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Suspected ISWAP Fighters Attack Policeman’s Residence, Kill Two of his Children in Yobe

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Suspected ISWAP Fighters Attack Policeman’s Residence, Kill Two of his Children in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters launched a deadly attack in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, killing two children and burning down the residence of a police inspector.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at 12:59 a.m. on March 3, 2025, when the assailants infiltrated the town and targeted the home of Inspector Jibrin Mohammed of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Security sources confirmed that the terrorists set the house ablaze and killed two of the officer’s children before escaping.

Upon receiving intelligence on the attack, troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI swiftly mobilized to the scene. However, the terrorists fled upon sighting advancing troops, abandoning their bicycles in the process.

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Police arrest two suspected informants to bandits in Kwara

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Police arrest two suspected informants to bandits in Kwara

By: Zagazola Makama

Two suspected informants to bandits have been arrested by the police in Kwara State.

According to a police sources, the suspects, Abdullah Yakubu, 27, and Jamilu Hamidu, 25, both from Kaima, were arrested on April 26, 2025, in Chikanda via Yashikira.

They were brought to the station by a retired DSP and vigilante members.The suspects, who had escaped from Kainji National Park, confessed to providing information to bandits operating within the park. They reportedly received ₦20,000 for each tip-off given to the criminals.

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Army troops rescue Deputy Commander of NDLEA officer, five others from kidnappers in Taraba

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Army troops rescue Deputy Commander of NDLEA officer, five others from kidnappers in Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with other security agencies rescued six persons, including a senior officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), from suspected kidnappers in Taraba State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue followed a distress call received at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 from a youth leader, Abe Samuel, who reported that a Toyota Hilux vehicle had come under attack along the Wukari–Kente Road.

Responding swiftly, the troops deployed to the area and found the abandoned vehicle with registration number FG 117-B03 and a punctured tire, but the occupants were missing.

A joint search and rescue operation was immediately launched, and by 6:00 a.m. on April 28, troops successfully rescued the Deputy Commander of NDLEA Zone 1, Ibadan, Musa Hudu, and five other victims from a nearby bush.

The victims were unharmed, and preliminary investigation revealed that they had fled into the bush after three armed men attacked their vehicle and shot at them with a dane gun.

The victims were safely escorted out of the area and allowed to proceed with their journey after their vehicle was repaired.

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Rival gangs clash at wedding, one dead in Kontagora, Niger State

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Rival gangs clash at wedding, one dead in Kontagora, Niger State

By Zagazola Makama

A deadly clash between rival gangs erupted at a wedding ceremony in Bayan-Waya area of Kontagora, Niger State, on April 27, 2025, resulting in the death of one man.

According the a police source, the fight involved members of rival groups known locally as “Sarasuka.” During the altercation, Aliyu Abubakar, 25, from Gangare Sagi Area, was seriously injured.

A team of police officers quickly responded to the scene and rushed the victim to Kontagora General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The sources said efforts are ongoing to arrest the culprits involved in the fatal incident.

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