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Bandits Kidnap Village Head and 14 Others in Kaduna, Communities Call for Urgent Military Action
In a tragic turn of events, bandits have kidnapped the village head of Ungwan Babangida, Babangida Sojiji, along with 14 others in Kauru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
The incident occurred on Thursday night when heavily armed attackers stormed Ungwan Babangida Village, firing sporadically before abducting their victims.
The youth leader of Dokan Karji, Aminu Khalid, confirmed the attack over the weekend, stating that the victims included three women and nine men. Two of the abducted individuals were laborers from Jigawa State and Ikara LGA of Kaduna State.
This kidnapping follows closely on the heels of another incident in the same LGA, where bandits abducted four farmers in Libere community on Wednesday, intensifying fears among residents.
Khalid emphasized the dire situation facing Kauru communities, calling for urgent military intervention.
“Federal Government and security operatives must intensify efforts to cripple the activities of these criminals who have made life difficult for villagers,” he said. He highlighted how many breadwinners have been killed, leaving communities in distress.
Despite the challenges, Khalid commended local vigilante groups for their resilience and constant efforts to thwart banditry, noting their success in foiling multiple kidnapping attempts.
The people of Kauru LGA now await decisive action from the government to restore peace and security to their region.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump seemed to enjoy himself as Chelsea dominated the first half of the Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night. Speaking at half-time from the MetLife Stadium, Trump told DAZN Football he was having a “really great time” watching the match.
Chelsea went into the break 3-0 up, thanks to a brace from Cole Palmer and a goal from Joao Pedro, leaving the French champions stunned. Trump praised the game, calling it a “tremendous sport,” clearly impressed by the pace and excitement of the contest. The Blues went on to seal a 3-0 win, lifting the Club World Cup trophy in emphatic fashion.
Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, mourns and share emotional tribute to former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
“The deceased had remained steadfast in fighting corruption and making Nigeria better throughout his administration, especially through the numerous initiatives introduced by his government, such as the expansion of rail lines, construction, and rehabilitation of major roads, establishment of the Social Investment Programs, and agricultural and security reforms, among others, amidst daunting challenges.”
“I pray Allah will forgive all the shortcomings of the deceased and grant him Aljanna Firdausi.”
Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. He passed away at the age of 82. The news was confirmed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu, who stated that Buhari died in London after battling an illness for some time.
The announcement was also shared through official government channels by President Bola Tinubu’s team. Buhari passed away around 4:30 p.m. GMT while receiving medical care at a clinic in the United Kingdom.
Following the news of his death, President Tinubu expressed sadness and extended condolences to the former First Lady Aisha Buhari and the rest of the family. Tinubu also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to oversee the process of bringing Buhari’s body back to Nigeria for burial.
Flags across the country have been ordered to fly at half-mast, and a state funeral is expected. The details of the funeral arrangements are yet to be officially released.
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