Two herders attacked, robbed in Taraba community

By: Zagazola Makama

Two herders have been attacked and robbed by suspected hoodlums while grazing their cattle in Wuro Bogga village, Tau Ward of Ardo Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Zagazola gathered that the victims, identified as Bello Umar, 28, and Isah Alhaji Ruwa, 27, were assaulted with machetes and sticks during the attack, which occurred at about 7 a.m. on Monday.

The attackers reportedly dispossessed the herders of an undisclosed sum of money before fleeing the scene.

Residents said the victims suspected the assailants to be from Laize village within the same Tau Ward.

Following the incident, a joint team of security personnel and military operatives was deployed to the area to track down the perpetrators and restore calm.

The situation, according to local authorities, is being closely monitored to prevent further escalation.

Two herders attacked, robbed in Taraba community

Herder shot dead by gunmen in Gombe community

By: Zagazola Makama

A herder, identified as Zubairu Umaru, has been shot dead by suspected armed men in Abuku Dafur village, Ribadu ward, Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State.

Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Monday at about 2:00 a.m. when six armed men invaded Umaru’s residence and opened fire, killing him instantly.

The attackers also carted away the victim’s Techno keypad phone before fleeing the scene.

Local hunters and community members later visited the scene, where an empty 7.62mm shell of an AK-47 rifle was recovered.

Umaru was taken to the General Hospital, Bajoga, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. His remains have since been released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.

Community sources said efforts were underway to identify and apprehend the attackers.

Herder shot dead by gunmen in Gombe community

12 bandits killed, 2 soldiers injured in clash in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 12 bandits during a clash at Mabai village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 5:30 p.m., shortly after a peace accord meeting held at Kakumi village in Bakori LGA.

Sources said that the bandits, while passing in front of a military base at Mabai, engaged the troops in a gun duel, leading to the death of 12 of the assailants.

Two army personnel sustained serious injuries during the encounter and were referred to the Medical Centre in Katsina for treatment.

The sources said the situation in the area had since been brought under control, with intensive patrols and monitoring activities ongoing to forestall further breakdown of law and order.

12 bandits killed, 2 soldiers injured in clash in Katsina