Connect with us

Crime

Gunmen kill one, abduct retired police officer, two women in Sabuwa LGA in Kastina

Published

on

Gunmen kill one, abduct retired police officer, two women in Sabuwa LGA in Kastina

By: Zagazola Makam

Armed bandits have killed a young man and abducted three persons, including a retired police officer, in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Saturday night when the assailants stormed Rafin Wake, a community on the outskirts of Sabuwa town.

Witnesses said the attackers shot 21-year-old Shamsu Sunusi, who was rushed to General Hospital, Sabuwa, but later confirmed dead.

Zagazola reports that the gunmen also kidnapped a retired police officer, Insp. Halilu Umar, 61, and two women identified as Hafsat Salisu, 24, and Nana Abdulaziz, 31, both relatives of Insp. Salisu Muhammad, a serving police officer attached to Sabuwa Division.

Security sources said efforts were underway to track down the perpetrators and rescue the abducted victims.

The development has heightened tension in the area, coming barely few days after community leaders and representatives of armed groups attended a peace accord meeting under Operation Safe Corridor in the same LGA.

Gunmen kill one, abduct retired police officer, two women in Sabuwa LGA in Kastina

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Crime

Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued

Published

on

Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits attacked Kwandawa village in Sokoto State in the early hours of November 26, kidnapping several residents, but most of the victims were rescued unharmed.

Zagazola report that the assailants, described as numerous and carrying sophisticated weapons, invaded the village around 2:30 a.m., firing sporadically and abducting an unspecified number of people.

A coordinated response engaged the attackers in a prolonged gun duel, forcing them to flee into nearby bushes with apparent gunshot injuries.

While the majority of the kidnapped villagers were rescued unhurt, two victims remain unaccounted for. No casualties were reported among the villagers or the responding security personnel.

Security forces are combing the surrounding area to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the bandits, with neighboring districts alerted to block potential escape routes.

Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued

Continue Reading

Crime

Troops foiled Armed bandits’ attack at Bulunku Zamzam Hotel in Gusau

Published

on

Troops foiled Armed bandits’ attack at Bulunku Zamzam Hotel in Gusau

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected bandit attack was foiled by Nigerian troops in Gusau, Zamfara State, in the early hours of November 27, after gunmen stormed Bulunku Zamzam Hotel and areas behind NTA Samaru.

According to sources, the attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, engaged security operatives in a prolonged gun duel.

The confrontation forced the bandits to retreat, sustaining possible gunshot injuries. No abduction or casualties were recorded during the incident.

Patrols and monitoring remain active in the area to prevent further criminal activities and ensure public safety.

Troops foiled Armed bandits’ attack at Bulunku Zamzam Hotel in Gusau

Continue Reading

Crime

Clash between farmers and herders in Bauchi leaves one dead, six arrested

Published

on

Clash between farmers and herders in Bauchi leaves one dead, six arrested

By: Zagazola Makama

A clash between farmers and herders in Bursali village, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, on November 26 resulted in the death of an unidentified herder and the arrest of six suspects.

Zagazola Makama learnt that at about 1100 hours, nomadic Fulani herders from Jigawa State allegedly trespassed into local farms, destroying crops and sparking an altercation with residents.

The confrontation escalated, leading to the death of a herder.

Police intervened to restore order and have arrested six individuals in connection with the incident.

Sources said that the area is currently under close monitoring as investigations continue.

Clash between farmers and herders in Bauchi leaves one dead, six arrested

Continue Reading

Trending

Verified by MonsterInsights