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Boko Haram: Victims families meets Governor Zulum in Chibok
Boko Haram: Victims families meets Governor Zulum in Chibok
By, James Bwala
Borno state Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum was in Chibok town on Monday following attack on four communities: Kautikari, Kawtakare, Korohuma and Pemi.
Chibok local government area in northeast Nigeria is where 276 school girls were abducted on April 14, 2014. While some of the girls were rescued, there are still 110 in captivity.
It was reported that since the incident in 2014, Chibok local government area has been attacked 97 times by Insurgents.
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In the recent attack, 4 people were killed while 24 others mainly young female were abducted by the Insurgents.
While meeting with the families, of the victims, Governor Zulum urged them to continued to rain resilient and prayerful. Adding that his administration will continue to support them in anyway to cushion some of the sufferings.
The governor, who met with the victims families at the Government lodge in Chibok town said “We are here in Chibok to commiserate with you, immediate families of our sisters and brothers abducted as well as four of our brothers killed by the Boko Haram terrorists in these unfortunate incidents. We share your pains and we pray this act will not happen again”
The insurgents, who were said to have been coming from around Talala and Ajigil in Damboa local government area of Borno state had recently attacked Korohuma on December 30, 2021, Kautikari on January 14, 2022, Pemi on 20 January 20, 2022, Kawtakare on January 21, 2022.
After meeting the families, the Governor interfaced with heads of security agencies and discussed gaps and ways to enhance security in the communities.
Also briefing the Governor, chairman of Chibok Local Government Area, Umar Ibrahim said in addition to the 24 people abducted, three persons were killed by the terrorists during separate attacks on the communities.
The Chairman disclosed that a combined number of 110 buildings made up of 73 houses, 33 shops and four churches were burnt alongside eight vehicles and three tricycles.
Governor Zulum observed that four local government areas: Biu, Askira, Chibok and Damboa were faced with serial attacks from the members Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in recent times, assuring that his administration will not relent in providing additional support to security operatives, to contain the challenges.
Boko Haram: Victims families meets Governor Zulum in Chibok
Kidnap victim rescued with machete wounds in Suleja
By: Zagazola Makama
A 45-year-old man, identified as Samuel John, has been rescued by a joint team of police and vigilantes after being abducted and severely injured by suspected kidnappers in the Polosa area of Suleja, Niger State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 27, when hoodlums reportedly stormed the community and whisked the victim away from his residence.
According to the sources, a vigilante member, raised the alarm, prompting an immediate response from security operatives attached to the ‘B’ Division Suleja and members of the local vigilante group.
The combined team pursued the kidnappers into the surrounding bush. On sighting the advancing security team, the assailants attacked the victim with machetes, inflicting deep cuts on his head and both hands before abandoning him and fleeing the scene.
The victim was quickly rescued and rushed to the General Hospital Suleja, where he is currently receiving medical attention.
Kidnap victim rescued with machete wounds in Suleja
Abducted Sharia Court judge escapes from kidnappers in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Alkali Usman, a Sharia Court judge attached to the Higher Sharia Court in Birnin Tudu, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has escaped from captivity after being abducted by unknown gunmen.
Zagazola Makama learnt from reliable sources that Usman, who was reported kidnapped on June 26, returned home safely on Friday morning, June 27, at about 10:00 a.m., according to local sources.
Upon his return, the judge was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he received medical attention and was subsequently discharged.
He was later debriefed by security operatives and reunited with his family.
Authorities have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding his escape.
Abducted Sharia Court judge escapes from kidnappers in Zamfara
Soldier handed over to police for allegedly stabbing ex-colleague to death in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A serving soldier has been handed over to the police in Maiduguri for allegedly stabbing a dismissed military personnel to death during an argument in the Kasuwan Fara area of the Borno State capital.
Zagazola Makama report that the suspect, identified a Lance Corporal of the 7 Division, was brought to the police by a senior officer on June 27.
Sources said that the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on June 26, when Suleiman allegedly stabbed the victim, Musa Adamu, a dismissed soldier, in the chest with a jackknife following a heated disagreement.
The victim was rushed to the Borno State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. His remains have since been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
The police have transferred the case and the suspect to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation and possible prosecution.
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