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Bandits Kill Police Officers, Civilians in Katsina Attack, Abduct Five in Separate Raid
Bandits Kill Police Officers, Civilians in Katsina Attack, Abduct Five in Separate Raid
…Bandits also suffered heavy losses as they fled with several dead bodies…
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two police officers, four civilians, and abducted at least five people in two separate attacks on Unguwar Baki village and Sheme town in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the first attack occurred on February 27 at about 5:30 p.m. when about 200 heavily armed bandits stormed Unguwar Baki village, firing sporadically.
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, the police and the vigilante and swiftly mobilized to engage the attackers in a fierce gun battle. The security forces forced the bandits to retreat into the bush, but not before suffering casualties.
Among the fallen security personnel were Inspector Mainasara Usman (and Corporal Abubakar Iliyasu of the 27 Police Mobile Force (PMF), who were on special duty at Kadisau village. The attackers carted away one AK-47 rifle and one Type 06 rifle along with 60 rounds of live ammunition.
Additionally, four civilians, including Jibrin Yahuza, a staff member of the Katsina State Water Corporation (KSCWC), were killed in the attack. Intelligence sources revealed that the bandits also suffered heavy losses as they fled with several dead bodies on their motorcycles.
“The bandits faced strong resistance from security forces, and many of them were neutralized. Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing criminals and recover the stolen rifles.” Said a Security source involved in the battle.
Five Kidnapped in Sheme Attack, Vigilante Leader Missing
In a separate attack on Sheme town, bandits armed with sophisticated weapons stormed the community around 1:50 a.m. on February 28, firing indiscriminately.
The joint operatives were again deployed to counter the attack. Upon sighting security forces, the bandits fled into the nearby Shawu Forest, taking at least five kidnapped victims with them.
During the exchange, a local vigilante member, Ado Isiyaku, 40, sustained a gunshot wound to the stomach and was rushed to Sheme Primary Health Center, where he is responding to treatment.
Meanwhile, the commander of the local vigilante group, Hassan Bajoga Sheme, 45, has been declared missing, with security forces launching a search-and-rescue operation to locate him.
Authorities have assured residents that efforts are being intensified to track down the attackers and rescue the abducted victims.
“We are actively pursuing the criminals. Additional troops have been deployed, and we will ensure these terrorists face justice.”he said.
Bandits Kill Police Officers, Civilians in Katsina Attack, Abduct Five in Separate Raid
Boko Haram: Zulum Meets Army, Naval, Air Force Chiefs in Abuja
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s top military leadership in Abuja on Thursday.
The meeting, which was held separately behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, was to deploy a renewed push for coordinated action against the insurgents.
Sources from the meeting revealed that the discussions centred on strengthening military operations in the Northeast, improving intelligence sharing, and addressing the recent surge in attacks by the terror group.
Governor Zulum had on Tuesday, during an expanded security meeting held in Maiduguri, lamented the recent surge in attacks by the terrorists on civilian and military facilities, calling for decisive action to avert the situation from getting out of control.
Zulum was accompanied by the senators representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, Borno North, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, and Borno Central, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan.
Others in the governor’s entourage include Mukhtar Betera Aliyu and Engr Bukar Talba, members of the House of Representatives, and Professor Usman Tar, Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security.
Boko Haram: Zulum Meets Army, Naval, Air Force Chiefs in Abuja
Police Recover Rifle, Ammunition, Arrest Four in Plateau Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
The Plateau State Police has arrested four suspects and recovered a locally fabricated rifle, live ammunition, and other exhibits following a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Jos South Local Government Area.
Police sources said that the operation was carried out on April 10 at about 8:30 a.m. by a Tactical Team acting on credible intelligence.
The raid was conducted at the residence of one Luka Ovey in the Dong Kassa area, leading to the arrest of Henry Patrick (31), James Chorbe (28), and Fredrick Peter (19).
Recovered from the scene were one locally fabricated rifle, three live rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, three spent shells, substances suspected to be cannabis, and charms.
The police sources said further investigation led to the arrest of Luka Ovey (28) in the early hours of the same day.
“All suspects are currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and recover additional weapons,”said the sources.
Police Recover Rifle, Ammunition, Arrest Four in Plateau Raid
Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
The Benue Police has arrested 22 suspected cultists and criminals during a targeted raid on flashpoints and criminal hideouts in the Wadata axis of Makurdi.
Sources said that the operation, which is part of the command’s renewed effort to rid the area of cult activities and related crimes, began on April 9 at about 10:30 p.m. and lasted until 3:10 a.m. the following day.
The raid covered several suspected cultist abodes and black spots within the area.
Police sources said the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing investigation.
Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid
Boko Haram: Zulum Meets Army, Naval, Air Force Chiefs in Abuja
Police Recover Rifle, Ammunition, Arrest Four in Plateau Raid
Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid
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