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Other MoA event in Nigeria on Tue 20th January 2026

20th January 2026

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River guard killed in Yobe, police begin investigation

By: Zagazola Makama 

A 40-year-old man, Musa Mohammed, has died after being allegedly attacked and thrown into a river by unknown assailants in Bursari Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Residents of Girim Village, Ya’u Gambo and Adamu Muhammad, told Zagazola Makama  that the incident occurred at about 8:00 a.m. on Jan. 19, when the victim, who was employed to guard the village river, was confronted by some unidentified persons.

They said the attackers forcefully held Musa Mohammed, tied his hands and legs, and threw him into the river.

The sources added that about a month earlier, the deceased had a misunderstanding with five men from Dadigar Village in Bursari LGA, who allegedly warned him to stop guarding the river or face consequences.

Upon receiving the report, security operatives visited the scene and evacuated the victim from the river in an unconscious state.

“He was rushed to the Specialist Hospital in Gashua, where a medical doctor later confirmed him dead,” the sources said.

Photographs of the deceased were taken, and his remains were released to his relatives for burial according to Islamic rites.

Musa Mohammed was from Burburwa Village via Mayori in Yusufari Local Government Area of the state.

Investigation into the incident has commenced to identify and apprehend those responsible for the killing.

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