Notorious drug peddler killed during police raid in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected drug peddler and member of a criminal gang was killed during a police operation at Sabuwar Anguwa, Katsina Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Zagazola report that on Dec. 27, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m., the Central Market Surveillance Team, led by ASP Audu Isah, acting on credible intelligence, raided the location and arrested one Uzairu Abubakar, also known as Uzairu Kuda, a notorious drug dealer and member of the Kauraye miscreants.

The sources said the suspect was found in possession of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, Pregabalin tablets, and Colorado. During the arrest, he resisted and raised an alarm, prompting gang members to attack the police team.

The assailants reportedly stoned the back screen of a covert Honda Jazz vehicle.

According to the sources, the suspect drew a knife and stabbed the second-in-command of the surveillance team, ASP Ibrahim Yusuf, on the neck. In the ensuing confrontation, the officer discharged his firearm, injuring the suspect, who was taken to General Hospital Katsina and confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

Exhibits, including the suspected drugs and weapon, were recovered, and the corpse was released to the family for burial.

Investigations are ongoing, while efforts are being sustained to apprehend other members of the gang.

Notorious drug peddler killed during police raid in Katsina

One killed, livestock rustled as bandits attack Fulani settlements in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected armed bandits have killed one person and rustled livestock following attacks on two Fulani settlement camps on the outskirts of Kauyen Gabas Village, Karare District, Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

A source told Zagazola Makama on Monday that the attacks occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 20.

According to the source, the bandits entered the settlements, shot one person fatally, and made away with an unascertained number of livestock.

“Troops and other security forces from the neighboring areas have blocked anticipated exit routes, and cordon and search operations are ongoing to apprehend the suspects and recover the rustled animals,” the source said.

Residents in the area have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to ensure safety and security.

One killed, livestock rustled as bandits attack Fulani settlements in Katsina

Troops intercept vehicles conveying suspected ISWAP logistics in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 2 of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force intercepted two pickup vans conveying assorted items suspected to be logistics supplies for the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the interception followed credible human intelligence indicating the movement of the items from Dapchi through the Magumeri general area.

According to the source, the troops intercepted the vehicles during the operation and took the drivers into custody for further interrogation.

Items recovered from the two vehicles included 31 spare tyres, 23 spare rims, two bicycles, 12 key starters, three alternators, two bags of flour, one mattress, five bags of charcoal, 34 tubers of yam, two blankets, nylon bags containing garri, adult and children clothing, one power bank, six mobile phones and a cash sum of N92,600.

The source added that the vehicles and recovered items were currently in custody, while investigations were ongoing to determine the extent of the suspects’ involvement and possible links to ISWAP logistics networks.

The troops, the source said, remained committed to disrupting the movement of supplies to terrorist groups and maintaining pressure on criminal elements across the area of responsibility.

Troops intercept vehicles conveying suspected ISWAP logistics in Yobe