Security forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Three Along Funtua–Gusau Road

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forced have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued three travellers along the Funtua–Gusau road.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that suspected armed bandits had ambushed a white Golf 3 Wagon at Marabar Bangori.

The vehicle, driven by Sadi Ahmed, with passengers Ibrahim Umar (a.k.a Dan’iya), and Babangida Yusuf, 45, all of Yankara town, was transporting tomatoes from Funtua to Yankara when the gunmen opened fire.

Security forces were swiftly mobilized which engaged the bandits in a tactical exchange of fire, forcing them to flee into the bush.

All three occupants were rescued unhurt.

Security forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Three Along Funtua–Gusau Road

Two Killed, Two Injured in Yobe Communal Clash Over Land Dispute

By: Zagazola Makama

Two persons have been killed and two others seriously injured following a violent clash between residents of Azare and Zango villages in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, when a mob from Azare village, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked Zango villagers on their farmlands over a protracted land dispute.

The deceased were identified as Sani Makeri, and Abdullahi Majitta, both of Zango village.

The sources said two other victims sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Bara.

The sources added that investigation has commenced to ensure all those involved are brought to justice.

Two Killed, Two Injured in Yobe Communal Clash Over Land Dispute

Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Zamfara, Kebbi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in separate operations in Zamfara and Kebbi states, the 1 Brigade Headquarters said on Sunday.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 10:13 a.m. on Sunday, troops of 1 Brigade conducted a fighting patrol to Tubali village in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara, following intelligence reports of a planned attack on the Forward Operating Base in Galadi.

The sources said that the troops made contact with the terrorists at Tubali, killing one and recovering an AK-47 rifle. There were no casualties on the side of the military, and the patrol team returned to base at about 2:10 p.m.

In another operation, at about 10:12 a.m., troops launched a fighting patrol to Konangoro-Duko junction in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The patrol was in response to an attack on a joint location of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).

The terrorists fled upon sighting the advancing troops but were pursued, leading to the killing of one terrorist and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and two magazines.
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