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Gunmen Attack Family in Kano’s Gabasawa LGA, Abduct One, Amputate Another’s Finger

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Gunmen Attack Family in Kano’s Gabasawa LGA, Abduct One, Amputate Another’s Finger

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen attacked a family in Zakirai Village, Gabasawa Local Government Area (LGA), Kano State, in the early hours of Saturday, abducting a 20-year-old man, amputating his brother’s finger, and robbing the household.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 2:15 a.m. when three armed hoodlums wielding rifles and machetes stormed the residence of Alhaji Yusha’u Ma’aruf.

During the assault, the attackers amputated the left finger of his 23-year-old son, Abubakar Yusha’u, and abducted another son, Mohammed Bello Yusha’u, 20. The gunmen also stole mobile phones and an undisclosed sum of money before fleeing the scene.

Security operatives have launched a manhunt to rescue the abducted victim and arrest the perpetrators.

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Security forces repel attack, reclaim villages in Bokkos LGA, Plateau

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Security forces repel attack, reclaim villages in Bokkos LGA, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

A joint security operation has reclaimed several deserted villages in the Horop District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, following persistent attacks and occupation by suspected Fulani militias.

Zagazola Makama was reliably informed that the clearance operation was launched after residents of Hokk and neighboring villages fled their homes, reporting that the attackers had taken over their communities and erected temporary shelters.

In response, a combined troops of the Nigerian Army, team of Special Intervention Squad (SIS) and Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel were deployed to the area to restore order and secure the villages.

The troops, encountered strong resistance from the armed attackers. A fierce gun battle ensued, but the attackers were eventually overpowered and forced to retreat into nearby bushes.

During the operation, several makeshift huts erected by the militias were destroyed, and two motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing assailants were recovered.

Authorities say patrols and security presence in the area have been intensified to prevent further incursions and allow displaced villagers to safely return to their homes.

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Mentally unstable man kills 6-year-old boy in Niger

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Mentally unstable man kills 6-year-old boy in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

A 30-year-old man, identified as Basiru Umaru, has allegedly killed a six-year-old boy, Aliyu Muhammed, in Mariga Town, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.

The tragic incident occurred on June 28 at about 9:00 p.m., when the suspect, said to be mentally unstable, reportedly lured the child to a riverside in the area.

According to community sources, the suspect tied the boy’s hands and legs before throwing him into the river, where he drowned.

The parents of the deceased, who had declared him missing, were later led to the riverbank by the suspect himself. The child’s lifeless body was recovered shortly after.

Police personnel were deployed to the scene. The corpse was taken to a medical facility for autopsy, while concerned community members mobilised to ensure the suspect was restrained and isolated from the public.

Medical and mental health professionals are expected to conduct psychiatric evaluation on the suspect to determine his state of mind at the time of the incident.
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Hoodlums attack Life Camp residence, injure housemaid

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Hoodlums attack Life Camp residence, injure housemaid

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed robbers have attacked residence in the Life Camp area of Abuja, during which a housemaid was injured and valuables carted away.

The incident occurred on June 29 at about 3:00 a.m., according to a complaint lodged by the victim, Mrs. Okoli Uheoma, at the Life Camp Divisional Police Headquarters.

Mrs. Uheoma, who resides at No. 12 Asba Dantata Street, Old Gwarinpa Road, reported that five hoodlums armed with dangerous weapons broke into her apartment and made away with two laptops, two mobile phones, and assorted jewellery.

The attackers reportedly stabbed the family dog and inflicted knife wounds on her housemaid, identified simply as Agatha, who was later rushed to Cardio Care Hospital, Garki, for treatment.

Police detectives were immediately deployed to the scene and the hospital. Photographic evidence was taken as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police sources say efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the fleeing suspects and assured residents of its commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in the area.

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