15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

A deadly clash broke out between members of the nomadic Fulani and Hausa communities at Dan Sokoto Model Primary School in Bungudu Township, Zamfara State, during the celebration of Eid-El-Fitr on April 1, 2025.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation resulted in the death of 17-year-old Abbas Sani, a resident of Kuga Village.

He was found in a pool of blood and was rushed to General Hospital Bungudu, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel. The body was subsequently deposited at the hospital morgue.

In response to the incident, security forces launched an intensive raid in the area, leading to the arrest of 15 suspects.

15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara

Two Soldiers Attacked by Gunmen in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Two soldiers from the 312 Battalion Kalapanzi Barracks in Kaduna were attacked by armed assailants on April 2, 2025, at Babar Saura around 4:41 PM.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makaka that three attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, shot the soldiers, leaving one, Corporal James (surname unknown), dead, and Private Ibrahim Bazalla injured. The assailants stole two AK-47 rifles from the soldiers before fleeing the scene.

The victims were rushed to the 44 Army Reference Hospital, where Corporal James was confirmed dead, while Private Bazalla is receiving medical treatment for his injuries.

Following a coordinated operation by the military, police and vigilante groups, the assailants were tracked to Degel2, Kaduna, where they abandoned a silver Toyota Corolla. As they attempted to escape, the attackers snatched a white Toyota Venza from a civilian, Abdullahi Mohammed, of Badarawa, Kaduna.

Efforts to arrest the suspects and recover the stolen vehicle are ongoing.

Two Soldiers Attacked by Gunmen in Kaduna

Pastor Attacked, One Killed in Plateau, Two Suspects Arrested

By: Zagazola Makama

A tragic incident occurred in Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, where a pastor was attacked, and one person was killed during a rescue attempt.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that Pastor Amusa James Maren of Laka Manguna District was ambushed by suspected armed herders while returning home from Daffo Market on April 1.

The attackers beat the pastor and threw him into a mining pit near a river between Josho Village in Daffo District and Tahore Village in Manguna District.

On April 2, villagers from Tamiso Tuje heard the pastor’s cries for help and rushed to his aid. However, as they attempted to rescue him, gunmen opened fire, fatally shooting 44-year-old Kuchai Isah.

The Police in Plateau responded swiftly, arresting two suspects connected to the attack. Security has been strengthened in the area, and investigations are ongoing.

Pastor Attacked, One Killed in Plateau, Two Suspects Arrested