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ZAMFARA APC YARI FACTION COMMISERATE WITH MANAGEMENT OF THUNDER BLOWERS OVER ATTACK

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The All Progressives Congress APC, loyal to Former Zamfara State Governor,  Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has condemned the attack on the corporate head office of a  Gusau based  Private Online Media Outfit, Thunder Blowers Multi media services by hoodlums suspected to be Political thugs on Monday, 03/01/2022.
 
Making the condemnation in a Statement, The factional Chairman, Hon. Lawal M Liman Gabdon Kaura said the attack on the Media outfit should be a source of concern to all true democrats who bank on free, fair and vibrant press to ventilate their Political and Socio economic manifestos to members of the public.
 
In a statement signed by Hon. Ibrahim Muhammed Birnin Magaji, the former Governor explained that “Democracy  cannot thrive where the rights of individuals is infringed upon, adding that if the Press is being caged, intimidated, harassed or molested through any means by the powers that be the Society is further plunged into anarchy”.
 
The Chairman opined that it’s unfortunate that such ugly trends in Zamfara State under the present administration has now crossed over from the opposition to members of the press who are the fourth estate of the realm, cautioning that if not properly addressed by the security agencies its escalation may affect the participation or otherwise of the electorates in the build up to 2023 general elections for the fear of the ‘unknown”.
 
Hon. Lawal M Liman said that the press should be encouraged to perform its constitutional role of being the watch dog of the society instead of muscling it for not playing to the gallery by the political operators who found themselves in power either through ballot box or any other means.
 
He sympathized with the management and Staff of Thunder Blowers Online News Medium over the unfortunate incident and called on it as well as other members of the press in the state in particular and Nigeria in general not to succumb to such blackmail and intimidation from any quarter , adding that it’s always their constitutional duty to be the middle-man between the government and the governed no matter the situation.
 

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NIGERIAN ARMY REPELS ARMED BANDIT ATTACKS IN ZAMFARA COMMUNITY

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Troops of Operations Hadarin Daji based at Bakura local government area of Zamfara state had succeeded in repelling armed bandits attack on Rogoji and Sikkida communities of Bakura local government area council.

According to a credible source, the armed soldiers, after receiving credible information, moved to the areas and confronted the bandits.

On arrival at the scene where bandits were about to be launched their deadly attack, engaged them in a serious exchange of fire and eventually succeeded in neutralizing the areas.

During the operation, the troops recovered (2) Ak47 rifles and some special ammunition.

The soldiers had also succeeded in recovering some ruminant animals, including cattle, goats, and donkeys.

The recovered animals were successfully handed over to their owners at Sikkida Magaji village.

The source said despite repelling the attack, they remain vigilant of the area to make it safe.

 

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TROOPS OF OPERATIONS HADARIN DAJI RESCUE NINE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN ZAMFARA

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Operatives of the Operation Hadarin Daji had succeeded in rescuing nine kidnap victims along Unashi-Sabuwa forest in Bukkuyum local government area of Zamfara state.

According to an anonymous source, the operatives of the Nigerian military carried out a coordinated operation where they successfully scared the bandits who ran away after sighting the operatives approaching their enclaves.

After fleeing, they abandoned five kidnapped victims, and they were later rescued by the forces of Operation Hadarin Daji.

The victims were handed over to the traditional ruler of Unashi village, and they were eventually reunited with their families.

Furthermore, troops of OPHD deployed at FOB Unashi while on fighting patrol along bandit enclave in Naruba forest in Zamfara state, intercepted 2 kidnapped victims who escaped from their abductors due to the troops operational activities.

The victims were equally handed over to appropriate authority for them to be reunited with their families.

Similarly, troops of Operations Hadarin Daji deployed at Magami while on fighting and confidence building patrol foiled bandits attack and kidnap attempt Dogon Santsi general area.

The bandits escaped into the bush and successfully rescued the kidnapped victims. The victims were handed over to Sarkin Magami and they have been reunited with their families.p

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OVER TWENTY WOMEN ABDUCTED BY BANDITS IN ZAMFARA

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Some suspected bandits armed with deadly weapons abducted over twenty women in Gora Namaye district of Maradun local government area of Zamfara state.

A source who confided in this medium stated that, the women were abducted while working on their various farms at the outskirt of the Gora village.

“About twenty-four of these women are so far set to be in the custody of the bandits, and the figure is not yet determined since more are being searched for.

A source who spoke to Thunder Blowers stated anonymously stated that the bandits had earlier sent a warning that no local should go to the farm for this year’s farming activities and that those who believed they had no option were the ones that became victims of circumstances”.

“It has been the fear of the people that the bandits may execute their bad plans, but people have no choice because going to the farm is the only option for the people of the area”.

When contacted, Zamfara police spokesman DSP Yazeed Muhammad said he will verify to get the details of the incident before responding.

 

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