Unrest reported at Kara Cow Market in Gusau, one person killed

By: Zagazola Makama

Tension erupted at Kara Cow Market in Magami, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State following a reported shooting incident involving civilians affiliated with a Maiduguri-based Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) and local vigilante groups.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on March 13 when a group of JTF operatives, identified as DSS assets attached to PW Construction Company reportedly entered the market and discharged firearms indiscriminately, creating panic among residents.

During the unrest, an unidentified Fulani man was pursued and killed by members of the local vigilante group, known as Askarawa who intervened amid the chaos. The body was reportedly taken to the Askarawa office in Magami by members of the mob.

Authorities said investigations have commenced and the area is under close monitoring to prevent further escalation.

Residents have been advised to exercise caution and cooperate with security operatives while the incident is being thoroughly investigated.

Unrest reported at Kara Cow Market in Gusau, one person killed

Troops repel bandit attack on Tsafe health college in Zamfara, neutralized bandit

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with local vigilante members known as Askara, have neutralised a bandit during a foiled attempt to abduct students at the College of Science and Health Technology Tsafe, Zamfara state.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred late at night when suspected armed bandits attempted to infiltrate the school premises in Tsafe with the apparent intention of kidnapping students.

The sources disclosed that troops of Operation Fansan Yanma, working in synergy with local security volunteers (Askara), swiftly responded to the threat and engaged the attackers in a gun duel.

During the confrontation, one of the bandits was neutralised while others fled into nearby bushes.

Due to the darkness and the urgency of the operation, the troops and local security volunteers were unable to immediately recover the weapon belonging to the neutralised suspect.

Troops have since intensified patrols around the area to prevent further attacks and reassure residents as well as students of the institution.

The sources said the prompt response by the troops and the local vigilantes prevented what could have been a major kidnapping incident targeting students of the college.

Bandit attacks and attempted abductions of students have been a recurring security challenge in parts of northwestern Nigeria, prompting increased collaboration between security forces and community-based vigilante groups.

Troops have urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations against bandits in the region.

Troops repel bandit attack on Tsafe health college in Zamfara, neutralized bandit

Oasis Magazine Apologizes To Hon Ebizi Ndiomu, Retracts Publication

By John Tega

The management of Oasis Magazine has apologized to Mrs. Ebizi Brown Ndiomu, the lawmaker representing Sagbama Constituency II in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, following a publication on its online platform, oasismagazine.com.ng on February 20, 2026, with headline: ‘Adulterous Conduct Modeling Around Loikpobiri over Deputy Office.

In a statement signed by the publisher, Daniel Dafe Umukoro, said his attention was drawn to the publication recently, adding that the story sent in by one Diepreye Bagou (07034287403) from Bayelsa does not reflect the standard of the media house.

He added: “We have done a thorough check on the lawmaker and found out that the report crossed the red line.”

He continued: “Mrs. Brown is a respected lawmaker and the allegations made against her are untrue and hereby retracted.”

He said further: “The management apologises profusely to the lawmaker for any embarrassment the publication may have caused her and those close to her.”

Adding: “Oasis Magazine is not known for blackmail or propaganda and this report is hereby trashed and considered done in error.”

Umukoro hinted that going forward; the media house will upgrade mechanisms to avoid such pitfalls.

Oasis Magazine Apologizes To Hon Ebizi Ndiomu, Retracts Publication