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NUJ to step up action over harassment of Journalist in Bauchi

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NUJ to step up action over harassment of Journalist in Bauchi

NUJ to step up action over harassment of Journalist in Bauchi

By: Our Reporter

The Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has noticed with dismay the way and manner in which some politicians connive with security operatives to intimidate and harass its members through various forms of threats and harassments.

A statement on Wednesday sign by Umar Sa’du, Chairman and Isah Garba Gadau,

Secretary of the union said the union is particularly worried over the recent arrest and detention of the publisher of WikkiTimes, Haruna Mohammed and his reporter Kamal Idris based on a petition by a member of the National Assembly from the state, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi. 

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“The union wishes to reiterate its determination to ensure that Journalists in the State work according to best practices and by adhering strictly to the Code of Ethics for Nigerian Journalists. 

“However, the Union will not tolerate a situation where politicians who have issues to hide use security operatives to perpetrate acts of impunity against Journalists. It is in this respect that we condemn in the strongest of terms the arrest and detention of the two Journalists in question because of their professional work. 

“The union is willing at all times engage  aggrieved individuals or groups in  dialogue to resolve any perceived acts of professional breaches by members of the Union in a manner that will be acceptable to both parties. 

“We therefore call for the immediate and unconditional release of the two journalists to enable them to continue their professional work without let or hindrance.” The statement said

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Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

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Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

By: Zagazola Makama

In a daring rescue operation, the security forces successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims from armed bandits on April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspected armed bandits, riding motorcycles, stormed Farin Dutse in Dangani, Musawa Local Government Area, and abducted several individuals.

However, the timely response from the Division Police Officer (DPO), who mobilized a Joint APC Patrol to the scene, led to a fierce gun battle with the bandits.

In the aftermath of the engagement, six females and three males were rescued and swiftly transported to the General Hospital Musawa for medical attention.

The victims are reported to be in stable condition.

Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

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Bandit Attack on Mahuta Village, Judge Rescued in Dandume LGA

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Bandit Attack on Mahuta Village, Judge Rescued in Dandume LGA

By Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits launched an attack on Mahuta Village in Dandume Local Government Area in Katsina on April 8, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m., kidnapping six individuals, including a prominent local judge.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack was responded by joint security forces which led to a confrontation with the bandits, resulting in the successful rescue of one of the victims, Mr. Rabiu Tukur, a 49-year-old judge of the Lower Sharia Court Dandume.

Tukur was unharmed during the rescue operation, and efforts to locate and rescue the remaining five victims are ongoing.

The troops continue to pursue the bandits, with search and rescue operations intensifying in the area.

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Pastor Kidnapped in Sanga LGA Kaduna as Military, police Launch Search Efforts

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Pastor Kidnapped in Sanga LGA Kaduna as Military, police Launch Search Efforts

By: Zagazola Makama

Pastor Samson Ndah Ali, a 30-year-old pastor with the ECWA Church in Mararaba Abro, Sanga Local Government Area, in Kaduna State was abducted from his home during the early hours of April 8, 2025.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the kidnappers, believed to be armed, stormed the pastor’s residence at approximately 12:45 a.m. on the same day and forcibly took him to an undisclosed location.

A joint team of the Nigerian Army, police and the Department of State Services (DSS), have launched a coordinated effort to locate and rescue Pastor Ali, with a focus on ensuring his safe return.

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