Zamfara police repel bandits’ ambush, officer injured

By: Zagazola Makama

Police personnel in Zamfara State have successfully repelled an armed bandits’ ambush along the Gusau–Talata Mafara road, though one officer sustained injuries in the attack.

According to sources, on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m., a police team led by DSP Ma’aji Ndagunu was returning from Gusau after transferring a case to the State CID when they ran into bandits at Kwanar Kirya village.

The team reportedly returned fire, forcing the assailants to retreat into the nearby bush, possibly sustaining gunshot injuries.

However, one officer, Insp. Jamilu Abdullahi, was hit on the right thigh and was promptly taken to the General Hospital Talata Mafara for medical attention.

Reinforcements from the division and Talata Mafara Area Command were mobilized to the scene while security forces are combing the general area.

Zamfara police repel bandits’ ambush, officer injured

Security forces on alert after influx of armed herder bandits in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Security agencies have been placed on high alert following reports that a large number of armed Fulani herder bandits have arrived and set up camps in the valley between Ogbaulu Atakpa in Agatu and Akpete in Apa Local Government Areas of Benue State.

Sources told Zagazola that personnel of the Nigerian Police, Civilian JTF, and other tactical teams have been proactively deployed to the affected areas to forestall possible attacks on surrounding communities.

Authorities said monitoring and surveillance have been intensified to ensure the safety of residents and prevent any disruption to local activities.

The sources urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to security agencies. Further developments are expected as operations continue in the area.

Security forces on alert after influx of armed herder bandits in Benue

Police rescue abducted student, arrest suspect in Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama

A 14-year-old student, Dauda Salisu, has been rescued unhurt by security operatives in Gitata, Nasarawa State, following his abduction by a suspected criminal.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim, a JSS2 student at Ube Gitata, was reportedly abducted on Feb. 2, 2026, beside a local mosque by one Jamilu Salisu, a male from Dutsinma, Katsina State.

Security operatives quickly trailed and arrested the suspect at the Gitata riverside, while a second suspect identified as Zailani SNU remains at large.

Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and ensure the safety of the community. Authorities have called on residents to provide timely information on suspicious activities.

Police rescue abducted student, arrest suspect in Nasarawa