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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 trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

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Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 8 Division, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Sabon Birnin in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have traced a group of terrorists who kidnapped four farmers in Fadama village.

Security sources said that at about 10:00 a.m. on March 24, troops responded to reports of terrorist activity in the community. On arrival, they confirmed that a group of terrorists had invaded the village and abducted four local farmers.

Troops trailed the suspects along their withdrawal route but the terrorists had fled.

The troops admonished residents on the importance of timely reporting of suspicious activities to enable prompt security response and continued aggressive patrols to deny terrorists freedom of action in the area.

They also warned the residents against complicity with the terrorists.

Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

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Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

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Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a notorious criminal terrorizing residents of Vatt Community.

Security sources said that at about 4:10 p.m. on March 24, troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, in collaboration with local residents, apprehended 40-year-old Suleiman Mohammed in Lamingo, Jos East Local Government Area.

The suspect, known for causing fear and committing crimes in the community, was handed over to the Keystone Maijuju Division for necessary legal action.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by troops of Operation Enduring Peace to maintain law and order, protect lives, and ensure the safety of residents across Plateau State.

Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

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Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

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Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have successfully repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Pinau community, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the attack occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on March 26, when armed assailants attempted to strike the community.

Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, engaged the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to flee.

“No casualties were recorded during the encounter, and troops are currently conducting thorough exploitation of the area to ensure the safety of residents,” a security source said.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

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