From Jude Dangwam, Jos

Community of Hwrra Village in Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State has come under deadly attack by suspected gunmen killing three Irigwe natives.

The incident is said to have followed a narrow escape by the community just a day earlier, on April 6, when suspected “Fulani militias” ambushed them while heading to Hukke, mere hours after celebrating the Zrrechi festival.

It would be recalled that on April 2, gunmen attacked Hurti, Ruwi, Josho, Daffo, Manguna and other communities of the LGA.

More than 40 persons were killed, 383 houses were destroyed, and 1,000 persons were displaced following the attack.

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang had described the attacks and killings as a coordinated crime sponsored by conflict merchants and not farmer-herder clashes.

The recent attack came barely 24hours after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, convened a peace meeting with stakeholders on Monday in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

The leadership of Irigwe Development Association (IDA) has disclosed that they were informed Tuesday morning of an attack at Hwrra village yesterday at about 8:30pm which claimed the lives of 3 persons.

The National Publicity Secretary of IDA, Sam Jugo ina statement on Tuesday said, “The EXCO of Irigwe Development Association (IDA) was informed this morning of an attack at Hwrra village yesterday the 7th April, 2025 at about 8:30pm which claimed the lives of 3 persons as follows: “Yakubu Mali, 48 years, Mangwa Ive, 40 years, and Israel Riti, 51 years. The security agencies have been notified and are doing their investigations.

While praying for the souls of those killed to rest in peace and comfort to the family, Jugo noted that “IDA and by extension the Irigwe Traditional Council urges all to remain law abiding and allow law enforcement agencies to do the needful please,” he stated.

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.

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)

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.

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.