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(JUST IN): Scores feared killed as soldiers, bandits clash in Plateau
(JUST IN): Scores feared killed as soldiers, bandits clash in Plateau
A violent confrontation erupted in the Gudiri community of Bashar District, Wase Local Government Area in Plateau State, resulting in multiple casualties.
The clash occurred on Monday evening amid ongoing concerns about banditry in the region, coming just days after the discovery of a police officer’s body who had been abducted the previous week.
The operation involved soldiers and local vigilantes taking decisive action against the bandits. Residents reported that over 100 cattle, believed to have been rustled by the bandits, were recovered during the confrontation. While the exact casualty figures remain unclear, both soldiers and bandits were reported to have lost their lives in the encounter.
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Shapi’i Sambo, a youth leader in Wase, acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the exact number of casualties but confirmed that several bandits and some soldiers were among the dead. A member of a local vigilante group further reported that three soldiers and more than 15 bandits were killed in the clash. This operation was met with approval from the community, which has long suffered from the impact of banditry in the area.
The violence in Wase Local Government Area has been alarming, with previous attacks resulting in significant loss of life. Notably, on May 21, bandits targeted the Zurak community, leading to over 40 deaths and many injuries. The community’s growing frustration with persistent banditry has led to increased support for military and vigilante efforts to combat these criminal activities.
As the situation continues to unfold, the resilience of the Gudiri community remains evident, as they stand against the tide of violence that has plagued their lives.
(JUST IN): Scores feared killed as soldiers, bandits clash in Plateau
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Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom
Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom
In a tragic turn of events, kidnappers who abducted a hotel owner, his manager, and a guest in Gauraka community, Tafa Local Government Area, Niger State, have executed their captives despite receiving a ransom of N25 million.
The incident, which occurred early on August 17, 2024, has also claimed the lives of two local vigilantes, Abubakar Muhammad and Ibrahim Garba, who were killed while delivering the ransom.
According to reports from City & Crime, the bodies of the victims were found in the Dogon-Daji Forest, a border area between Kaduna, Niger State, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They were subsequently transported to an air force base near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Hussaini Abubakar, the commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in Tafa, confirmed that the remains of the vigilantes were buried on Saturday following military clearance.
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Additionally, a man previously abducted from the community about a month ago was rescued with gunshot wounds and is receiving treatment at an army medical facility in Abuja.
The abduction began around 1 am when the kidnappers raided the hotel, forcibly taking all the lodgers. Witnesses reported that the bandits fired shots while leaving, drawing attention to the crime. Despite the presence of a security hunter nearby, the individual fled upon seeing the attackers.
Community residents have expressed growing frustration over the escalating attacks, noting that the bandits frequently operate in nearby forests and along major roads, including the Ijah-Koro and Ijah-Gwari roads leading to Bwari town in the FCT.
Gauraka has experienced at least five kidnapping incidents in the past four months, underscoring the urgent need for increased security measures in the area.
Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom
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Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining
Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five Chinese nationals suspected of illegal mining activities in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, located in Ibieno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
The EFCC announced the arrests on Sunday, stating that its Special Task Force on Illegal Mining, operating in Uyo, carried out the operation based on credible intelligence regarding illicit mining activities conducted by foreign companies in Eket and Ibieno LGAs.
This development underscores the ongoing efforts of the EFCC to clamp down on illegal mining and protect Nigeria’s natural resources from exploitation by foreign entities.
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The agency’s vigilance in addressing illegal operations continues to support the country’s broader fight against environmental degradation and economic sabotage.
“The five arrested Chinese suspects are Zhon Qinping, apprehended on 10 September, and Li Yi, Xie Bin, Chen Mou Zhou, and Chen Zeng, arrested on 29 August.
“They were arrested at an illegal mining site, where a mineral suspected to be ilmenite, a titanium-iron oxide mineral, was being extracted.
“The suspects will face charges in court once investigations are concluded,” EFCC said.
Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining
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Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits
Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits
The Katsina Community Watch Corps (CWC) has apprehended Umar Shehu on allegations of supplying illegal injections and drugs to bandits involved in kidnappings in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The arrest was reported by Bakatsine, a security expert and Conflict and Crisis Journalist in the Northwest region, via a post on X.
Accompanying the post was a video showing a significant quantity of syringes and Umar Shehu’s confession to his involvement in the illegal activities.
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“GOOD NEWS: The Katsina Community Watch Corp (CWC) in Ɗandume Local Government Area has successfully apprehended a man named Umar Shehu, who was involved in trafficking illegal injections and drugs to supply to bandits engaged in kidnappings in Sabuwa LGA all in Katsina State,” the post reads.
“The security team gathered crucial information from Umar and others, but only Umar’s information appeared in the video while others were not recorded for security reasons, according to an insider.”
Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits
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