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In Kaduna, bandits kill 3 people and abduct 9 more while Police arrest a suspected Gunrunner.
By Derrick Bangura
Three people were killed while nine others were abducted in an attack on Tokace community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state.
A resident of the area, said in a telephone chat that the attack took place on Tuesday at about 9pm.
He said the bandits who came in large numbers were well-armed and were shooting indiscriminately.
He said three people were killed while attempting to escape from their homes.
“The bandits came around 9pm yesterday (Tuesday) and started shooting indiscriminately. We were all afraid and everybody started running to the bushes for his dear life.
“Three people were killed as they tried to escaped. They kidnapped nine people”, he said.
The attack came less than five hours after many people were reportedly abducted along the dreaded Abuja-Kaduna highway by terrorists.
The terrorists were said to have blocked the highway at about 4:30pm and abducted an unspecified number of people.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna state police command has arrested a suspected gun runner in Zaria.
In a statement on Thursday, Mohammed Jalige, spokesman of the command, said the suspect, Rilwanu Abdullahi, of
Damari village, Birnin Gwari LGA, Kaduna state was arrested with an AK47 rifle and 600 rounds of 7.62 X 39mm live ammunitions.
Jalige said, “On the 17th May, 2022, the Operatives of the Kaduna Police Command’ attached to Zaria Area Command acted on credible intelligence and succeeded in arresting one Rilwanu Abdullahi ‘M’ of Damari village of Birnin Gwari LGA, Kaduna state with an AK47 rifle with six hundred (600) rounds of 7.62 X 39mm live ammunitions.
“The suspect was seen in a suspicious manner around Madachi area of Zaria city and on sighting the operatives, the suspect attempted to escape but was chased and apprehended”.
Jalige said, a search carried out on the Volkswagen vehicle with Reg.no KNC 816 XC being driven by the suspect, led to the recovery of the rifle.
The statement said, “Upon further interrogation, the suspect led detectives to another location where an additional Volkswagen car with Reg.No AX 973 LGA was recovered with the said number of live ammunitions carefully concealed inside the fuel tank aimed at evading the eagle eyes of security Operatives.”
Jalige said the despite all odds the police are not relenting in efforts at ensuring that no stone is left unturned in its resolve to reduce crime to the barest minimum.
The statement called for the cooperation of the general public in the area of information sharing, particularly on informant to bandits as that is the root of bandits operations.
“If the informants are dislodged, the bandits will be suffocated and lack ground to operate”, Jalige said.
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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