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Illegal arms factory uncovered in Kaduna, four arrested

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Illegal arms factory uncovered in Kaduna, four arrested

By: Zagazola Makama

An illegal firearms fabrication site has been uncovered in Giroji Village, Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, leading to the arrest of four individuals suspected to be involved in the production and distribution of locally made weapons.

Zagazola Makama gathered from security sources that the discovery followed credible intelligence on suspicious activity around a residential building in the area, which prompted swift action by surveillance operatives.

Two suspects, Shuaibu Abubakar, 35, and Ismail Shuaibu, 18, both from Unguwar Mani Danshoshiya in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State, were caught in the act of fabricating firearms and cartridges.

A search of the premises resulted in the recovery of: Three locally made firearms, three skeletal gun frames, 14 cartridges, five T.06 live ammunition, Bench vice machine, Filing machine, Welding machine, Binding wire, Several iron rods and pipes and a bunch of keys.

Further investigation led to the arrest of two others Hassan Ibrahim, of Giroji Village, and Murtala Yakubu, of Kari in Makarfi. Both men were identified as members of a local vigilante group.

The four suspects have reportedly provided useful information regarding the extent of their operations, and the matter has been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and prosecution.

The discovery is expected to boost ongoing efforts aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal weapons and addressing security challenges in the region.

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Bandits kill two, rustle cattle in Kaduna community

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Bandits kill two, rustle cattle in Kaduna community

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have attacked Unguwan Namaje, Lukora village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing two residents and rustling an unspecified number of cattle.

Sources said the attack occurred at about 2:50 a.m. on Friday when the bandits stormed the residence of one Abdullahi Yunusa.

According to the sources, three victims were shot during the attack.

“Those fatally injured were identified as Audu Yunusa, 15, and Salisu Yunusa, 23. They sustained gunshot wounds to the stomach and were later certified dead by a doctor.

“Another victim, Isiyaku Yunusa, 25, also sustained serious gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment at Saint Gerard Hospital, Kaduna,”said the sources.

Nigerian troops were immediately mobilised to the scene, while efforts were intensified to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen cattle.

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Police rescue eight kidnapped victims, confirm one dead in Katsina

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Police rescue eight kidnapped victims, confirm one dead in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Katsina State says its operatives have foiled a kidnapping attempt, rescued eight victims and confirmed the death of one person in Dandume Local Government Area.

Zagazola Makama learnt that on Friday night, yet-to-be identified armed men laid an ambush along Funtua–Mahuta road and opened fire on a moving Golf vehicle with registration number EDT 693 AA, apparently intending to kidnap the occupants.

Sources said that the driver lost control of the vehicle which veered into a farmland.

“APC patrol teams promptly responded, cordoned off the area and engaged the hoodlums in an exchange of fire, thereby rescuing eight victims unhurt,” the sources said.

The sources dded that three other passengers sustained various degrees of gunshot injuries and were rushed to General Hospital, Dandume, where one of them was later confirmed dead.

The sources further said that search and rescue operations were ongoing to trace other passengers who might have scattered into nearby farms during the attack.

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Troops neutralise terrorist, recover AK47 in ambush near Buni Gari

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Troops neutralise terrorist, recover AK47 in ambush near Buni Gari

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised a terrorist in a long-range ambush around Ndoksa village near Buni Gari, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama on Saturday that the ambush was conducted following intelligence on the movement of terrorists in the axis.

The source said the troops killed one terrorist during the operation and recovered an AK-47 rifle and two motorcycles.

“The successful ambush is part of the ongoing aggressive operations to deny terrorists freedom of movement, disrupt their logistics, and safeguard communities in the North East,” the source said.

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