Bandits now feed our babies to their dogs — Zamfara lawmaker cries out

A member of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State, Rep Aminu Jaji has decried the worsening security situation in his constituency, painting a harrowing picture of bandit attacks, mass kidnappings, and general lawlessness that have left communities devastated and residents displaced.

Briefing journalists at the National Assembly, the lawmaker, who previously chaired the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence, said over 200 attacks have been recorded in communities across Kaura Namoda Local Government Area alone, including Dayo, Banga, Gabaki, Korea, and Madura.

“Just two days ago, 60 people were abducted in Banga. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of 30 million naira. Out of those abducted, 10 were killed, and the fate of the remaining 50 hangs in the balance,” he said.

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Boko Haram on verge of taking over Borno LG, Zulum warns

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised the alarm that only one town out of 300 is remaining for Boko Haram terriorist to take over Marte Local Government Area of the state.

The governor who raised the alarm on Sunday when he visited the area appealed to the Federal Government to deploy decisive strategies that would ensure that Marte town does not completely fall to Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents.

Zulum, who visited the area on Saturday, assessed the challenges faced in Marte, while also exploring sustainable solutions to foster stability.

Speaking to journalists on Sunday, the governor emphasised that his visit to Marte was to foster community cooperation, resilience and continuous support to the security agencies, stating “Marte was resettled about 4 years ago, but unfortunately, over the last three days, it was ransacked and was displaced again.”

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Family cries out as security operatives detain pregnant woman, two kids for 20 days in Anambra

A family has raised alarm over the alleged prolonged detention of a pregnant woman and her two young children by Udogachi operatives in Nnewi, Anambra State, without formal charges or acknowledgement by the police.

The Guardian reports that the police inaugurated ‘Operation Udogachi-Zero Kidnapping in Anambra on April 14 to ensure a safe environment for residents and visitors.

But, according to a petition filed by the family’s legal representatives to the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, on Friday, Mr. Ikwo Daniel, his pregnant wife, Chinenye Cynthia, and their two children—aged two and four—were reportedly arrested at their residence on Eme Court Road, Umudim Nnewi, in the early hours of May 30, 2025.

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Gunmen kill man, kidnap wife 13 days after wedding

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits, on Wednesday night, shot a newly-wedded man and kidnapped his wife to unknown destination in a Nasarawa community.

An eyewitness said that the assailants invaded the home of the newly-wedded couple at about 11 p.m. They shot the man and abducted the wife.

The incident took place at Akaleku village in Obi Local Government Area along Lafia/Makurdi Highway.

Mr. and Mrs Alu Anzaku wedded on April 12, barely two weeks ago. They may have been in their honeymoon, when assailants descended on their home.

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