70 Persons Killed, 71 Abducted: Nigeria's Weekly Security Report – January 1 - 7, 2024
Sunny Dada
Journalist/Peacebuilding/Governance and Electoral Processes/Development Professional/Data Analyst/Rotary Peace Fellow
Bandits and terrorists opened the year in a killing and abduction spree with documented deaths and abductions totaling 70 and 71 respectively. The number of deaths represents a 41.43% increase when compared to the previous week; while the abductions witnessed a triple increase across five states. The killings and abductions have been attributed to bandits, gunmen, and Boko Haram Terrorists. The killings occurred through eleven incidents across nine states. The states are geographically spread across north-west, north-east, north-central and south-east. The states where the killings occurred include Adamawa (1), Borno (12), Ebonyi (1), Kaduna (17), Katsina (18), Nasarawa (4), Taraba (1), Yobe (6), and Zamfara (10). The victims include traders, law enforcement officers, and bandits. The abductions however occurred in Abuja (10), Borno (1), Ebonyi (2), Imo (1), Kaduna (42), and Taraba (16).
Two soldiers and two policemen were killed by armed bandits while two others Sustained injuries during an ambush attack in Zamfara.
The troops were killed in an ambush laid by the gunmen last Saturday evening while on patrol around Danjibga axis in Tsafe Local government area.
TVC NEWS Gathered that some of the terrorists were also killed by the troops while several others escaped with possible gunshot wounds.
Gunmen Invade Abuja Estate, Abduct 10 Residents Jan 7, 2024
Ten persons were on Sunday night reported kidnapped by marauders, who invaded Sagwari Layout Estate in Dutse axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Eye witnesses claimed the kidnappers appeared like herdsmen to mask their identity when they attacked the estate after 7p.m.
Residents mobilized security operatives in collaboration with the estate security guards to comb the hills within the vicinity of the estate.
Gunmen kidnap another traditional ruler in Imo Jan 6, 2024
Gunmen on Saturday abducted the Traditional Ruler of Orodo Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo, Samuel Ohiri, in his residence.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the heavily-armed four-member gang stormed the residence of the former Chairman of Imo Council of Traditional Rulers in a green-colour Toyota Highlander.
Confirming the abduction, the Police Spokesman in Imo, Henry Okoye, said the command had begun investigation into the matter.
No fewer than 42 locals were abducted and about 17 killed when bandits attacked Kunkurai, Dokan Karji and Angwan Sako communities in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Although the authorities were yet to react to the incidents, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter, Rev Joseph John Hayab, said on Friday that “this is the evil work of bandits despite the gain so far achieved but we will not be discouraged “
Terrorists attack traders’ convoy, kill eight in Katsina Jan 5, 2024
At least eight traders were killed while several others were injured when a group of terrorists attacked a convoy of vehicles conveying traders to a local market in Katsina State, north-west Nigeria.
The traders were going to Yantumaki weekly market in Danmusa Local Government Area when the terrorists opened fire on them Friday morning.
Eight of the traders died instantly while the wounded ones are receiving medical attention at a local hospital, the chairman of the drivers union in the area, Kabiru Dangaye, told PREMIUM TIMES.
Bandits Kill Village Head in Taraba Jan 5, 2024
Bandits have killed the Head of Wuro Musa village, Jauro Kabiru Gambo, in Yorro Local Government Area of Tarara State.
The deceased was abducted alongside 17 people including seven women when bandits stormed the village on Friday.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Taraba Police Command, SP Usman Abdullahi, confirmed the killing of the village head.
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed Pastor Luka Levong of the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) in Kwari, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe state. The attackers also killed five others.?
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Some residents who evacuated the corpses to the Specialist Hospital Geidam told Channels Television that the attackers invaded the community around 2: 00 am on Friday and shot the pastor and his church treasurer Maina Abdullahi.
According to them, the other victims were also killed in their separate houses one after the other before the arrival of the security men, while many houses including one church and vehicles were also set ablaze.
6 Killed, 1 Injured in Zamfara Community Jan 3, 2024
Terrorists have killed six people and injured one person in ‘Yartudu and Yardutsi areas of Nahuce town in Bungudu Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State,?North West?Nigeria on Wednesday, Jan 3.?
The incident, which took place at about 12:30 a.m., saw the assailants first invading Nahuce in two separate groups without a shot fired.
The Chairman of Bungudu LGA, Nura Umar confirmed the incident. “As authorities we are working tirelessly to investigate the incident, apprehend the perpetrators, and implement measures to enhance security in the area,” he said.
Ten terrorists have been killed with nine victims rescued in military operations in Katsina and Zamfara states.
The insurgents were neutralised by troops of the Joint Task Force, North West Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) on Wednesday.
This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesman of the Joint Task Force, North West Operation Hadarin Daji Ibrahim Yahaya.
The Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Umar Nadada, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigative Department in Lafia to commence an investigation into the attack on a supermarket in One Man Village, near Mararaba, in the Karu Local Government Area of the state; on Tuesday.
About four armed men reportedly attacked the supermarket and killed four customers.
Boko Haram kills 12, abducts one in Borno Jan 1, 2024
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in military uniform have killed 12 persons and abducted one in Gatamarwa and Tsiha communities in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Borno State command, Nahum Daso Kenneth, who confirmed the attack, said 12 corpses were recovered.
Hoodlums kill Lagos police officer in Adamawa Jan 1, 2024
A Mobile Police officer attached to the 43 PMF of the Lagos State Police Command has been murdered on New Year’s Day in Adamawa State.
PUNCH Metro?exclusively gathered that the officer, identified as Inspector Richard Felix, was attacked at Sangamu Hotel, Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa by some men at about 12:10 a.m. on Monday.
The Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the incident to?PUNCH Metro?on Monday.
One person was killed on New Year day and two others were abducted when gunmen stormed Afikpo community in?Ebonyi State.
Residents told the Nation reporter that the incident occurred around 8pm along Ndibe Beach Road.
An eye witnesses, Mr Onya Idam, said the driver managed to escape with the bullet ridden car with his boss, Mr Alazu, who is believed to be the main target of the kidnap, though he sustained bullet wounds.
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