Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with police and Civilian Watch (Cwatch) patrols, are conducting a manhunt for suspected bandits who kidnapped a woman and rustled livestock in Tsauni Village, Kankara LGA in Katsina.

The troops responded when armed bandits had invaded the village, abducted Asiya Ghali, 28, and stole several sheep.

Troops and joint security teams quickly mobilized, blocked all escape routes, and launched a sustained search operation.

Efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators, rescue the kidnapped woman, and recover the stolen livestock.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara

JTF repel bandits’ attack in Benue, arrest two suspects

By: Zagazola Makama

OPS Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), has repelled an attack by suspected armed bandits in Yonov Ward, Logo Local Government Area, arresting two suspects and recovering a motorcycle.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:20 a.m. on Feb. 23, when the Commander, OPS Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), alongside personnel on special duty and the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), responded to a distress call that armed bandit herdsmen were destroying farms and advancing towards the community.

The team reportedly moved to the area to effect arrests but came under gunfire from the bandits, leading to a gun duel. The police, however, overpowered the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to flee into the bush and abandon a Honda motorcycle, which was recovered at the scene.

Two suspects were arrested during the operation. According to police, the suspects claimed they had purchased the disputed land from a notorious bandit identified as Abagu at an undisclosed sum.

Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects, while investigation into the incident continues.

JTF repel bandits’ attack in Benue, arrest two suspects

One killed, four injured as bandits attack traders in Katsina-Ala in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits on motorcycles on Tuesday attacked traders along Tavachan on their way to Tor-Donga Market in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue, killing one person and injuring four others.

Sources said that at about 8:00 a.m. that the assailants had opened fire on the traders, injuring some and robbing others of their money.

Security forces were swiftly mobilized to the scene, while the injured victims were rushed to General Hospital, Katsina-Ala, for treatment. One of the victims, Sunday Kwaghkaa, 40, was confirmed dead while receiving treatment. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital mortuary.

Police recovered 12 expended machine gun shells and 12 expended AK-47 rifle shells from the scene of the attack.

Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice, while investigation into the incident continues.

One killed, four injured as bandits attack traders in Katsina-Ala in Benue