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Gunmen kill herder, rustle cattle in Borno

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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.

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Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna

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Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of locally made weapons.

According to sources, the detectives acting on credible intelligence stormed Kurmin Kogi Village and apprehended the suspects Isah Bello, and Sa’idu Haruna, both of Damdami Village, Richifa Ward, Soba LGA.

The sources said the suspects confessed to being in possession of firearms and led investigators to their hideout, where four locally made guns and four locally made pistols were recovered.

The sources added that the suspects are in custody as discreet investigations continue.

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Man attacked with hoe over alleged affair in Gombe

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Man attacked with hoe over alleged affair in Gombe

By: Zagazola Makama

Security personnel in Gombe have arrested a man for allegedly attacking another with a hoe over claims of adultery.

Sources told Zagazola Makama the incident occurred on Thursday at about 6:30 p.m. in Shongo Kagadama Village, Kwami Local Government Area, when one Musa Usman allegedly confronted Abdulmumini Misa, 38, accusing him of having an affair with his wife.

The suspect struck the victim on the head and injured his fingers on both hands, leaving him with serious wounds.

The victim was taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where he is receiving treatment.

The sources say the suspect has been arrested and is under investigation.

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Bandits attack Zamfara village, abduct residents; 4 rescued, 9 security operatives missing

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Bandits attack Zamfara village, abduct residents; 4 rescued, 9 security operatives missing

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits in large numbers attacked the outskirts of Adabka Village in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Thursday night, abducting several residents.

Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Thursday at about 8:32 p.m., prompting a swift response from joint security forces stationed in the area.

A fierce gun battle ensued, leading to the rescue of four abducted persons. However, two Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel and seven members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) were reported missing after the clash.

Security sources said search and rescue efforts are underway to locate the missing operatives and any other abducted villagers.
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