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Seven Killed In Fresh Terror Attack In Southern Kaduna
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A fresh wave of violence has rocked Southern Kaduna, where terrorists attacked Angwan Rimi in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area, killing seven residents, mostly minors.
The incident, which occurred late Sunday night into the early hours of Monday, has thrown the community into mourning despite the ongoing peace pact between the Kaduna State government and bandit leaders in the region.
Confirming the incident, a community leader and Public Relations Officer of the Irigwe Development Association, Mr. Iliya Tata, told SaharaReporters that heavily armed assailants invaded the village, leaving seven dead and eight others critically injured.
“There was an attack on Sunday night, August 24, by Fulani marauders at Angwan Rimi in Kamaru Ward of Kauru LGA. Seven persons have been killed, while eight others sustained gunshot injuries and machete cuts,” Tata stated.
The association leader listed those murdered as Jacob Zaka, 12; Magret Mathias, 5; Delight Paul, 1; Sati Markus, 9; Confidence Yakubu, 15; Veronica Paul, 25; and Matthew Sunday, 14.
According to him, eight victims are currently fighting for their lives after sustaining gunshot and machete wounds. They were identified as Jethro Istifanus, 7; Jackson Istifanus, 5; Emmanuel Morris, 14; Agatha Sylvester, 9; Joy Markus, 9; Devine Paul, 1; and Mary Ishaya, 12.
The Irigwe Development Association condemned the “heinous and barbaric” killings and called on government and security agencies to act swiftly.
“We use this medium to call on the Federal Government, Kaduna State government and Kauru Local Government to intervene by making sure lives of the people and our communities are well protected,” the group said.
The association further appealed to residents not to take the law into their own hands.
“Once again, we appeal to all members of the public to remain calm during this mourning period, trusting that the security will do the needful to restore the confidence of the people. May God Almighty condole us on this unfortunate incident,” it added.
The attack comes just months after the Kaduna State government unveiled the “Kaduna Model” peace initiative, which involved direct engagement with notorious bandit leaders such as Yellow Jambros and Dogo Gide.
Under the pact, about 200 fighters reportedly surrendered and some enrolled in rehabilitation programmes, while roads like the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway, once considered unsafe, were reopened.
Governor Uba Sani defended the approach as a “carrot-and-stick strategy,” insisting that peace must be pursued from a position of strength.
Despite the initiative, critics, including Christian leaders and civil society stakeholders, had earlier warned that excluding victims and communities from the negotiation process could undermine its success.
Sunday night’s killings, many fear, highlight the fragility of the peace pact and the urgent need for a stronger security presence in vulnerable rural communities.
Five traders were reportedly crushed to d3ath when a military Hilux lost control and ran into a busy market at Chanchangi town, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
According to Daily Trust, the military vehicle was escorting traders from Wukari town to Takum, when the accident occurred on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
A resident, Tony David told Daily Trust in a telephone interview that the military vehicle was escorting some traders from Wukari to Takum because of the high incidents of kidnappings along the road.
He said those crushed to d3ath were among the traders that displayed their wares by the roadside.
David stated that several other traders also sustained injuries and the corpses and the injured were conveyed to Takum General Hospital.
A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 70-year-old woman, Barek Mary Yetunde, at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility over alleged trafficking of 13 kilograms of cocaine.
The court, presided over by Justice Friday Ogazi, arrived at the decision shortly after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arraigned the septuagenarian on a two-count charge of unlawful possession, transportation, and exportation of a narcotic drug.
Upon the calling of the criminal matter, the counsel for the NDLEA, Mr Abu Ibrahim, announced appearance for the prosecution, while Chief Benson Ndakara appeared for the defendant.
In addressing the court, Ibrahim moved an application seeking leave of the court to arraign the defendant during the court vacation, which was granted by Justice Ogazi.
The two-count charge dated August 8, 2026, was then read to the defendant, who pleaded not guilty.
In the criminal charge before the court, Barek Mary Yetunde of No. 14, Alhaji Azeez Ajanaku Street, Okota, Lagos, was alleged to have on or about June 28, 2026, at the Departure Hall of Terminal 2, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, during outward clearance of passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from Lagos to the United Kingdom, exported 13kg of cocaine without lawful authority.
The defendant was equally alleged to have transported the same 13kg of cocaine from her residence in Okota to the Departure Hall of Terminal 2, MMIA, Ikeja.
The offences are contrary to and punishable under Section 11(b) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
However, after her plea, the NDLEA prayed to Justice Ogazi for a trial date and for the defendant to be remanded in a Correctional Facility.
On his part, the counsel for the defence, Chief Ndakara, revealed that a bail application had already been filed and served on the prosecution, adding that the prosecution had filed a counter-affidavit which the defence had responded to, urging the judge to hear the bail motion.
The prosecutor confirmed he had filed an opposition to the bail application.
Delivering his ruling, Justice Ogazi held that the court could not hear the bail application due to the volume of cases on the vacation cause list.
As a result of the decision of the court, Ndakara requested that the defendant be remanded in NDLEA custody due to her age and health challenges, but the prosecution opposed, stating the agency lacks adequate facilities to accommodate her.
Justice Ogazi adjourned the matter to September 2, 2026, for hearing of the bail application and ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ikoyi, pending the hearing.
A Nigerian X user, identified as Chef Dan, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to loan him N400,000 from funds recovered from individuals convicted of embezzlement.
Chef Dan made the request in a post on X while tagging the EFCC’s official account.
He wrote, “I’m broke and I need money to pay rent by next month, can you guys borrow me 400k from the money EFCC recovered from embezzlers?
“I will pay back 15k every month for 2 years.”
The X user also asked the anti-graft agency to lend him one of the vehicles seized during its investigations, saying he could use it to start an Uber business.
He wrote, “I no go mind if you guys can borrow me car from the cars EFCC seized from people.
“Camry (muscle sport) will good to Uber.
“Make I start Uber business and I will be paying 30k weekly.”
Responding to the request, the EFCC clarified that its name does not imply that the agency provides financial services or loans.
The commission replied, “Dear Chef Dan, the ‘Financial’ in the name of the EFCC doesn’t mean we render financial services 👌. You could approach your bank for loans 😊.”
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