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Bandits Attack Vigilantes in Kaduna, Leaving Two Officers Dead

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Bandits Attack Vigilantes in Kaduna, Leaving Two Officers Dead....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

A tragic incident unfolded in the Tasake community of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, Kaduna State, where bandits attacked and killed two officers of the Kaduna Vigilantes Service (KADVS). The incident occurred while the vigilantes were on a mission to protect local farmers from rising insecurity in the area.

According to sources, the attack resulted in the deaths of two local farmers as well, with several others abducted, including a woman named Amina Adamu. Amina was traveling from Buruku, where she had taken her daughter for medical treatment, when their vehicle was forcibly stopped on a bridge in Kwaga village around 4:30 PM.

Eyewitnesses reported that a group of terrorists began shooting in the Tasake village around 11:00 AM. The KADVS officers engaged the attackers and managed to eliminate some of them, but unfortunately, the vigilantes were ambushed. The two slain officers, Yahaya Nasafe and Yakubu Umar, paid the ultimate price in this ongoing battle against banditry.

In addition to the vigilantes, two farmers were killed during the attack, and many others were taken hostage. Passengers in another vehicle were able to escape the chaos. A source emphasized the need for a comprehensive military operation to address the persistent security challenges in the region, calling for action against the terrorists’ hideouts.

Furthermore, the source urged the National Communication Commission to monitor the communication of bandits to help security agencies track their movements and cut off their communication lines.

When approached for comments, Mansir Hassan, the Public Relations Officer for the Kaduna State Police Command, indicated that he would provide a statement regarding the incident soon.

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No Hiding Place: Criminal Empires Under Siege As NDLEA And NCC Declare Total War On Trafficking And Piracy!.

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) have officially formed a strategic alliance to combat the interconnected threats of drug trafficking and intellectual property piracy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Strategic Partnership Details

  • Formal Agreement: The two agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the NDLEA headquarters.

  • Operational Integration: The partnership includes provisions for intelligence sharing, coordinated joint operations, officer capacity building, and the exchange of technical resources.

  • Joint Working Committee: A committee will be established to ensure the agreement translates into tangible operational results.

Rationale for Collaboration

  • Shared Criminal Networks: NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), noted that criminal syndicates often engage in both narcotics trafficking and the piracy of creative works, using proceeds from one illicit activity to finance the other.

  • Economic and Social Impact: NCC Director-General, Dr. John Asein, emphasized that organized piracy is a major criminal enterprise that undermines Nigeria’s creative economy, destroys jobs, and weakens national security.

  • Intersecting Supply Chains: Both agencies identified that the same clandestine networks, transportation routes, and financial channels used for drug trafficking are frequently utilized to distribute pirated goods and launder criminal proceeds.

  • Inter-Agency Synergy: The leadership of both organizations highlighted the importance of moving away from isolated operations toward a collaborative model that leverages the specific expertise and intelligence capabilities of each agency.

The initiative aims to more effectively disrupt illegal supply chains, dismantle criminal structures, and protect both the creative sector and the general public from the influence of organized crime.

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CAMPUS HORROR: UNIJOS Student Beheaded In Broad Daylight, Assailants Flee with Severed Head!.

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Tension has gripped the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following the discovery of a headless body on the institution’s permanent site this past Tuesday. The victim, whose head was taken by the assailants, was not a student or staff member of the university, but was a local resident known for farming on a plot of land within the campus premises.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Discovery: The victim, who was familiar to the community and frequently visited the site early in the morning to farm, was found decapitated in his usual farming spot.

  • Targeted Attack: The University’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), Agama Tangni, indicated that the attack appeared deliberate and suggested the assailants may have been monitoring the victim’s routine.

  • Security Response: Following the incident, the victim’s body was moved to the Bingham University Teaching Hospital mortuary, and university management was notified.

  • Current Status: While the Plateau State Police Command has yet to release an official statement, security personnel have been deployed to strategic areas of the campus to bolster safety and conduct an ongoing investigation to identify the killers and recover the victim’s head.

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Plantain Peel Plot Exposed! Nigerian-British Grandma Busted With 13kg Of Cocaine At Lagos Airport!.

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  • Airport Arrest: A 67-year-old Nigerian-British caregiver, Mary Yetunde Barek, was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on June 28, 2026, while attempting to board a flight to London. Authorities discovered 13 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside her luggage, which had been creatively packaged to resemble plantains. The suspect has admitted to owning the illicit materials.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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