Crime
Four killed, three injured in lakurwa bandit attack on baidi village, sokoto state
Four killed, three injured in lakurwa bandit attack on baidi village, sokoto state
By: Zagazola Makama
At least four people were killed and three others injured when armed bandits attacked Baidi village, a remote hamlet in Tangaza Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State, sources confirmed.
The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. Thursday , when a large group of Lakurwa bandits, reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the village, located along the border with the Niger Republic. Communication blackout in the area delayed immediate reporting of the attack.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, Police units and the Sokoto Community Guard Corps were mobilized to the scene. The bodies and injured victims were evacuated to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Security forces are currently combing the area to track and apprehend the perpetrators, while confidence-building patrols continue to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Four killed, three injured in lakurwa bandit attack on baidi village, sokoto state
Troops launch manhunt after 43-year-old man abducted in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have launched a manhunt for suspected kidnappers following the abduction of a 43-year-old man, Mr Philip Azarachi, at his residence in Agingi village, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 8:43 p.m. on Sept. 24, when troops responded to a report of the abduction.
Following the report, the troops immediately laid an ambush and manned possible escape routes used by the criminals in an effort to intercept them.
However, no contact was established with the kidnappers.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to track the abductors and secure the safe rescue of the victim.
Troops have also intensified surveillance and patrols within the area as part of measures to prevent the kidnappers from escaping with the victim.
Troops launch manhunt after 43-year-old man abducted in Plateau
Troops intercept female ISWAP family member fleeing terrorist enclave in Gwoza
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted a female family member of an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist along the Gwoza–Limankara road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the woman was intercepted at about 4:51 p.m. on Sept. 24, 2026, by troops of 192 Battalion (Motorised) operating in the area.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the woman escaped from a terrorist enclave in Chikide, located within the Mandara Mountains, before being intercepted by the troops.
She is currently in military custody for further investigation and screening to establish her identity, circumstances surrounding her escape and any information that could assist ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the area.
Troops intercept female ISWAP family member fleeing terrorist enclave in Gwoza
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator, recover ₦296,000 in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist collaborator at Geidam Market in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, by troops of 159 Task Force Battalion, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Forest Guards.
The suspect was arrested following security operations at the market, during which the troops recovered one mobile phone and the sum of ₦296,000 in cash.
The suspect and the recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Security sources said the investigation would help determine the suspect’s alleged links with ISWAP and establish the source and intended use of the recovered funds.
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator, recover ₦296,000 in Yobe
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