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Nawoj chairperson in Borno looses Aunty to Domestic fire
Nawoj chairperson in Borno looses Aunty to Domestic fire
By: Bodunrin kayode
The chairperson of Nawoj Fatima Mustapha has lost her Aunty to a house fire.
The old woman in her 70’s and four of her grand children lost their lives in a domestic fire incident which engulfed their house while sleeping in the outskirts of the Borno state Capital Maiduguri.
The elderly woman Yamai who lives in Kofa community not far from Bintu suga
in the outskirts of Maiduguri with seven of her grandkids, had informed one of the tiny tots to put on the coil to protect them against mosquitoes which she
did and went out later.
Her niece Fatima Mustapha who is the chairperson of the Nawoj in the state told this reporter that out of the seven grand kids living with her some escaped
the fire as they were not in but those who died with her have ages ranging from
two, four, six and thirteen years.
“We believe that after a while the mosquito coil mistakenly engulfed the rug of the room where Yamai as she is popularly called stayed and spread to
the entire house. This is because there was no other source of fire in the house at that time of the night other than the coil.
“In the commotion, it became too late to escape because the tiny tots were afraid of the smoke so they all crept back to the old woman and stayed put till the fire engulfed all of them after the roof caved in
on them.” Said Fati
Narrating the incident further, Fatima who is the Nawoj Chairperson posited that her late Aunty Yamai could not move around easily which is why she was caught up and could not escape with the kids outside her house.
Sadly she just layed down and waited for death to come when the roof caved in on them in the house.
She has since been buried according to islamic rites and the third day prayer done on wednesday.
Hundreds of sympathisers thronged the residence of the deceased and
wept openly on seeing the charred bodies of the four kids before they were prepared for burial.
Yamai is survived by five children, nephews and nieces such as the NAWOJ Chairperson and the former President of the Old students
association of the Federal Government College Maiduguri, Suleiman
Dikwa, 12 grand children and a multitude of extended family members.
Nawoj chairperson in Borno looses Aunty to Domestic fire
Bandits kill seven Zamfara Community Protection Guards, cart away firearms
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed five members of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) and two civilians in a deadly attack in Jangebe town, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on Friday afternoon when five CPG personnel, including their Unit Commander, went to assist in cultivating a farm on the outskirts of the village.
The victims were ambushed by the assailants while working on the farm and all five CPG members were shot dead. Two other civilians – a male and a female – working on a nearby farm were also killed during the assault.
Security sources said two pump-action rifles belonging to the CPG were stolen by the attackers.
Security forces have launched a manhunt for the fleeing bandits and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Bandits kill seven Zamfara Community Protection Guards, cart away firearms
Troops foil suspected bandit attack, intercept surveillance drone in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled a suspected banditry attack on military camps located around Sabuwa and Faskari Local Government Areas, and intercepted an unidentified surveillance drone suspected to have been deployed by the criminals.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, when armed men on motorcycles were sighted moving suspiciously around Maiganguma village axis in the two LGAs.
According to security sources, a drone was simultaneously observed hovering over the general area of Dandume and Machika villages, particularly around the perimeters of the Operation Sharan Daji Camp and Machika Military Super Camp.
Troops stationed in the vicinity reportedly made inquiries across security formations to confirm whether the drone belonged to any friendly forces. All units, however, denied ownership or deployment of any drone in the area.
After a few minutes, the drone was seen maneuvering behind the Wori Rock and later re-emerged in the air, prompting patrol teams to open fire. The suspected operator reportedly flew the drone back towards Wori Rock, after which it vanished.
Troops gave chase to the motorcycle-riding suspects who fled into the bush, evading capture. No casualty was reported during the incident.
Security authorities said investigations were ongoing to identify the drone operators and uncover any surveillance or targeting plans linked to the suspected bandits.
Troops foil suspected bandit attack, intercept surveillance drone in Katsina
Bandits rustle cattle, injure two in Katsina; ambush police, damage patrol APC
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits in the early hours of Friday stormed Unguwar Gada Village in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, rustling an undisclosed number of cattle and injuring two villagers in the process.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the attackers, who struck at about 12:45 a.m., fled with the stolen livestock through Rereji Village in neighbouring Malumfashi LGA.
During the raid, the assailants shot two residents identified as Sani Yau, and Umar Shamsu, both of whom sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital in Malumfashi for medical attention.
Police personnel and other joint forces respond to the incident. However, the bandits laid an ambush for the security operatives and opened fire on them.
In the course of the attack, the front tyres of the police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) were destroyed, and its engine also sustained significant damage, rendering the vehicle immobile.
Security forces have intensified patrols in the area and launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.
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