Crime
Two Men Killed by Angry Mob in Sandamu, Katsina State
Two Men Killed by Angry Mob in Sandamu, Katsina State
By: Zagazola Makama
Tragedy struck on April 6, 2025, in Katsayal Village, Sandamu Local Government Area, as two men, Gaddafi Isah, aged 35, and Badamasi Isah, aged 30, were brutally attacked and killed by an angry mob from Yakawada Village.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the two victims had driven their father’s vehicle to the outskirts of Katsayal Village to practice driving when they were accused by the mob of stealing livestock.
In a violent response, the mob surrounded the men, beating them severely, resulting in various degrees of injury.
The victims were rescued by the security forces who were deployed to the scene and rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Sandamu for treatment, but they were later confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
The vehicle the men were driving was also damaged during the altercation.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and efforts are underway to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the attack.
Two Men Killed by Angry Mob in Sandamu, Katsina State
Father kills 18-year-old daughter in kano
By: Zagazola Makama
A 60-year-old man, Adamu Mohammed, has allegedly killed his 18-year-old daughter, Zainab Adamu, during a domestic altercation at their residence in Dawakin Dakata Quarters, Kano.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the tragic incident reportedly occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Monday, when the father struck the young girl with a hard object, leaving her unconscious. A concerned resident raised an alarm about two hours later, leading to swift action by members of the community.
The sources said that the scene was promptly visited by the police. The unconscious victim was rushed to Sir Sunusi Specialist Hospital, where she was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
The remains of the deceased have been released to her family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Police sources said that the suspect has been taken into custody while investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the act.
Community sources described the incident as deeply shocking and called for increased awareness and intervention to address the rising cases of domestic violence, particularly those involving family members.
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Police foil kidnapping attempt in katsina, rescue three women and baby
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police in Katsina has foiled a kidnapping attempt in Mazare village, Sabuwa Local Government Area, rescuing three women and a baby girl unhurt during a gun battle with suspected bandits.
It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 12:21 a.m. on June 17 when armed men suspected to be bandits stormed the village and attempted to abduct residents.
Police sources said that upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Sabuwa mobilized and led a team of officers in Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol vehicles to the scene, where they engaged the assailants in a fierce gun duel.
“During the confrontation, the operatives successfully rescued three women and an infant girl who were taken by the bandits. Two residents Saidu Isa, and Saidu Wa’alam, sustained injuries during the attack and were rushed to Haske Private Hospital, Sabuwa, for medical attention.
The sources efforts are being sustained to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects and restore calm to the affected community.
Police foil kidnapping attempt in katsina, rescue three women and baby
Security forces rescue four abducted illegal miners in Zamfara, others still in captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast four abducted youths were rescued following a swift joint operation involving the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, police personnel, members of the Civilian Protection Group (CPG), and local hunters.
Zagazola Makama was informed that the incident occurred on June 17, when eight boys from Alasanawa village in Moriki District, Zurmi Local Government Area, were reportedly abducted by armed bandits while engaging in illegal mining activities in Alawa bush, near the notorious Hawan Bakwai black spot.
The operatives engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, successfully rescuing four of the abducted boys while efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the remaining four victims still held in captivity.
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