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Police rescue five kidnapped victims, one dead in gun duel with bandits in Katsina

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Police rescue five kidnapped victims, one dead in gun duel with bandits in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Police in Katsina have rescued of five kidnapped victims following a gun duel with suspected armed bandits in Sabon Garin Safana, Dutsinma LGA.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the bandits had kidnapped seven individuals, including two children, in the early hours of April 13, 2025.

The sources said that at approximately 2:15 AM, the armed bandits infiltrated the community and abducted the victims.

Upon receiving the distress call, security personnel quickly mobilized to the scene, engaging the bandits in a fierce gun battle. The officers successfully rescued five victims, including Abdullahi Usman, 40, Asma’u Abdullahi, 20, Safiya Abdullahi, 1, Sumayya Yahuza, 20, and Fatima Yahuza, 1, all of whom were unharmed.

However, during the confrontation, one of the victims, Ibrahim Sale, 30, was tragically shot and killed by the bandits.

The search and rescue operation continues as authorities work to locate and free the remaining two victims.

Police rescue five kidnapped victims, one dead in gun duel with bandits in Katsina

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Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

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Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 8 Division, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Sabon Birnin in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have traced a group of terrorists who kidnapped four farmers in Fadama village.

Security sources said that at about 10:00 a.m. on March 24, troops responded to reports of terrorist activity in the community. On arrival, they confirmed that a group of terrorists had invaded the village and abducted four local farmers.

Troops trailed the suspects along their withdrawal route but the terrorists had fled.

The troops admonished residents on the importance of timely reporting of suspicious activities to enable prompt security response and continued aggressive patrols to deny terrorists freedom of action in the area.

They also warned the residents against complicity with the terrorists.

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Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

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Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a notorious criminal terrorizing residents of Vatt Community.

Security sources said that at about 4:10 p.m. on March 24, troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, in collaboration with local residents, apprehended 40-year-old Suleiman Mohammed in Lamingo, Jos East Local Government Area.

The suspect, known for causing fear and committing crimes in the community, was handed over to the Keystone Maijuju Division for necessary legal action.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by troops of Operation Enduring Peace to maintain law and order, protect lives, and ensure the safety of residents across Plateau State.

Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

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Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

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Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have successfully repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Pinau community, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the attack occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on March 26, when armed assailants attempted to strike the community.

Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, engaged the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to flee.

“No casualties were recorded during the encounter, and troops are currently conducting thorough exploitation of the area to ensure the safety of residents,” a security source said.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

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