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Just In: Gunmen Kidnap Ward Councillor In Kaduna

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Just In: Gunmen Kidnap Ward Councillor In Kaduna

Gunmen kidnap ward councillor in Kaduna. Armed bandits have abducted a serving councillor in Kaduna State in a daring commando-style operation.

Sources report that the councillor of Arak Ward in Sanga Local Government, Honourable Abdul Musa, was taken from his residence within the local government area late Tuesday night.

On Tuesday, SaharaReporters reported that the recent peace agreement celebrated by the Kaduna State Government, under Governor Uba Sani, had been overshadowed by a fresh wave of kidnappings.
The newspaper reported that bandits had abducted over 20 villagers in Kajuru Local Government.

A local resident confirmed that the bandits attacked Gurgu village on Sunday, kidnapping several individuals, including the traditional ruler, Halidu Galamida, and his wife, Martha Galadima.

About 25 people were kidnapped, including my relation, the village head, his wife, and 23 others,” the resident said.

“Seven people were also injured during the attack.”
Most of the kidnapped victims were mourners, according to the source.
This incident highlights the ongoing insecurity in the region, despite the government’s peace deal.

In a separate incident, armed bandits attacked Iduh village in Kauru Local Government Area on Monday, killing one person and abducting several others.

Meanwhile, bandits are still holding hostages abducted from Alheri Baptist Church in Gyiya, Chikun Local Government Area, two weeks after the kidnapping.

In November 2024, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State pardoned the first set of ‘repentant’ terrorists, who had been terrorising the region, leading to the closure of the cattle market in Birnin Gwari for about 10 years.
The governor, speaking at an event, reaffirmed his commitment to fairness and justice.

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Kaduna

I will be fair to everyone, be they farmers, herders and traders, in order to achieve lasting peace and development,” he said.
Mr Sani highlighted that several senior bandit leaders had embraced peace through extensive dialogue and meetings.

“Through numerous meetings and extensive discussions, we have built bridges of trust. Several senior bandit leaders had laid their arms and embraced peace, along with their followers,” he added.

According to him, the ‘repentant’ bandits are now part of a rehabilitation programme developed by his government in collaboration with the federal government.

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EFCC: 32 Internet Fraudsters Jailed In Ibadan

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EFCC: 32 Internet Fraudsters Jailed In Ibadan

EFCC: 32 internet fraudsters jailed in Ibadan. The Oyo State High Court and Federal High Court in Ibadan have convicted and sentenced 32 individuals for internet-related fraud. Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.S. Adeyemi, K.B. Olawoyin, G.A. Sunmonu, and Nkeonye Maha handed down various sentences after the convicts pleaded guilty to charges of impersonation and cybercrime.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate, prosecuted the offenders on separate one-count charges. Sentences ranged from community service to prison terms, with some convicts given the option of fines.

Among the penalties:
– Some convicts received up to **two years in prison or were ordered to pay fines ranging from ₦30,000 to ₦500,000.
– Others were sentenced to community service without an option of fine.
– One convict, Adedara Ademola Ayobami, was ordered to refund ₦2.5 million to his victim.

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Additionally, the court ordered the forfeiture of various assets recovered from the convicts to the federal government. These included money, phones, laptops, and several vehicles, such as Toyota Camry and Toyota Corolla cars.

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Kaduna Woman Drags 3 Neighbours To Sharia Court For Allegedly Calling Her Prostitute

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Kaduna Woman Drags 3 Neighbours To Sharia Court For Allegedly Calling Her Prostitute

Kaduna Woman drags 3 neighbours to Sharia court for allegedly calling her prostitute. Amiddle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, on Wednesday, dragged three neighbours before a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly calling her a prostitute.

The complainant accused Halima Umar, Aisha Umar, and Bilkisu Umar for allegedly making defamatory remarks about her, particularly regarding her marital status.

“They said I am living alone despite being a married woman,” she told the court.
She further alleged that the defendants harass her nine-year-old son, scaring him away and beating him whenever he goes outside to play.

She pleaded, “We have tried to settle the matter at home, but they refuse to stop. I want this honourable court to intervene and grant me justice.’’ Ms Halima, mother of Aisha and Bilkisu, who spoke in their defence, denied the allegation.

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Shari’a Court

She claimed that the complainant was the first to insult her children, calling them prostitutes, and they only retaliated. She also told the court that both the complainant’s son and her own children were underage.

The Judge, Kabir Muhammad asked the defendants whether they had witnesses, to which they responded in the affirmative.

The judge subsequently referred the case to the police for further investigation and adjourned the hearing until March 26.

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FCT Police Eliminate Notorious Bandit Known As Dogo Saleh

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FCT Police Eliminate Notorious Bandit Known As Dogo Saleh

FCT police eliminate notorious bandit known as Dogo Saleh. Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have killed a wanted terrorist, Salisu Mohammed, also known as Dogo Saleh, who was behind multiple attacks in Abuja communities.

In a statement on Wednesday, FCT Police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh confirmed that the operation was part of an intensified counter-kidnapping effort to dismantle criminal networks operating along the Kaduna-Lokoja-Enugu highway and within the FCT.

According to the statement, on March 3, 2025, officers from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit blocked key escape routes used by the gang.

Acting on intelligence from an arrested suspect, the operatives launched a high-risk operation on March 4, leading them to Kwasau Forest in Kaduna State, where the gang, led by Abdu Musa, alias Kanabaro, had a hideout.

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Upon arrival, the police team was ambushed by armed bandits attempting to free the suspect. A fierce gun battle ensued, forcing the criminals to flee into the forest with severe gunshot wounds.

During the crossfire, Dogo Saleh sustained fatal injuries from his own gang members. He was taken to Kubwa General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

The police revealed that before his demise, Dogo and his gang had terrorized at least ten villages across the FCT.

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