Nigerian troops have repelled a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on Saturday night.

According to the post, the attack occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on Friday when the terrorists launched an assault on the military base from different directions.

Security sources quoted by Makama said troops of Combat Team 5 (CT 5) held their positions and engaged the attackers in a gun battle.

The troops were able to repel the attack, forcing the terrorists to retreat from the base.

The sources added that three civilians were hit by stray bullets during the attack.

“The injured victims were immediately evacuated to a hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment,” Makama wrote.

Following the attack, security has been strengthened around the area to prevent another assault.

“The situation has since been brought under control, while security has been reinforced in the area to prevent further attacks,” the security sources said, according to the post.

A violent clash has reportedly broken out in Gwomu community, Bikwin Ward of Karim Lamido local government council of Taraba State, involving suspected herders and local residents, leaving at least three people dead and several villages destroyed.
According to local reports, the incident escalated on Thursday, resulting in the burning of three villages and the displacement of numerous residents who fled to nearby communities including Bambuka, Dadiya, Loh, and Panya.

The affected settlements were identified as Bobbo, Weyam, and Bakau, all located in the Gwomu Bayan Dutse area of Karim Lamido council.

Residents alleged that there was no visible security presence in the area from the time the violence began through the following morning, raising concerns over response time and protection of vulnerable communities.

The clash has forced many families to abandon their homes, while properties were reportedly destroyed in the affected villages.

Condemning the mayherm via a atatement issued on Saturday, the member representing Karin-Lamido, Ardo-Kola, Lau Federal constituency, Audu Mohammed Lauya, described the incident as “deeply saddening” and expressed sympathy to families who lost loved ones, as well as those displaced or affected by the violence. He said no community should be subjected to such devastation and loss.

Lauya called on security agencies to urgently intervene to restore calm in the affected areas, apprehend those responsible, and ensure that justice is served. He also urged authorities to provide immediate humanitarian support to displaced families and other victims of the attacks.

The lawmaker further appealed for restraint among residents of Karim Lamido, warning against retaliatory actions and stressing the importance of peaceful coexistence. He noted that continued violence would only worsen hardship in the region, while dialogue and cooperation remain essential for lasting peace.

Reaffirming his commitment to his constituency, Lauya said he would work with the Taraba government, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other stakeholders to support efforts aimed at restoring stability across affected communities.

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a 43-year-old woman and her two-year-old son from a kidnappers’ hideout in a forest in Kwara State after a gun battle with the suspects.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Okokon Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

He said operatives of the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), working with local security support groups, carried out the operation on Saturday after receiving credible intelligence on the victims’ location.

According to him, the team stormed a forest in Bode Sadu, where the woman and her child were being held captive.

“Upon sighting the operatives, the kidnappers opened fire in a bid to resist the operation but were met with a swift tactical response, forcing them to flee deeper into the forest,” Iniedu said.

He said the operatives searched the area and rescued the victims, identified as Adijat Kuburat, 43, and her two-year-old son, Abdul Malik Hamzat.

“The rescued victims have since been taken to a medical facility, where they are receiving appropriate treatment and care, while efforts have been intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects and dismantle the criminal network responsible for the abduction,” he added.

The police spokesperson said security operatives are continuing efforts to track down the fleeing kidnappers and bring them to justice.

He also said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the officers involved in the operation for their courage and professionalism.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes through sustained intelligence-led and collaborative operations until all criminal elements are brought to justice,” the IGP said.