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Idris Ibrahim

February 26, 2021

Northern governors vow to protect schools, gunmen strike again, abduct schoolgirls

“We resolved to put more effort to enhance the security and safety of all schools within our domains.”

February 26, 2021

Bandits invade Zamfara girls college, abduct 300 students

The abduction came barely a few weeks after hundreds of schoolboys were abducted in Katsina by bandits, drawing nationwide uproar.

Bandits used to illustrate the story
February 24, 2021

FG to begin trial of 5000 Boko Haram suspects in detention

Legal Aid Council disclosed that it has been saddled with the responsibility in providing defence for the inmates on commencement of the trial.

Legal Aid Council Headquarters
February 24, 2021

Bandits kill three, abduct women in Buhari’s home state, Katsina

“On kidnapping issues, some women were actually kidnapped. But they are not up to 46,” the police officer said.

Bandits used to illustrate the story
February 24, 2021

SPECIAL: Behind Abuja notorious SARS office, an illicit drug market thrives

The hilly drug market that links in Guzape District has been operating for over a decade. Always ready for any eventuality, drug dealers are armed with dangerous weapons.

A section of young men gathered to trade and use illicit drugs, including tranquillisers diazepam and tramadol, in Abuja. February 12, 2021. Photo: Idris Ibrahim for Peoples Gazette.
February 23, 2021

Many feared dead as Boko Haram fires missiles into Maiduguri

Missiles landed in Gwange, Bulabulin, Adam Kolo, and Molai areas of the town leading to the deaths of many residents, the report stated.

Boko Haram insurgents
February 23, 2021

Troops recapture Marte, kill scores of terrorists in Borno

“Yes, it’s true, the troops reclaimed the town so far, no casualty recorded from our troops after the gun battle,” army spokesman said.

Nigerian troops
February 22, 2021

Gunmen abduct top traditional ruler, lecturer, others

“The command is aware of the abduction of a monarch that occurred last night, and we are working on it.”

Niger Delta Militants (Credit: ThisDay)
February 20, 2021

Locals colluding with bandits to pillage communities: Kaduna govt

“Preliminary investigations thereafter suggested that the bandits conducted these attacks with the aid of some local youths.”

Samuel Aruwan
February 20, 2021

Bandits strike Katsina again, nursing mothers, babies abducted

One of the nursing mothers was however spared with her baby by the captors due to the ill health of her baby, the report said.

Bandits