Gunman kills four in Benue village attack

By Zagazola Makama

Atleast four persons were killed during a deadly attack by an armed militia in Afia, Ukum Local Government Area of the state.

Zagazola Makama was informed by intelligence sources that la suspected Tiv militia, popularly known as “Government,” allegedly armed with an AK-47 rifle, stormed his native village and began shooting at residents, moving from one village to another and killing victims at sight.

Troops of the Nigerian army in collaboration with the combined team of 40 operatives from Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Anyam Nyor, support units were immediately deployed to the area to track down the suspect.

Despite the heavy deployment, the suspect reportedly fled the scene and remains at large as of the time of filing this report.

“Efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspect have so far proved abortive, but the search operation is still ongoing,” intelligence sources said.

Security sources confirmed that four villagers lost their lives in the attack, and an investigation has been launched to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and bring those responsible to justice.

Security forces have assured residents of Ukum and surrounding communities of intensified patrols and enhanced security to forestall further attacks.

Gunman kills four in Benue village attack

Young woman found dead in suspected suicide at Life Camp Abuja construction site

By: Zagazola Makama

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the death of a young woman, suspected to have committed suicide, at a construction site in CITEC Estate, Life Camp.

Police sources said it received a report from the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at CITEC Estate, the body of the woman was discovered hanging from a container at the site around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Following the report, police detectives were immediately dispatched to the scene. Photographs of the body were taken, and there were no visible signs of violence on the deceased.

The body was subsequently transported to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jabi, where she was confirmed dead by the attending medical doctor. The corpse has been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.

The source said that Police also recovered a mobile phone from the woman’s pocket, although it was password-protected.

Authorities have launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding her death.

Young woman found dead in suspected suicide at Life Camp Abuja construction site

Police confirm killing of notorious robber Halifa Baba-Beru in Kano

By: Zagazola Makama

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a notorious armed robbery suspect, Halifa Baba-Beru, during an operation by its patrol team.

The suspect, identified as a resident of Gwammaja Quarters in Dala Local Government Area, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon by officers attached to the Dala Division.

Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest occurred around 1:00 p.m., but the situation turned violent when Baba-Beru’s accomplices attacked the patrol team in an attempt to rescue him.

Two officers, Corporal Abdullahi Ibrahim and Sergeant Yahaya Saidu, sustained serious injuries during the confrontation, while the suspect also sustained gunshot wounds.

“The injured policemen and the suspect were rushed to the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, where the suspect was confirmed dead while receiving treatment,”the sources said.

Police said said investigation into the incident is ongoing and efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing accomplices.

It reassured residents of its commitment to maintaining public safety and urged citizens to provide useful information that could assist in apprehending criminal elements across the state.

Police confirm killing of notorious robber Halifa Baba-Beru in Kano