Tragic Dispute: Man Killed in Mango Farm Fight in Benishiekh

By: Zagazola Makama

A dispute between two brothers over mango harvesting in Benishiekh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, has resulted in the death of one and the hospitalization of the other.

Sources said that the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 9:00 AM when Kajdi Kachalla, 40, and his younger brother, Baba Goni Kachalla, 28, engaged in a physical altercation at their mango plantation in Ajari Area, Benishiekh.

During the fight, both men inflicted serious head and mouth injuries on each other using wooden sticks. Police operatives responded swiftly and evacuated them to the General Hospital in Benishiekh.

However, Kajdi Kachalla was pronounced dead, while Baba Goni remains under medical care.

The deceased’s body was later released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.

Tragic Dispute: Man Killed in Mango Farm Fight in Benishiekh

Security Guard, Two Others Arrested for Stealing Sewing Machines from Maiduguri Skills Center

By: Zagazola Makama

The Borno State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a security guard, for allegedly stealing 19 sewing machine heads from the Dala Lawanti Skills Acquisition Center in Maiduguri.

Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident that the security guard, Kaka Modu Mustapha, 34, conspired with two teenagers, Bukar Mustapha, 16, and Ibrahim Mohammed, 17, to steal the machines on March 22.

So far, six of the stolen sewing machine heads have been recovered, while efforts are ongoing to retrieve the remaining items. The suspects are in police custody and will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.

The Dala Lawanti Skills Acquisition Center is a community project aimed at empowering youth and women through vocational training.

Security Guard, Two Others Arrested for Stealing Sewing Machines from Maiduguri Skills Center

Wanted Kidnapper Arrested, Killed While Attempting Escape in Borno

By:Zagazola Makama

A notorious kidnapper identified as Garba (surname unknown), who had been on the wanted list of security agencies, has been arrested in Gombi Town, Adamawa State.

Police sources in Borno said that the arrest was carried out on March 26 at about 12:00 p.m. by a joint patrol team comprising police operatives and professional hunters following credible intelligence.

During preliminary investigations, the suspect confessed to being in possession of one locally made AK-47 rifle and a locally made pistol. The weapons were recovered.

However, while being transported to the police station, Garba attempted to escape and was shot. He was rushed to Cottage Hospital, Gombi, where he was confirmed dead.

Wanted Kidnapper Arrested, Killed While Attempting Escape in Borno