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Bandit Ambush in Kanam: Dozens of Vigilantes Reportedly Feared Dead

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July 8, 2025

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No fewer than 70 members of a local vigilante group are allegedly feared dead following a suspected ambush by armed bandits in Kukawa and Bunyun communities of Kanam Local Government Area, Plateau State. The incident occurred on Monday during a security patrol mission aimed at identifying criminal hideouts in the area.

The Chairman of the Kukawa Vigilante Group, Aliyu Baffa, confirmed the attack, stating that the incident occurred when a combined team of vigilantes from different formations in Wase LGA moved toward a suspected bandit hideout in the nearby forest reserve.

According to Baffa, the vigilantes were on a reconnaissance mission to identify criminal enclaves in the forest popularly known as Madam Forest, which shares boundaries with Bauchi and Taraba States. However, they were ambushed less than a kilometer from Kukawa town by heavily armed bandits wielding sophisticated weapons.

“They took us by surprise,” Baffa said. “More than 70 of our men were killed on the spot. By evening, we had already buried them in Kukawa, but several others are still missing. We fear more bodies may be found in the surrounding bushes.”

He added that the attackers appeared to have prior knowledge of the movement of the vigilante team, suggesting a planned and coordinated assault.

In Bunyun village, which was also affected, a resident, Musa Ibrahim, told reporters that at least 10 members of the local security team were killed in a similar attack. The bandits, according to him, also set several houses ablaze during their raid on the community.

“We lost 10 of our local defenders here. The bandits not only attacked, they burned down many houses and caused panic across the village,” Ibrahim lamented.

The incident has sparked fresh concerns over the growing audacity of armed groups operating in the forested regions of Plateau State and neighboring areas. As of the time of filing this report, security agencies are yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

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Oshoala Scores as Al Hilal Cruise to 4-0 Away Victory Over NEOM

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November 6, 2026

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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal produced an impressive 4-0 away victory over NEOM, with fellow Nigerian international Christy Ucheibe also featuring in the convincing performance.

Sports247 reports that Oshoala continued her contribution to Al Hilal’s attacking campaign by finding the back of the net in the 65th minute, helping the visitors strengthen their advantage in a dominant display.

The Nigerian forward’s goal came during an impressive second-half performance from Al Hilal, who added three goals after the interval to complete a comprehensive victory.

Moroccan forward Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Al Hilal an early advantage before the teams went into the break.

Oshoala doubled the visitors’ lead in the 65th minute before Manar Al-Anzi made it 3-0 just four minutes later.

Jraidi then completed her brace in the 88th minute, sealing the emphatic 4-0 result for Al Hilal.

Christy Ucheibe, Oshoala’s Super Falcons teammate, also played a part in the victory as the Nigerian duo continued to make their contributions to the Saudi Arabian club.

The result represents another important outing for Al Hilal, with the team’s attacking quality evident in the performance against NEOM.

For Oshoala, the goal provides another opportunity to demonstrate her goalscoring ability and importance at club level. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football exports, and her performances continue to attract attention.

The presence of both Oshoala and Ucheibe in Al Hilal’s squad also highlights the growing influence of Nigerian players in women’s football outside the country.

With the emphatic away victory secured, Al Hilal will look to build on the performance in their subsequent fixtures.

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: PUBLIC VOTING OPENS FOR PMYA @12 — THE STANDARD

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November 6, 2026

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