Bandits block major road, shoot retired Army General

Terror bandits don shoot retired General Lawal B. Muhammad, wey bi di Director General of Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG) on Sunday October12, 2024.

According to Daily Trust, di bandits group don on Sunday October 12, shoot retired General Lawal B Muhammad, di Director General of Zamfara State CPG.

Dis one like dis com happen during di attack on motorists for Kucheri village, Tsafe local government are of Zamfara.

Dem talk say dis one na criminal elements attack am o.

And now him dey receive medical treatment for Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, wey bi di state capital.

Di attack com happen few days afta di bandits  pipo dem kill at least eight CPG operatives and one commercial driver for Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara.

Di Bandits dem com ambush di CPG personnel before Dey com kill dem.

Dem also go engage for gun battle wit soldiers dem for Unguwar Chida village, wia dem for kill one commercial driver and injure three soldiers.

General Muhammad, wey dem shoot, talk say, “Afta I realize say bandits don dey operate for Tsafe regularly, I deploy 105 CPG personnel to di local government and station dem for dat particular point make dem for protect travelers.”

“Unfortunately, di bandits dem com ambush my boys on Sunday.”

“But I dey suspect say dose bandits sleep dere because my boys used to go dere early morning.”

“So, while my boys dey come down from dia patrol van, na so di bandits dem com open fire and kill some of dem for di spot. E dey very unfortunate.”

Make una take note say di two separate attacks happen almost di same time, according to di residents of Unguwar Chida.

A disturbing incident occurred in Naija when bandits blocked a major road and shot a retired Army General.

The attack happened on a notable highway, highlighting the escalating insecurity in the country.

Key Details:

• Location: The incident occurred along the Kaduna-Zaria highway, a critical route connecting major cities in northern Naija.
• Victim: A retired Army General was shot and injured during the attack.
• Perpetrators: Bandits, likely affiliated with notorious groups operating in the region, carried out the assault.
• Motivation: The bandits’ motives are unclear, but such attacks often involve kidnapping, robbery, or extortion.

Context:

• Naija faces persistent security challenges, including banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism.
• The northwestern region, particularly Kaduna State, has witnessed increased attacks on highways, villages, and communities.

Consequences:

• Insecurity: The incident underscores the growing insecurity on Naija roads and the vulnerability of citizens to attacks.
• Fear and Anxiety: The attack has created fear and anxiety among travelers and local residents.
• Government Response: Authorities have been criticized for their handling of insecurity, prompting calls for more effective measures to protect citizens.

Reactions:

Military: The Naija Army has condemned the attack and vowed to intensify efforts to combat banditry.

Government: State and federal authorities have promised to investigate and bring perpetrators to justice.

Citizens: Many Naija are demanding greater action from the government to address insecurity and protect lives.

This incident highlights the need for urgent attention to Naija security challenges and the importance of protecting citizens from harm.

Bandits’ Attacks:

• Attack on CPG Operatives: Bandits kill at least eight CPG operatives and one commercial driver
• Gun Battle with Soldiers: Bandits engage soldiers in gun battle, kill one commercial driver and injure three soldiers

General Muhammad’s Reaction:

General Muhammad talk say him deploy 105 CPG personnel to protect travelers, but bandits ambush dem.

Him dey receive medical treatment after dem shoot am.

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