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Abuja Residents-Abducted And Killed, Bandits Stoke More-Fear In Bwari Area Council (Full Details)
Residents of Bwari, Ushafa, and surrounding villages in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, are grappling with heightened anxiety due to the audacious activities of bandits wreaking havoc in the region. Nivo News reports a surge in attacks over the past few days, with assailants killing and kidnapping residents across various communities in the council….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The unsettling incidents include the abduction of seven family members last Wednesday in Zuma 1, Bwari central ward, during a violent incursion. The clashes also resulted in the reported death of a man identified as Alhaji during a gun duel between the bandits and Nigeria Police officers, leaving at least two officers seriously injured.
Before this, Barangoni in Bwari central ward fell victim to the bloodthirsty bandits, who abducted several individuals while a vigilante member sustained a life-threatening injury. Further incidents occurred in Garam, Kuduru, and Azu communities, where indiscriminate shootings and abductions took place, causing some residents to flee their homes.
Additionally, the bandits targeted communities near Veritas University in the Bwari area, kidnapping residents and contributing to the closure of the university in July 2022 after a series of attacks that claimed soldiers’ lives.
The escalating violence has also impacted the General Hospital in Bwari, leading to partial shutdown as medical workers, including doctors, fear being targeted for kidnapping. Residents, especially in Bwari, Ushafa, and border communities, are reportedly leaving their homes due to the rising incidents of killings and abductions.
Ushafa village, also known as Clinton Village under Bwari Area Council, witnessed distressing attacks, with bandits reportedly abducting residents behind Jordan FM. A report on Saturday night suggested that returning farmers sighted bandits near the rocks behind the LEA Primary School, sparking fear and anxiety.
Despite these challenges, the FCT Police Command urges residents to avoid disseminating unverified information. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, highlighted the Commissioner of Police’s proactive measures, including additional personnel and enhanced security arrangements in the region, while acknowledging concerns about perceived inactivity.
There are indications that Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas may retain their leadership positions if they are re-elected into the 11th National Assembly.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
It was gathered that President Bola Tinubu has reportedly assured the presiding officers of continuity in their roles.
Sources who spoke to The Nation said this assurance influenced Speaker Abbas’s decision to withdraw from the Kaduna North senatorial race in favour of former Kaduna State Governor Ramalan Yero.
A Presidency source stated that the President is not planning any major changes to his key leadership team in the National Assembly.
According to the source, “The President has no plan to change his core team. These principal officers may retain their positions in the next Assembly.”
The source added that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives is excluded from the arrangement as he is reportedly preparing to contest for a governorship position.
He further advised aspiring lawmakers to engage in wide consultations before making political decisions about National Assembly seats.
Meanwhile, several senators across different political parties are also seeking re-election ahead of the 11th Assembly.
Those involved include lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress, African Democratic Congress, Labour Party, Nigeria Democratic Congress, and the Peoples Democratic Party.
Some of the notable names seeking return include Senators from Lagos, Gombe, Kebbi, Delta, Benue, Ekiti, Yobe, and Borno States.
Several civilians were reportedly killed after a military airstrike struck Guradnayi, a community near Kusasu in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday as residents were fleeing attacks by armed men operating in the area.
Witnesses said at least 12 people died in a single household, while several others affected were said to be residents of Kusasu who had escaped from terrorist threats.
A local resident, Auta Awododo, disclosed that the airstrike happened around 5 a.m., adding that one of the victims was his cousin’s son.
Residents said fear spread across the area after armed men riding motorcycles reportedly moved through the community while being pursued by military aircraft.
According to eyewitness accounts, the first bomb reportedly landed near the river in Kusasu, while a second strike hit Guradnayi.
As of the time of reporting, the Nigerian Air Force had not released an official statement regarding the incident, and enquiries about the reported civilian casualties had yet to receive a response.
The incident has intensified concerns among residents over military operations in Shiroro, a region frequently affected by attacks from armed groups.
Locals also alleged that previous airstrikes in the area had similarly resulted in civilian casualties, with concerns that such incidents were not thoroughly investigated.
Security sources reportedly confirmed that the armed group being tracked had moved from Kusasu into neighbouring Munya Local Government Area and remained active around Kabula near Kuchi.
Although there were no immediate confirmed reports of fresh abductions or killings, sources said the armed men had allegedly rustled cattle from several communities in Munya.
The reported airstrike has further heightened fear among residents of Shiroro and surrounding communities, many of whom have already been displaced by recurring insecurity.
Community members have called on military authorities to investigate the incident, identify those affected, and clarify the circumstances that led to the reported civilian deaths.
They also urged stronger coordination in security operations to ensure that efforts to combat armed groups do not result in further civilian casualties.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed that Linda Ameh, the missing National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member and legal practitioner, has been found in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the police, Ameh, who was reported missing on May 6, personally appeared at the Maitama Police Station to provide details about her disappearance.
The development was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh.
Adeh stated that investigations are ongoing to track down and arrest those responsible for the incident.
According to the statement, Ameh is currently assisting law enforcement authorities with valuable information that could support ongoing investigations and help identify the perpetrators.
While confirming her return, the police did not reveal where she was located or the specific circumstances surrounding her reappearance.
Authorities also did not immediately confirm whether any ransom was paid before her release.
Earlier reports indicated that suspected abductors had contacted her family and allegedly demanded ₦20 million for her freedom, heightening fears over her safety.
Ameh reportedly went missing on Tuesday, May 6, after finishing work at Blades and Butchers Ltd in Maitama, Abuja, around 5:40 p.m., while on her way home to Life Camp.
Her phone lines reportedly became unreachable shortly afterward, prompting concern from family members who were unable to contact her.
Her disappearance was subsequently reported to the Maitama Division of the FCT Police Command as well as the NYSC authorities.
She had recently started a role as a Sales Manager and was said to be nearing the completion of her NYSC service year, including her final Community Development Service obligations.
The case drew widespread public concern after reports emerged that her suspected abductors had made ransom demands.
With Ameh now found, police say their priority is focused on uncovering the full details of the incident and bringing those responsible to justice.
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