Bandits abduct businessman and two wives in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

The Zamfara State Police Command is investigating the abduction of a businessman and his two wives in the state.

It was gathered that on Jan. 29 at about 3:15 a.m., Alh. Ali Mada, 60, a businessman, along with his wives, Zainab Ali, 50, and Rakiya Ali, 48, were abducted by armed bandits.

The attack reportedly occurred quietly, with no gunfire or disturbance heard from the victims’ residence.

Security forces promptly mobilized a team to the scene to gather information and begin investigations. Efforts to trace and rescue the abducted family members are ongoing.

Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

Bandits abduct businessman and two wives in Zamfara

Security forces intercept gunrunner delivering arms to Zamfara bandit Kingpin Abdul Baleri

By Zagazola Makama

Security forces in Sokoto State intercepted two suspected gunrunners transporting weapons to a notorious bandit kingpin in Zamfara State.

A source said on Jan. 27 at about 10:00 p.m., personnel from PMF 7, conducting routine stop-and-search operations at Bimasa in Tureta Local Government Area, stopped two men riding motorcycles who appeared suspicious.

The suspects were identified as Alkamatu Nasiru and Shahidu Ibrahim, both from Yan Matankari Village, Anka LGA, Zamfara State. Upon search, they were found wearing army camouflage bulletproof jackets under their native attire and in possession of two knives.

“The suspects confessed that they were en route to receive AK-47 rifles for delivery to Abdul Baleri, a known bandit kingpin operating in Zamfara,” the source added.

Investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the firearms and identify other accomplices involved in the illicit arms supply.

Security forces intercept gunrunner delivering arms to Zamfara bandit Kingpin Abdul Baleri

Gunfire, explosions rock Niamey airport at night

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunshots and loud explosions of unknown origin were heard late on Wednesday night around the Niamey International Airport in Niger Republic.

Local sources told Zagazola Makama that the airport area was the scene of violence, with heavy detonations and sustained gunfire reported in the vicinity.

According to the sources, calm has since returned to the area, but the identity of the attackers remains unknown.

“No official casualty figure has been released as at the time of filing this report,” a source said.

Security agencies in Niger have yet to issue a detailed statement on the incident, while investigations are expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Gunfire, explosions rock Niamey airport at night