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Troops neutralise 2 bandits, recover arms in Plateau ambush
Troops neutralise 2 bandits, recover arms in Plateau ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), in conjunction with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), have neutralised two bandits and recovered arms and ammunition during a special operation in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation followed credible intelligence indicating that bandit leaders were distributing arms captured from local vigilantes during a recent attack at Odare Forest on July 6.
According to the sources, the troops laid a successful ambush along routes linking Dutsen Zaki and Odare Forests.
“At about 1330 hours on July 14, the troops made contact with the bandits. Two of the criminals were neutralised while others fled with possible gunshot wounds,” the report said.
The troops further exploited the general area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, six AK-47 magazines, 27 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and a Boxer motorcycle.
The sources added that the recovered items were in custody while follow-up operations were ongoing to track down and neutralise other fleeing members of the bandit syndicate.
Troops neutralise 2 bandits, recover arms in Plateau ambush
Two killed as gunmen attack Benue community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed two persons and carted away four motorcycles in Igwuma community, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
It was gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of Friday, throwing residents into panic.
Eyewitnesses said the armed men invaded the community and shot sporadically, forcing villagers to flee for safety.
Two victims of the attack were later identified as Mr. Yusuf Onuminya and Mr. Ochopefu Ochoweche, both of Igwuma community.
Community members also reported that four motorcycles were stolen during the invasion, although no houses were destroyed.
Normalcy has since returned to the area, but residents expressed fear of further attacks.
Two killed as gunmen attack Benue community
Tanker explosion kills one in Kaduna workshop
By: Zagazola Makama
A 28-year-old mechanic has died following a tanker explosion at a workshop in Tafa town, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources said that explosion occurred on Friday at about 12:00 p.m. when a tanker, whose registration number and driver’s identity were yet to be ascertained, suddenly went up in flames during repairs.
“Upon receipt of the report, security forces were mobilized to the scene alongside his patrol team. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, identified as Kabiru Usman, was working on the tanker when the explosion occurred
The sources said that Usman was immediately rushed to Umaru Musa Yar’adua Memorial Hospital in Sabon Wuse, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
Tanker explosion kills one in Kaduna workshop
Nigeria loses Consular General in Buea, Cameroon
By: Michael Mike
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the sudden demise of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, the Consul General of Nigeria in Buea, Republic of Cameroon, who unfortunately passed on after a brief illness on Saturday, 16th August 2025.
According to a statement by the spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Ambassador Coker was a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat who served Nigeria with distinction, commitment and professionalism in different capacities.
He said: “His untimely death, therefore, is a great loss to the diplomatic community and the nation at large.”
Ebienfa added that: “Prior to his appointment and assumption of duty as Consul-General of Nigeria, in Buea, he served Nigeria meritoriously in our Missions in Conakry, Guinea and Shanghai, China.”
The statement further read. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, colleagues and friends at this difficult time and prays for the peaceful repose of his soul.”
Nigeria loses Consular General in Buea, Cameroon
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