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Gombe Police Launches Investigation into Murder of 58 year old house wife Aishatu Abdullahi
Gombe Police Launches Investigation into Murder of 58 year old house wife Aishatu Abdullahi
… Even as CP Directs AC CID To personally Investigate the crime
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Operations Gombe State Command CP Hayatu Usman on behalf of the CP Gombe State Command has directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Criminal Investigation Department to personally investigate the murder of a 58-year-old woman, Aishatu Abdullahi who was allegedly slaughtered by unknown persons on October 20, 2023.
A statement signed by the spokesman of the command Mohid Abubakar hinted that the suspects are alleged to have stormed Aishatu Abdullahi’s residence at Jeka da Fari Quarters in Gombe at approximately 21:45hrs, before fleeing with her handset.
On receipt of the information, Police operatives moved to the scene where Aishatu was found in a pool of blood and was immediately rushed to the Specialist Hospital, where she was sadly pronounced dead on arrival.
The Gombe Command has expressed shock and dismay at the heinous crime and has pledged to do everything in its power to bring the perpetrators to justice.
” The Command has launched a full-scale investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible for the brutal murder.
” The Command extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Aishatu Abdullahi and we want to assure the public that we are doing everything possible to apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous crime and bring them to justice.
” We urge anyone with information that could lead us in our investigation to come forward and give us the information.” said ASP Abubakar.
Meanwhile, the Command is urging residents to remain calm and vigilant and to report any suspicious activities of individuals to the Police.
” The Command is also encouraging members of the public to cooperate fully with the police as they carry out their investigation, without the support we may not get to the roots of these problems because some of these criminals are from within the community being terrorized.
“We are committed to maintaining law and order in the State and will not rest until those responsible for this senseless act of violence are brought to justice.
” Finally, the Command wishes
the general public to know that the movement restriction earlier imposed is still in place and also the Okada and Keke Napep riders are encouraged to help the Police with information. Anybody who violates this order will face the full wrath of the law.
“For any useful information, in anonymity, we can be reached via our Complaint number 09165472923.” said Asp Mahid Abubakar, Anipr.
Gombe Police Launches Investigation into Murder of 58 year old house wife Aishatu Abdullahi
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21 villagers abducted in kano communities as Security forces intensify search operation
21 villagers abducted in kano communities as Security forces intensify search operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Twenty-one persons have been abducted by suspected bandits in three villages of Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the coordinated attacks occurred in Sundu, Biresawa and Masaurari villages.
According to community members, two women were taken from Sundu, while five women and two children were abducted at Biresawa.
In Masaurari, nine men and one woman were reportedly seized, bringing the total number of abducted persons to 21 comprising nine men, eight women and two children.
The Police Command in Kano confirmed the attack noting that efforts had been intensified to rescue all victims unhurt.
The sources added that additional operatives had been deployed to the affected axis, while the area was being combed in collaboration with local vigilance groups and other security agencies.
The command assured residents of its commitment to restoring peace and urged the public to provide credible information that could aid ongoing operations.
21 villagers abducted in kano communities as Security forces intensify search operation
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Ammunition falls from moving vehicle near ABU Zaria, eyewitnesses suspect supplies for bandits
Ammunition falls from moving vehicle near ABU Zaria, eyewitnesses suspect supplies for bandits
By: Zagazola Makama
Passersby and students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria were startled on Tuesday when several rounds of ammunition reportedly fell from a moving passenger bus along the Zaria–Katsina highway.
Zagazola Makama understand that the incident occurred directly in front of ABU Zaria’s main gate, causing brief panic among pedestrians and motorists.
One of the witnesses, who simply identified himself as Musa, said the ammunition fell from a commercial vehicle heading towards Katsina.

“We suddenly saw the bullets drop from the bus as it sped past the gate. Before people could understand what happened, the vehicle had already disappeared,” he said.
He added that some bystanders quickly gathered the ammunition and alerted security operatives stationed around the area.
Another eyewitness, a student who preferred not to be named, described the incident as “strange and frightening,” noting that many feared the ammunition could be linked to supplies to armed groups operating in parts of Kaduna and Katsina States.
Security personnel later arrived at the scene and recovered the ammunition.
Ammunition falls from moving vehicle near ABU Zaria, eyewitnesses suspect supplies for bandits
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Security forces arrest “Gwandara” notorious kidnap kingpin, logistics supplier in Bwari Abuja
Security forces arrest “Gwandara” notorious kidnap kingpin, logistics supplier in Bwari Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have arrested a notorious kidnapper and major logistics supplier to bandits identified as Y’au Ibrahim Dauda, popularly known as “Gwandara 01”.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the suspect was apprehended by the Scorpion Squad at about 5:40 p.m. on Thursday in Bwari following actionable intelligence.
According to sources , Dauda has been on the wanted list of security agencies for his alleged role in several coordinated kidnapping operations within the FCT, particularly across the Bwari axis, from 2024 to date.
Investigations further linked him to multiple abductions around the Garam area of Tafa LGA in Niger State and Bwari, including the kidnapping of a pastor in 2024 at the El-Rufai Estate, near the Nigerian Law School, Bwari.
The sources said that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover their weapons.
Security forces arrest “Gwandara” notorious kidnap kingpin, logistics supplier in Bwari Abuja
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