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Bandits killed 3 injured 3 in Tsafe as Angry youth protest takes protest against police over failed efforts
Bandits killed 3 injured 3 in Tsafe as Angry youth protest takes protest against police over failed efforts
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast 3 Civilians killed while three injured after they were hit by stray bullets during a Gunbattle between troops of Operation Hadarin Daji and bandits who attacked Tsafe Town on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
It was gathered that the civilians were caught in a cross fire after the bandit attacked the town using the community as their shield.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, that the bandits dressed in women’s clothing while others camouflage in different attire before carrying out the attacks from different points.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the bandits hijacked a vehicle conveying traders to arrived as Tsafe town through Gusau to Tsafe Road, while others on motorcycles came through Yan Kuzo Road. others attacked the town through Funtua- Tsafe Road.
A resident of the area said the bandits who were in large numbers were shooting sporadically with sophisticated weapons as they passed through the Police Divisional Office in Tsafe.
The bandits gundown two traders who came to Tsafe market while a woman was hit by a stray bullet leading to her death. Three other people sustained bullet wounds and were evacuated to the hospital in Gusau.
The Combined troops comprising the Army, Zamfara State Community Protection Guard, Civilian Joint Task Force, repelled the attack.
Meanwhile, Angry youths blocked were dispersed by security personnel after they protested against the police Divisional Officer in Tsafe.
The sources, who chose to be anonymous, said that the residents were angry that the police personnel did not make any attempt to stop the bandits as they attacked the resident in the area.
The Zamfara state Police Command had deployed an Armored Personnel Carrier to stop the protesters.
Bandits killed 3 injured 3 in Tsafe as Angry youth protest takes protest against police over failed efforts
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:10 a.m. on April 3 along Effangha Spring Road in Ikom.
The sources disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was apprehended during the coordinated raid.
According to the sources, troops recovered one revolver pistol, one sword, two laptops, four mobile phones, one digital camera, one wristwatch, three identity cards, and a sack of garri allegedly used to conceal the weapon.
The suspect and recovered items have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence and illegal arms circulation in the South-South region.
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised
By: Zagazola Makama
Unknown gunmen have killed a village head and his wife in Tunga Waja community, Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:50 p.m. on April 2, when the assailants attacked the residence of the village head and opened fire on him, his wife and their son.
The sources disclosed that the village head died on the spot, while his wife and son sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated to a medical facility in Tingno for treatment.
According to the sources, the wife later died at the hospital, while the son is currently receiving treatment.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
The incident has heightened concerns among residents, as security agencies intensify efforts to restore calm and prevent further attacks in the area.
Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised
Three soldiers injured in road accident during pursuit of bandits in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Three soldiers have sustained injuries following a road traffic accident during an encounter with suspected armed bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on April 2, when troops of 2 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base Dogon Dawa were returning from an administrative patrol.
The sources explained that the troops reportedly sighted a group of armed bandits attempting to block the road at Ngede Allah and engaged them, forcing the criminals to flee.
During the pursuit, however, three soldiers fell off a military gun truck and sustained varying degrees of injuries, including fractures to the hand and leg.
The injured personnel were immediately evacuated to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna, where they are currently receiving treatment and responding positively.
Security operations in the area have continued as troops maintain pressure on criminal elements within the axis.
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