Suspected Serial Killer “Abba Dujal” Surrenders to Police in Kano After Clearance Raids

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected serial killer and notorious armed robbery kingpin, Umar Auwal, also known as “Abba Dujal,” has voluntarily surrendered to the Kano State Police Command following a series of clearance operations across the state.

Intelligence sources informed Zagazola Makama that the suspect, a male resident of Wudil Local Government Area, turned himself in to the Command’s Anti-Daba (Anti-Thuggery) Squad on April 14, 2025, at about 1700hrs, where he reportedly confessed to his involvement in multiple cases of culpable homicide, armed robbery, and the snatching of motorcycles and mobile phones in different parts of the state and surrounding areas.

Police sources said the suspect is currently in custody, while investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of his criminal network and bring all collaborators to justice.

The sources said that the surrender followed a sustained clearance raid carried out by the command on April 12, during which 61 suspects were apprehended at various black spots and criminal hideouts within the metropolis and its environs. Several exhibits were also recovered during the operation.

“The Command remains committed to rooting out criminal elements from all corners of the state and will continue to intensify its intelligence-led operations to safeguard lives and property,” he said.

Suspected Serial Killer “Abba Dujal” Surrenders to Police in Kano After Clearance Raids

Plateau: 25 Killed, 4 Injured in Armed Attack on Bassa Community

By: Zagazola Makama

At least 25 persons have been confirmed dead and four others injured following a deadly attack by armed men on Kimakpa Village in Miango District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, which occurred at about 2:45 a.m. on Monday, was reported by residents of the community who alerted security agencies that the attackers stormed the village and began shooting sporadically.

A combined troops of the Nigerian Army led by the Sector Commander, the Police, and the Police Mobile Force stationed at Miango responded swiftly to the distress call, engaged the attackers, and repelled the assault.

Following the gun duel, a search of the area led to the recovery of 25 corpses, while four injured victims were rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

The troops have commenced manhunt for the perpetrators, with extensive combing of nearby forests underway. Additional deployments have also been made to the affected area to forestall further attacks.

Plateau: 25 Killed, 4 Injured in Armed Attack on Bassa Community

Cultists ambush security teams in Anambra, gun duel results in one patrol vehicle set ablaze

By: Zagazola Makama

An ambush by suspected cult members, resulting in a gun duel with security teams dispatched to prevent an attack on the palace of HRH Igwe Maduaguna Ezekwesilli of Oba-Ofemili.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident began after a complaint, informing authorities of a group of cultists were mobilizing to attack the palace of the igwe.

In response, the Nigerian troops and a police teams from the Anti-Cultism Squad and were immediately deployed to the area. The teams arrested a suspected cult leader, and during a search of his residence, two pump action guns and live cartridges were recovered.

However, as the security teams were retreating from the community, they were ambushed by the suspected cult members. The hoodlums engaged in a gun duel, setting the army’s gun truck on fire before escaping with the arrested suspect and the recovered exhibits.

One soldier, whose identity has yet to be confirmed, was wounded during the confrontation and was transported to the hospital for treatment by the Igwe.

Cultists ambush security teams in Anambra, gun duel results in one patrol vehicle set ablaze