Man Stabbed to Death During Funeral Mass in Cross River

By: Zagazola Makama

A man identified as Gideon Gabriel Eyoh Nwosu, an indigene of Enugu State, was stabbed to death during a farewell mass held in honor of the late Chief Maurice Ibok at Ikot Etim Bott Community in Akpabuyo Town, Cross River State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, which occurred on March 7, 2025, at about 9:10 AM, involved one Efio Effiong, a suspect of no fixed address, who allegedly stabbed the victim in the throat before fleeing the scene.

The motive behind the attack remains unknown. However, upon receiving a distress call, police operatives from the Sting Unit Robot were deployed to the scene. The victim’s body was evacuated and deposited at the State Hospital mortuary for autopsy and preservation.

Meanwhile, police authorities have launched an investigation and intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspect.

Man Stabbed to Death During Funeral Mass in Cross River

Bandits Abduct Son of Ishyaka Rabiu, Demand Ransom Amid Military Onslaught on Bello Turji’s Faction

By: Zagazola Makama

A gang of bandits loyal to the Bello Faction has abducted a man who identified himself in a viral video as the son of Ishyaka Rabiu, pleading for his family to pay ransom to secure his release.

The video, which surfaced on social media, showed the victim in distress, urging his relatives to meet the captors’ demands. Security sources confirm that the abduction is part of ongoing criminal activities by remnants of Bello Turji’s network, which has been significantly weakened by sustained military operations in Zamfara and neighboring states.

Meanwhile, Bello Turji has reportedly gone into hiding following a deadly military offensive targeting his strongholds. Intelligence sources indicate that Turji and his close ally, Dan Isuhu, narrowly escaped a major attack by Nigerian forces. Unlike his usual practice of boasting on social media, Turji has remained silent, signaling growing pressure from intensified military operations aimed at capturing or eliminating him.

Security operatives have demolished several of Turji’s camps in Shinkafi and other forest hideouts, while dozens of his foot soldiers have been arrested. Military sources affirm that the operation will continue until the insurgents are completely neutralized.

Bandits Abduct Son of Ishyaka Rabiu, Demand Ransom Amid Military Onslaught on Bello Turji’s Faction

Gunmen Abduct NDDC Aide in Bayelsa as Security Agencies Launch Manhunt

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have abducted Mr. Loveday Akari, a Senior Special Assistant to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in Ayakoro Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 7, 2025.

The sources said that the abductors escaped using a boat, which was later found abandoned a short distance from the scene of the crime.

“In response, security forces activated blocking positions to restrict the hoodlums’ movement while electronic surveillance assets were deployed to locate their hideout,” the source added.

A Joint Services team, including the Nigerian Navy, Tactical and Marine Units, has been deployed to secure Onuebum and Ayakoro communities, where law enforcement is conducting an intensive manhunt for the kidnappers.

Meanwhile, search-and-rescue operations are ongoing to secure Akari’s release and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Gunmen Abduct NDDC Aide in Bayelsa as Security Agencies Launch Manhunt