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Fulani herdsmen on reprisal attack raze down Yobe villages

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Fulani herdsmen on reprisal attack raze down Yobe villages

Zagazola Makama

The people of Gurjaje and Malari villages in Fika LGA of Yobe State were left traumatized after Fulani herdsmen invaded their communities on Monday.

Reports indicate that the invading herdsmen who were on reprisal mission against the villagers following an alleged push back by the communities when their water melon farm were encroached on by cattles belonging to the Fulani.

It was learnt by Zagazola Makama, counter insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad region that the invading herdsmen stormed the communities on motorcycles with most of them carrying bows and arrows as well as marchets.

Though casualties are still uncertain, the invading herdsmen succeeded in burning down several housing units in the area.

Sources said the initial altercation between the herdsmen and farmers in the communities happened in January when the cattle destroyed the water melon farms.

It was learnt that the herdsmen who claimed that some of their cattle were rustled by the farmers vowed to teach the communities the lessons of their lives.

As at the time of filing this report, no arrest has been made and the distraught farmers are counting their loss.

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Bandits attack family on New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger

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Bandits attack family on New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have attacked a family travelling along the New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger State, leaving five people injured.

Zagazola report that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 4 p.m. near Ehka Kuka/Audu Fari village.

The victims, identified as Alhaji Fatayi Raheemi, 38, his wife, and other family members Fatima Nurudeen, 27; Munirat Isyaka, 25; Aishat Ismail, 25; and Rashidat Fatayi, 30, were reportedly shot at by the bandits while travelling in their Mercedes-Benz car from New-Bussa to Babanna town.

The gunmen opened fire on the moving vehicle, causing it to veer off the road, as all occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Residents said security operatives later arrived at the scene and evacuated the victims to the Primary Health Centre, Babanna, where they were receiving treatment.

The damaged vehicle was recovered to the Babanna Police Station, while efforts were ongoing to track down the assailants.

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Gunmen kill one, injure two in Plateau attack

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Gunmen kill one, injure two in Plateau attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed men have attacked Wereng village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one person and injuring two others.

Zagazola that the attack occurred at about 9 p.m. on Monday when the assailants invaded the community and opened fire indiscriminately.

The victim was identified as Joshua Monday, while the two injured persons were rushed to the General Hospital, Riyom, for medical treatment.

Army troops and other security forced were said to have arrived at the scene shortly after the attack to restore calm.

Sources confirmed that the deceased’s body had been deposited at the hospital morgue, while an investigation was underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

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12 bandits killed, 2 soldiers injured in clash in Katsina

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12 bandits killed, 2 soldiers injured in clash in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 12 bandits during a clash at Mabai village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 5:30 p.m., shortly after a peace accord meeting held at Kakumi village in Bakori LGA.

Sources said that the bandits, while passing in front of a military base at Mabai, engaged the troops in a gun duel, leading to the death of 12 of the assailants.

Two army personnel sustained serious injuries during the encounter and were referred to the Medical Centre in Katsina for treatment.

The sources said the situation in the area had since been brought under control, with intensive patrols and monitoring activities ongoing to forestall further breakdown of law and order.

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