Notorious bandit leader Dogo Gide has imposed over ₦100 million in levies on 23 communities in Tsafe West, under Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Reports indicate that each community was assigned specific amounts, with the highest levies demanded from Kunchin-Kalgo (₦20 million), Sungawa (₦15 million), and Rakyabu (₦15 million). Other affected villages include Kwaren Mai-Saje (₦10 million), Magazawa (₦10 million), Gijin-Zama (₦8.5 million), Giwa (₦7 million), Kauyen Magaji (₦7 million), and Barebari (₦6 million).

Additional targets are Unguwar Rogo (₦5 million), Machiya (₦5 million), Katuga (₦5 million), Magazu (₦5 million), Tsageru (₦5 million), Gidan-Anne (₦7 million), Unguwar Dan Halima (₦5 million), Kauyen-Kane (₦5 million), Kurar-Mota (₦6 million), Kibari (₦3 million), Sabon-Garin Bakin Gulbi (₦2.5 million), Karda (₦5 million), Dakolo (₦5 million), and Yalwa (₦2.7 million).

The levy has created panic among residents, who fear violent reprisals if the demands are not met.

Zamfara State Commissioner of Police Mohammed Dalijan confirmed the situation during a phone interview, assuring residents that security agencies have been deployed to the affected areas to prevent attacks and maintain order.

“It is true that Dogo Gide imposed levies on some communities, but we have deployed our men to those areas. Nobody will threaten them; security agencies are on the ground,” he said.

Dalijan also emphasized that no village has been abandoned, adding, “No community has been deserted, and nobody has fled their homes due to the threats.”

The imposition of levies by bandits is a growing tactic used to extort rural communities in Zamfara, a state grappling with persistent insecurity.

Residents are urging the government to take decisive steps to eliminate banditry and restore peace in the region.

Three people lost their lives on Tuesday morning in Ogbomoso when a container-laden truck overturned and crushed a commercial tricycle at Takie Junction around 9:30 a.m.

According to eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred when the truck lost control while navigating a bend, causing its container to topple onto the tricycle, locally known as Keke Marwa. Tragically, the tricycle's rider and two female passengers were trapped beneath the container. Rescue teams later confirmed that all three victims had died.

Efforts are ongoing to remove the fallen container to restore normal traffic flow and prevent further accidents in the area. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution while approaching the affected section of the road.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the death of two individuals following a suspected bomb explosion at Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of Abuja.

The incident occurred on January 6, 2025, around 11 a.m., prompting a swift response from the police after receiving a distress call from the village head. A team of operatives, including the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit and the Kubwa Area Commander, was dispatched to the scene.

FCT Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Josephine Adeh, revealed that three men from Katsina, suspected to be handling an improvised explosive device (IED), visited the school’s owner, Mallam Adamu Ashimu. The device reportedly detonated on the school veranda, killing two of the men instantly. A third individual and a female trader nearby sustained severe injuries and were taken to an undisclosed hospital under police guard.

Adeh confirmed the recovery of IED remnants from the scene and noted that the school owner had been taken into custody for questioning.

John Gabaya, Chairman of Bwari Area Council, provided additional details, confirming one fatality at the scene and four injured individuals, including a young girl selling soybean cakes nearby. "The girl sustained injuries because of her proximity to the explosion and was rushed to the hospital along with three others," he said.

FCT Police Commissioner Olatunji Disu has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or items. Residents are advised to stay alert, avoid contact with suspicious objects, and promptly notify the authorities in case of emergencies.

The police have assured the public of their commitment to investigating the incident thoroughly and sharing updates as they become available. Emergency contacts for reporting such incidents include 0806 158 1938, 0803 200 3913, 0802 894 0883, and 0705 733 7653. Additional lines for the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) and Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) are 0810 731 4192 and 0902 222 2352, respectively.

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An explosion at an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyi community, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has claimed the life of one student and left four others critically injured.

The incident occurred around noon on Monday, January 6, 2025, sparking panic in the community, situated approximately 42 kilometers from Abuja’s city center.

Emergency response teams, including the police bomb disposal unit, swiftly arrived at the scene to manage the situation. The injured victims were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.

Preliminary reports suggest the deceased student may have been carrying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that detonated unexpectedly.

Security officials have yet to release an official statement on the incident. Attempts to reach the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, for clarification were unsuccessful as calls and messages remained unanswered.

The explosion has left the community in shock as investigations into the cause and circumstances surrounding the tragedy continue.