Crime
Police Arrest Six as Students Clash Over Girlfriend Dispute as gunshots hits two minors in Niger
Police Arrest Six as Students Clash Over Girlfriend Dispute as gunshots hits two minors in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a violent clash involving students of Annur Islamic Model School, Chaichainiya, and some youths in Zuma Bread, Chaichainiya, Suleja Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation, which started as a dispute over girlfriends, escalated into a full-scale brawl on March 6, 2025, at about 9:11 p.m., shortly after the Tarawih prayer.
According to the sources over twenty youths and students, led by Umar Idris, an SSS 3 student, invaded the area with dangerous weapons and engaged in a fight.
The sources said that during the clash, gunshots were fired from an unknown direction, hitting two minors: Immarana Hassan (11 years old) sustained a gunshot wound to the right thigh. Nura Jibrin (10 years old) sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh.
Upon receiving the distress call, police personnel and vigilantes were mobilized to the scene, restoring calm and evacuating the injured victims to Suleja General Hospital, where they are responding to treatment.
Meanwhile, six suspects have been arrested, while police, in collaboration with the school authorities, are working to apprehend other students involved in masterminding the attack.
Police Arrest Six as Students Clash Over Girlfriend Dispute as gunshots hits two minors in Niger
Elderly Man Abducted by kidnappers n in Sabon Gari, Zaria
By Zagazola Makama
In a disturbing incident early this morning, an elderly man was kidnapped from his residence in Hayin Ojo, Sabon Gari, Zaria.
Police sources said the attack occurred at approximately 0130hrs when a group of armed men invaded the area, firing sporadically, and abducted Alhaji Saidu Mai Gold, aged 65.
The source said that the victim’s relative, reported the incident to the Sabon Gari Police Division around 0800hrs. In response, the Division’s Patrol Team was swiftly mobilized to the scene.
Efforts are currently ongoing to locate and rescue the victim.
Elderly Man Abducted by kidnappers n in Sabon Gari, Zaria
Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested in Lere LGA, Kauru
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Lere LGA have successfully apprehended two suspected bandits following a tip-off from local hunters.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, identified as Sani Liman, 23, of Unguwan Fa Raminkura, and Murtala Magaji, alias Seto, 25, of Dambata Galadimawa Village in Kauru LGA, were arrested on April 15, 2025, at approximately 1330hrs.
The sources said Police personnel from Saminaka acted swiftly and arrested the suspects
Preliminary investigation has indicated that the two men may be linked to recent kidnapping activities in the region.
Police sources said that they are currently in police custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested in Lere LGA, Kauru
Nine Killed in Otukpo Attack, Manhunt for Suspects Underway
By: Zagazola Makama
No fewer than nine persons have been confirmed dead following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Otobi District of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, which occurred at about 1900hrs on Monday, was reportedly carried out by about 40 armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, who invaded the community and opened fire on residents.
The sources disclosed that several others sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack and were evacuated to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Otukpo for treatment.
Security forces have commenced a manhunt for the assailants, with bush combing operations ongoing in nearby areas to track down the perpetrators and prevent further violence.
Nine Killed in Otukpo Attack, Manhunt for Suspects Underway
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