Man found dead with multiple injuries in Gombe

By: Zagazola Makama

A yet-to-be-identified man has been found dead with multiple injuries along Dukku Road, behind the old stadium in Gombe metropolis.

A resident, Abdullahi Maikudi, reported the incident on Wednesday after sighting the victim lying motionless.

Witnesses said the man was discovered with rope tied around his neck and injuries across his body.

He was rushed to the Specialist Hospital, Gombe, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.

The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear as investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Man found dead with multiple injuries in Gombe

Armed men attack village head in Dukku in Gombe, demand N20m ransom

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have attacked the residence of a village head in Galumji, Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe State, inflicting injuries and robbing him of cash and valuables.

The victim, identified as Guru Tafida, Village Head of Jarkum, was assaulted by about five armed men at about 11 p.m. on Tuesday.

Witnesses said the assailants used the butt of a gun to hit the traditional leader, leaving him with a deep cut on the head. He was later rushed to the General Hospital, Dukku, where he was treated and discharged.

The attackers reportedly carted away N30,000 in cash, three mobile phones, and issued a death threat, demanding N20 million from Tafida and his brother, identified as Alhaji Musa.

A live round of ammunition was also left at the scene by the attackers as a warning.

Security sources say efforts are underway to track down the suspects and bring them to justice.

Armed men attack village head in Dukku in Gombe, demand N20m ransom

Gunmen abduct five in Shongom LGA, Gombe State

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed men in the early hours of Wednesday abducted five persons during an attack on Dangeza Hamlet in Gwandum Ward, Shongom Local Government Area of Gombe State.

Zagazola learnt that the attackers, numbering four, stormed the village at about 3:30 a.m., broke into the homes of residents and shot sporadically into the air, eyewitnesses said.

One of the residents, Samaila Musa, 55, who narrowly escaped, said the gunmen demanded to know the whereabouts of his son, Yusuf, a hunter, who was not at home at the time of the incident.

The sources said the gunmen eventually whisked away five persons, identified as Buhari Shehu, 60; Rukayya Adamu, 17; Muhammad Sale, 20; and Rabe Sale, 12, all of the same address, to an unknown destination.

The gunmen also carted away a hunter’s uniform belonging to Yusuf, according to Musa.

Troops later visited the scene, where three empty AK-47 shells were recovered. Efforts are underway to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
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