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Black Weekend in Niger: Gunmen Kill Three, Abduct 28

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The  order follows the spate of kidnapping and killing in some communities in Niger State which continued over the weekend as 28 people were abducted and three killed by gunmen in Farin-Shinge, Kulho, Jigawa, Dogo Fadama communities of Mashegu Local Government Area.


DAILY ASSET gathered that the hours after carrying out the abduction, the gunmen reached out to the families  of the abducted, demanding  seven 50 litres of fuel, packs of Viju Milk and other drinks as ransom.


The latest abduction it was  gathered was  carried out from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning in the remote communities as Mashegu local government Areas of the state, which  is gradually becoming another epic centre of kidnappings and banditry in the State.

 
In the Farin-Shinge community which is in the outskirts of Kontagora, the gunmen attacked at about 1.45 pm when the Jumat prayers were about to hold. Eight people were abducted during the operation.


The Vice-Chairman of Kontagora local government area, Aliyu Makiga confirmed the attack saying that the gunmen came through the Tegina route in large number adding that the security operatives tried to foil the attack but the gunmen proceeded to the communities.


“They kidnapped a lot of people, but some were released and some managed to escape on their own, while others are still with them.
“They are demanding for a ransom of seven 50 litres of petrol, Viju Milk and other drinks”, he said.
Another group of gunmen attacked Jigawa, Dogo Fadama and surrounding communities killing two people while four others were abducted.
A resident of Jigawa community, Umar Mohammed said that the gunmen conducted house to house searches and rustled a large number of cattle.
He said that the attack took the community unaware but majority of the residents of the community managed to escape the gunmen attack by running away when they arrived.


In Kulho community, the gunmen began the attack at about 3.30 pm and ended the operation at about 6 pm on Friday .
According to a source, one person identified as Alhaji Tanko Kulho was shot dead and 16 people were abducted. Shops were ransacked and over 18 motorcycles were stolen.
A resident in Kulho, Abdulrahman Kulho Adamu who confirmed the attack said that six of his family members including his three elder brothers were among those who were abducted.


“We were all seated at the market square when we saw many motorcycles carrying at least three people each and they were well-armed with AK 47 guns. The operation started around 3.48 pm and they left Kulho at around 6.07 pm.
“Many people were abducted. Six of my family members were abducted, they include my elder brothers Yakubu Kulho, Gambo Kulho, Haruna Nda kulho, my younger brother, Baba Nda Karami, my nephew, Mohammed Gaddafi and my elder brother’s wife, Salaha Haruna Kulho. Six of them in my family were taken”, he said.


In its reaction, the Niger State Police Command confirmed that armed bandits and terrorists entered Mashegu village through Jigawa area of Mashegu and rustled a yet to be  ascertained number of cattle. The Command also disclosed that the gunmen also broke into  a provision shop at Kawo village.


According to a statement by the Niger State Command spokesman, ASP Waisiu Abiodun, “On the same date about 5pm, suspected bandits attacked Kulho village, a remote community via Ibbi in Mashegu LGA and abducted about fifteen (15) persons.
Stating that a team of Police/vigilantes have been drafted to the area for search and rescue of the abducted victims

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Police Detain 2 Suspects, Recover 25 Stolen Phones in Borno

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The Nigerian Police Command in Borno has apprehended two suspects and recovered 25 stolen mobile phones during a stop-and-search operation along Damboa Road, in Maiduguri.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Wednesday.

Daso explained that the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Abubako, and Ibrahim Mohammed, were intercepted by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Dec.

10 while riding a tricycle.

He said that during the search, the operatives uncovered various mobile phones reportedly stolen from individuals across communities and villages along the Borno -Adamawa State border.

He identified some of the communities as Mubi, Tashan Alade, Miringa, Kwaya Kusar, and Biu Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesman said that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to snatching the phones from their victims.

“The police have initiated efforts to return the recovered devices with their rightful owner.

“Also, the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” he said.

Daso reiterated the commitment of the Police Commissioner in the state, Yusufu Lawal, to maintain public safety during the Yuletide season. (NAN)

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Niger Police Command Arrests Three Suspects over Assault on Council Boss

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From Dan Amasingha, Minna

Days after the Chairman of Katcha local government area of Niger State,  Danlami Abdullahi  Saku was assaulted and seriously  injured over his inability  to settle  a campaign  loan he obtained,  the State Police  Command said three suspects were now in their  custody  over the incident.

Niger State Police Command Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun  in a release on Wednesday said  On 16/06/2024 at about 1800hrs, information was received at Katcha Div that the Chairman Katcha LGA Hon.

Danlami Abdullahi Saku was attacked by some miscreants along Saku-Gadza village after the Sallah prayer at his village Saku, Katcha LGA.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer,   the attack was allegedly reported to be linked to a debt issue between the Chairman and one Yanda of the same area.

He noted that the Chairman sustained serious injury during the attack and he was taken to Gen. Hospital Bida, and later referred to another hospital for further treatment.

A preliminary investigation was conducted at Katcha Div and three suspects were later identified, apprehended and transferred to Bida Area Command.

The suspects arrested are; Alh. Abdullahi Kasimu 68yrs of Gadza village, Katcha, Alh. Baba Moh’d 30yrs of the same village and Ahmadu Moh’d 25yrs.

The suspects were transferred to SCID on June 21st for discreet investigation and prosecution.

“During interrogation, Kasimu narrated that he lent the victim over a million naira since August, 2023 and that several attempts to recover the money proved abortive.

“He further said that on June 16th, the victim promised to come and see him, and while he was on the way after the Sallah prayer, his son Ahmadu Moh’d, his in-law Alh. Baba Moh’d among others accosted the Chairman, had an altercation and inflicted serious injuries on the victims”

The State Police Command acknowledged that the victim was about to transfer the money to him at the point before being rushed to the hospital.

However, the suspects are under investigation in SCID, Minna. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend others at large, and they will be charged to court for prosecution immediately after investigations.

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Chief Imam’s Sallah Ram Stolen in Jos

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There was a drama as the sacrificial ram of the Chief Imam of the Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdulkadir went missing on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.

Abdulkadir’s ram was reportedly stolen during a downpour in the area on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.

An Imam in the community, Haruna Yaqub, disclosed this during the sermon, shortly after the two Raka’at prayers.

Yaqub, who condemned the incident, described it as “insensitive”.

He added that the act showed that people lack fear for God.

The Imam said, “The Ram of our Chief Imam, which he purposely brought to sacrifice, has been stolen in the night.

We are really shocked by the incident. We were surprised to hear this story. This means that people are not God-fearing.

“It is scary that people have gone to the extent of stealing ram meant for religious activity.”

Speaking further, he urged people to be God-fearing and not engage in either stealing or any act of criminality.

He stressed that everyone will account for their actions on earth and hereafter.

“It is high time people repented and took the path of Allah. It is not too late. People should stop committing bad things and act according to Allah’s commandments,” he urged.

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