Troops repel bandits, and recovered six motorcycles on Tsafe-Funtua highway

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAR YAMMA have repelled a bandits’ attack along the Tsafe–Funtua highway in Zamfara, recovering four motorcycles from the criminals.

It was gathered that the clash occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 27 when a large number of armed bandits confronted troops on routine patrol near Marabar Kyaware.

A fierce gun battle ensued for over an hour, forcing the bandits to retreat with possible gunshot injuries.

It said four motorcycles were abandoned and recovered by the troops.

“Unfortunately, one Aliyu Muhammad, alias Rege, a 27-year-old refugee residing at Magazu, was hit by stray bullets on his chest and died on the spot.

“The corpse has since been released to relatives for burial,” said the sources.

The sources also disclosed that an explosive device, later identified as a military mortar bomb, was discovered at the scene and successfully detonated by the Police Bomb Disposal Unit from Gusau.

Meanwhile, joint security patrols have been intensified along the Tsafe–Funtua highway to forestall further occurrence.

Troops repel bandits, and recovered six motorcycles on Tsafe-Funtua highway

Gunmen kill police officer, snatch rifle in Anambra

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed men suspected to be members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN militia on Wednesday attacked operatives of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) in Amansea/Ifite, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra.

Sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday when the hoodlums opened fire on personnel of MOPOL 32, Abakaliki, who were on duty at a designated flash point in the area.

“One of the officers on duty, Inspector Simon Ngbebu, was fatally hit by bullets fired by the hoodlums, while his service rifle, an AK-47 was carted away,”said the sources.

The sources noted that reinforcement had been deployed, while an intensive manhunt for the perpetrators had commenced.

Gunmen kill police officer, snatch rifle in Anambra

Slain army officer shot by police inspector buried in Bauchi

By: Zagazola Makama

Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Ali Haruna of the Nigerian Army, who was shot dead by a mobile police inspector in Bauchi State, has been laid to rest amidst tears and grief.

Haruna, until his death, was the Guard Commander at a checkpoint in Futuk, Alkaleri Local Government Area, where he was shot on Aug. 25 while intercepting a truck suspected to be conveying illegally mined solid minerals.

The funeral, conducted in accordance with Islamic rites and military tradition, drew senior army officers, colleagues, family members, and community leaders who gathered to pay their last respects.

The atmosphere was solemn as fellow soldiers carried the remains of the officer, draped in the national flag, to his final resting place. Emotions ran high as mourners described him as a dedicated soldier who paid the supreme price in service to the nation.

Brig.-Gen. U.J. Simon, Commander 33 Artillery Brigade, who led officers to the burial, described Haruna as “a gallant officer whose loyalty and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”

He assured that investigations were ongoing to ensure justice was served, adding that the army was working closely with the police to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

The suspect, a mobile police inspector identified as Yusuf Ibrahim, is currently in army custody, while the intercepted truck has been impounded for further investigation.

The burial also rekindled concerns over the involvement of security personnel in illegal mining operations in Bauchi and other parts of the country.

Slain army officer shot by police inspector buried in Bauchi