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Hoodlums amputate man’s hand in Gusau, flee with severed limb
Hoodlums amputate man’s hand in Gusau, flee with severed limb
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected members of a gang known as Yan Sare-Sare attacked a 28-year-old man in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, amputated his hand and fled with the severed limb, the police said on Wednesday.
Zagazola Makama learnt from sources that the attack occurred at about 11:32 p.m. on Tuesday in Hayin Bugaje area of Gusau Local Government Area.
The victim, identified as Garzali Umar Monde, was said to have been attacked with cutlasses and machetes while the gang was heading into the area.
“Upon receipt of the distress call, patrol teams were immediately deployed to the scene. Blood traces were followed to the residence of one of the suspected attackers,” security sources said.
However, attempts to arrest the suspect were thwarted by his father.
The injured victim was rushed to Ahmed Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Meanwhile, two suspects have been arrested in connection with the gruesome attack, while others remain at large.
The authorities assured residents that efforts are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects and bring them to justice.
Hoodlums amputate man’s hand in Gusau, flee with severed limb
Abuja–kaduna train derails with perssengers onboard, casualties feared
By: Zagazola Makama
A train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna on Tuesday derailed after reportedly missing a point, Zagazola reports.
Details of the incident are still sketchy, and the number of fatalities or casualties could not be immediately ascertained.
Emergency responders and security agencies are said to be moving to the scene, while officials are yet to issue an official statement on the development.
Abuja–kaduna train derails with perssengers onboard, casualties feared
Man kills rival over alleged affair with wife in Adamawa
By: Zagazola
The Police in Adamawa have launched a manhunt for a suspect alleged to have killed a villager over a dispute involving his wife in Demsa Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said the incident occurred in Wuro Bakumbo village, where one Hamman Shomo allegedly attacked Hammadu Shagari with a knife following a quarrel.
It said the quarrel, which took place on Sunday, stemmed from Shomo’s suspicion that Shagari was having an affair with his wife, identified as 20-year-old Rabi Alim.
According to sources, Shagari initially escaped into the bush after the attack, but his lifeless body was discovered the next day, (Monday) lying in a pool of blood with deep cuts on his back.
The sources said the scene was visited by police, documented, and the corpse evacuated to General Hospital, Numan, for autopsy.
The sources said that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect, while the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had been detailed to carry out discreet investigation.
Man kills rival over alleged affair with wife in Adamawa
Gunmen kill vigilante, abduct man, wife and child in katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men have killed a vigilante and abducted three members of a family in Katsina metropolis, the Police Command has confirmed.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at Filin Canada Quarters, behind Steel Rolling Mill.
The sources explained that the assailants broke into the residence of one Anas Ahmadu, and abducted him, his wife Halimatu, and their daughter, Jidda.
According to the sources, a vigilante member attached to the area, Abdullahi Muhammad, 25, was shot by the attackers while attempting to resist the abduction.
He was rushed to the General Hospital, Katsina, where he was confirmed dead.
Security operatives have been directed to intensify efforts to track down the perpetrators, rescue the victims and restore normalcy in the area.
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