Crime
Nigeria: ISWAP massacred 26 fishermen in Borno
Nigeria: ISWAP massacred 26 fishermen in Borno
By: Zagalola Makama
At least 26 fishermen were shot dead in an attack by suspected Islamic State of the West African (ISWAP) militants in the Nigeria’s northeastern Gamborun Ngala, in Borno, security sources said on Wednesday.
The fishermen were killed while fishing and fetching firewood in Mukdolo village, located about 19 kilometers north of Dikwa Town.
An informed sources told NEWSng that when dozens of the terrorists riding on motorcycles stormed the field and began shooting sporadically.
The source said that nine among the victims managed to fled, among them, three with bullet wounds but the gunmen surrounded the rest of the 26 victims..
The source said “They asked them to lay down. Thereafter, they used their fishing net and wrapped on them before they started torturing them. After they became unconscious, they opened fire at them, killing them all.
The bodies of the 26 fishermen were later recovered during search and rescue operation by troops who received the news by victims who fled the attack.
The attack on these civilians came one week after the troops of Operation Hadin Kai intercepted and killed one Commander of the jihadists and some of his fighters during a fighting patrol in Mukdolo village.
Nigeria: ISWAP massacred 26 fishermen in Borno
Crime
Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road
Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road
By: Zagazola Makama
Seven suspected bandits were arrested along the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo State during stop-and-search operations, security sources confirmed.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, all Fulani youths, were intercepted after being offloaded from a truck at about 1800 hours on 2 December 2025. A search revealed pictures of assault rifles, including AK-47s, on their mobile phones.
Upon interrogation, the suspects claimed to have travelled from Adamawa State. Investigations are ongoing for the possible recovery of actual firearms and to determine their involvement in criminal activities.
Security agencies have urged members of the public to report any suspicious movements to help prevent criminal acts in the area.
Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road
Crime
Army troops rescued Kidnapped Reverend in Miango, arms recovered
Army troops rescued Kidnapped Reverend in Miango, arms recovered
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian army Troops have successfully rescued a kidnapped clergyman, Reverend Ephraim Yakubu, in Miango axis of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim was abducted in front of his residence at Agingi Village along the Rukuba Road on 3 December 2025.
Troops on a clearance patrol around the high grounds in the Miango axis engaged the kidnappers on 4 December at about 0740 hours, forcing them to flee.
Reverend Yakubu was found tied under a rock in the area and sustained injuries during captivity.
Security personnel also recovered one fabricated rifle with a magazine containing eight rounds of 9mm ammunition from the scene.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the 3 Military Specialist Hospital (3 DMSH) for medical attention.
Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing kidnappers.
Army troops rescued Kidnapped Reverend in Miango, arms recovered
Crime
Bauchi Youth dies after fight during naming ceremony in Warji
Bauchi Youth dies after fight during naming ceremony in Warji
By: Zagazola Makama
A 20-year-old man, Haruna Haruna of Kwata Village, Warji Local Government Area, Bauchi State, has reportedly died following a violent altercation during a naming ceremony on 2 December 2025.
Zagazola understands that a misunderstanding among some youths at the ceremony escalated into a physical fight, leaving the victim in a comatose state.
He was rushed to General Hospital, Warji, but later died while receiving medical attention.
Police operatives have arrested one Gambo Yobe, 20, in connection with the incident.
Bauchi Youth dies after fight during naming ceremony in Warji
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