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Zagazola Raises Concern Over Illicit Activities at Durumi IDP Camp despite demolition
Zagazola Raises Concern Over Illicit Activities at Durumi IDP Camp despite demolition
By: Zagazola Makama
Security expert and counter-insurgency analyst, Zagazola Makama, has raised concerns over alleged illicit activities within the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Abuja, following the recent recovery of a suspected stolen vehicle by the police.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command had earlier confirmed the recovery of a Toyota Corolla with registration number AAA 364 GL, which was abandoned for over 14 days at the camp by unknown persons. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the vehicle are ongoing.
However, Makama, who specializes in security analysis in the Lake Chad region, alleged that the Durumi camp, which primarily houses displaced persons from Gwoza as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency has become a hub for illicit drug trade and criminal activities.
“Despite destruction of the camp by FCTA, they have erected new shelters some distance away from the camp and continued their illicit activities unabated. They usually assembled in the evening within the location before being dispatched to various locations. While some of them have their customers coming to buy drugs within the camp.
The area allegedly harbors a bunker where cocaine and other hard drugs are sold, with a suspected drug kingpin identified as Hamman said to be controlling operations.
“Beyond housing displaced persons, the Durumi IDP camp has become a center for criminal enterprises, including drug trafficking and the operation of ‘One Chance’ syndicates that terrorize Abuja residents,” Makama said.
He further alleged that some young men within the camp were being recruited to engage in ‘One Chance’ robberies criminal schemes where unsuspecting victims are lured into vehicles and dispossessed of their belongings.
Makama called on security agencies to intensify surveillance and crack down on criminal elements within the camp to prevent further exploitation of displaced persons and ensure public safety.
Zagazola Raises Concern Over Illicit Activities at Durumi IDP Camp despite demolition
Gunmen kill trader in Kafanchan, kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
A 42-year-old man, Shok Musa, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Kafanchan in Kaduna state.
Zagazola gathered from reliable sources that the incident occurred on Sunday night near the victim’s shop at Ungwa Kanikon, Gidan Waya.
Security forces rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call, and found Musa with fatal gunshot injuries on his back.
“He was taken to Anglican Hospital, Gidan Waya, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. His body was later deposited at the Kafanchan General Hospital mortuary,”said the sources.
The sources added that investigation had commenced, and efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators.
Gunmen kill trader in Kafanchan, kaduna
Security forces fortify Kaduna–Abuja rail line, Rigasa station and highway
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have intensified patrols and security measures along the Abuja–Kaduna railway corridor, Rigasa train station, and the Abuja–Kaduna highway.
Sources said the move was part of efforts to protect critical transport infrastructure and forestall criminal attacks.
The sources stated that area commanders in Jere and Kakuri, as well as divisional police officers along the rail corridor, had been placed on red alert in collaboration with other security agencies.
“Rigasa train main station has been fortified, while patrols along the railway line and sub-stations have been intensified. Patrol vehicles deployed on the Abuja–Kaduna highway are maintaining 24-hour visibility, with hourly situation reports rendered accordingly,”said sources.
Security forces assured the public of its commitment to ensuring safe travel and the protection of lives and property across the state.
Security forces fortify Kaduna–Abuja rail line, Rigasa station and highway
Two killed as troops repel bandit attack in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
At least two persons were killed following an attack by suspected bandits on villages in Dutsinma Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said the incident occurred on Sunday night when bandits invaded Babangida and Madugu villages.
The sources said that the military troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the police and local patrol teams, responded swiftly and engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing them to abort a planned assault on Sabon Garin Safana village.
“However, two victims, identified as Shamsu Sani, 25, of Makera, and Abdurrashed Rabe, 25, of Tashar Mangwaro, sustained critical injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital, Dutsinma, where they were confirmed dead,” said the sources.
The sources said that efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing bandits.
Two killed as troops repel bandit attack in Katsina
Gunmen kill trader in Kafanchan, kaduna
Security forces fortify Kaduna–Abuja rail line, Rigasa station and highway
Two killed as troops repel bandit attack in Katsina
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