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WFP Food Aid Truck Looted in Gubio, Borno State
WFP Food Aid Truck Looted in Gubio, Borno State
By Zagazola Makama
A truck carrying food supplies for the World Food Programme (WFP) was looted by unknown persons in Gubio town, while on its way to Damasak Borno State,
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 2:30 p.m. when Aminu Mallam Umar, the driver of an Iveco Truck Lagos, parked by the roadside.
While the truck was unattended, unknown persons stole several bags of rice, salt, sugar, beans, and vegetable oil, though the exact quantity and value of the stolen items are yet to be determined.
Security personnel visited the crime scene, but no arrests have been made.
The military later safely evacuated the truck Gubio as investigations continue to identify the culprits and recover the looted supplies.
WFP Food Aid Truck Looted in Gubio, Borno State
Two Injured in Another Vehicle Crash at Karu Bridge, Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
A serious multiple motor accident occurred at Karu Bridge, Abuja, on March 20, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m., leaving two individuals critically injured, less than 24 hourz after the first incident which claimed six lives with 18 vehicles destroyed.
Sources said that the incident occurred when a truck loaded with NPK fertilizer lost control and rammed into two other vehicles.
As a result, two individuals sustained serious injuries and were immediately rushed to Asokoro General Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Efforts to clear the road obstruction are ongoing,
Two Injured in Another Vehicle Crash at Karu Bridge, Abuja
Fire Outbreak in Abuja Claims Three Lives, Two Others Injured
By: Zagazola Makama
A fire outbreak at Waru Panteka, Abuja, has resulted in the death of three people and left two others severely injured.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 20, 2025, at about 5:00 a.m.
The fire destroyed several shanties and properties worth millions of Naira. The three victims who lost their lives were: Nasiru Sani (30 years old) from Zamfara State Umar (surname yet unknown and One other unidentified individual, burnt beyond recognition
Additionally, two others Batura Ali and Mubarak, suffered severe burns: Both were rushed to the National Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Sources said that fire fighters successfully contained the fire and prevented it from spreading further. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing.
Fire Outbreak in Abuja Claims Three Lives, Two Others Injured
Vigilantes Foil Kidnapping Attempt in Kogi, Arrest Suspect
By: Zagazola Makama
A group of local vigilantes in Abugi, Kogi State, successfully foiled a suspected kidnapping attempt, leading to the arrest of one suspect while others remain at large.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the vigilantes had received intelligence on March 19 at about 9:00 p.m. that ten motorcycles, each carrying two riders, were moving suspiciously along Abugi Road.
Acting swiftly, Mohammed Baba Gimba, a vigilante leader from Bebu Village, mobilized his team and set up a blockade. During the operation, the team spotted a Honda motorcycle carrying two men, one of whom was armed with a rifle.
On sighting the vigilantes, the suspects diverted into Abugi Zango Market, abandoned their motorcycle, and fled on foot. Sensing an opportunity to lure the criminals out, the vigilantes set a trap using the abandoned motorcycle. By 10:30 a.m. the next day, a man identified as Sanda Mohammed from a Fulani camp in Dobo arrived at the scene, attempting to retrieve the motorcycle.
He was immediately apprehended and handed over to the Police.
Vigilantes Foil Kidnapping Attempt in Kogi, Arrest Suspect
Two Injured in Another Vehicle Crash at Karu Bridge, Abuja
Fire Outbreak in Abuja Claims Three Lives, Two Others Injured
Vigilantes Foil Kidnapping Attempt in Kogi, Arrest Suspect
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