Two die in family dispute over traditional title in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Atleast two persons killed following a violent clash over a family traditional title dispute in Gbajibo village, Mokwa Local Government Area.

Sources disclosed that the incident occurred on Oct. 3, 2025, after a heated argument between Iliyasu Umar Sayidi, 30, and Ahmadu Isah, 25, both of Bukka village, escalated into a fight.

According to the sources , the two men engaged each other in a brawl and stabbed themselves with a dagger, inflicting severe injuries.

They were rushed to the General Hospital, Jebba, where they were confirmed dead on arrival.

Police operatives visited the scene, photographed the corpses, and deposited them at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.

The case is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), sources said.

Two die in family dispute over traditional title in Niger

Gunmen kill two, injure one in Osara Dam community, Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have killed two persons and injured another during an attack on a Fulani settlement near Osara Dam in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 3 a.m. on Oct. 4, 2025.

According to the sources, about ten armed men invaded the camp, shooting sporadically and killing two residents identified as Idris Isyaku, aged 50, and Abdulrazaq Jimoh, aged 40.

One other victim, Alhaji Tashi Isyaku, sustained machete injuries and was taken to NIOMCO Hospital before being referred to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja, for further treatment.

Security forces have intensified efforts to apprehend the terrorists.

Gunmen kill two, injure one in Osara Dam community, Kogi

Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Banki, Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Banki, Bama Local Government Area of the state.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, when the insurgents launched simultaneous assaults on the Amchide Military Base, Banki Divisional Police Headquarters, as well as the Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Customs Service control posts in the area.

According to the sources, the joint security forces swiftly engaged the terrorists, forcing them to retreat after a fierce exchange of gunfire.

One police constable, Abubakar Ibrahim, attached to 9 PMF on special duty in Banki, sustained a leg injury from a sharp object during the encounter. He was evacuated to the FHI 360 NGO clinic for treatment and has since been discharged.

Sources said that the troops have been placed on heightened alert to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of residents.

Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Banki, Borno