14-year-old killed, others injured in communal attack in Pindiga

By: Zagazola Makama

A 14-year-old boy, Rabiu Muhammad, was killed while several others were injured during a violent attack in Garin Rigiya, Pindiga, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, when a group of men allegedly conspired and attacked Rabiu Muhammad and Malla Yayaji with machetes.

The victims were rushed to the General Hospital, Kashere, where Rabiu Muhammad was pronounced dead, while others received medical attention.

Following the attack, a reprisal incident was reported in which Ibrahim Galadima, Babangida Abubakar, and Mohammed Abubakar allegedly set fire to corn stalks in the village, causing property damage.

Three suspects have been arrested by the Police in connection with the incidents, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining perpetrators.

Police said the area has since returned to relative calm.

14-year-old killed, others injured in communal attack in Pindiga

Two killed in bandit attack on Funtua community, in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Two persons, including a soldier, were killed when armed bandits attacked Unguwar Dahiru village in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State in the early hours of Friday.

Sources said the attack occurred at about 1:20 a.m. on Jan. 31, prompting security patrol teams to engage the assailants in a sustained gunfight, forcing them to flee the community.

The victims were identified as Shamsu Rilwan, 22, and Abubakar Mohammed, 22, a soldier attached to the Military Super Camp in Faskari who was returning from leave. Their bodies were taken to the General Hospital, Funtua, where they were certified dead by a medical doctor.

Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack.

Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities to enhance security in the area.

Two killed in bandit attack on Funtua community, in Katsina

Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation

By: Bodunrin Kayode

A 24 hour curfew has been imposed on the entire Oro- ago District of Ifelodun council Area, Chairman Abdulrasheed Yusuf said in a statement recently.

The curfew which took effect from 6 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, was imposed in a coordinated effort by the council in conjunction with security agencies to put terrorists in disarray, take them out by combing the area and protecting lives and property of residents.

The statement signed by Abdulquadri Jimba who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Ifelodun council area noted that “Within this period, there will be no human or vehicular traffic in the entire district.

“This is in support of the ongoing security clearance operation in the area. Further reviews of this measure will be communicated,” the statement noted.

Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation