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  • Midnight attack: Terrorists open fire on Gov Zulum’s convoy; kill 8 policemen, 3 soldiers, 4 others

    Midnight attack: Terrorists open fire on Gov Zulum’s convoy; kill 8 policemen, 3 soldiers, 4 others

    Jihadist fighters linked to the Islamic State group on Friday killed several security personnel in an ambush on the convoy of the Borno State governor.

    According to reports eight policemen, three soldiers, and four members of a government-backed militia were killed in the attack on vehicles carrying Borno state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum near the town of Baga on the shores of Lake Chad.

    The insurgents opened fire with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades as the convoy was passing through a village close to the headquarters of the Multinational Joint Task Force, a military coalition of troops from Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon.

    “The governor escaped unhurt but 15 security men on the convoy were killed in a fierce battle with the terrorists”, one source said.

    Zulum was on an assessment tour of Baga in preparation for the return of thousands of residents displaced from the town by the jihadists in 2014, the sources said.

    The governor flew on a helicopter into the garrison town of Monguno, 60 kilometres (40 miles) away, and headed to Baga in a convoy under tight security, one of the sources said.

    All three sources were talking on condition of anonyonimity.

    The IS-affiliated Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) group maintains most of its camps on islands in Lake Chad and the region is known as a bastion for the jihadists.

    The militant group has recently intensified attacks on military and civilian targets in the region.

    In July Zulum’s convoy came under gun attack from ISWAP outside Baga, forcing him to cancel his trip to the town.

  • I was arrested when a fan was killed at my show- Pasuma

    I was arrested when a fan was killed at my show- Pasuma

    Veteran Fuji musician, Wasiu Pasuma Wonder fondly called Oganla has opened up on some of the travails he experienced before stardom.

    The acclaimed Fuji maestro made this revelation during a recent instagram live with Nigerian rapper and media personality, Bouqui.

    In his words: “The obstacles I faced can make you decide to quit. People tagged me a tout, they said it’s the street urchins hat comes to my shows. People said miscreants are the people you would meet when you attend Pasuma’s show. I decided not to do Fuji any more. However, because God wants to use me, I changed my mind. I decided not to stop.

    “There was a time they had a fight in one of my shows and I was locked up for two months. Someone was killed at my show and I was the one performing. They took us to the Police station. Unfortunately the brother of the deceased was a lawyer and he vowed to take the case far. I told him his brother came to the show and they started fighting, unfortunately he lost his life in the process. The brother of the deceased told me to supply the people who killed his brother. I was locked up for what I knew nothing about all because I decided to do Fuji music. I didn’t stop doing Fuji music despite what I went through”.

    Pasuma also said his visa application was rejected on countless occasions before he finally travelled to the UK

     

    “1999 was my first time to travel abroad in London. I actually went to the embassy in 1996 and 1997 and I was denied. In 1998, my promoter had to take the case to the court and he won. During the interview, the interviewer told me they would give only me the visa and leave out my band boys, saying even Micheal Jackson performs alone”.

     

     

     

  • Southern Kaduna boils again, 20 killed as gunmen unleash mayhem in Magamiya, other communities

    Southern Kaduna boils again, 20 killed as gunmen unleash mayhem in Magamiya, other communities

    Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have once again attacked Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the wee hours of Thursday, August 7.

    This time, the gunmen invaded Magamiya, Kibori(Asha-a-Wuce), and Kurmin Masara all in the Zangon Kataf Local government.

    Due to the killing of a farmer in Zangon in June, the Kaduna State Government had imposed a 24-hour curfew on Zangon Kataf and Kauru Local Government areas on June 11, which was still in place when the fresh attacks took place.

    TNG gathered that the villagers attempted to resist the attackers but could not do so due to the superior weapons the attackers had.

    Amongst the villages attacked includes Piezihim in Kibori village, Kurmin Masara, Takmawai, Takpaisa, and Magamiya. “….the Fulani men came in from Zaman Dabo forest firing shots in Zama-Awon but where repelled by Magamiya youths….” Yashim Kambai a resident of Zaman-Dabo told TNG. “….it is in the process of the attack some persons lost their lives….” He added.

    Secretary, Atyap Traditional Council, Mr Stephen Akut, confirmed the development to a local news source, saying ‘the attackers were said to be in their numbers and that the casualty figures are still sketchy. Security operatives have been mobilize to the affected communities.’

    The Chairman of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, Dr Elias Manza, confirmed that three corpses were recovered in Kurmin Masara, six in Apyia Shyam (Asha’a Wuce) and 10 in Takmawai where the destruction of property was massive.

    TGN spoke to one of the bereaved, Mr Mbason Aboi at Kibori Village who narrated how his Father and two nephews were killed. “…they shot my father and two little boys who couldn’t run for their lives ….” Aboi said.

    In Kurmin Masara two families were reportedly wiped out by the attackers who shot and set ablaze their houses.

    Other injured victims are current recieving treatment at the Saint Louis Hospital and the General Hospital Zonkwa.

  • Nurse kills wife, two children in Ousn

    Nurse kills wife, two children in Ousn

    A Nurse in Osun State, Tunde Adeniran, has allegedly killed his wife, Sarah, and two children.

    The spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the development in which the resident of Inisa town was said to have hacked his family to death with a cutlass.

    The incident was said to have occurred on Friday at about 11pm.

    Opalola said Oyeniran was arrested where he was receiving treatment.

    She said: “From the information available to us, the incident happened around 11pm last Friday in Inisa.

    “The suspect reportedly used a cutlass to kill his wife, Sarah, and the two children living with them.

    “Three corpses recovered from the scene have been deposited in a morgue in Ikirun for post-mortem examination.

    “A cutlass was also recovered from the scene.

    “The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Undie Adie, has directed thorough investigation into the incident.”

  • How 23-Year-Old woman conspired with lover, killed ex-boyfriend

    How 23-Year-Old woman conspired with lover, killed ex-boyfriend

    The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Iyabo Julius, for allegedly conniving with her lover, Adedayo Sunday, to rob and kill a motorcyclist, Suleuman Azeez.

    The incident was said to have happened in the 12/12 area of Ore in the Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.

    The police also arrested one Jeremiah Monday over the crime.

    Parading the suspects at the police headquarters, Alagbaka Akure, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Bolaji Salami, said the deceased was Iyabo’s former boyfriend and she asked the new lover to kill him to make it easy for them to get married.

    The police boss said, “One Suleiman Azeez, 25, a commercial motorcyclist, left home for his daily bread with his Bajaj motorcycle but did not return home. His body was later found in a pool of blood around the 12/12 area Odigbo via Ore.

    “The case was subsequently transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Akure. Upon discreet investigation, detectives trailed the suspects, one Adedayo Sunday, 25, and Jeremiah Monday, 20, both of Odigbo via Ore, who were arrested where they had gone to sell the stolen motorcycle.

    “On interrogation they confessed to the crime and said the former girlfriend of the deceased, one Iyabo Julius, 23, who is now Adebayo’s lover, asked them to rob her former boyfriend of his motorcycle and equally kill him so that she and her new lover could get married.”

    The commissioner explained that based on the confession of the suspect, detectives arrested Iyabo.

    The police boss also paraded 20 other suspects for allegedly being involved in crimes such as robbery, cultism and kidnapping, while some weapons were recovered from them.

    The items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Corolla car, one TVS motorcycle and the sum of N231,000.

    Salami said all the suspects would soon be charged.

  • Four feared killed as herders attack Benue community

    Four feared killed as herders attack Benue community

    Armed herdsmen yesterday invaded Waya community in Jato-Aka area of Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State and killed four people.

    Those killed were two women and two men. The victims were butchered and abandoned in a pool of blood.

    Jato-Aka is the hometown of Second Republic Minister of Steel, Chief Paul Unongo.

    Scores of inhabitants, including women, children and the aged, have fled the community for fear of being killed.

    The killing came less than 48 hours after Force Commander of Operation Whirl-Stroke, covering Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba states, and Governor Samuel Ortom disagreed over the growing insecurity situation in the state, arising from herdsmen’s attacks.

    Ortom had said “OPWS are still in town and they have been doing their best but they are overstretched. They have been overwhelmed. They need more personnel and equipment because of the superior power force of the herdsmen. The advantage OPWS have is that they have capacity on land, air and sea.

    “Our intention is to see all the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) go back home, but we are faced with security challenges. Up till today, there are attacks in different communities in the state.”

    But in a swift reaction, Major General Yekini countered the governor.

    He said: “We are not overstretched or overwhelmed. No, we are not. Every military operation has a mandate and we believe we have substantially fulfilled our mandate not just in Benue but also in Nasarawa and Taraba states.”

    It was, however, learnt that as a result of the fresh attack and killing, all socio-economic and political activities have been grounded in the area.

    The House of Representatives member representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, Hon. Bob Tyough, confirmed the attack and killing in a statement released to the media.

    He said: “As the member representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, I can authoritatively say that my people are still being attacked on a daily basis by herdsmen. Just yesterday, four persons were killed and many others injured at Waya community in Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area.”

    Tyough regretted that the entire Kwande Local Government Area had only 35 police personnel, which, according to him, is grossly inadequate to guarantee the safety of lives and property of the people.

    The lawmaker said he was making personal efforts to get more police personnel deployed to his constituency.

    He also called for the establishment of mobile police units in the constituency to improve the security of the area.

    The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the attack and killing.

    Anene said three persons were killed by the herders who opened fire on sighting them at the river bank.

    “On 3, 3, 2020, about 10a.m., gunmen suspected to be herders, invaded Moon District, Kwande Local Government Area and shot sporadically at persons sited at the river bank.

    “During investigation, one male and two female corpses were recovered,” the PPRO said.

    Anene said dozens of policemen had been deployed in the area to restore peace and order while investigation was still in progress.

  • Just in: Four killed as gunmen attack Jonathan’s community

    Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Monday attacked a military checkpoint in the country home of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Otuoke Community in Ogbia Local Government (LGA) of Bayelsa.

    Three of the gunmen were killed, while a soldier also died.

    According to reports, the gunmen came through the river on five speedboats and opened fire on the soldiers.

    An Ogbia youth leader, who spoke in confidence, described the attack on Jonathan’s house as disturbing.

    Consequently, all roads in Otuoke/Otuaba is currently blocked by military personnel, with the movement of residents restricted.

    When contacted, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Maj. Jonah Danjuma said he will issue a statement on the incident.

  • [Updated]Troops kill 5 bandits, raid kidnappers’ den, arrest 5 [Photo]

    [Updated]Troops kill 5 bandits, raid kidnappers’ den, arrest 5 [Photo]

    Troops of 342 Artillery Regiment, while acting on credible intelligence raided a suspected kidnappers’ den at Ihie Community in Ohaji/Egbema LGA of Imo State where they arrested two suspects, Umah Kingsley and Miss Chukwu Happiness.

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    A statement from Col. Aminu Iliyasu, Nigerian Army Operations Media coordinator said, items recovered during the operation included 2 empty magazines and a locally fabricated gun.

    “Similarly, following the alleged murder of one Alhaji Tanko of Janda Village in Jema’a LGA of Kaduna State by unknown assailants, troops of 1 Division Garrison deployed within the area swiftly moved into the suspected crime location and arrested 2 suspects, Danladi Bisallah and Manesa Danladi with a locally fabricated rifle and 12 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

    “Also, in two separate night operations conducted by same troops at Gindin Dutse Village and Rijana Forest of Birnin Gwari and Kachia LGAs of Kaduna State respectively, 5 bandits terrorizing areas were neutralized while 3 locally-made guns were recovered from them.

    “The troops also rescued a 12 years old boy, Rabe Abubakar, who was kidnapped on 21st October 2019 by some bandits at Ruwan Sanyi Village close to Liberia Forest in Kubau LGA of Kaduna State.

    “In the course of rescueing Rabe Abubakar, one bandit was neutralised, one motorcycle belonging to the bandits was recovered while 3 other bandits were believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds.

    “In another development, troops of 1 Brigade Garrison raided suspected kidnappers’ hideout at Dogun Karfe Forest in Bakura LGA of Zamfara State. The troops however recover one AK 47 Rifle, 4 magazines and 80 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition which were abandoned by the fleeing suspects.

    “Similarly, troops of 16 Brigade Garrison (Main) raided a suspected kidnappers hideout at Isisiama Village in Akuku –Toru LGA of Rivers State. During the operation, troops arrested one suspect and recovered 3 pairs of military camouflage uniforms, 2 Shell Petroleum Development Corporation (SPDC) Overall Suits, 5 Speed Boats, and 2 Generating sets.

    “Other items recovered included; one pumping machine, one power bank, 4 mobile phones, 117 Voters Cards, one boat engine and one Box Radio.

    “The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai wishes to thank all well-meaning Nigerians for their continued support and goodwill towards the Officers and men of the Nigerian Army. All law abiding citizens are requested to go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestation and intimidation,” the statement said.

  • Six killed as gunmen attack village in Kaduna

    The Kaduna Police Command has confirmed the killing of six persons at Fadaman Rimi hamlet, a remote settlement in Chukun Local Government Area of the state.

    The incident, police said, happened Saturday when the suspected bandits attacked the community around 7 a.m.

    The victims’ names according to the release include, Saminu, Wosha, Isiya, Titus, Madami and Tanko, all resident in the same village.

    One person identified as Ikoniya sustained gunshot injury.

    The command’s spokesperson, Yakubu Sabo, disclosed in a statement issued Saturday night.

    He also added the armed bandits “succeeded in rustling some unknown number of cattle”.

    Below is the reproduced statement.

    Today 14/9/19 at about 0700hrs, the Command received an information that, some suspected Armed Bandits attacked Fadaman Rimi hamlet, a remote settlement from Udawa village in Chukun L G A, shot and killed persons namely Saminu, Wosha, Isiya, Titus, Madami and Tanko (surnames not yet ascertained) all of the same Village while, one Ikoniya sustained gunsot injury.

  • Lecturer, students killed as suspected militias invade Taraba Varsity

    Lecturer, students killed as suspected militias invade Taraba Varsity

    Academic activities have been put on hold at the Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, following an invasion by the suspected Jukun militias that led to the killing of two students from Benue and a lecturer of the institution on Tuesday.

    The killing sparked protest among Tiv students and staff of the institution.

    However, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof Abubakar Kundiri, has suspended the academic activities and closed down the institution following the incident.

    The announcement was contained in a statement by the Registrar, Mr Magaji Gangumi which was released in Wukari, on Wednesday.

    According to the statement, all students are expected to leave the University premises before 12:00noon on Wednesday.

    The statement also added that the suspension of lectures and closure of the institution is till further notice.

    “The closure of the institution follows the protest by students over the kidnapping of their mates along Wukari -Katsina Ala high way on Tuesday. Therefore, students are directed to vacate the hostel and university premises on or before 12 noon,” the statement said.

    The Vice-Chancellor assured that adequate security measures had been put in place to ensure the safety of both staff and students as they leave Wukari.

    He said apart from school buses, the Chairman of Ukum Local Government in neighbouring Benue State was sending 10 buses to evacuate students from that state.

    Prof Kundiri stated that security has also been reinforced from both the army and police to ensure that members of the academic community conveniently leave Wukari without any hitch.