Four security personnel killed as security forces repel bandit attack in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

A joint security team repelled an attack by armed bandits on Dogon Ruwa village in Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Zagazola report that the attack occurred on Tuesday, July 29, at about 2:20 p.m.

According to sources, the bandits stormed the village and began shooting sporadically, prompting a swift response from a combined troops of the Nigerian Army, police personnel and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force stationed in the area.

The bandits were successfully repelled after a fierce gun battle. However, two soldiers and two members of the Civilian JTF lost their lives during the encounter. Additional reinforcements comprising from the troops of Operation Safe Heaven,were deployed to the area.

Security operatives are currently conducting a bush-combing operation around the village to track down the fleeing attackers.

Four security personnel killed as security forces repel bandit attack in Plateau

Troops foil banditry attack in Katsina, recover rustled cattle

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives have foiled a banditry and cattle rustling operation in Lambun Kyauta village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, recovering a large herd of stolen cattle.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the attack occurred late on July 29 at about 10:30 p.m. when suspected armed bandits stormed the residence of a local herder, Alhaji Rabi’u, and rustled his livestock.

A team of security operatives were immediately dispatched to the scene. The operatives intercepted the attackers, leading to a fierce gun battle that forced the bandits to abandon the stolen cattle and flee into the bush.

The team later encountered a group of hunters during a follow-up search, resulting in another exchange of gunfire. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded.

Security has since been reinforced in the area, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and prevent further incursions.

Troops foil banditry attack in Katsina, recover rustled cattle

Bandits kill two farmers in Sokoto, flee to Niger republic

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits suspected to be members of the Lakurawa gang have killed two farmers during an attack on Ayama village in Balle District, Sokoto State.

Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred on July 29 at about 4:30 p.m. while the victims were working on their farmland on the outskirts of the village.

The attackers, who arrived on motorcycles and were armed with sophisticated weapons, opened fire on the unsuspecting farmers, killing two men identified as Tukur Muhammed, 30, and Sa’ad Muhammed, 25, on the spot.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were mobilized to the scene and engaged the bandits in a gun duel.

The assailants, however, managed to flee across the border into the neighbouring Niger Republic.

The remains of the victims were evacuated to a hospital for documentation and burial.

Security patrols have since been intensified in the area to prevent further attacks.

Bandits kill two farmers in Sokoto, flee to Niger republic