Two arrested over killing of Fulani herder in Karim Lamido, Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama

Two men have been arrested by the police over the killing of a Fulani herder, Musa Alh Tukur, 20, in Garin Kula, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., when the herder’s cattle grazed into an irrigation farm belonging to Abba Gwomu of Gwomu Village, destroying seedlings.

“An altercation ensued between the deceased and two men, Ibrahim Abubakar, 28, of Guyuk LGA, Adamawa State, and Gideon Joshua, 25, of Gwomu Village, Karim Lamido, during which the suspects beat the herder with a machete, resulting in severe head injuries,” the source said.

The victim was rushed to Jen Primary Health Care Hospital but died while receiving treatment. Items recovered at the scene include a machete, a spear, and a stick.

The suspects are currently in custody, and the case is being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.

Security agencies have appealed to the public to remain calm and allow security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation.

Two arrested over killing of Fulani herder in Karim Lamido, Taraba

Ex-bandit kingpin Lankai abducted by Bello Turji faction, later released in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Audu Lankai, also known as Ofisa, a repentant bandit leader, was reportedly abducted by members of the notorious Bello Turji faction during a rivalry clash in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, but was later released and reunited with his family.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that LANKAI was released on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 8:20 p.m. at Malamawan Danbedi.

The abduction follows earlier reports of an ambush in which Lantai Officer, another bandit leader, was reportedly targeted by the Turji faction. On Jan. 28, Bello Turji, leader of the faction, released an audio recording claiming that Lantai remained alive but in his custody, citing ongoing investigations into alleged misconduct by Lantai.

“Lankai was released by Turji and safely returned to his family, sources while security agencies are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any attack that will affect communities within the areas ,” a source said.

The sources said that the troops will continue to maintain heightened surveillance in the affected axis and have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly.

Ex-bandit kingpin Lankai abducted by Bello Turji faction, later released in Katsina

Army troops of Operation Fansan Yamma repel bandits’ attack, recover arms in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with other security agencies, have repelled a bandits’ attack on Kola Village in Salame Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Jan. 1, 2026, at about 6:15 a.m., following a distress call that a large number of armed bandits, wielding sophisticated weapons, had invaded the community.

According to the source, the Army Forward Operating Base (FOB) troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit were swiftly deployed to the area

“The joint security team engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel that lasted for some time. The bandits were overpowered and fled into the nearby forest with their casualties,” the source said.

The added that during a combing of the surrounding bushes, the security operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle with 24 rounds of live ammunition, believed to belong to a neutralised bandit.

The team also recovered 48 rustled sheep that had been taken from villagers during the attack.

“No casualty was recorded on the side of the troops and the villagers,” the source said.

The sources said confidence-building patrols were ongoing in the area, while all FOB’s had been placed on alert to watch out for any injured bandits seeking refuge.

The troopd reassured residents of Salame and adjoining communities of sustained security presence and urged them to continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information.

Army troops of Operation Fansan Yamma repel bandits’ attack, recover arms in Sokoto