“The victim was taken through Igben waterways when community youths including hunters and vigilantes blocked the waterways with a larger boat and gun battle ensued between them and the community youths.”
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Scores killed in a rival bandit group clash in Zamfara
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Scores killed in a rival bandit group clash in Zamfara
A fierce clash between two competing gangs around Hayin Alhaji and Munhaye forest in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State resulted in the deaths of scores of bandits.
Mohammed Sanda, a local, told reporters on Sunday that the two terrorist gangs fought for supremacy last Saturday, in which hundreds of people died.
Sanda stated that villagers discovered several dead bodies at the location of the clash and were considering a mass burial for the fallen terrorists.
“We may dig a big grave and bury the dead bodies before they decompose,” he said.
According to Sanda, a group of bandits from adjacent Katsina State infiltrated some Zamfara localities with the goal of capturing the locals.
However, the powerful and known bandits’ kingpin, Ado Alero, an indigene of the area, intervened and refused to allow the rival bandit organisation to capture the residents.
The two rival gangs engaged in a gun war, resulting in the deaths of several bandits on both sides.
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He claimed that residents in the neighbourhood flocked to the battleground to see the dead bodies of the defeated robbers.
According to him, the thieves abandoned more than 20 motorcycles at the scene of the struggle.
He said, “Some bandits who came from Katsina State invaded some communities between Tafkin Kazai and Munhaye village around five o’clock in the evening of last Saturday, trying to abduct the residents of the area.
“While they were in the area, another group of bandits led by Ado Alero came to the place in a bid to protect the residents.
“The two bandit groups exchanged hot words and finally began to shoot at each other, while the residents ran helter-skelter for their dear lives.
“As we were running, the bandits’ leader, Ado Alero, told us not to panic and asked us to remain where we were.
“The two groups fought for several hours, and many of them were killed. When we returned to the area early this morning, Sunday, we saw many corpses and several motorcycles.
“As I am speaking to you at the moment, many people are trooping to this place to see the corpses and the abandoned motorcycles,” Sanda said.
Sanda reportedly stated that the towns were considering a mass burial for the terrorists’ dead bodies.
“We may dig a big grave and bury the dead bodies before they decompose,” he said.
When reached for comment, ASP Yazid Abubakar, spokesperson for the state police command, stated that he was unaware of the occurrence.
“I am not aware of this, but it is a very important development. God is answering our prayers in the fight against banditry,” Abubakar said.
Scores killed in a rival bandit group clash in Zamfara
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Abducted Edo pastor regains freedom, police kill kidnapper
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Abducted Edo pastor regains freedom, police kill kidnapper
The Edo State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the rescue of the abducted pastor, Solomon Ativiel, in Benin, the state capital.
The command’s spokesperson, Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed this to our correspondent, said that one suspected kidnapper was killed while two others were injured during the rescue operation which was carried out on Tuesday.
Nwabuzor also said the suspects were transferred to the state police command headquarters on Wednesday.
“I can confirm to you that the pastor has been rescued while one of the suspected kidnappers was neutralised during the rescue operation.
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“The other suspects have been transferred to the state force headquarters and an investigation is ongoing,” Nwabuzor added.
A source familiar with the case who pleaded anonymity, in an interview with our correspondent, said, “The victim, Pastor Solomon Ativiel was kidnapped by a seven-man kidnapping gang in his farm at Urhobo Camp of Iguelaiho Community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State.
‘The victim was returning from his farm on Monday evening when the suspected kidnappers accosted him and whisked him away.
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Man impregnates 16-year-old sister-in-law in Anambra
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Man impregnates 16-year-old sister-in-law in Anambra
A 41-year-old man, identified as Nwalobi Fredrick, has been arrested for allegedly impregnating his 16-year-old sister-in-law(name withheld) in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Nwalobi, an artisan who hails from Ebonyi State, was arrested by security operatives on Thursday, after the family of the girl reported the incident at the office of the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare in Awka.
The suspect, who was said to be newly remarried in April after the death of his first wife, blamed the devil for his action.
This development was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Chidinmma Ikeanyionwu, the media aide to the Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo.
When interrogated, the suspect said he didn’t have money to take care of the girl since he now had his own family.
The statement read, “During interrogation, the 16-year-old girl revealed that the incident started in late January when she was brought to be kept in the custody of her in-law to enable her to finish her secondary education since the demise of her mother.
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“She explained that it was just a day after settling in his house that Mr. Nwalobi first had carnal knowledge of her and ever since, has been having his way with her body.
“Upon further interrogation, she revealed that she was already four months gone, and ever since she became pregnant, her in-law had refused to take responsibility for putting her in a family way.
“Meanwhile, the 41-year-old suspect, who remarried in April after the death of his first wife, says he doesn’t have money to take care of the girl since he now has his own family.”
Ikeanyionwu added that despite the suspect’s pleas, Obinabo handed him over to the Divisional Police in Ekwulobia for further investigation.
Obinabo vowed to get to the root of the matter to ensure justice for the victim to serve as a deterrent to others who are into such acts.
Man impregnates 16-year-old sister-in-law in Anambra
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DSS recovers 2,000 bags of government-donated rice in Kastina
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DSS recovers 2,000 bags of government-donated rice in Kastina
The Department of State Services (DSS) has recovered 2,000 bags of rice from 20 trucks donated by the Nigerian government, according to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The rice, intended to alleviate economic hardship, was allegedly diverted by officials from the Katsina State government.
DSS operatives, who confirmed the recovery, chose to remain anonymous and provided no further comments.
NAN investigations revealed that the 25kg bags of rice were discovered at Katsina’s Central Market following a tip-off received on Wednesday night.
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Chairman, Abdulrahman Abdullahi, expressed shock and dismay over the diversion, calling for a thorough investigation and accountability.
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He pledged to pursue the matter to its logical conclusion to ensure justice for the vulnerable affected by the diversion.
Local resident Suleiman Kofar-Durbi described the situation as “unfortunate,” urging the government to hold the perpetrators accountable amid the severe economic conditions.
Alhaji Shehu Usman, Chairman of the Market Traders Association, noted that the rice was brought into the market by a non-trader, urging caution among traders regarding such activities.
Responding to the incident, Aliyu Abdullahi, Principal Private Secretary to Governor Dikko Radda, clarified that the rice was allocated to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, by the Federal Government.
The minister had instructed the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure Development, Alhaji Nasiru Lawal, to store the rice, who opted to keep it in the market for safekeeping, amounting to 1,200 bags.
DSS recovers 2,000 bags of government-donated rice in Kastina
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