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Fire Razes IDP Camp in Maiduguri, Claims Life of 7-Year-Old
Fire Razes IDP Camp in Maiduguri, Claims Life of 7-Year-Old
By: Zagazola Makama
A fire outbreak at the Munna Albadawi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State has destroyed ten makeshift shelters and claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy, identified as Abubakar Gargar.
According to the camp chairman, Babangida Mahmud, the fire started at about 3:00 a.m. on March 20, 2025, engulfing foodstuffs, clothing, and other personal belongings, with the total value of damages yet to be ascertained.
The Borno State Fire Service, in collaboration with security agencies, managed to contain the fire, but not before significant damage had been done.
Tragically, young Abubakar Gargar lost his life in the inferno. His body was photographed and released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
The State Emergency Management Agency(SEMA), NEMA and other humanitarian agencies have deployed their officials in the camps to access level of destruction.
Fire Razes IDP Camp in Maiduguri, Claims Life of 7-Year-Old
Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Rifle and Ransom Money in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force in Kano have arrested multiple suspects in connection with the kidnapping of Dr. Muhammad Bello Yushau of Zakirai, Gabasawa Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the breakthrough came following a report filed by the victim’s family, on March 8, 2025.
Acting on intelligence, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit analyzed the mobile phone number used for ransom negotiations, leading to the arrest of one Tukur Lawal, also known as Maikudi, from Kore Village in Sumaila LGA on March 18, 2025, at about 1:30 a.m.
Further investigations led to the arrest of additional suspects on March 19, 2025, at around 10:00 p.m. The individuals taken into custody include: Ado Usman (30) of Makunturi Village, Habiba Shuaibu (18) of Munzuru Village, Ummulkhairi Ibrahim (19) of Garun Mallam LGA and Sanusi Surajo (27) of Falgore Village, Doguwa LGA
During the operation, police recovered a locally made rifle and a cash sum of ₦4,840,000, believed to be ransom money paid for the victim’s release.
The police have intensified efforts to apprehend other accomplices as the investigation continues.
Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Rifle and Ransom Money in Kano
Two Injured in Another Vehicle Crash at Karu Bridge, Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
A serious multiple motor accident occurred at Karu Bridge, Abuja, on March 20, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m., leaving two individuals critically injured, less than 24 hourz after the first incident which claimed six lives with 18 vehicles destroyed.
Sources said that the incident occurred when a truck loaded with NPK fertilizer lost control and rammed into two other vehicles.
As a result, two individuals sustained serious injuries and were immediately rushed to Asokoro General Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Efforts to clear the road obstruction are ongoing,
Two Injured in Another Vehicle Crash at Karu Bridge, Abuja
Fire Outbreak in Abuja Claims Three Lives, Two Others Injured
By: Zagazola Makama
A fire outbreak at Waru Panteka, Abuja, has resulted in the death of three people and left two others severely injured.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 20, 2025, at about 5:00 a.m.
The fire destroyed several shanties and properties worth millions of Naira. The three victims who lost their lives were: Nasiru Sani (30 years old) from Zamfara State Umar (surname yet unknown and One other unidentified individual, burnt beyond recognition
Additionally, two others Batura Ali and Mubarak, suffered severe burns: Both were rushed to the National Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Sources said that fire fighters successfully contained the fire and prevented it from spreading further. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing.
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