Four killed, three injured in lakurwa bandit attack on baidi village, sokoto state

By: Zagazola Makama

At least four people were killed and three others injured when armed bandits attacked Baidi village, a remote hamlet in Tangaza Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State, sources confirmed.

The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. Thursday , when a large group of Lakurwa bandits, reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the village, located along the border with the Niger Republic. Communication blackout in the area delayed immediate reporting of the attack.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, Police units and the Sokoto Community Guard Corps were mobilized to the scene. The bodies and injured victims were evacuated to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.

Security forces are currently combing the area to track and apprehend the perpetrators, while confidence-building patrols continue to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.

Four killed, three injured in lakurwa bandit attack on baidi village, sokoto state

Indian expatriate rescued in ibadan, kidnappers still at large

By: Zagazola Makama

An Indian expatriate, Renjith Pillai, 42, has been rescued unharmed after being kidnapped at Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin Village, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, Oyo State, police sources confirmed.

The victim, whose abduction was first reported on Jan. 17, 2026, regained his freedom on Thursday evening around 6:30 p.m., according to a report from the Commander of Idi-Ayunre division.

He was reunited with his family following his release.

Police said a joint team of the police and strategic partners is currently pursuing the kidnappers, who remain at large.

Investigation into the incident is ongoing to ensure the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice.

Indian expatriate rescued in ibadan, kidnappers still at large

Three vigilante members killed in suspected bandit attack in katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Three vigilante members have been fatally shot during an attack by suspected armed bandits at Kauran Pawa Mahuta C Village in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at about 12:24 a.m. when the assailants invaded the community. Joint patrol teams comprising the police, military, and C-Watch engaged the bandits in a sustained gunfight, forcing them to flee.

The victims, identified as Yahaya Saadu, 37; Yahaya Yahaya, 33; and Mika Musa, 43, all residents of Mahuta C Village, were immediately taken to the General Hospital, Dandume, where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel.

Authorities have assured that efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the perpetrators, while the joint security teams continue to patrol the area to prevent further attacks.

Three vigilante members killed in suspected bandit attack in katsina