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Fresh banditry attacks leave four dead, many injured in Zamfara’s Damri District
Fresh banditry attacks leave four dead, many injured in Zamfara’s Damri District
By: Zagazola Makama
At least four farmers killed and several livestock stolen on Tuesday in Damri District of Bakura Local Government Area, Zamfara State, following a series of coordinated attacks by armed bandits.
It was learnt that the attacks, which occurred on Monday, July 21, were carried out by a large group of bandits estimated at over 60 riding on motorcycles.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the criminals first stormed Damri village at about 11:00 a.m., targeting unsuspecting farmers who were working on their farmlands.
“They just came suddenly, opened fire, and everyone started running,” said Alhaji Shehu Maikasuwa, a local farmer who escaped the assault. “Two people were hit and seriously injured.”
Later that same day, at about 5:45 p.m., the bandits reportedly returned in a more ferocious manner, launching near-simultaneous attacks on three other villages in the same district: Turmi, Zugudum, and Gidan Begu. The raids resulted in the deaths of four villagers and the theft of an undisclosed number of cattle.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, police and the Civilian Protection Guards (CPG), and local vigilantes were immediately deployed to the affected areas.
“Unfortunately, by the time our operatives arrived at the scenes, the bandits had already fled,said security sources.
He added that the corpses of the deceased were recovered, examined by medical personnel, and released to their families for burial in line with Islamic customs, while the injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Fresh banditry attacks leave four dead, many injured in Zamfara’s Damri District
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and Police Command in Katsina State, have foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7:35 p.m. following credible intelligence that armed bandits on motorcycles were heading towards Gora village.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and other security operatives, intercepted the bandits and engaged in a fierce gun duel.
The bandits fled in disarray under superior firepower. No casualty was recorded, and calm has since returned to the area,”said sources.
The sources added that aggressive patrols and clearance operations had been intensified to track down the fleeing criminals.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack in Katsina
4 arrested over attack on Sokoto Deputy Governor’s convoy
By: Zagazola Makama
At least four persons have been arrested over an attack on the convoy of the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State who was returning from a condolence visit in Shagari Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the deputy governor had visited Shagari town to commiserate with victims displaced by recent bandits’ attacks on their villages when angry displaced persons attacked him.
“On his way back around 1 p.m., the convoy was obstructed by displaced persons who blocked the road and vandalised some vehicles in the entourage.
“Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, swiftly cleared the obstruction and restored order.
“Four suspects were arrested at the scene and transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for discreet investigation,” sources said.
The sources added that calm had since returned to the area, while security had been reinforced to forestall further disturbances.
4 arrested over attack on Sokoto Deputy Governor’s convoy
20 feared dead in Niger boat mishap
By: Zagazola Makama
Twenty persons, including the village head of Tungan-Sule in Malale District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger, have drowned in a boat mishap.
Sources said the tragedy occurred at about 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 2 when a locally made wooden boat carrying the victims capsized while on transit between Tungan-Sule and Toduga villages.
According to the sources, all the passengers were drowned before the arrival of the rescue team.
“The bodies were later recovered and buried at the riverbank according to traditional rites,” said the sources.
The sources said that police and local authorities had visited the community to commiserate with the families of the deceased.
20 feared dead in Niger boat mishap
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack in Katsina
4 arrested over attack on Sokoto Deputy Governor’s convoy
20 feared dead in Niger boat mishap
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