Boko Haram terrorists assemble Borno farmers, open fire, 40 killed, many hospitalised – Newstrends
Connect with us

metro

Boko Haram terrorists assemble Borno farmers, open fire, 40 killed, many hospitalised

Published

on

Boko Haram terrorists assemble Borno farmers, open fire, 40 killed, many hospitalised

 

At least 40 farmers were killed in cold blood on Sunday in Borno by Boko Haram terrorists, who accused them of being informants of the military.

The incident occurred around 3pm at Dumba community in Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Details of the heinous act came Monday evening with one of the survivors saying the death figure could be around 70 as the terrorists assembled about 1,000 of them; the children and women separated from men before opening fire on them in their farms.

They said the terrorists accused the farmers of conniving with troops despite the “permission” given them by the insurgents to carry out their farming activities.

The operation reportedly lasted about three hours and those injured currently receiving treatment at Baga General Hospital and Monguno General Hospital.

It was leant that the insurgents would usually grant permit to farmers ready to strictly follow their terms.

A fisherman, who participated in the rescue of surviving farmers, was quoted by Daily Trust as saying, “Unfortunately, these people (the victims) didn’t get clearance from the Boko Haram terrorists. So they considered them informants.

“They rounded them up in different groups, gathered them in one place and opened fire of them.”

He added, “The soldiers are stationed in Mile 4 which is less 5 kilometres from where the incident happened.”

He also said that “visiting certain places in the Lake Chad is not possible because they are mostly under the control of Boko Haram terrorists, and for more than 10 years, going there remains an invitation to death.

“To tell you the truth, the military has not reclaimed an inch from where they were stationed since the operation started in Baga 10 years back, what kind of operation is that?”, he asked.

“You cannot go to the water around Dukuri, Kwalaram, Meri, Shuwaram to catch fish. The boys are in total control of that location,” he said.

He said all the people killed in the attack were bean farmers from Gwoza, adding that “one of them, Abba Gwoza, had cultivated a vast hectares of land and harvested onions worth over N30 million.”

The Borno State Government has confirmed that 40 farmers were killed in the attack.

The state Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, said Governor Babagana Umara Zulum condemned the attack and called on the military to track and get rid of the criminals.

“Investigation has commenced on the circumstances behind this attack.

“Initial report indicates about 40 farmers have been killed while the whereabouts of many who escaped the attack are being traced for reunion with their families,” he stated.

metro

Police Inspector found dead in hotel room as female friend flees

Published

on

Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola
Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola

Police Inspector found dead in hotel room as female friend flees

A police inspector, Haruna Mohammed, has been found died in a hotel in Ogun State.

His lifeless body was reportedly found on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the hotel located in Anthony Uzum Estate, Oyeyemi Akute.

According to reports, he had checked into the establishment around 1am with an unidentified female companion, who has since disappeared.

READ ALSO:

A report by SaharaReporters quoted a police memo as stating that the hotel manager noticed the room was left unlocked at approximately 8:52 a.m.

Upon inspection, she found the inspector’s body, but there was no sign of the woman.

The hotel owner promptly alerted the authorities.

The memo also revealed that the missing woman had been seen at the reception around 6am, where she requested a bottle of table water.

Law enforcement officials have classified the inspector’s death as “unnatural.”

His remains were taken to Life Channel Mortuary in Olambe, near Akute.

Police Inspector found dead in hotel room as female friend flees

Continue Reading

metro

NAFDAC uncovers illicit pharmaceuticals at Idumota Lagos, seals 3,000 shops

Published

on

NAFDAC uncovers illicit pharmaceuticals at Idumota Lagos, seals 3,000 shops

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed over 3,000 shops in Lagos’ Idumota Open Drug Market during the first week of its enforcement operations.

The agency disclosed this on its X handle on Saturday.

Among the alarming discoveries were vaccines stored in dilapidated, unventilated rooms sealed with iron sheets in highly unsanitary conditions.

They also found large consignments of banned pharmaceuticals, including Analgin injections, diverted-free HIV antiretroviral drugs, expired medicines awaiting revalidation, and unregistered drugs.

According to NAFDAC, illicit pharmaceuticals equivalent to 12 truckloads were evacuated from the market.

Additionally, empty packs and cartons of expired, unregistered antimalarial injections were discovered inside a packing shop, with the vials already removed.

READ ALSO:

In a separate warehouse within the market, but away from the pharmaceutical section, officials uncovered large quantities of controlled substances, including Ecstasy (MDMA or Molly), various brands of Codeine Cough Syrup, and Tramadol 225.

NAFDAC stressed its commitment to clamping down on illegal drug markets to protect public health and ensure the safety of medicines available in Nigeria.

NAFDAC’s ongoing crackdown on fake and substandard medicines has led to the sealing of major drug markets across Nigeria, including the Idumota open drug market in Lagos, the Ariaria drug market in Aba, and the Onitsha drug market in Anambra.

The agency’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Mr. Shaba Mohammed, said the week-long enforcement exercise was happening simultaneously across the three markets, which serve as distribution hubs for over 80% of medications in Nigeria..

As part of the exercise, over 5,000 shops, including warehouses and packaging stores, will be inspected to identify and remove substandard medical products.

So far, NAFDAC has confiscated seven truckloads of suspected falsified drugs, expired medicines, and drugs labeled with images of human parts.

In a related operation, on February 14th, the agency uncovered a major counterfeiting depot at Umumeje village, Osisioma Ngwa, Abia State.

Officials discovered that expired medicines were being repackaged and revalidated for resale.

During the raid, large quantities of expired potassium chloride, allergy medications, immune boosters, and cholesterol treatments were confiscated.

Machinery used to alter expiry dates and rebrand drugs was also found.

NAFDAC uncovers illicit pharmaceuticals at Idumota Lagos, seals 3,000 shops

Continue Reading

metro

Police in Ogun arrest 20 youths on truck with dangerous weapons

Published

on

Police in Ogun arrest 20 youths on truck with dangerous weapons

The Police have intercepted 20 youths with dangerous weapons while alighting from a truck along the Ogun and Oyo State boundary on Saturday.

Ogun Police Command spokesperson, CSP Omotola Odutola announced this on Saturday in a statement.

According to the statement, the youths were intercepted by Ogun Commissioner of Police Lanre Ogunlowo during his routine patrol in the boundary between Oyo and Ogun States.

Ogunlowp ordered a search on the 20 youths and this led to the discovery of the various kinds of dangerous weapons on their bodies.

She said, “The youths were intercepted during CP Ogunlowo’s routine weekend patrol along the Eledumare, Bamboo, Fidiwo, Foursquare, Alapako and Onigari axis, all within Ogun and bordering Oyo state.

READ ALSO:

“He observed that the group did not declare a clear destination and satisfactory explanation for their movement.

“Acting on his sound professional instincts, he ordered a search of their persons and belongings and dangerous weapons were recovered, which included daggers, knives, cutlasses and objects suspected to be charms, among others.”

Odutola said the CP, following the discovery, directed the immediate detention of the youths and ordered the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) to conduct thorough profiling.

“The CP further instructed that anyone found culpable should be swiftly charged to court to ensure justice is served,” she said.

The Command Spokesperson said the CP has consequently further reaffirmed his commitment to proactive policing and community engagement.

“The Police, with this, assure the residents of Ogun that it would continue to intensify efforts on crime prevention, intelligence-gathering and prompt law enforcement.

“The CP therefore urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest Police formation for timely intervention.

“The Ogun Police Command remain dedicated to safeguarding lives and property, and it will not relent in its duty to rid the state of criminal elements,” Odutola said.

Police in Ogun arrest 20 youths on truck with dangerous weapons

(NAN)

Continue Reading

Trending