Crime
Notorious Bandit Leader Harisu Babba Yauni Killed in Rival Clash in Katsina
Notorious Bandit Leader Harisu Babba Yauni Killed in Rival Clash in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Harisu Babba Yauni, a notorious bandit leader, was killed along with ten of his men during a violent clash with a rival group in Yauni Forest, located in Zakka, Safana Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.
Security forces confirmed that the incident occurred on April 23, 2025, around 8:30 a.m. Information revealed that Babba Yauni and his group were attacked by a rival faction from Kambarau, Tudun Dole, and Kauyen Mahuta Forests in Tsaskiya Ward of Safana LGA.
Harisu Babba Yauni, believed to be responsible for the recent killing of a Personnel of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) in Zakka PMF Camp, had been a target of security forces due to his notorious activities. The clash between the two groups resulted in the deaths of Babba Yauni and his associates.
Notorious Bandit Leader Harisu Babba Yauni Killed in Rival Clash in Katsina
Suspected herders kill man in fresh attack on Agagbe–Naka road
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed herders have killed a man along the Agagbe–Naka–Agatu road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Sources told Zagazola hat the incident occurred on Jan. 27 at about 6:01 p.m.
According to the source, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Naka Division received a distress call from military personnel that one Iorsugh Genabe of Naka had been attacked and killed by suspected herder bandits while travelling along the road.
“The DPO immediately mobilised a patrol team alongside other tactical units and proceeded to the scene,” the source said.
The police added that the corpse of the victim was recovered and deposited at the Agagbe mortuary for autopsy.
“Efforts are ongoing to track down the suspects and effect their arrest.
“The State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken over the case for discreet investigation,” the source added.
The command said security had been reinforced in the area to prevent further attacks and reassure residents.
Suspected herders kill man in fresh attack on Agagbe–Naka road
Crime
Principal, ex-vice principal arrested in Dutsi, Katsina State over alleged theft of school equipment
Principal, ex-vice principal arrested in Dutsi, Katsina State over alleged theft of school equipment
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police have arrested the principal and former vice principal of Government Secondary School Shargalle in Dutsi Local Government Area of Katsina State over alleged theft of school property.
It was gathered that the case, transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, relates to an incident on 19 January 2026, when unknown persons broke into the school around 0600hrs and stole inverter batteries and other laboratory equipment.
Zagazola was reliably informed that Investigation led to the arrest of Principal Bashir Musa, 58, of Shadambu Low Cost Daura, and ex-vice principal Abubakar Aliyu, 48, of Shargalle.
Recovered items from the principal’s residence included four solar panels, five desktop computers, three CPU units, one solar battery, one printer, and two hair clippers, all belonging to the school.
The principal reportedly confessed to the theft.
Police said efforts are ongoing to recover additional stolen items and apprehend other suspects. Investigation is ongoing.
Principal, ex-vice principal arrested in Dutsi, Katsina State over alleged theft of school equipment
Three kidnapped, one injured in Katsina Fulani settlement
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits on early Monday morning invaded the Jibir Fulani Settlement Camp in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, abducting three men and injuring another.
According to sources, the bandits stormed the camp at about 0025hrs, kidnapping Yusha’u Fulani Jibir, 32, and Bello Fulani Jibir, 35, and shooting Yusuf Lawal, 27, in the process.
Lawal sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment.
Efforts to track the attackers, block their escape routes, and rescue the victims are ongoing. Further updates on the situation will be communicated as investigations progress.
Three kidnapped, one injured in Katsina Fulani settlement
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