Herdsman found murdered in Niger community

By: Zagazola Makama

A herder identified as Yunusa Adamu was found gruesomely murdered in Babban-Rami village, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, in the early hours of Sunday.

Zagazola Makama understands that the Village Head of Babban-Rami, Alhaji Umar Babban-Rami, who reported the incident, said the victim had been residing in the village to rear sheep.

According to sources , Adamu was discovered slaughtered by unidentified assailants at about 5:00 a.m. on June 22.

Authorities visited the scene shortly after receiving the report, and the body was evacuated to the General Hospital in Mashegu for autopsy after photographs were taken.

No arrest has been made yet, but investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Herdsman found murdered in Niger community

Gunmen kill herder, rustle cattle in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected armed rustlers have killed a herder and carted away an unspecified number of cattle in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Zagazola Makama gathered from sources that the incident occurred on Saturday night, June 21, at about 10:00 p.m. in Jewu bush near Jakana town.

Sources said the victim, identified as Mohammed Audu, 31, was attacked by unknown gunmen while tending to livestock.

He sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to the General Hospital in Jakana, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

His brother, Sanda Audu, reported the incident to the security that the following morning. The assailants were said to have fled with a large number of cattle to an unknown destination.

Following the attack, troops of Operation Hadin Kai, Police, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters were deployed to the area. They visited the scene, documented evidence, and commenced search operations for both the suspects and the rustled animals.

The victim’s corpse was released to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Gunmen kill herder, rustle cattle in Borno

Benue: 15 more suspects arrested over Yelwata killings, total now 23

By: Zagazola Makama

The number of suspects arrested in connection with the recent deadly attack in Yelwata village, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, has risen to 23, following the arrest of 15 additional persons by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT).

Zagazola Makama report that the arrests were made on Saturday, June 22, as part of ongoing security operations ordered by President Bola Tinubu to apprehend those responsible for the massacre.

At least 100 persons were killed when armed assailants invaded Yelwata in one of the deadliest attacks recorded in the region this year.

The latest suspects arrested include: Abdulsalam Mohammed, Dahiru Mohammed, Bako Jibril, Abubakar Isa, Abubakar Adamu, Umar Lawali, Bello Tukur, Musa Mohammed, Muazu Idris, Usman Suleman, Dauda Umar, Safiyanu Sani, Isa Yusufa, Babangida Usman, and Yakubu Mamman. They are currently undergoing preliminary interrogation.

Security forces comprising military, army and other agencies have continued coordinated operations across Yelwata and neighbouring communities to prevent further violence and ensure the perpetrators face justice.

A senior security official who confirmed the arrests said investigations are ongoing and more suspects may be apprehended in the coming days.
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