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Six kidnapped law students rescued in Benue–Taraba border operation

Six kidnapped law students rescued in Benue–Taraba border operation
By: Zagazola Makama
At least Six kidnapped law students who were abducted by armed men along the Jootar–Wukari road, a known buffer zone between Benue and Taraba states were successfully rescued by security forces.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on July 27 at about 3:30 p.m. when armed assailants intercepted a commercial bus with passengers, diverted the occupants to an unknown destination, and disappeared into the forest.
The vehicle, a white Pullo bus was later recovered and returned to the police station.
In response, tactical teams comprising the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Operation Zenda, Strike Force, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, and the Hunters Squad were immediately deployed to the forest area for an intensive rescue operation.
The sustained operation led to the safe rescue of all six abducted students on August 1 at about 8:00 a.m.
The victims, who were identified as law students, were profiled and reunited with their families.
Six kidnapped law students rescued in Benue–Taraba border operation
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Tanker explosion kills one in Kaduna workshop

Tanker explosion kills one in Kaduna workshop
By: Zagazola Makama
A 28-year-old mechanic has died following a tanker explosion at a workshop in Tafa town, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources said that explosion occurred on Friday at about 12:00 p.m. when a tanker, whose registration number and driver’s identity were yet to be ascertained, suddenly went up in flames during repairs.
“Upon receipt of the report, security forces were mobilized to the scene alongside his patrol team. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, identified as Kabiru Usman, was working on the tanker when the explosion occurred
The sources said that Usman was immediately rushed to Umaru Musa Yar’adua Memorial Hospital in Sabon Wuse, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
Tanker explosion kills one in Kaduna workshop
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Nigeria loses Consular General in Buea, Cameroon

Nigeria loses Consular General in Buea, Cameroon
By: Michael Mike
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the sudden demise of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, the Consul General of Nigeria in Buea, Republic of Cameroon, who unfortunately passed on after a brief illness on Saturday, 16th August 2025.
According to a statement by the spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Ambassador Coker was a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat who served Nigeria with distinction, commitment and professionalism in different capacities.
He said: “His untimely death, therefore, is a great loss to the diplomatic community and the nation at large.”
Ebienfa added that: “Prior to his appointment and assumption of duty as Consul-General of Nigeria, in Buea, he served Nigeria meritoriously in our Missions in Conakry, Guinea and Shanghai, China.”
The statement further read. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, colleagues and friends at this difficult time and prays for the peaceful repose of his soul.”
Nigeria loses Consular General in Buea, Cameroon
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Sokoto, Zamfara communities reject calls for dialogue with Turji, fault Prof. Ribah

Sokoto, Zamfara communities reject calls for dialogue with Turji, fault Prof. Ribah
By: Zagazola Makama
Communities in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, as well as parts of Shinkafi in Zamfara, have rejected fresh calls for dialogue with notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji.
The rejection was contained in a strongly worded response to Prof. Abubakar Usman Ribah, who had advocated for renewed peace talks with Turji and his fighters as a pathway to stability in the North-West.
Residents, in a statement circulated to newsmen on Wednesday, said they were the “direct victims” of Turji’s decade-long reign of terror and would not accept peace overtures that fail to address justice and the plight of displaced persons.
They recalled that over 13 years, Turji’s group had attacked no fewer than 89 villages in Sabon Birni and Isa axis, killing scores, abducting hundreds for ransom, and forcing more than two-thirds of the population into displacement within Niger Republic.
“Prof. Ribah, we are the natives of the lands Turji has destroyed; our parents and grandparents still live in these communities. We do not need second-hand information. We know this tragedy more than anyone,” the statement read.
The communities accused Turji’s fighters of widespread atrocities, including mass killings, arson, cattle rustling, abductions, extortion, and sexual violence against women.
They also faulted earlier government-backed peace initiatives, which they said failed to stop Turji despite financial inducements, provision of livestock feed, and even construction of houses in his base at Fakai.
“Every attempt at dialogue only emboldened him. Bello Turji continues to torment our people. Therefore, forcing us into another round of fruitless peace is unacceptable,” the residents said.
They questioned whether Prof. Ribah had ever consulted with traditional rulers or displaced community leaders from Sabon Birni and Isa before canvassing reconciliation with the warlord.
“Sulhu (peace) is desirable in Islam, but no believer is compelled to put his hand twice into the same pit. We have suffered too many losses. Our communities have no trust left in Turji,” the statement added.
The residents stressed that genuine peace could only come through justice, accountability, and restoration of the rights of affected villagers.
Bello Turji, designated by the military as a wanted bandit leader, has been accused of masterminding several deadly attacks across Sokoto, Zamfara and Niger Republic border communities.
Sokoto, Zamfara communities reject calls for dialogue with Turji, fault Prof. Ribah
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