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Gunmen abduct five in Shongom LGA, Gombe State
Gunmen abduct five in Shongom LGA, Gombe State
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men in the early hours of Wednesday abducted five persons during an attack on Dangeza Hamlet in Gwandum Ward, Shongom Local Government Area of Gombe State.
Zagazola learnt that the attackers, numbering four, stormed the village at about 3:30 a.m., broke into the homes of residents and shot sporadically into the air, eyewitnesses said.
One of the residents, Samaila Musa, 55, who narrowly escaped, said the gunmen demanded to know the whereabouts of his son, Yusuf, a hunter, who was not at home at the time of the incident.
The sources said the gunmen eventually whisked away five persons, identified as Buhari Shehu, 60; Rukayya Adamu, 17; Muhammad Sale, 20; and Rabe Sale, 12, all of the same address, to an unknown destination.
The gunmen also carted away a hunter’s uniform belonging to Yusuf, according to Musa.
Troops later visited the scene, where three empty AK-47 shells were recovered. Efforts are underway to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
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Armed men attack village head in Dukku in Gombe, demand N20m ransom
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have attacked the residence of a village head in Galumji, Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe State, inflicting injuries and robbing him of cash and valuables.
The victim, identified as Guru Tafida, Village Head of Jarkum, was assaulted by about five armed men at about 11 p.m. on Tuesday.
Witnesses said the assailants used the butt of a gun to hit the traditional leader, leaving him with a deep cut on the head. He was later rushed to the General Hospital, Dukku, where he was treated and discharged.
The attackers reportedly carted away N30,000 in cash, three mobile phones, and issued a death threat, demanding N20 million from Tafida and his brother, identified as Alhaji Musa.
A live round of ammunition was also left at the scene by the attackers as a warning.
Security sources say efforts are underway to track down the suspects and bring them to justice.
Armed men attack village head in Dukku in Gombe, demand N20m ransom
Troops kill four suspected robbers along Jos–Bauchi road
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops on routine patrol have neutralised four suspected armed robbers along the Jos–Bauchi highway, recovering arms and ammunition from them.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation followed credible information on a robbery incident by suspected criminals terrorising the area.
The source said the troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the robbers in a gun duel.
“In the exchange of fire, four suspects were neutralised and arms and ammunition were recovered.
“The swift response of the troops has restored normalcy along the Jos–Bauchi axis,” the source added.
Troops kill four suspected robbers along Jos–Bauchi road
Security forces arrest 27 more suspects in raid on bandits’ hideouts in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
The Benue State Police Command says its tactical teams have arrested 27 additional suspects in ongoing raids on bandits’ hideouts in the Sankara axis of the state.
Security sources confirmed the development ion Wednesday, saying the arrests brought the total number of suspects in custody to 48.
The operation, codenamed Operation Restore Peace, is being conducted by tactical units led by the second-in-command of 13 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Makurdi.
According to the sources , the suspects are currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Security forces arrest 27 more suspects in raid on bandits’ hideouts in Benue
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