PUNCH
After a relative lull in terror attacks in the country, there was a resurgence this week amid fears that the fresh raids may signal a renewed offensive by terror groups, Saturday PUNCH reports.
Findings by our correspondents showed that no fewer than 77 people were reported killed and 43 kidnapped in different terror attacks on 10 states in the last one week.
It was also discovered that many houses were burnt as more than 1,000 residents were displaced.
77 killed
In Katsina State, 30 people were reported killed in Charanci, Safana, Kurfi, and Kaita Local Government Areas of the state between Tuesday and Thursday.
Reports indicate the victims were ambushed by bandits while returning from a condolence visit in Batsari.
Earlier, no fewer than eight soldiers were reported killed when terrorists attacked a military base at Sabon Gari in Dambo LGA of Borno State on Saturday.
On the same day, the spokesperson for the Kebbi Police Command, Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed that two people were killed when suspected Lakurawa bandits attacked Natsini village in Argungu LGA of Kebbi and rustled an unspecified number of cows.
Two people were also killed the same day during a gun battle between gunmen and police operatives in the Umuokanne area of Imo State.
On Sunday, suspected bandits killed the Katsina State Acting Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Amadu Surajo, and three others at Mai Rana village in Kusada LGA.
Coordinated attacks in Orsu LGA of Imo State claimed 18 lives on Sunday, with communities like Umukabia, Eziawa, Ihitte Nasa, Umuhu, Amaoku, and Amaebe bearing the brunt. Victims sustained deep machete wounds, heightening fear and outrage among locals.
Unknown gunmen were reported to have abducted a senior lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Professor John Ebeh on Friday.
On Wednesday, bandits attacked Idu village in Kufana District, Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State, killing two villagers. That same day, two officers were killed in an attack by Boko Haram terrorists at the Nganzai Police Division in Borno State.
In Zamfara State, over 40 people, mostly women and children were kidnapped on Sunday in Gana village of Shinkafi LGA.
Similarly, gunmen abducted two Catholic reverend sisters on Ufuma Road in Orumba North LGA of Anambra State on Tuesday while they were returning from a vocational association meeting in Ogboji.
In Jigawa State, no fewer than 11 people were also killed, and several houses were razed during an attack by bandits on Gululu village in Jahun and Miga LGAs last Friday, escalating tensions across the state.
The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, disclosed on Thursday that over 1,000 households were displaced in a series of attacks on communities.
How terrorists killed soldiers – Survivor
A soldier who survived the Borno attack on the military base said the insurgents used drones for surveillance and attack.
In an interview with Saturday PUNCH, the survivor disclosed that the attack reflected meticulous planning and monitoring of their activities at the base.
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