Woman found dead in Maitama residence, FCT

By Zagazola Makama

A woman has been found dead in her residence at Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Maitama, Abuja

Sources said that Hajiya Fanna Mohd Abare, who had been unresponsive for about two days, was discovered in a decomposed state by her sister, Hajiya Aisha Mongo, on December 17 at about 1700 hours.

The door to the room had been locked, and it was forced open before the body was found.

Police detectives were dispatched to the scene. Due to the advanced state of decomposition and to prevent potential public health hazards, the Abuja Environmental Health Department was contacted, and the body was subsequently evacuated for burial at Gudu Cemetery.

Police sources said “No foul play is suspected in the incident”.

The sources said that investigations are ongoing to officially determine the cause of death.

Woman found dead in Maitama residence, FCT

Cattle rustlers steal 50 cows in Lafiagi in Kogi, as security forces launch search operation

By Zagazola Makama

Fifty cows have been stolen by suspected cattle rustlers in Gbugbu, Lafiagi, Kogi State, the Police Command has reported.

Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on December 18 at about 1600 hours when two Fulani herders, Hassan and Husseini, both aged 25, were grazing their cattle on the outskirts of Gbugbu. Unknown gunmen attacked the herders and made away with 50 cows.

The report was filed by Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu, 50, and Malam Tijani Ahmed, 62, Secretary of Miyeti Allah, Lafiagi branch.

Following the report, a joint team comprising Army troops, police operatives, Village Guard Network (VGN) and local hunters were mobilized to the scene to comb the surrounding bush for possible recovery of the stolen livestock.

Cattle rustlers steal 50 cows in Lafiagi in Kogi, as security forces launch search operation

Bandit attack in Sobon Birni LGA leaves one dead in Sokoto

By Zagazola Makama

One person has been killed following an armed bandit attack on Garin Idi Village in Sobon Birni District, Sokoto State, the State Police Command has confirmed.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident occurred on December 18 at about 2140 hours, when a large group of heavily armed bandits launched a sporadic shooting attack on the community.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, promptly responded and engaged the bandits in a gun duel. The attackers were overpowered and fled into the surrounding forest.

During the attack, one Malam Saluhu, aged 60, was shot and killed.

Joint security teams have intensified efforts to track down the bandits, and troops have been alerted to remain vigilant for any movements by the fleeing criminals.
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