Crime
43-year-old Isah Ibrahim was arrested with 19x seed planter in Yobe
43-year-old Isah Ibrahim was arrested with 19x seed planter in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Troops of Forward Operations Base (FOB) Potiskum deployed along Potiskum-Gombe Road today have arrested one Mallam Isah Ibrahim, 43 years old, in possession of 19x seed planter machines.
Special Adviser to Governor Mai Mala Buni CON on security, Brigadier-General Dahiru Abdusalam has said.
He said the items that are suspected to have been issued for the Yobe State Agricultural Empowerment program were concealed in a blue-colored 18-seater bus with registration No. KGT 449 YG.
Brig-Gen. Abdusalam revealed that the owner of the items had no letter of authority for the issue of the items to him or anyone else.
The suspect, who hails from Jigawa State, claimed that he bought the items from one Alhaji Babaji with the phone number 08032837370 in Damaturu at a rate of $50,000 each.
He said that he was conveying the items to resell in Dutse, Jigawa State. capital.
The suspect and recovered items are in the custody of FOB Potiskum and are to be handed over to the NSCDC for further action.
43-year-old Isah Ibrahim was arrested with 19x seed planter in Yobe
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Bauchi
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 82, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled a kidnap attempt in Jigi village, Lere District of Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, rescuing four abducted persons.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:05 p.m. on April 28 when troops deployed at Bafawa Balewa responded to intelligence on a kidnapping incident in the area.
The sources disclosed that on sighting advancing troops, the kidnappers abandoned their victims and fled into nearby bushes.
According to the sources, the four rescued victims were immediately secured and later handed over to the Chairman of Miyetti Allah, Lere District, for identification and further necessary action.
They added that troops have intensified patrols in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activity along the axis
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Bauchi
Troops Arrest Impostor Operating Illegal Checkpoint in Nasarawa
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested an impostor allegedly posing as a soldier while operating an illegal checkpoint in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 5:40 p.m. on April 27 at Iyorugwa community following credible intelligence.
The sources disclosed that the suspect was found extorting members of the public while impersonating military personnel and mounting an unauthorised checkpoint in the area.
According to the sources, items recovered from the suspect included a camouflage jacket, two waist belts, and other sundry materials.
They added that the suspect and recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops Arrest Impostor Operating Illegal Checkpoint in Nasarawa
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Enugu
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army, have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued four victims along Akama–Iwollo Road in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on April 28 when troops deployed at Roadblock Akama responded to credible intelligence on suspected kidnapping activities along the axis.
The sources disclosed that on arrival at the scene, troops found an abandoned vehicle and a motorcycle believed to have been used by the attackers.
According to the sources, the troops engaged the suspected kidnappers, forcing them to flee and abandon four abducted victims at the scene.
The rescued victims, along with recovered items, were handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation and necessary action.
They added that troops have intensified patrols and surveillance in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activity along the route.
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Enugu
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