residents two days.
He further commended the leadership of the Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA), Mangu Traditional Council and spirited individuals for rising swiftly into action to de-escalate the attacks.
The politician stated that he recognizes and appreciates the display of professionalism and application of timely wisdom by the security agencies in steming the tide of the unprovoked attacks in that axis.
The reps Member expressed his heartfelt sympathy even as he conveyed his condolences on behalf of the National Assembly to those families and relations who lost their beloved members in cold blood and prayed God to grant them inspirational comfort and the courage to bear their painful exit.
Also reacting to the sad development President Mwaghavul Development Association, Joseph Gwankat, confirmed that the attack occurred after midnight on Tuesday while residents assembled at a compound in a village to observe the curfew imposed on the council area by the government.
Over 30 people were believed to have been slaughtered when the head counts were made at first light.
Bandits Attack Mangu Council Area of Plateau killing 30 People
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner Linked to Notorious Terror Kingpins in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested a suspected gunrunner allegedly involved in supplying weapons and ammunition to terrorist groups operating in the North-West.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Saidu Rabiu, aged 25, from Wagini in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, was arrested on May 15, 2026, at about 10:20 a.m.
According to the sources, troops acted on credible intelligence and swiftly mobilised to the General Hospital, Batsari, where the suspect was reportedly receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
He was subsequently arrested at the hospital without resistance and moved for interrogation.
Preliminary investigation allegedly linked the suspect to the supply of military-grade weapons and ammunition to several notorious terror kingpins operating in the region, including Bello Turji, Ado Aliero, and other criminal commanders identified as late Kachalla Black and Yellow.
Troops said the suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further interrogation to uncover wider arms trafficking networks supporting terrorist operations in the North-West.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner Linked to Notorious Terror Kingpins in Katsina
Troops Arrest Suspected ISWAP Member Extorting Motorists in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 1:20 p.m. on May 14, 2026, in Gubio town during a coordinated operation with local security volunteers.
According to the sources, the suspect claimed to be from Jere Local Government Area and allegedly confessed to being part of a group involved in extorting motorists along the Kareto general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further interrogation.
Security authorities said investigations were ongoing to identify other members of the suspected extortion network and dismantle related criminal activities in the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected ISWAP Member Extorting Motorists in Borno
Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists During Clearance Operations in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised two suspected terrorists during clearance operations conducted in parts of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to a special situation report issued by Headquarters Sector 1 under Operation Desert Sanity, the operation was carried out on May 15, 2026, by troops of the 153 Task Force Battalion stationed at Kirawa.
The operation involved 15 soldiers working in conjunction with 16 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and 24 hybrid forces mounted on 28 motorcycles.
The troops reportedly advanced to Valle general area, Ashigashiya and Gakara communities during the operation aimed at clearing suspected terrorist hideouts and routes within the axis.
Military sources said contact was made with an unconfirmed number of suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad during the operation.
Following a firefight, two terrorists were neutralised, while several others reportedly retreated in disarray toward the Ngoshe axis.
Troops subsequently exploited the general area but made no further contact with the fleeing insurgents.
The forces later returned to base at about 3:00 p.m. the same day after completing the operation.
Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists During Clearance Operations in Borno
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