Gov. Mutfwang visits scene of deadly attack in Plateau, assures justice for victims

By: Zagazola Makama

Gov. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State on Wednesday visited Jebbu and Gwon communities in Riyom Local Government Area following the gruesome killing of 15 persons by suspected Fulani militias.

Zagazola Makama report that the attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, also left four others injured.

The governor, accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, members of the State Executive Council, Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, and heads of other security agencies, visited the crime scene to commiserate with the affected families and residents.

While addressing the bereaved families in Jebbu, Mutfwang condemned the killings and described them as inhumane and unacceptable.

He assured the victims that the government would leave no stone unturned in investigating the attack and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

“I urge you all not to take the law into your hands. The government and security agencies are committed to protecting you and ensuring that such acts do not go unpunished,” the governor said.

The governor also visited Gwon community in the same LGA, where he addressed residents on the need for vigilance and proactive security reporting.

“I appeal to you to remain alert and always report any suspicious movement to the Police or relevant security agencies,” he added.

Plateau state has been plagued by farmer and herders crises with both sides carrying attacks and reprisals. Government response seems to be ineffective as its refused to address the root causes of the violence.

Gov. Mutfwang visits scene of deadly attack in Plateau, assures justice for victims

Police sergeant shot dead in Edo escort ambush, AK-47 rifle and N5m carted away

By: Zagazola Makama

A police sergeant, Aminu Yusuf, has been shot dead by suspected armed robbers in Benin City, Edo State, during an official escort assignment involving a Chinese expatriate.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 2:45 p.m. along First East Circular Road in Benin shortly after the escort team had left a bank.

Police sources said that the late Sergeant Yusuf, with Force Number 504545, was deployed to Time Ceramic, an approved police beat, and had been assigned to escort the expatriate on a routine cash movement from Zenith Bank, Sapele Road branch.

“While returning from the bank with N5 million cash, their vehicle was attacked by four armed men who opened fire on the team, fatally wounding Sgt. Yusuf and making away with his AK-47 rifle (Breech No. BD 347851), 30 rounds of ammunition, and the cash,”said the sources.

The victim was rushed to the Specialist Hospital in Benin, where he was pronounced dead. His remains have been deposited at God’s Care Morgue.

Police authorities say efforts have been intensified to apprehend the fleeing assailants and recover the stolen firearm and funds.
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Security operatives arrest bandit leader Abubakar Magaji, recover AK-47 rifle in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

A notorious bandit leader, Abubakar Magaji, has been arrested and an AK-47 rifle with 22 rounds of live ammunition recovered in Sokoto State following a successful intelligence-led operation in Silame Local Government Area.

Zagazola learnt that the suspect, a native of Julirko Village, was apprehended on July 13 by a special anti-kidnapping unit operating under Zone 10 Command, Sokoto.

During preliminary interrogation, Magaji confessed to being a member of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for several abductions and violent attacks around the Silame forest and its environs.

Acting on the information provided, security forces on July 16 launched a recovery mission deep into the Silame Forest, where they recovered one AK-47 rifle bearing breech number S-70170 and 22 rounds of live ammunition.

The suspect also revealed the identities of four other gang members who are currently at large, disclosing that each possesses an AK-47 rifle.

Security sources confirmed that a manhunt has been initiated to arrest the fleeing suspects and recover additional weapons.

Security operatives arrest bandit leader Abubakar Magaji, recover AK-47 rifle in Sokoto