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Ondo Women Protest Half Naked Over Insecurity

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Women in their hundreds protested half-naked against the spate of insecurity across four council areas of Ondo state.

The peaceful protests were staged in four out of the six council areas in the Northern senatorial districts in the state.

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Vanguard gathered that the protests were triggered by the recent kidnap of some teachers in Auga Akoko, the killing of a police officer by unknown gunmen at Oka Akoko last week, and the attack of 17 travellers on Ifira Akoko-Isua Akoko road by armed robbers among others.

The protesting women held brooms in their hands chanted various solidarity songs along the streets in the four Akoko council areas in the state.

They called on the security agents and the state government to come to their rescue

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The chairman, Akoko Divisional Traditional Council of the four local governments and monarch of Oka Akoko Oba Yusuf Adeleye, while addressing the protesters said the security challenges facing the country, Ondo State, and Akokoland will soon become a thing of the past.

Oba Adeleye said that communal efforts and traditional efforts will be applied as parts of solutions to the problems,.

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He appealed to various communities in Akokoland to “form vigilante groups while local hunters should be encouraged to complement the efforts of regular security agencies.”

The monarch however commended the efforts of Governor Akeredolu for putting Amotekun corps in place to join forces with the existing security apparatus in the state to combat the menace.

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Tension As Civilian Task Force Member Opens Fire Inside Kebbi Mosque

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Residents of Faransi village in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State were thrown into shock after a member of the civilian Joint Task Force, popularly known as Yansakai, allegedly opened fire inside a mosque.

According to a report on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama via his X handle, the incident left one youth, identified as Bawa Kiri, with gunshot injuries. His father, Kiri Nyako, reported the case to troops of 1 Brigade at Unashi.

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Military sources said efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the suspected Yansakai member behind the attack.

READ ALSO:Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims In Kebbi

Meanwhile, the injured victim has been evacuated to Ribah General Hospital in Zuru Local Government Area, where he is receiving treatment.

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Details of the incident remain sketchy as investigations continue.

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Bandits Leader Who Allegedly Killed 34 Katsina Worshippers Seen In Peace Meeting

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A picture has surfaced showing Babaro, a notorious bandit leader, at a peace dialogue held on Sunday in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the photo on X, noting that Babaro has been terrorising the Kankara and Malumfashi areas.

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Makama said Babaro is alleged to have led the recent attack on worshippers in Mantau, Malumfashi LGA, where 32 people were killed and many others injured during Isha prayers.

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The development comes as security analyst Bakatsine also confirmed on Sunday that Faskari residents and bandits agreed on a peace deal that included mutual forgiveness, unarmed entry into towns, safe farming, grazing, and the release of captives without ransom.

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Peace deal in Faskari LGA, Katsina State as residents and bandits agree on unarmed entry into town by bandits, safe farming/grazing, mutual forgiveness, captives freed without ransom. Notorious figures like Ado Aleru, Babaro and Kwashen-garwa attended,” Bakatsine wrote.

Authorities were yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, DAILY POST reports.

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NAF Air Raids Kill Three Boko Haram Commanders In Borno

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Boko Haram fighters are reportedly in disarray following sustained airstrikes by the Nigerian military on their hideouts in Borno State.

According to a report on Sunday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama via his X handle, the air raids targeted insurgent camps in Gobara and Balangaje, near Sambisa Forest in Gwoza Local Government Area, destroying several structures.

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At least three senior commanders, identified as Mustafa, Ba Bunu, and Awana Kura, were said to have been killed in the operation.

The development has heightened anxiety among fighters, women, and children in the affected enclaves. A senior commander, Modu Kunduli, was reported to have informed another top leader, Bakura (alias Weeze), that the group’s ranks were unsettled by the bombardments.

READ ALSO:NAF Kills 35 Terrorists In Border Airstrikes Near Cameroon

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Bakura, who operates around Kwajaffa–Ngabur village in Hawul LGA, was also quoted as expressing concern after sighting Nigerian Air Force jets over Garkida and Gombi areas.

Intelligence reports further indicate that the insurgents are considering retreating to their hideouts in Ngulde, Askira/Uba Local Government Area, pending further directives from their leaders.

Security sources said troops have been placed on alert to monitor possible movement of fighters as they attempt to evade additional air raids.

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