TERRORISTS, BANDITRY ACTIVITIES IN NORTHWEST HAVE REDUCED- SHEHU SANI. (PHOTO).
Terrorists, banditry activities in Northwest have reduced – Shehu Sani Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senator, has disclosed a decrease in the activities of terrorists and bandits in the Northwest. Sani said the recent killings of some top terrorists’ leaders could have been responsible for the decrease. Posting on X, the former lawmaker wrote: “In the last few weeks, there is a noticeable decrease in terrorist and banditry attacks and kidnappings in the North Western parts of this country. “The elimination of some of the top terrorist leaders must have been responsible.This is commendable and should be sustained.” In the past weeks, notable bandit leaders have been killed in the North. Those eliminated include- Haliru Kachalla Sububu or Buzu, Kachalla Tukur Sharme (killed by rival gang), Sani Black, another prominent bandit leader, killed along with his brother and two children, Kachalla Makore, Kachalla Mai Shayi Kachalla Tsoho Lulu and Mai’Yar Gitta. Gitta lost his life after
According to sources,at least 10 people have killed and several houses burnt in fresh violence that erupted today tuesday in Taraba State.But police said six people died in the clashes between the Fulani and Mummuye ethnic groups in Lau Local Government area of the state.Locals say today's violence started around 2a.m when a village,named Bonja,and Mayo-Kunga belonging to Fulani ethnic group,was attacked by suspected Mummuye youth.The attacks on the Mayo-Kunga village led to reprisals attacks on neighnouring communities.The Police Public Relations Officer for Taraba State,David Misal,said only six people were killed in the conflict.''Since the friday attack betwen the Fulani herdsmen and Mummuye farmers in Lushi,there have been reprisal attacks.For now six persons were confirmed killed on both sides while several others have been arrested,'' the PPRO said.Mr Misal,an Assistant superintendent of police,also confirmed that 80 houses had been torched.The latest killings and destruction of properties,including farmlands and domestic animals is coming barely a week after the state gover,Darius Ishaku,was quoted in the media as urging Christians according to Premuim Times,to rise up and and defend themselves against terrorists before they are annihilated.The governor made the call in Jallingo during a thanksgiving service organised by the Christians Association of Nigeria {CAN} to celebrate new year and to pray for victims of Southern Kaduna massacre and other victims of terrorism across the country.
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