Suspected burglar beaten to death by mob in Gwagwalada

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected burglar met a tragic end on Sunday morning in Gwaka Village, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), after an irate mob beat him to death for allegedly attempting to break into a shop at the local market.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. when the unidentified suspect was reportedly caught trying to force his way into a shop using a master key.

Sources said his actions drew the attention of some traders and youths in the area, who descended on him with sticks and other objects, beating him unconscious before authorities could arrive.

Community leader, placed a distress call to security operatives after the situation escalated.

The unconscious suspect was later rushed to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), where medical personnel on duty confirmed him dead on arrival.

His remains have since been deposited at the hospital mortuary pending identification and autopsy.

Authorities have commenced investigation into the incident and have warned residents against taking the law into their own hands.

Suspected burglar beaten to death by mob in Gwagwalada

Bandits kill one CPG member, two hunters in Zamfara village ambush

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have killed a member of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) and two local hunters during a confrontation in Kungurki village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred late on Sunday evening when the joint team of CPG personnel and local hunters mobilised to counter an alleged large movement of suspected bandits believed to be loyal to a notorious kingpin, Muhammad Bello, also known as Dansaudi.

The source said that the security volunteers had advanced into the village to repel the bandits when they came under heavy gunfire.

Three members of the joint team one CPG operative and two hunters were fatally shot in the ambush.

Bandits kill one CPG member, two hunters in Zamfara village ambush

Fourteen arrested bandits confirmed loyal to notorious militia leader Konyo in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Fourteen of the 25 suspects arrested during a recent joint security operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State have been confirmed to be loyalists of the notorious militia and bandits’ leader, Konyo.

The suspects were apprehended on Monday during a confidence-building patrol and show-of-force conducted along the Katsina-Ala–Takum Federal Highway, following intelligence reports of planned attacks on Tor-Donga town.

Credible findings revealed that the 14 individuals are members of an armed militia network responsible for a wave of violent crimes including kidnappings and ambushes in Gbise and surrounding communities.

The confirmed suspects are Awuhe Terungwa, Asawa Terseer, Terkura Audu, Terseer Gusa, Sesugh Terver, Dengba Tersugh Benjamin, Goji Abraham, Joshua Ioraenyi, Chia Fanen, Mson Iorfa, Terhemen Yanmeer, Yerfa Iorchir, Viashima Ngutor, and Vendaga Anthony – all natives of Gbise town.

Their arrest followed swift action by joint troops who stormed the area after sighting suspicious individuals along the highway. A subsequent raid led to the arrest of others attempting to regroup in the nearby bush.

Security monitoring and operations in the area have been intensified to forestall further violence

Fourteen arrested bandits confirmed loyal to notorious militia leader Konyo in Benue