Crime
TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORISTS, RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN TARABA
TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORISTS, RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN TARABA
By: Our Reporter
In a significant boost to the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade have apprehended 7 suspected terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons in separate operations conducted across the state.
On 7 of August 2024, troops of 6 Brigade deployed at Kambari, acting on credible intelligence on suspected Bandits attacking a Fulani settlement in Katlong Village of Karim Lamido Local Government Area swiftly engaged the bandits who fled in disarray due to the heavy fire encounter with the troops. 1 suspected bandit named Yusuf Musa was arrested with 1 AK 47 rifle and 20 rounds of 7.62MM special ammunition. Also, 118 cows were recovered and handed over to the rightful owners.
Similarly, on 6 August 2024, troops received credible information on suspected bandits en route to Mashingi Village market in Karim Lamido Local Government Area to purchase food items. Troops strategically laid in wait and successfully arrested 4 suspected bandits named Yusuf Hassan, Mohammed Mamman, Haruna Illa, and Hammadu Shaibu. Items recovered from them include 1 motorcycle, 4 Mobile phones, and the sum of Fifty Seven Thousand Naira (#57,000) only.
In another development, on 9 August 2024, following a tip-off from a credible source on suspects gathering and preparing large numbers of Machetes suspected to be distributed to hoodlums for criminal activities with the plan to cause unrest within the State, troops swiftly mobilized to the general area of Magami in Jalingo Local Government Area where 2 suspects named Umar Zubair and Isah Abdulahi were arrested with 436 Machetes. Other items recovered include 4 filling machines, 1 mobile phone, and several other fabrication tools.
The Commander, 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa commended the troops for their dedication and swift action in ensuring the safety of the people of Taraba State. He reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to maintaining peace and security across the country and urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
General Uwa emphasized that the Nigerian Army will continue to work closely with other security agencies and community leaders to eradicate all forms of criminal activities within Taraba State and its environs. He assured the public that the arrested suspects would be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and prosecution.
The Nigerian Army appreciates the support and cooperation of the good people of Taraba State in providing valuable information that contributes to the success of these operations. 6 Brigade will continue to remain resolute in its mission to protect lives and ensure a secure environment for all citizens.
TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORISTS, RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN TARABA
Bandits Dump Corpses in Revenge Attack in Tafoki Village, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
A group of suspected bandits have launched a brutal revenge attack on Tafoki village in the Fasakari Local Government Area of Katsina State, dumping several corpses at the entrance to the community.
Local sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailants, believed to be mostly in their 20s, arrived in the village on April 9, 2025, and positioned the bodies at the entrance. This attack is reportedly in retaliation for the deaths of three bandits killed by villagers in February 2025, after the criminals attempted to launch an assault on the village.
Among the slain bandits was Goje, a notorious leader who led the failed attack. Sources suggest that the bandits have since been abducting villagers, tying their hands behind their backs, and executing them with gunshots to the head. Afterward, the bandits return the bodies and dispose of them at the village entrance.
As families mourn, they are left to recover the decomposing remains of their loved ones, with some corpses already starting to decompose.
Villagers are left devastated, grappling with the trauma of the violence and the realization that their attempts to defend themselves against the bandits’ previous assault have now turned into deadly retribution.
Bandits Dump Corpses in Revenge Attack in Tafoki Village, Katsina
Man Dies After Being Beaten by Brother in Zaria City
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident in Zaria City has led to the death of 50-year-old Sani Yusuf, who was reportedly beaten into a stupor by his elder brother, Abubakar Aminu, on April 4, 2025.
According to information from a Good Samaritan, Abubakar, aged 53, attacked Sani at their home in Rimintsiwa, Zaria City.
The victim was immediately rushed to ABUTH Shika for medical treatment but unfortunately passed away early on April 10, 2025, at approximately 4:50 a.m. While the victim was under care at the hospital, his condition deteriorated, and he succumbed to the injuries inflicted during the assault.
The family has since buried the deceased according to local customs.
Police authorities are currently searching for the suspect, Abubakar Aminu, who fled the scene following the incident. Efforts to apprehend him are ongoing.
The case has been classified as culpable homicide, and investigations are being pursued to determine the circumstances surrounding the altercation and the suspect’s motives.
Man Dies After Being Beaten by Brother in Zaria City
Bandits Abduct Three in Gusau Community
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits have abducted three residents of Marere Hausawa, a community on the outskirts of Damba in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Sources informed Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday at about 2:30 a.m., when the assailants, wielding dangerous weapons, invaded the area and forcefully took the victims to an unknown destination.
Sources within the community confirmed the attack, describing it as sudden and terrifying.
Search efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims by the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA
Bandits Abduct Three in Gusau Community
Bandits Dump Corpses in Revenge Attack in Tafoki Village, Katsina
Man Dies After Being Beaten by Brother in Zaria City
Bandits Abduct Three in Gusau Community
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