Crime
Troops Repel Deadly Zamfara Attack, Kill Two Villagers
Zamfara attack repelled by troops and vigilantes in Maiwa village, leaving two villagers dead as security forces intensify patrols in the area
A Zamfara attack on Maiwa village was repelled by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA working in collaboration with local vigilantes, though two villagers were confirmed dead during the exchange of fire with the assailants.
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The incident occurred after a distress call was received at about 5:30 pm, prompting a rapid response from security forces deployed in the area.
Upon arrival, the troops met vigilantes already engaged in a gun battle with the attackers, indicating that the confrontation had begun before military reinforcements reached the scene.
The combined efforts of the troops and local vigilantes reportedly forced the attackers to retreat into nearby bushland.
Security personnel subsequently conducted a sweep of the area to assess the aftermath and ensure no immediate threat remained within the community.
During the follow-up operation, it was discovered that two residents had been killed in the course of the exchange of fire.
The development added a tragic dimension to an already volatile situation, underscoring the risks faced by civilians in conflict-prone regions.
Security forces have since maintained a heightened presence in Maiwa village, with ongoing patrols aimed at preventing further incursions and restricting the movement of the attackers.
The sustained deployment is intended to reassure residents and stabilise the area following the incident.
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The response highlights continued coordination between formal security agencies and local vigilante groups in addressing emerging security challenges across parts of Zamfara State, where communities remain vulnerable to sporadic armed attacks.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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