GUSAU — April 3, 2026 Gunmen have reportedly attacked the convoy of Mouktar Lugga, Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Governor, along the Funtua–Gusau highway. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on Thursday evening around 6:16 pm near Kucheri village, as the governor’s aide was returning to Gusau from an official engagement. Details surrounding the attack remain sketchy at the time of filing this report, with no official confirmation yet from the Zamfara State Government or security authorities. It is also unclear whether there were casualties or injuries resulting from the incident. Zamfara State has continued to grapple with security challenges, particularly along major highways where armed groups have carried out attacks in recent times. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Kokona, Nasarawa State — Suspected kidnappers who had just collected ransom were on Monday morning involved in a motor accident at Angwan Mayo, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
According to reports, the criminals were attempting to flee the area after securing the ransom when their vehicle crashed. Security operatives, including Nigerian soldiers and police officers, swiftly moved to the scene and took control of the situation.
Residents of Kokona praised the prompt response of the security agencies, noting that it prevented the suspects from escaping further.
Authorities are yet to disclose details regarding arrests or the condition of the victims.

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