Gunmen Attack Zamfara College, Abduct Students

Hoodlums suspected to be bandits stormed the college of Agriculture, Bakura, in Zamfara State and made off with scores of students on Sunday night. It was gathered that assailants before kidnapping its victim invaded the school premises shooting sporadically and engaging in a gun duel with security personnel that eventually snatched the life of one of the officers.

President Buhari Appoints Justice Baba-Yusuf as Acting Chief Judge

President Buhari has approved the appointment of Justice Husseni B aba-Yusuf as acting Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). President Buhari’s approval was based on recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC).

INSECURITY: Police Arrests 20 Suspects Over Plateau Killings, Deploy Crack Team

The Plateau State police command has arrested a total of 20 suspects in connection with the killing of about 22 travelers in Rukuba area of Plateau’s Jos north LGA on Saturday. With the development the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba, on Sunday ordered the immediate deployment of Police Intervention Team to Plateau State to carry out an on-the-spot assessment and ensure enhanced, coordinated response to protect the community and boost public confidence in the affected areas of the state. This was contained in a statement on Sunday by the Police spokesman, Frank Mba, title, “Plateau attacks” 20 suspects arrested, 33 victims rescued as IG orders coordinated response to protect citizens.” The statement read, “The IGP, while condemning the incident, has called for calm and assured victims and relatives of the attack that the police are working with the military, other security forces and the State Government to ensure that all perpetrators of the unfortunate incident are brought to book.

Niger Commissioner For Information Regains Freedom 5 days After Abduction

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Niger State, Muhammad Idris, who was abducted by suspected bandits on August 7 has regained his freedom around 9.30 p.m. on Thursday. A member of the family, Ado Ada, who made the disclosure, expressed his delight over the victim’s safe return.