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Diffa: ISWAP killed 11 farmers in Niger

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Diffa: ISWAP killed 11 farmers in Niger

Diffa: ISWAP killed 11 farmers in Niger 

By Zagazola Makama

Atleast 11 local farmers were shot dead by militant from the Islamic State of the West African Province(ISWAP) in the southern part of  Toumour in Niger Republic. 

The incident occurred on Tuesday September 20, 2022, at around 6 p.m., when thirteen (13) logs, set out in search of wood, were intercepted by ISWAP elements. 

The ISWAP had before the attack issued warning to all local farmers and fishermen to vacate some of the island, accusing them of leaking informations Aron their hideouts. 

Zagazola understand that the Eleven that were shots, were later recovered to toumour where they were later buried. 

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Soldier Wife Arrested in Abuja vehicle theft case

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Soldier Wife Arrested in Abuja vehicle theft case

By: Zagazola Makama

A notorious female suspect, Blessing Yusuf, aged 29, was arrested on April 25, 2025, by operatives of the Scorpion Squad, following a successful investigation into a vehicle theft case.

Sources disclosed that Yusuf, a resident of Kwali Area Council and wife of a serving Nigerian Army soldier, L/CPL Yusuf Yunnusa, who was arrested on April 19, 2025, was tracked down through digital forensic intelligence after fleeing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) upon learning of her husband’s arrest.

Sources said during preliminary investigations, Yusuf confessed during interrogation that she had initiated the idea of stealing a vehicle to cover her medical expenses.

She admitted to ordering a set of Toyota Corolla keys online via Jumia and later using them to steal a car at the Federal Secretariat. While her husband moved the vehicle, she provided cover and distracted passersby. After the theft, they transported the stolen car to Kwali.

Both suspects are currently in custody undergoing further interrogation.

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FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K

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FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K

By; Zagazola Makama

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a woman, Vera Onyebigwa, in connection with a suspected child trafficking case.

Police sources told Zagazola Makama that On April 25, 2025, at about 2:00 p.m., a distress call was received at G/Lada Division regarding a suspected child trafficking incident near the timber shed area.

The sources said Police operatives were quickly deployed to the scene, where they apprehended Onyebigwa, a resident of No. 38 Murtala Mohammed Way, Benin City, Edo State, who was found in possession of a 6-year-old female child, whose identity remains unknown.

According to the sources, Preliminary investigations revealed that Onyebigwa had allegedly purchased the child from her father for ₦500,000 and was planning to transport her to Benin City.

The child’s cries attracted the attention of a Good Samaritan, who immediately notified the police, leading to the child’s rescue.

The sources added that the child is currently in protective care, and an investigation into the matter is ongoing.

FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K

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Armed bandits attack village in Sokoto, three killed in gunfight

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Armed bandits attack village in Sokoto, three killed in gunfight

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits attacked Illela-Baraya Village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State on the night of April 25, 2025, killing three victims during a sporadic shooting.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the bandits, in large numbers, launched the attack at about 2200hrs, fatally injuring the three victims.

A team of security operatives were swiftly deployed to the scene and engaged the bandits in a gun battle, forcing them to retreat without managing to rustle any livestock.

Despite the confrontation, the victims succumbed to their injuries and were confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital. Three empty shells of AK-47 ammunition were recovered at the scene.

The area was thoroughly combed by the troops and patrols were intensified.

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