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Bandits kill one, abduct five in night raid on Sokoto community
Sokoto State has witnessed a fresh security scare following a night-time attack by armed bandits on Mallamawar Yari village in Kware Local Government Area, resulting in the death of one resident and the abduction of five others.
Residents said the attackers stormed the community on Saturday night, firing sporadically and creating panic. The village, located near the More area on the outskirts of Sokoto metropolis, was thrown into confusion during the assault.
Initial reports claimed the bandits disguised themselves as women in hijabs, but the Nigeria Police Force in Sokoto dismissed this, confirming that the assailants did not wear disguises. Deputy Superintendent of Police Ahmed Rufai, the Police Public Relations Officer, said, “The attack is true. Five people were kidnapped and one person was killed.”
Security sources revealed that the abducted victims include three women and two men, who were taken to an unknown location.
The incident has heightened anxiety in the region as communities in North-West Nigeria continue to face recurring bandit attacks and kidnappings. Security agencies have launched operations to track the gunmen, rescue the victims, and prevent further attacks, with efforts ongoing to restore calm and strengthen surveillance across vulnerable communities.
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Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
Watch moment FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, being conferred with the title of Hasken Abuja (The Light of Abuja) today, by the FCT Traditional Council led by The Ona of Abaji, Dr Adamu Baba Yunusa.
It’s indeed a well deserved title as truly Wike brought light to the Territory.
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the premium motor spirit price after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price.
A market survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed NNPCL outlets in Abuja and its environs have adjusted their petrol pump price to N1,364 per liter from N1,295. This means that the state-owned oil firm hiked petrol by N69 per liter.
The latest fuel prices have been implemented at Gwarimpa, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 6, and Zone 4 NNPCL filling stations in Abuja.
“We adjusted our pump price to N1364 per liter from N1295 this morning, an attendant said.
Filling stations in Abuja, such as MRS, BOVAS, and others, have raised their petrol price to between N1365 and N1370 per liter.
Recall that Dangote Refinery had on Wednesday increased its fuel gantry price by N75 to N1,275 per liter from N1,200 due to a hike in crude oil price to above $115 per liter.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a late-night attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The development was contained in a post shared on Thursday on X by security analyst , Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the incident happened at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 when troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion detected movement of suspected insurgents approaching their position at Mandaraguirau.
Accordibg to Makama who quoted security sources, the attackers were travelling on about 30 motorcycles and were advancing through the Diwa Kamda and Diwa Mbula axis before they were spotted through surveillance systems.
The troops were said to have immediately engaged the group with firepower, forcing them to retreat without reaching their target or making contact.
The attackers reportedly fled after coming under heavy resistance from the soldiers.
The sources added that the quick response by the troops prevented what could have been a coordinated attack on the area.
Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
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