How swift intervention by troops prevents mass murder as irate youths kill 7 in plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Swift intervention by gallant troops of the Nigerian Army on Friday evening prevented what could have been a large-scale massacre after irate youths attacked innocent travellers in Mangun community, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The victims peaceful citizens of Hausa extraction were en route Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area to attend a wedding ceremony when their 18-seater bus mistakenly veered off course into Mangun via the Panyam–Kerang–Mangun road at about 6:00 p.m. on June 20.

Instead of helping the confused travellers, the assailants driven by deadly assumptions descended on the bus, viciously attacking the occupants, killing seven on the spot, injuring 21 others, and setting the vehicle ablaze.

It was the urgent and decisive response by troops under Operation Lafiyan Jama’a that averted a massacre of unimaginable scale. The troops rushed to the scene, engaged in a rescue operation under high tension, and successfully evacuated the survivors to safety. The injured were administered emergency treatment before being taken to the General Hospital in Mangu.

Preliminary findings confirmed the travellers were unarmed civilians, peaceful Nigerians who had only lost their way on a journey of joy.

Zagazola in the strongest possible terms, condemns this senseless, barbaric, and bloodthirsty attack on innocent souls whose only “offence” was their identity and wrong turn into a volatile community. This was not self-defence. It was cold-blooded murder, and the perpetrators must be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.

Enough of this ethnic profiling and mob justice that continues to claim the lives of Nigerians across the country. Plateau State has seen too much bloodshed, and this latest atrocity is a painful reminder that hate continues to fester where justice is denied.

We commend the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their timely, courageous, and life-saving response. But it must not end there. Security agencies, traditional leaders, and government authorities must rise above lip service and ensure that every single individual involved in this heinous act is brought to book. Silence or delay would only embolden future attackers.

As troops continue to dominate the general area to prevent escalation, the nation watches and waits, not just for peace to return, but for justice to prevail.

How swift intervention by troops prevents mass murder as irate youths kill 7 in plateau

Scores perish after suicide bomber explodes in Borno state

By: Bodunrin Kayode

Scores of residents have perished in Borno state as a female suicide bomber carrying Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) exploded in front of a football viewing centre in Konduga council area of Borno state.

Reliable sources, told this reporter that the device exploded Friday at about 9pm at the tashan kifi, sabon gari entry point, of the headquarters of Konduga council area of Borno State.
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While another humanitarian source who also preferred anonymity said that as at 9pm Nigerian time friday night, 11 people were dead from the instant impact.

Another military source however posited that about 24 residents may have been sent to the great beyond as at first light of Saturday.

Many others were injured and subsequently rushed to the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri about 37 km from the scene of the blast.

“As at the time of writing this report, security operatives had been deployed to the area as health workers were seen trying to offer help to non critically injured victims.” Said our source.

It’s over a year that a suicide bomber exploded any device in Maiduguri or Konduga council area.

Yesterday’s device however was reportedly carried and detonated by a female suicide bomber who also perished in the explosion.

About 30 others were said to have sustained severe injuries from the immediate impact of the explosion which is why figures may change as the situation develops.

No details have been provided by the military or the government as at the time of writing this report.

Scores perish after suicide bomber explodes in Borno state

Security forces rescue kidnapped 67-year-old man in bauchi, kill suspect

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forced in Bauchi have rescued a 67-year-old man, Hardo Bappayo, who was kidnapped by armed men in Hardawa Village, Alkaleri Local Government Area.

Zagazola Makama gathered that Bappayo, a Fulani by tribe, was abducted from his home by eight armed gunmen at about 11:00 p.m. on June 19, 2025, in the presence of his family members.

Following a distress report, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit launched a swift rescue operation and traced the kidnappers to their hideout at Binshiki Hills.

In the ensuing gun duel, one of the suspects was neutralised while others fled. Two locally made rifles were recovered at the scene.

The victim was rescued unhurt at about 9:30 a.m. the following day and is currently undergoing medical checks and debriefing.

Security forces rescue kidnapped 67-year-old man in bauchi, kill suspect