Metro
Bandits disrupt prayer at Zamfara mosque, abduct worshipers

Bandits, on Tuesday, attacked a mosque in Gusau, capital of Zamfara state, and abducted scores of worshippers.
It was learnt that the attack was carried out when Muslim faithful were observing the famous congregational prayer, Tahajjud.
Tahajjud is special prayer being observed by Muslims in every last 10 days of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Zamfara has been under intense attack since bandits began their campaign of violence in the North West State.
Exactly a week ago, Governor Dauda Lawal held talks with President Bola Tinubu over the alarming increase in banditry and related criminal activities in the state.
According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Lawal briefed President Tinubu on the security situation in Zamfara, particularly the resurgence of attacks in some local government areas.
Tinubu and the governor reportedly discussed various strategies and measures to tackle the challenging situation, including enhanced security deployment, intelligence gathering and community engagement programmes.
The meeting also highlighted the need to address the root causes of the problem, such as poverty and unemployment, which have contributed to the rise in criminal activities in the state.
“Today, Governor Dauda Lawal met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa to discuss critical issues concerning the security situation in Zamfara State.”
Metro
Armed men abduct Ondo farmer, labourer, ask for N15M ransom

Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a farmer and a labourer at Oke Oge in the Oba-Ile area of Akure North Local Government Area, Ondo State.
Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, who confirmed the incident to journalists on Sunday in Akure, said the duo were abducted on Saturday evening while returning from a farm not far from Akure Airport.
He said, “I can confirm to you that we are on top of the situation. They were kidnapped while returning from the farm and our men have been deployed to rescue them from the kidnappers’ den.”
Meanwhile, a family source had confirmed that the kidnappers were already demanding a ransom of N15 million from the victims families.
Metro
Insecurity! Top APC director in national secretariat reportedly abducted by gunmen

… Gunmen demand N350m ransom
A top director at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja, Dr. Adekunle Raif Adeniji has been abducted by gunmen.
Dr Adekunle who is the Director of Administration in the National Secretariat of the ruling party was kidnapped two weeks ago in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
It was learnt that his abductors had contacted his family to demand the sum of N350million ransom for his release.
Neither the APC National Secretariat nor security operatives have officially commented on the incident, but sources privy to the incident have confirmed that the director is being held captive.
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Metro
Cult war left 3 d3ad in Benue, 10 nabbed in bloody clash

Makurdi was thrown into chaos on Monday as a violent cult clash in the Wadata area left three people dead.
The Benue State Police Command confirmed the killings, revealing that 10 suspects had been arrested in connection with the bloodshed.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene, disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that rival cult groups engaged in a deadly confrontation, leading to multiple fatalities.
She stated that security operatives swiftly moved in, restoring order and evacuating the corpses to the morgue.
Benue State Commissioner of Police, Steve Yabanet, has launched a full-scale investigation into the gruesome incident.
Residents of Wadata, however, expressed fear over the resurgence of cult-related violence in the area, calling on security agencies to step up efforts in curbing the menace.
Meanwhile, the police have assured the public that those responsible for the killings will be brought to justice.
Anene urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, stating that the command had intensified surveillance to prevent further violence.
Meanwhile, heavily armed officers have been deployed to the troubled area to prevent further violence.
As the police tighten their grip on suspects, residents remain on edge, fearing fresh eruptions of gang warfare.
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