Police repel attack during attempt to arrest suspected bandit leader, one killed in Kano

By; Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Kano State has repelled an attack on its personnel during an operation to arrest a suspected bandit leader in Bichi Local Government Area.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on March 22, following a distress call from Tudun Wulli Outpost.

According to the sources, a team of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, led by ASP Abubakar Musa, acted on credible intelligence and trailed a suspected bandit leader identified as Muhammad, also known as “Senator” or “Kirchi,” who had reportedly visited Tudun Wulli village for Sallah celebrations.

“The suspect was sighted in possession of an AK-47 rifle, but upon attempt to apprehend him, he fled into a crowd,” the source said.

The situation escalated when a mob allegedly attacked the police team with stones and other dangerous weapons, injuring ASP Lawali Hamidu and damaging the windscreen of a patrol vehicle.

“In the process of tactical withdrawal, four persons sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to General Hospital, Bichi, for treatment,” the source added.

One of the victims, identified as Halima Saidu, was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor, while the others are responding to treatment.

The police personnel involved in the operation were safely evacuated, and additional security deployments have been made to the area to forestall further breakdown of law and order.

The command said the situation has been brought under control, adding that investigations are ongoing, while efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspect.

Police repel attack during attempt to arrest suspected bandit leader, one killed in Kano

Two suspects arrested over killing of cows in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives have arrested two suspects over the killing of cows and recovery of suspected stolen meat in Guma LGA of Benue State.

Sources said the suspects, identified as Sylvester Kuman and Nyitor Akaangee, both of Udei Village, were arrested at about 1:00 p.m. on March 22 following credible intelligence.

Items suspected to be cow meat were recovered from the suspects during the operation.

Authorities said efforts were ongoing to track and arrest other accomplices, while investigations had commenced to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Two suspects arrested over killing of cows in Benue

Police inspector dies from injuries after auto crash in Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama

A police inspector, Usman Zubairu, has died from injuries sustained in a motor accident in Nasarawa State.

The officer, attached to the Police Mobile Force (PMF) unit deployed at the Government House in Lafia, was initially involved in a serious road accident before being transferred to the University of Jos Teaching Hospital for treatment.

Sources said the officer died at about 2:00 a.m. on March 22 while receiving medical care at the hospital.

His remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary, while burial arrangements are ongoing.

Police inspector dies from injuries after auto crash in Nasarawa