Nguroje stated that Abdulkadir would be charged in court once investigations are concluded.
metro
Niger council boss confirms 8 killed, 160 abducted in community attack
Niger council boss confirms 8 killed, 160 abducted in community attack
The chairman of Munya Local Government of Niger State, Aminu Najume, has confirmed the killing of eight people and the abduction of over 160 in Kuchi ward of the local area on Friday.
He said the deceased include four youths from the area and four members of the vigilante corps.
He added that the abducted people included women and children, lamenting that the community has been deserted.
Mr Najume, who stated this during an interview with an online platform, Tsalle Daya, said bandits invaded the community with 150 motorcycles and sophisticated weapons.
He alleged that the security operatives refused to respond to distress calls put out to them.
“Yes, it is true that Munya local government came under attack by some criminals. It happened in my ward, Kuchi,” he said.
READ ALSO:
- 34-year-old man engages girl,13, in sex romp, faces life jail
- Three napped hiding drugs inside bread for prisoners
- ‘General Hospital’ actor, Johnny Wactor, fatally shot in Los Angeles
“As I speak to you, eight people were killed—four youths and four vigilantes. Another person injured during the incident is currently receiving treatment.
“And over 160 people, including females, were abducted. This calamity is too much,” Mr Najume added.
“Each of the bikes had two people on it making 300. These people are not bandits alone, there are ISWAP and Boko Haram members among them.
“They came with sophisticated weapons that made everyone scamper for safety.
“Even animals in Kuchi know that terrorists were in the town.
“They operated for over five hours without any challenge from the security operatives.”
Mr Najume, however, said the issue has been reported to the state government with the hope of a possible rescue.
“We have informed our governor, and I’m sure he will act on our concern. He has earlier ordered the deployment of security agencies to the LGA, and I’m sure he will do the same this time.”
When contacted, the police public relations officer, Wasiu Abiodun, didn’t respond to our correspondent’s inquiry into the matter.
Niger council boss confirms 8 killed, 160 abducted in community attack
metro
Troops capture 2 bandits while receiving treatment at Kaduna hospital
Troops capture 2 bandits while receiving treatment at Kaduna hospital
In a decisive operation, Nigerian Army troops have apprehended two suspected bandits receiving medical treatment at a private hospital in Kaduna.
According to a report on Friday by security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the suspects had reportedly fled to the clinic after sustaining the injuries during a previous encounter with the military.
READ ALSO:
- FBI begins manhunt for two Nigerians in $13m fraud
- Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators
- Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out
Following intelligence reports, the soldiers swiftly moved in and arrested the suspects without resistance.
The terrorists had sought medical care after narrowly escaping a military offensive.
Troops capture 2 bandits while receiving treatment at Kaduna hospital
metro
Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators
Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators
Police in Adamawa State have arrested a 26-year-old man, Shafiu Abdulkadir, for allegedly posing as a police officer and extorting money from the public.
The suspect, a resident of Anguwan Yelwa in Yola North Local Government Area, was apprehended on Thursday, according to a statement released on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje.
READ ALSO:
- Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out
- Those that will rescue Nigeria not yet born – Joe Igbokwe
- Many killed, 100 wounded as Israel airstrikes hit Beirut
Abdulkadir is accused of extorting tricycle operators around the Aliyu Mustapha Flyover and Jimeta Modern Market in Yola North.
He was reportedly dressed in police camouflage trousers, a black shirt with the inscription ‘Special Force,’ and boots at the time of his arrest.
Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators
metro
Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out
Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out
Abbas Haruna, a Seaman who was reportedly detained for almost six years following orders from a senior Nigerian Navy officer, has finally been released.
During a popular Abuja-based radio program, Brekete Family, Haruna’s wife, Hussaina Iliya, previously alleged that her husband had been unjustly detained since 2018 by the military.
Iliya accused a senior military officer of being responsible for Haruna’s prolonged detention and torture.
Her claims gained widespread attention, leading to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, calling for an investigation into the matter.
READ ALSO:
- Those that will rescue Nigeria not yet born – Joe Igbokwe
- Many killed, 100 wounded as Israel airstrikes hit Beirut
- Halt Mideast crisis now, Saudi urges UN Security Council
Although the Defence Headquarters initially stated that Haruna had never been arrested, a video surfaced showing the Seaman resisting disarmament by personnel, with gunshots being fired during the altercation.
On Friday, Iliya and her husband appeared on Brekete Family, where they confirmed that Abbas had been released. According to Iliya, her husband has also been discharged from the military.
Speaking tearfully, she expressed her dedication to staying by his side: “I will be with him no matter the situation. They have discharged him. He was ejected from the barracks. I love my husband. I love him,” she said, recounting their ordeal.
Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out
-
Auto3 days agoInnoson begins delivery of CNG buses to FG, with 25 units
-
metro2 days agoFemi Falana, son Falz hit VDM on Bobrisky prison bribery allegations
-
News2 days ago2025 Hajj: Lagos fixes N8.5m as initial deposit
-
News1 day agoAkwa Ibom govt confirms death of state gov’s wife
-
metro2 days agoBobrisky was never in prison, says RadioGad, gives evidence
-
metro2 days ago11 states panic as water release from Lagdo Dam begins
-
Politics2 days agoAPGA plots to suspend Soludo over alleged anti-party activities
-
News2 days agoFG increases NYSC members allowance to N77,000