Latest News
30 die as police, bandits exchange fire in Zamfara
The police in Zamfara has killed 30 bandits during a gun battle with terrorists in Gobirawa, Gora, Rini and Madoti Dankule villages in the Maradun and Bakura local government areas of the state.
This was contained in a statement released on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Mohammed Shehu.
He said the operation followed a distress call it received about simultaneous attacks in the areas.
Shehu said; “On receipt of the distress call, tactical operatives of the command comprising of Puff Adder, Special Forces, PMF and CTU led by the Commander 78 PMF arrived at the scene and engaged the attackers in a gun duel.
“As a result of the encounter, about 30 hoodlums were neutralised while others escaped to the forest with possible gunshot wounds.”
The PPRO however, said the police found about 10 corpses belonging to the villagers lying around.
He also asked residents of the state to cooperate with security agencies in order to effectively fight criminal elements terrorising the people.
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today 28th December 2024
Allen Onyema alleges dangerous campaign to defame Air Peace
NCAA records over 5,000 flight delays in two months
Naira appreciates against dollar after Christmas holidays
How to apply for Nigeria Customs Service 2025 recruitment
Otukpo comes alive as Idoma International Carnival ushers in memorable Christmas
Kanayo O. Kanayo explains why many women are unmarried in their 30s
Osun Court dismisses false claims of death sentence for stealing fowl
Lagos Court sentences four drug lords to 28 years in prison
I’m afraid of marriage – Actress Kiitan Bukola
Sokoto military airstrike hit terrorists, anyone with them was an accomplice – CDS
