Police arrest seven as okada riders clash with transport officials in Bauchi

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police in Bauchi State on Saturday arrested seven suspects following a violent clash between commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as achaba, and transport officials in Bauchi metropolis.

Sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. when some motorcycle operators had an altercation with Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) in the Yelwa area.

The sources said the motorcyclists later moved to the Bauchi State Road Transport Agency (BAROTA) office along Gombe Road and the VIO office on Jos Road, where they destroyed property.

“Four vehicle windshields at the BAROTA office were shattered, while the rear glass door of a Toyota Corolla car with registration number TRR-770 AA, blue in colour, belonging to one June Twelve, 49, was damaged near the VIO office,” he said.

According to the sources, police teams were swiftly deployed to the scenes, dispersed the mob, and arrested seven suspects in connection with the unrest.

The sources said the situation had been brought under control, while security patrols and surveillance had been intensified in the affected areas.

Police arrest seven as okada riders clash with transport officials in Bauchi

Bandits attack passenger vehicle in Zamfara, injure one

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits on Friday attacked a passenger vehicle along the Kwaren Ganuwa–Keta road in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.

Sources said that the incident occurred at about 6:10 p.m. when the bandits blocked the road and attempted to abduct the passengers.

He said the attackers intercepted a Volkswagen Golf vehicle driven by one Aliyu Hassan of Keta village, who was conveying passengers from Gusau to Keta.

According to him, while most of the passengers managed to escape unhurt, one victim, identified as Babangida Ibrahim, sustained gunshot injuries.

He added that the injured victim was rushed to Nakowa Hospital in Kwaren Ganuwa, where he is currently receiving treatment.

The sources said troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA had intensified patrols in the area to forestall further attacks and ensure the safety of commuters.

Bandits attack passenger vehicle in Zamfara, injure one

Catholic priest shot dead by gunmen in Enugu

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Enugu State has confirmed the killing of Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya, the Parish Priest of St. Charles Parish, Eha Ndiagu, who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Friday night.

Zagazola report that the priest was attacked around 9:10 p.m. by assailants riding on a motorcycle while it was raining heavily.

“On arrival at the scene, police operatives observed that the victim’s ash-coloured Toyota Camry (2008 model) with registration number ENU 145 SU was riddled with bullets, vandalised, and thoroughly searched by the attackers.

“Twelve expended shells of 7.62×39mm ammunition were recovered at the scene.

“The priest’s body was taken to Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka, where a medical doctor certified him dead on arrival. His remains were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for preservation and autopsy,” the sources said.

The sources added that preliminary investigation was ongoing while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) had been directed to take over the case.

“Intensified efforts are being made to track down the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice,” he added.

Catholic priest shot dead by gunmen in Enugu