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Bandits kill community guard, seize rifle in Zamfara farm attack

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Bandits kill community guard, seize rifle in Zamfara farm attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have killed a member of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) and carted away his rifle during an attack on farmers in Yar Katsina village, Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident, which occurred around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, saw the assailants armed and in large numbers storming farmlands in the Kekun Waje district and opening fire on farmers engaged in early morning cultivation.

Sources said the attackers warned that no farming activity would be allowed in the area this season.

In the ensuing chaos, a 20-year-old CPG operative, Jamilu Sani, was shot dead while attempting to defend the farmers. His pump-action rifle was taken away by the assailants as they fled.

Security personnel and local vigilantes were later seen combing the area in search of the attackers, who reportedly escaped into nearby forests.

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Two killed as gunmen attack Benue community

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By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed two persons and carted away four motorcycles in Igwuma community, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.

It was gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of Friday, throwing residents into panic.

Eyewitnesses said the armed men invaded the community and shot sporadically, forcing villagers to flee for safety.

Two victims of the attack were later identified as Mr. Yusuf Onuminya and Mr. Ochopefu Ochoweche, both of Igwuma community.

Community members also reported that four motorcycles were stolen during the invasion, although no houses were destroyed.

Normalcy has since returned to the area, but residents expressed fear of further attacks.

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Tanker explosion kills one in Kaduna workshop

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By: Zagazola Makama

A 28-year-old mechanic has died following a tanker explosion at a workshop in Tafa town, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Sources said that explosion occurred on Friday at about 12:00 p.m. when a tanker, whose registration number and driver’s identity were yet to be ascertained, suddenly went up in flames during repairs.

“Upon receipt of the report, security forces were mobilized to the scene alongside his patrol team. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, identified as Kabiru Usman, was working on the tanker when the explosion occurred

The sources said that Usman was immediately rushed to Umaru Musa Yar’adua Memorial Hospital in Sabon Wuse, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

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Nigeria loses Consular General in Buea, Cameroon

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Nigeria loses Consular General in Buea, Cameroon

By: Michael Mike

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the sudden demise of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, the Consul General of Nigeria in Buea, Republic of Cameroon, who unfortunately passed on after a brief illness on Saturday, 16th August 2025.

According to a statement by the spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Ambassador Coker was a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat who served Nigeria with distinction, commitment and professionalism in different capacities.

He said: “His untimely death, therefore, is a great loss to the diplomatic community and the nation at large.”

Ebienfa added that: “Prior to his appointment and assumption of duty as Consul-General of Nigeria, in Buea, he served Nigeria meritoriously in our Missions in Conakry, Guinea and Shanghai, China.”

The statement further read. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, colleagues and friends at this difficult time and prays for the peaceful repose of his soul.”

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