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VP Shettima Mourns Borno Attack Victims, Assures Enhanced Military Operations Against Terrorists
VP Shettima Mourns Borno Attack Victims, Assures Enhanced Military Operations Against Terrorists
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community, Bama Local Government Area.
The Vice President reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to the Armed Forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance equipment to eliminate terrorist groups across the country.
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum had on Saturday visited Darajamal community to condole the families of the victims —including civilians and soldiers— killed by Boko Haram insurgents on Friday night.
In his condolence message on Monday, VP Shettima described the incident as a profound loss to both the state and the nation.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the people of Borno State, and the Nigerian military over the tragic loss of our compatriots. These deaths have left the entire nation in collective grief, but we are confident that justice will be served for the bereaved families,” the Vice President stated.
VP Shettima expressed confidence in the Armed Forces’ capacity to overcome the security challenges facing the state, citing President Tinubu’s approval for the acquisition of additional drones and his directive for all security agencies to intensify and review their operational strategies.
The Vice President highlighted the federal government’s consideration of establishing state police, emphasizing President Tinubu’s position that security challenges in some Nigerian states require specialized units that understand local terrain, culture, and can effectively network at the grassroots level.
He offered prayers for the bereaved families and assured both the state government and affected families of continued federal government support in addressing the security situation.
VP Shettima Mourns Borno Attack Victims, Assures Enhanced Military Operations Against Terrorists
Three people die as Addallawa dam overflows in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Three people have died following the overflow of Addallawa Dam, which washed away a section of the Dankama-Birnin Kuka Road in Katsina State.
Sources said that at about 12:42 p.m. on August 8, 2025, the dam overflowed, leading to the partial collapse of a bridge along the road.
Three male corpses were seen floating in the floodwaters. Two of the deceased have been identified as Amadu Danladi, 22, and Amiru Dantsare, 23, while the third remains unidentified.
The bodies were evacuated and deposited at the General Hospital Kaita. Efforts are ongoing to assess the situation and prevent further casualties,
Three people die as Addallawa dam overflows in Katsina
Civilian JTF allegedly tortured man to death in Soba LGA, Katsina as police probe
By: Zagazola Makama
Tragedy struck Rahama village in Soba Local Government Area when a 25-year-old man, Ibrahim Idris, reportedly died following severe torture at the hands of members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF).
According to accounts from residents, Idris was arrested on September 6, 2025, on allegations of shopbreaking and theft.
While in the custody of the JTF, he was allegedly beaten repeatedly, sustaining serious injuries to his head and body. Despite being rushed to Mazadu Nursing and Maternity Home Rahama, Idris was pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
The brutality of the incident has sparked outrage in the community, raising questions about the conduct of some members of the Civilian JTF.
Six JTF operatives Adamu Umar, Surajo Hassan, Idris Muhammad, Bashari Umar, Sabo Haruna, and Alabaru Yahaya alongside the owner of the alleged stolen property, Buhari Khalid, have been taken in for questioning.
Sources said police have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Idris’s death.
His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites, without a post-mortem examination.
Civilian JTF allegedly tortured man to death in Soba LGA, Katsina as police probe
Troops launch operation after bandits kill, abduct villagers in Kachia LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 1 Division in collaboration with other security agencies have intensified efforts to rescue victims and apprehend perpetrators following a violent bandit attack in Wake and Gadanaji villages, Kachia Local Government Area.
Zagazola reported that at about 5:55 a.m. on September 7, 2025, a large group of armed bandits invaded Wake village, firing sporadically.
Several villagers were fatally shot, including Elisha Pius, Japhet Bitrus, Obadiah Joshua, Luka Augustine, and Paul Augustine of Wake village, as well as Ezekiel Augustine, Ishaya Paul, and Bulus Bawa of Gadanaji village.
Others sustained varying degrees of injuries, including Sanda Christopher, Issac Elisha, Moses Christian, Godday Clement, Janet Godday of Wake village, and Sunday Nuhu , Zakariah Anthony, Gideon Pius of Gadanaji village.
A number of people were also reportedly kidnapped to unknown destinations.
It was gathered that the troops immediately mobilized to the scene. Injured victims were rushed to hospitals for medical attention, with some referred to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna.
Combing operations have been intensified to rescue remaining victims and apprehend the assailants.
Kaduna state government is yet to released any statement regarding the attack or pay a sympathy visit.
Troops launch operation after bandits kill, abduct villagers in Kachia LGA
Three people die as Addallawa dam overflows in Katsina
Civilian JTF allegedly tortured man to death in Soba LGA, Katsina as police probe
Troops launch operation after bandits kill, abduct villagers in Kachia LGA
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