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  • NAF personnel, 30 bandits die in Zamfara gun battle

    NAF personnel, 30 bandits die in Zamfara gun battle

    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has lost one of its Special Forces (SF) personnel in a gun battle in Zamfar State.

    The troop died as troops of Operation Hadarin Daji neutralised 30 bandits near Yar-Katsina in Bungudu Local Government Area.

    Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, AVM Ibikunle Daramola, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

    The soldiers responded when scores of bandits and a large number of rustled livestock were spotted heading towards Kekuwuje Yar-Katsina Road.

    They chased the bandits and cornered them at the Maje Riverline.

    Aircraftman Sunday Enwa lost his life.

    Three others, who sustained gunshot wounds during the operation, were evacuated for medical treatment.

    Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has commiserated with his family.

    He prayed that God grants Enwa’s soul peaceful repose.

    Abubakar urged NAF personnel to remain resolute and continue to work with other security agencies to rid the North-West of all criminal elements.

  • Again, bandits kidnap professor, killed son, 3 others in Kaduna

    Again, bandits kidnap professor, killed son, 3 others in Kaduna

    By  Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna


    Again armed bandits have allegedly killed 4 people in 3 local government areas of kaduna state, including Igabi, Zaria and Giwa, respectively.


    A statement, which contained in the second Kaduna State government’s (KDSG) Security Update issued on Monday 18th January 2021 by the State Internal Security and Home Affairs, commissioner, Mr Samuel Aruwan, stated that one person each killed in Igabi, Zaria local government areas,  

    The Commissioner stated that Security agencies reported to Kaduna State Government that armed bandits, on Sunday attacked commuters on the road from Anaba village to Birnin Yero town in Igabi local government area.


    According to the release, One Lawali Abdulhameed, a resident of Anaba village, was shot dead by the bandits as hr attempted to escape the attack.  “Security agencies also reported that armed bandits last night invaded Wusasa in Zaria local government area, and kidnapped the Wazirin Wusasa, Professor Aliyu Mohammed, and killed his son, Abdulaziz Aliyu, while his nephew, one Abba Kabiru, was allegedly injured and now receiving treatment in hospital, yet to be mentioned.


    “Similarly, armed bandits on motorcycles swarmed Iyatawa village of Giwa local government area. Groups of local vigilantes, confronted the bandits, and eventually forced them to disperse. 
    “Two of the local vigilantes, Malam Auwalu and Alassan Shehu, were sadly killed during the encounter, as ground and air patrols were quickly mobilized to the location for a comprehensive engagement.  


    “Governor Nasir El-Rufai on receiving the reports, sent condolences to the families of the slain residents and vigilantes, praying for the repose of their souls. He also prayed for speedy recovery for the injured. 

    “The Governor also thanked the military for the swift response in deploying forces to the affected community in Giwa local government area.

  • Military Kill 35 Bandits, Recover Cows In Zamfara – Maj. Gen. Enenche

    Military Kill 35 Bandits, Recover Cows In Zamfara – Maj. Gen. Enenche

    Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have killed at least 35 bandits in Zamfara in two successive operations, the military said on Monday.

    According to a statement signed by defence spokesman, Major-General John Enenche, the operations were carried out on Sunday.

    The troops were also able to recover 24 cows and an unspecified number of sheep from the bandits.

    Two suspected bandits have also been arrested in Katsina state, the statement added.

    “Following credible intelligence on the movement of armed bandits with rustled animals at Bungudu LGA of Zamfara State, troops of Forward Operating Base Kekuwuje yesterday 17 January 2021, responded immediately and made contact with bandits,” the statement said.

    “In the course of the encounter 30 armed bandits were neutralised while 24 cows and an unspecified number of sheep were recovered.

    “Similarly, still on same 17 January 21, troops deployed at Maradun received information of reprisal attack by armed bandits at Janbako village in Maradun LGA of Zamfara State.

    “Troops swiftly mobilized to the area to forestall the reprisal attack. Troops were ambushed short of Janbako village where a firefight ensued. The gallant troops overwhelmed the bandits and neutralised 5 of them. Currently, troops are in pursuit of fleeing bandits.

    “In another development, following a tip-off, 2 suspected bandits collaborators named Mustapha Sani and Murtala Sani were arrested at Dungun Muazu village in Sabuwa LGA of Katsina State. Suspects are in custody for further action.”

    The military stressed that it was committed to the security of the nation.

    “The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies will sustain the offensive against the enemies of our Nation,” the statement said. “We shall not relent until normalcy is restored to all troubled zones of the country.”

  • Bandits declares war on Residents, killed 80-year-old woman

    Bandits declares war on Residents, killed 80-year-old woman

    …Kill Ward head, ..injured 3 others in Kaduna

    By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna

    Armed bandits have declared war on innocent people in kaduna villages, killing a number of people in lgabi, Chikun and Giwa local government areas of Kaduna state, including an 80 years old woman.

    The  unknown gunmen also killed the ward head of Konti village, one Samaila Yohanna, in Chikun local government area of the state, in another incident.
    “Sunday 17th January 2021, KDSG Security Update”, issued and signed by the Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State., Mr Samuel Aruwan, also stated that the bandits killed two locals, Alhaji Sani and Malam Rabiu, at Dande, in Chikun local government area of the state.
    “In Giwa local government area, armed bandits barricaded the road between Fatika and Kidandan and opened fire on commuters plying the road. 
    “One unidentified woman was killed, and three other persons were injured in the attack”, it stated.
    According to Mr Aruwan, “Security  agencies have reported the killing of an aged woman in Sharu village, Igabi local government area. 
    According to the report, the armed bandits invaded the village and raided several homes. “As they shot sporadically, Hauwwa Umaru, 80, was hit by a bullet and died instantly. 
    “In another incident, unknown gunmen killed one Samaila Yohanna, the Ward Head of Konti, in Chikun local government area.
    “Also in Chikun local government area, bandits killed two locals, Alhaji Sani and Malam Rabiu, at Dande.
    “In Giwa local government area, armed bandits barricaded the road between Fatika and Kidandan and opened fire on commuters plying the road, One unidentified woman was killed, and three other persons were injured in the attack”, it added.. Governor Nasir El-Rufai, according to the commissioner, “noted the reports with sadness, and conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased, praying for the repose of their souls. He also prayed for speedy recovery for the injured. The Governor also implored security agencies to ensure diligent investigations into the disturbing incidents

  • Bandits abduct nursing mothers, babies in Birnin-Gwari

    Bandits abduct nursing mothers, babies in Birnin-Gwari

    No fewer than 18 persons, including four nursing mothers and their babies, have been reported kidnapped in Mando village of Birnin-Gwari Local Govermment Area of Kaduna State.

    The incident, The Nation gathered, occured around 1:30am on Wednesday when bandits invaded the village, shooting sporadically.

    It was also gathered the bandits went away with four motorcycles and food items.

    Confirming the incident, Chairman, Birnin-Gwari Emirate Development Union (BEDU), Barrister Salisu Haruna said, the bandits had arrived the village much more earlier unknowingly and studied the environment of their would -be victims before striking at the middle of the night.

    According to him, the attacked village is 5 kilometers away from Birnin Gwari town and about 3 kilometers away from the Airforce base in Birnin Gwari.

    He said the bandits came without any means of movement but went away with four motorcycles and food items, including their abductees.

    According to Haruna: “The bandits were heavily armed with dangerous guns and are about eight of them according to one of the persons that managed to escape.

  • Again, bandits kidnap 4 Nursing mother, 4 others in kaduna

    Again, bandits kidnap 4 Nursing mother, 4 others in kaduna

    By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna

    Armed bandits have again launched an attacks on the people of Mando area of  kaduna state, and abducted eight people including four Nursing mothers.

    Eyewitness said the armed bandits started with house to house search for grams and other food items and properties.

    The incident, according to release issued by Brinin Gwari Emirate Progressive Union (BEPU), occurred around 1:30 am on Wednesday in Mando village of about five kilometres from Birinin Gwari town in Brinin Gwari local government area of the state.

    The release signed by the Union chairman Barrister Salisu Haruna stated that the bandits struck with house to house search for grains and other food items, properties and other valuables yet to be quantify.  

    Titled: Security alert in Birinin Gwari general area”, the statement also  called on security operatives particulaly the Airforce Field Base in Birnin-Gwari and the governments to be more proactive in protecting lives and property.

    “After relative calm along Birnin-Gwari-Funtua road after the sustained onslaught by security forces, we regret to inform the general public of an attack at Mando village a distance of five kilometres from Birnin-Gwari town.

    “In the latest incident, armed bandits attack Mando shortly after midnight around 1.30 am and abducted eighteen people including four nursing morhers.

    “The armed bandits struck with a house to house search taken grains and other food items and property whose values are yet to be quantified.

    “The eighteen people abducted includes four nursing mothers with their babies and ten able men to the bush.

    “We are calling on the security personnel particularly the Air force Field Base Birnin-Gwari that is just three kilometers to Mando and the governments to be more proactive in protecting lives and property.

    “We equally urged our citizen to assist in reporting suspicious elements and their collaborators”, it stated.

    Contacted, the Kaduna state police command spokesman Muhammad jalige could not respond till the time of this report.

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  • 2 dies in Another bandit attack in Kaduna

    2 dies in Another bandit attack in Kaduna

    By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna

    Barely five days after killing nine people, suspected armed bandits have again wasted the lives of another two persons along Birinin Gwari – Kaduna highway, in same area.

    The attacks took place on Thursday at Zankoro along Birinin Gwari – Kaduna road in Chikun Local Government area of Kaduna state, according to statement issued by Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressive Union (BEPU).

    The statement signed by 

    BEPU Chairman, Barrister

    Salisu Haruna and made  available to our correspondent on Friday stated that the attack took place precisely at Zankoro area of Unguwar Yako, about 20 kilometres to Kaduna town, around 10am. 

    “BEPU regrets to inform you that at least two persons were today Thursday killed by bandits along Birnin Gwari Kaduna highway. The attack took place at precisely Zankoro area of Unguwar Yako about 20kilometers to Kaduna town around 10am.

    “The unfortunate attack came after 9 persons were killed at the same area last Sunday”, it stated.

    According to BEPU, Zankoro area is increasingly becoming a daily death-zone, “as bandits occupy the area and kidnap or kill travellers along the highway.

    BEPU therefore called on the Nigeria Military to station a permanent military checking point at the area, adding that it could help towards saving lives of innocent Nigerians “who are made compulsorily to ply the road on daily basis

  • Again, Bandits kill 4, kidnap scores in Kaduna

    Again, Bandits kill 4, kidnap scores in Kaduna

    By Gabriel Udeh, kaduna

    Armed bandits on Wednesday attacked Katarma village in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, killing many locals and kidnapped scores. 

    But government statement however put the records of those killed at four while many locals, mainly women, were reportedly kidnapped.

    The security forces fighting to eradicate banditry in the general area of Birnin Gwari, Giwa and Chikun, stated that the bandits were initially engaged by local vigilantes who defended the village before troops were mobilized to the location according to the feedback given to government of Kaduna State.

    The Four persons killed include, Bulus Barde, Hassan Zarmai, Lawal Pada and Kefas Auta, including vigilantes were regretfully killed in the gunfight which ensued with three others (Amos Doma, Zamba Ali and Bomboi Busa) injured. 

    According the statement “All the kidnapped women were rescued by the troops.

    In response to the attack, air platforms were swiftly mobilized for armed missions over Katarma village, and Kusasu village in neighboring Niger State.

    While ground troops headed to the location, the air component flew over and successfully neutralized several bandits.

    During armed reconnaissance over neighboring Kusasu village, bandits on motorcycles were sighted fleeing from the aircraft, and were engaged, some abandoned their motorcycles and took cover in the bushes.

    The bandits were also sighted at Katarma, clustered amid large herds of cattle, with others fleeing the location on motorcycles. They were quickly engaged by the fighter jet and immobilized.

    Successful missions were also conducted over Albasu, Rahama, Sabon Birni, Kaya, Rikau, Galadimawa, Kerawa, Kidandan, Yadi, Dogon Dawa, Ngede Allah, Takama, Kuduru, Kuduru-Ungwan Yako track and the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road, spanning Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Igabi and Chikun local government areas.

    At Yadi, bandits were sighted on foot and on motorcycles with large herds of rustled cattle, and were duly engaged. Other locations were calm with normal activities observed.

    Responding to the report, according to the commissioner home affairs and security Kaduna State Samuel Aruwan, Governor Nasir El-Rufai sends his heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed by bandits at Katarma, and prayed for the repose of their souls.

    The Governor further expressed satisfaction with the operational feedback, and commended the military for sustaining the tempo in taking the fight to the bandits’ enclave.

  • Desperate politicians are aligning with bandits to destabilize Nigeria – Governor Umahi

    Desperate politicians are aligning with bandits to destabilize Nigeria – Governor Umahi

    Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has alleged that desperate politicians are aligning with bandits to destabilize the country.

    The Chairman of South-East Governors Forum made the disclosure during a virtual meeting with the five governors of the region on Tuesday January 5.

    Umahi said;

    “The governors are so worried about the killings and kidnappings that are going on by our people in the southeast, killing our own people and the security agencies.

    “The situation is being heightened by the activities of very desperate politicians, this time irrespective of party affiliations.

    “There are so many desperate politicians in all the political parties that are so desperate for power and they have aligned with some bandits in the southeast to destabilise the nation.”

    The Ebonyi state Governor added that the five southeast states dissociated themselves from a bi-partisan meeting convened by some stakeholders from the region on the security situation.

    On the viral video in which it was alleged that some Fulani herdsmen were forced out of their settlement in a village in the state he governs, Umahi said;

    “The Fulani settlement that decided to move to Taraba State and retained some of the family members in Ebonyi State and of course, the man is still here.

    “Politicians as we have intelligence gathering went to put a voice and said it is the Igbos that are chasing away the herdsmen from Ebonyi State.

    “Such a video went very wide and was causing panic in other parts of the country. That was very much uncalled for because we also have over 11 million of our people living in the north.

    “We have so many of our people living in south-south and south-west. When people do this, they think they are doing it to pull down a particular governor, not knowing that they are doing it to start killings against our people.”

  • Bandits murders Imam who spoke against their activities in Kaduna

    Bandits murders Imam who spoke against their activities in Kaduna

    Armed bandits have killed the chief Imam of Kawaran Rafi in Igabi local government area of Kaduna state, Danleeman Isah.

    Samuel Aruwan, the state commissioner for internal security and home affairs, in a statement on Saturday, January 2, said the Islamic cleric was killed for consistently speaking against the activities of bandits in the state.

    Aruwan in his statement said

    “Security agencies have informed the Kaduna state government that armed bandits invaded Kawaran Rafi village village in Igabi local government area, and killed one Danleeman Isah, the chief immam of the village.

    The bandits moved straight to Isah’s residence, and in what appears to be a pre-meditated murder, shot him dead and left the location without taking any items or hostages.

    The murder of the cleric has been linked to his vocal stance against the killing and kidnapping of citizenry by bandit.

    It is of a similar ilk to the killing of Ardo Musa Layi of Kajuru local government, who was kidnapped and killed by armed bandits in October 2020 for his advocacy against killing, kidnapping and cattle rustling.

    Also similar was the shooting of Ardo Ahmadu Suleiman by bandits at Kasuwan Magani, Kajuru local government, leaving him with bullet wounds.”

    Aruwan said security agencies have also reported the murder of Yohanna Abu, Sarkin Yaki of Godogodo, by a gang of kidnappers. Aruwan, the gunmen attacked Nisama village in Jema’a local government area on Friday night January 1 and abducted Abu along with Charles Audu, another resident.

    “A struggle ensued between the duo and the kidnappers, and while Mr Audu was able to escape, the kidnappers shot Mr Abu dead,” he said

    Aruwan said five persons have been arrested in connection with the killings and security agencies are investigating the incidents. He added that the state governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has expressed sadness at both incidents, and prayed for the repose of the souls of the slain cleric and the community leader.