Bandits abduct police officer, three others on Gusau–Sokoto highway

By: Zagazola Makama

A police officer and three other persons have been abducted by suspected bandits along the Gusau–Sokoto highway in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The incident occurred on Friday at about 1:10 p.m. when a group of armed men blocked the highway around Gidan Kano village and forcibly took four people away.

One of the victims has been identified as PC Gaddafi Faruku, while the identities of the three others have not been disclosed. The abducted persons were reportedly taken to an unknown location by the assailants.

Efforts are ongoing to track down the abductors and secure the safe release of the victims. Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and provide any information that could help in locating those taken.

Bandits abduct police officer, three others on Gusau–Sokoto highway

Gunmen attack Obajana police headquarters in Kogi, one killed, several injured

By: Zagazola Makama

Unknown gunmen on Sunday night attempted to storm the Obajana Police Divisional Headquarters in Kogi State but were repelled by combined security forces, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 10:30 p.m. when a large number of assailants sought to invade the divisional headquarters. The attackers were confronted by joint operatives comprising the Immediate Response Team (IRT), Quick Response Unit (QRU), Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), Police Mobile Force (PMF), Divisional personnel, and members of Vigilante.

During the ensuing exchange of fire, several security personnel sustained gunshot wounds. Victims included Inspector Onwaye Solomon, AP attached to QRU Lokoja, as well as Ahmadu Adamu, one Ahmadu (surname yet unknown), Muhammed Usman, and Ibrahim Mustapha, all members of the Vigilante. The injured were immediately rushed to Fisayo Hospital, Obajana, for medical attention. One of the injured, Ahmadu (surname unknown), was confirmed dead by hospital authorities.

The Area Commander, ACP Metro, and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Obajana subsequently mobilised joint security forces to carry out reprisal operations against the attackers, including bush combing, intensive surveillance, and intelligence gathering.

Police sources confirmed that the area has since been fortified and normalcy restored, while operations continue to track the fleeing assailants. Residents have been advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to security agencies.
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Troops neutralise eight terrorists in Kayamla, Sojiri villages in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised eight terrorists during a clearance operation in Kayamla and Sojiri villages in Borno State, military sources have confirmed.

Zagazola report that the operation, codenamed Desert Sanity V, involved coordinated patrols and clearance missions targeting insurgents of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS/ISWAP) who were reportedly hibernating in the axis.

The troops, working closely with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) personnel, engaged the terrorists in a well-coordinated gun battle, resulting in the neutralisation of eight insurgents. Others reportedly fled, leaving behind guns and personal weapons, including AK-47 rifles.

The sources confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries among the troops, and operational equipment was not damaged during the engagement.

The patrol team continues to conduct operations in surrounding enclaves to prevent insurgent regrouping.

Troops neutralise eight terrorists in Kayamla, Sojiri villages in Borno