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43-year-old Isah Ibrahim was arrested with 19x seed planter in Yobe

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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

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Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau

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Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation Enduring Peace operating in Plateau State, have arrested a suspected security impersonator during a patrol in Jos South Local Government Area.

Security sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday at Latya community during a routine patrol operation.

Items recovered from the suspect included a Keystone identification card bearing the ldetails “AP/No 190470 SP Aodona Lorpuu,” an NSCDC identification tag, a vehicle plate number and other personal effects.

The sources said the suspect was unable to provide satisfactory explanations regarding the recovered items during preliminary questioning.

The suspect and the recovered exhibits were subsequently handed over to Keystone B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and necessary action.

Security agencies have continued to warn against impersonation of military and security personnel, describing the act as a threat to public safety and national security.

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Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau

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Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace have intercepted 197 cattle after suspected herders allegedly blocked a major road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the troops responded at about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday following reports that herders and their cattle had obstructed the Tasheek–Makera road axis.l

The sources said that upon arrival at the scene, the herders abandoned the cattle and fled into nearby areas.

Troops subsequently recovered a total of 197 cattle and moved them to a safe location pending further necessary action.

Security officials said the swift intervention prevented possible disruption of movement and tension within the community.

They added that efforts were ongoing to identify and trace the owners of the cattle, while warning against acts capable of causing public disorder or undermining peaceful coexistence in the area.

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Troops Foil Attempted Motorcycle Snatching In Plateau

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Troops Foil Attempted Motorcycle Snatching In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 81, Operation Enduring Peace have foiled an attempted motorcycle snatching incident in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 10 a.m. on Sunday near Community Secondary School, Doss, when a suspected criminal allegedly attempted to snatch a motorcycle from a commercial rider identified as Rabiu Abubakar.

The sources said troops stationed at Gyambwas swiftly responded to distress information and mobilised to the scene.

On arrival, the troops discovered that the commercial rider had resisted the attacker and fled the area for safety.

However, a passenger abandoned at the scene by the fleeing rider sustained injuries during the incident.

The suspect reportedly escaped on sighting the troops before he could be apprehended.

The injured passenger was rescued by the troops and taken to a hospital for medical attention.

The troops said efforts were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspect.

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