Crime
Pandemonium in Maiduguri as Malian Criminal Cult groups clash in Maiduguri
Pandemonium in Maiduguri as Malian Criminal Cult groups clash in Maiduguri
By: Zagazola Makama
There was pandemonium on Monday as a popular crime group known as “Marlia boys clashed in Maiduguri, burning shops and injuring many.
The criminal group is known for attacking citizens and snatching their mobile phones and other belongings, a situation which resulted in loss of several lives and severe injuries inflicted on innocent citizens in the state.
The Marlian group have been engaging in several clashes with different cult groups battling for control.
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Zagazola gathered that the latest encounter occurred on 10/07/2023 at about 12:15pm when the criminal groups armed with machetes set fire to a shop and destroyed property at Maiduguri, Bolori 2, IVO behind Covid-19 Isolation Center.
The shop owner, a local hunter, fled while residents in the area were forced to scamper for safety.
The attack is supposedly a reprisal against the shop owner, as the owner and a member of the criminal group fought around 0000hrs this morning. During an altercation, the shop owner stabbed and killed a member of the criminal group.
Recall that, Disturbed by the spate of urban gangsterism perpetrated by the criminal gangs, residents of Maiduguri have been demanding for aggressive action from the security agencies against the group.
Several arrests were made in the past but the group were recently growing in numbers and have been recruiting more members into their fold.
The unrest may also generally escalate in the surrounding area, with risk to bystanders. The fire may also spread
Pandemonium in Maiduguri as Malian Criminal Cult groups clash in Maiduguri
Police Arrest Three for Human Trafficking, Rescue Two Teenage Girls
By Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPA) Lagos Command has arrested three suspects involved in an alleged human trafficking operation and successfully rescued two teenage girls who were being trafficked to Libya for prostitution.
Police sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that at 8:20 AM on March 7, officers of a tactical team based in Amuwo-Odofin received credible intelligence about the illegal movement of two underage girls via Kano State.
Acting on the tip-off, a team of special operatives intercepted the traffickers at Bokori Park, Kano State, where the victims, Ikimot Moruf (17 years old) and Rodiot Jelili (15 years old), were rescued unharmed.
Following the interception, three suspects were tracked and arrested in their hideout at No. 12/22 Akintunde Street, Alakuko, Lagos. The suspects were identified as: Yakubu Arise, Kalimot Moruf and Musilyat Balogun 54 years old.
The victims have been debriefed and reunited with their families, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects.
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Troops Dislodge Mamuda-Led Bandits in Niger State’s Dekara Forest, killed several terrorists
By Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Troops have successfully dislodged the Mamuda-led bandit stronghold in Dekara Forest, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, in a joint inter-state operation involving troops from Niger, Oyo, and Kwara states, along with personnel from the National Park Service, Kainji.
Intelligence told Zagazola Makama that the inter-agency task force launched an offensive on March 11, 2025, at about 1:00 PM, leading to the neutralization of several bandits and the destruction of their hideouts.
Further intelligence indicates that the wives of some fleeing bandits have sought refuge in Gidan Zana Village, also in Borgu LGA.
The sources said that security forces are currently conducting a mopping-up operation across the Dekara axis to ensure total clearance of criminal elements and sanity in the areas.
Troops Dislodge Mamuda-Led Bandits in Niger State’s Dekara Forest, killed several terrorists
Police Foil Robbery Attempt in Abuja, Neutralize One Suspect as ten others flee
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command have eliminated an armed robbery suspect who was shot while attempting to escape after invading Southern Bridge Estate, Jabi, with a gang of ten robbers.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on March 10, 2025, at about 9:30 PM while he was on guard duty at the estate.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the robbers allegedly scaled the estate’s fence and stole several electrical appliances, though the exact value of the stolen items is yet to be determined.
While attempting to flee, the security personnel opened fire, hitting one of the suspects, who was immediately apprehended and taken to Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, where he was confirmed dead by the medical team on duty.
The sources said that the body has been deposited at the hospital mortuary, while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has taken over the case for further investigation.
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