Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces have foiled an attempted kidnapping at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi, Bauchi State, in the early hours of Saturday, sources said.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:42 a.m. on March 15 when unidentified persons attempted to gain entry into the school premises through the fence near the staff quarters.

Security personnel on guard duty, supported by a patrol team, responded swiftly to the situation. On sighting the approaching officers, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their mission and fled the area.

The development caused brief panic within the school as students raised alarm and ran within the premises. However, no student was harmed or molested during the incident.

Police said the situation has been brought under control, while the school premises remain under close surveillance. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.

Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi

Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee

By: Zagazola Makama

A 35-year-old man, Haruna Abdul, was rescued unhurt after being abducted from his residence in Fali Village, Gashinge, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, security sources confirmed on Monday.

The incident, which occurred on March 14, involved unknown assailants armed with bows, arrows, and matches, who reportedly invaded Abdul’s home and forcibly abducted him.

During the attempted transport of the victim to an undisclosed location, police and vigilante groups promptly pursued the kidnappers to Gubana in Fune LGA, Yobe State.

The kidnappers reportedly abandoned Abdul along with a seized motorcycle, described as kasere red in color without registration number, before fleeing into the bush.

The victim has since been reunited with his family, while authorities continue efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects for prosecution.

Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee

Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel

By: Zagazola Makama

A 38-year-old man sustained gunshot injuries in Tsafe Township, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a misunderstanding involving a military personnel attached to Operation FANSAN YANMA.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on March 14 in the Sahara area when the military personnel, who was in possession of a serviceable rifle, attempted to apprehend one of several youths from Sabon Fegi area.

According to sources , the youths resisted and overpowered the soldier, who reportedly fired his rifle to escape. A stray bullet hit a passerby, identified as Abdulrazak Abdullahi Kayode, in the stomach.

The injured man was initially taken to General Hospital Tsafe before being referred to Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, for further treatment.

Sources said the situation has been brought under control, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Residents have been urged to remain calm while authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel