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Renewed Boundary Dispute Sparks Tension Between Abia and Akwa Ibom Communities
Renewed Boundary Dispute Sparks Tension Between Abia and Akwa Ibom Communities
By: Zagazola Makama
Tensions have flared once again in the lingering boundary dispute between Akirika Community in Abia State and a neighboring community in Akwa Ibom State, despite recent peace efforts by the state governments.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 9:00 a.m. on March 21, 2025, youths from the Akwa Ibom community attacked Akirika Community, escalating the long-standing conflict.
This comes just days after the Deputy Governors of Abia and Akwa Ibom States jointly visited the area on March 17, 2025, where they assured both parties that a peaceful resolution was being worked out. At the time, stakeholders and youth leaders from both sides pledged to embrace peace.
However, the next day, youths from Akwa Ibom reportedly invaded Akirika Community, leading to fresh hostilities.
In response, a Police Team led by Akwete Area Commander stormed the scene, where he addressed local stakeholders and youths, urging them to avoid reprisal attacks as the two state governments were actively working towards a lasting resolution.
Renewed Boundary Dispute Sparks Tension Between Abia and Akwa Ibom Communities
Zulum condoles Katsina Gov Radda over mother’s demise
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday evening, paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, over the death of his Mother, Hajjiya Safra’u Umaru, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru died on Saturday night at the age of 93. She has been laid to rest on Sunday in Radda Village in Katsina.
Zulum, accompanied by the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, while extending their condolences, also prayed for the repose of the soul of late Hajjiya Safra’u.
The deceased was described as a true Fulani matriarch who left a legacy far beyond her immediate family.
Hajjiya Safra’u throughout her life upheld values of integrity, perseverance, and community service. She inspired all who knew her.
She left behind other children, including the village Head of Radda, Alhaji Kabir Umaru Radda, and Hajiya Hauwa Umaru Radda, former wife of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua.
Zulum condoles Katsina Gov Radda over mother’s demise
Troops Launch Manhunt for Kidnappers in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Nigerian army troops of Operation Safe Heaven in Plateau State have launched a manhunt for suspected kidnappers who abducted a 65-year-old man, Musa Mallo, from Magi Mbar Village in Bokkos Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday when armed men stormed the community and took the victim to an unknown destination.
A combined team of military, police and local vigilantes, was deployed to the area to track down the kidnappers and rescue the victim.
Troops Launch Manhunt for Kidnappers in Plateau
Mentally Unstable Policeman Opens Fire in Calabar, Kills One
By: Zagazola Makama
A police inspector attached to the Cross River State Police Command opened fire on civilians in Calabar, killing one person and injuring two others before being subdued by security operatives.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday morning at Atakpa Division, involved Inspector Effiong Bassey, who had just returned from a night duty at Ekondo Microfinance Bank when he began displaying abnormal behavior.
According to Intelligence sources the officer refused to surrender his AK-47 rifle, cocked it, and blocked the station gate, threatening to shoot anyone who provoked him. Efforts to disarm him peacefully were unsuccessful, prompting the deployment of tactical teams.
“Enough smoke was used to dominate the area, but the officer suddenly opened fire on onlookers who had been warned to leave,” the report stated.
Three people were hit by stray bullets, including 41-year-old Ijeoma Wilson Obot, who was later confirmed dead at the police clinic. The other two victims are currently receiving treatment.
Security operatives eventually moved in under the cover of smoke, overpowered the officer, and disarmed him. The situation nearly escalated as an angry mob attempted to attack the police station, but reinforcements were deployed to secure the area.
Mentally Unstable Policeman Opens Fire in Calabar, Kills One
Zulum condoles Katsina Gov Radda over mother’s demise
Troops Launch Manhunt for Kidnappers in Plateau
Mentally Unstable Policeman Opens Fire in Calabar, Kills One
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