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21 villagers, 60 bandits died in Bauchi attack – Bala Mohammed

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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has confirmed that 21 villagers were killed during a recent bandit attack on Mansur village in Alkaleri Local Government Area, while security forces neutralised over 60 of the attackers in a fierce gun battle.

Speaking during a condolence visit to the affected community on Thursday, Governor Mohammed said the victims included 13 vigilante members and 10 civilians.

He described the attack, which occurred two weeks ago, as a major security threat but commended the bravery of the vigilantes and security forces who repelled the assailants.

“As they inflicted serious loss on us, over 60 of them died too in the fierce battle,” the governor stated.

“Despite their superior firepower, our young vigilantes and security agencies showed exceptional courage.”

Mohammed extended condolences on behalf of the state and the Federal Government, stating that he is collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser to prevent further attacks in the region.

“We are here on behalf of the government to commiserate with this community, especially those in Alkaleri, Gwana, Duguri, Yelwan Duguri, and parts of Bauchi Local Government,” he said.

To support affected families, the governor announced N5 million for each family of the slain vigilantes and N3 million for the families of the deceased civilians. An additional N20 million will be disbursed for vigilante logistics.

Governor Mohammed also disclosed plans to recruit over 2,100 vigilantes before the end of the year, starting with 300 to 500 from the most affected areas.

He assured that the recruits would receive proper training and be placed on a minimum wage structure to ensure professionalism and avoid abuse.

He urged traditional rulers to expose informants aiding criminal activities in their communities assuring residents of the government’s commitment to protect lives and property.

“These people have come to the wrong place,” Mohammed declared. “If it comes to a point where I have to throw away this ‘Babanriga’ and join you, I will join you, In Sha Allah.”

Ekwutosblog reports that armed men suspected to be bandits launched a deadly attack two weeks ago, killing several vigilante members and civilians in a coordinated assault on three villages in Gwana District, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Our reporter gathered that the affected communities — Mansur, Digare, Sabuwar Sara, and Yalo — were attacked while residents were asleep.

Most of the victims were members of local vigilante groups from Gwana and Duguri districts, who had been safeguarding their communities from repeated attacks along the volatile borders with Gombe, Plateau and Taraba states.

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Kidnappers Took Loan With My Phone – Victim Recounts Ordeal

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A woman has shared a disturbing account of her abduction in Abuja, detailing how kidnappers allegedly exploited her personal information during captivity.

According to her, she was kidnapped while going home in a bus and kept blindfolded for two days as her captors demanded a ransom of ₦5 million from her family and friends.

She further alleged that while she was still in captivity, the abductors accessed her phone and used it to download a loan application.

With her ATM card and identification documents in her possession at the time, they reportedly secured a loan of ₦148,000 without her knowledge.

The victim said she remained unaware of the transaction throughout her ordeal, as she was blindfolded and focused on pleading for her life.

She revealed that when she later found out and wrote to the loan app, they insisted she must pay off the loan.

“I was kidnapped in a bus in Abuja. They blindfolded my eyes for two days. Even after asking for ransom of 5 million from my family and friends, they took a loan. They downloaded a loan app on my phone, and I always carry my ATM card and my ID cards in my bag, so they used it to up the loan app and took a loan of 148 thousand Naira. I didn’t even know about the loan all the time I was there cause I was blindfolded and just begging for my life….” she partly said.

 

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Man Ends His Marriage After Finding Photographs Of His Wife With Another Man While Browsing Google Maps

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A husband was left shocked and reportedly had to end his marriage after discovering photos of his wife with another man while using Google Maps.

The man was using Google Maps to plan a route before setting off on a journey when he noticed an image of his wife sitting on a bench, stroking the hair of another man whose head rested in her lap.

Captured by a Google camera vehicle in Lima, the Peruvian capital, the stunned husband said the photograph grabbed his attention because the woman pictured seemed to be wearing identical clothing to pieces his wife owned.

Although the photo dated back to 2013, the furious husband challenged his wife with proof of her previous betrayal.

The pair, whose identities remain anonymous, subsequently divorced after the woman confessed to having an affair.

In a twist of fate, she was photographed with her lover on a bench near the city’s Puente de los Suspiros de Barranco (Bridge of Sighs of the Ravine).

 

The husband recently posted the photographs on Facebook where they sparked considerable reaction amongst users.

One social media commenter, San Pateste, said: “What a small world it is… It would have been enough if she said to her husband that she did not love him any more.”

Guillermo Sanchez added: “Out of 100 women, 90 per cent are not loyal, the rest are loyal and only have one eye (hahaha) or are immortal (hahaha).”

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Explosion injures soldier, NSCDC personnel in Imo

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An Improvised Explosive Device, IED, explosion injured a soldier and a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, made this disclosure on X.

Makama disclosed that the incident occurred at about 8:35am on March 18 during a joint operation by troops of 34 Artillery Brigade in the Orsu general area.

According to the source, the personnel were operating around a suspected hideout of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, when they stepped on a concealed pressure-activated IED.

It noted that the device detonated, leaving both operatives injured.

“They were immediately administered first aid and subsequently evacuated to a medical facility for further treatment.

“Operations are ongoing in the area to dismantle criminal hideouts and enhance safety,” the source said.

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