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Bandits, vigilantes clash in Bauchi, 25 killed
Bandits, vigilantes clash in Bauchi, 25 killed
At least 25 people have been reported killed in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State following a clash between suspected bandits and members of a vigilante group.
It was gathered that the casualties included nine vigilante members, five bandits, and 11 residents who were among those abducted.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, said: “On May 4, 2025, at about 09:40 hours, the Command received a report from Alkaleri Divisional Police Headquarters regarding an incident that occurred earlier that same day at about 05:40 hours.
“A combined team of professional hunters from Duguri and Gwana District, while on a routine patrol along Duguri, Mansur, and the Dajin Madam forest bordering Bauchi and Plateau States, was ambushed by armed bandits. This confrontation resulted in numerous casualties on both sides, including members of the vigilante group and the bandits themselves.”
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Wakil further explained, “Upon receiving the report, a tactical team was dispatched to the scene, where they recovered the bodies of the victims. Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased included both vigilante operatives and civilians from Sabuwar Sara village, who were mercilessly shot while attempting to flee the attack.”
He said the police command has assigned a specialised team to intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible for the heinous act and anyone found to be connected.
He assured the public that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
A resident of Duguri—Governor Bala A. Mohammed’s hometown and one of the affected communities—Malam Isa Muhammad, said the clash occurred Sunday night when vigilante members pursued a gang of bandits who had earlier kidnapped 16 villagers and rustled about 500 cattle from a neighbouring village.
Muhammad said the vigilantes were alerted after the bandits completed their operation and quickly trailed them, engaging them in a gun battle around Dajin Madam forest.
“Unfortunately, when the bandits noticed that the vigilantes were close, they opened fire. The vigilantes returned fire, and a gunfight ensued.
“The battle lasted for about an hour. In the end, nine vigilantes and 11 of the kidnapped persons were killed,” he said.
Another resident and vigilante member, who requested anonymity, said, “A vigilante member, Malam Rufa’i, from Duguri, was killed, along with one from Kajigamu village and two others from Yelwan Duguri.
“The remaining casualties were from Mansur village and some parts of Jos, Plateau State. We are carrying out a joint operation between vigilantes from Bauchi and Jos. Honestly, I can’t confirm the total number of deaths on the Plateau side.”
Shehu Ibrahim, another resident, lamented that the bandits were heavily armed.
“It wasn’t an attack on a village but a direct clash between vigilantes and bandits. The bandits had already abducted victims and rustled cattle. The vigilantes tracked them down and engaged them,” he said.
The Chairman of the Alkaleri branch of the National Youth Council, Comrade Bala Mohammed Duguri, confirmed that nine vigilantes were killed during the confrontation.
“The bandits killed four vigilantes in Duguri, five in Mansur, as well as other residents and some of the criminals,” he said.
In a telephone interview, he added that the bandits abducted several residents and took them to an unknown location. “As of now, there’s no information on the whereabouts of the abducted persons,” he said.
Bandits, vigilantes clash in Bauchi, 25 killed
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Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
The Delta State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Anambra State, arresting key suspects linked to the case.
Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe disclosed on Sunday that operatives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), acting on credible intelligence, apprehended 25-year-old security guard Godwin Mngumi on 6 December 2025. Mngumi allegedly murdered the retired judge, and authorities also recovered the deceased’s mobile phone from him.
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According to Edafe, Mngumi confessed to inviting a friend, Nnaji Obalum, and another accomplice — who remains at large — to the residence where the crime was committed. Obalum has since been arrested, while a manhunt continues for the third suspect.
The arrests mark a major step forward in the effort to bring all perpetrators of the high-profile murder to justice.
Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
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Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
The Delta State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against cultism and violent crimes. Recent operations, including an intelligence-led arms recovery in Abraka and the arraignment of 18 suspects, highlight the command’s intensified enforcement efforts across the state.
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Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe said on Saturday that the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), under ASP Julius Robinson, executed a successful operation on December 6, 2025, targeting cult-related activities and the proliferation of illegal firearms. Acting on credible intelligence, officers conducted a coordinated search at No. 2 Umeghe Community, Abraka, the residence of Isiakpere Friday, 67.
The move underscores the Delta State Police’s commitment to restoring safety and security in communities affected by criminal and cult-related activities.
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
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Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
The Nigerian Army has temporarily frozen both statutory and voluntary retirements for certain officers, including Generals, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. The decision aims to bolster manpower as the country faces a surge in kidnappings and worsening insecurity.
The move comes after more than 600 abduction cases were reported in November 2025, including the kidnapping of over 300 students in Niger State, 38 worshippers in Kwara State, and 25 students in Kebbi State.
An internal circular dated December 3 and signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff cited provisions in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers (HTACOS) 2024, allowing service extensions “in the interest of the service.” The memo explains that officers usually retire upon reaching age limits, completing 35 years of service, or failing promotion/conversion boards, but these rules can be overridden during national emergencies.
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The suspension affects officers who have:
- Failed promotion examinations three times
- Been passed over repeatedly at promotion boards
- Reached rank age limits
- Failed conversion boards thrice
- Completed 35 years of service
Officers granted extensions will remain in service but will not be eligible for further promotions, courses, secondments, or extra-regimental appointments. Those unwilling to continue can still proceed with standard exit procedures.
Commanders have been instructed to communicate the directive and manage morale across units, with the policy to be reviewed once national security conditions improve.
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
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