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Suspected Robber Escapes Into River During Police Chase in Delta

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Suspected Robber Escapes Into River During Police Chase in Delta

Suspected Robber Escapes Into River During Police Chase in Delta

As Oghara Police Nab Suspected Robber, Recover Loaded Gun

Operatives of the Eagle-net special squad in Delta State on Sunday recovered a locally made cut-to-size double barrel gun and one locally made short gun from the bag of a fleeing robbery suspect.

This was contained in a press statement on Monday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, DSP Bright Edafe.

According to the statement, the security operatives sighted a male passenger carrying a mini bag who took to his heels on sighting the police.

The police image maker added that the suspect abandoned the bag and escaped into a nearby river when the police closed in on him.

He disclosed that upon searching the bag, the said guns were found, adding that efforts are on to arrest the fleeing suspect.

In another development on Sunday, police operatives attached to Oghara Police Station led by the Divisional Crime Officer, DCO Intercepted one Famous Olotu and found guns in his possession after the suspect was subjected to search.

Items recovered from him incude one locally made cut-to-size gun loaded with one live catrage.

The suspect was immediately taken into custody and investigation is ongoing, the police added..

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ari Mohammed Ali,
has assured members of the public that the command will leave no stone unturned in the fight against crime and criminality in the state.

“To this end, the CP has mandated all DPO and tactical commanders, to ensure sustainers of raids of criminal hideouts/ black spots in their area of responsibility.”

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Troops neutralise terrorist, destroy camps in Zamfara offensive

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By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade, in conjunction with Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have neutralised a suspected terrorist and destroyed several camps during an offensive operation in Zamfara State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 4:00 a.m. on April 27 when troops conducted a fighting patrol to Dan Gajeru and Kokomba areas in Tsafe Local Government Area.

The sources disclosed that troops made contact with terrorists during the operation, leading to an exchange of fire.

According to the sources, one terrorist was neutralised, while troops recovered two locally fabricated firearms, two motorcycles, eight mobile phones, and assorted hard drugs.

The sources added that several terrorist camps were also destroyed during the operation.

They further stated that troops have continued clearance operations in the general area to consolidate gains and prevent the re-establishment of criminal hideouts.

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Troops disrupt terrorist logistics supply in Niger, recover items

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Troops disrupt terrorist logistics supply in Niger, recover items

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under 22 Brigade and Sector 1, Operation Safe Haven, have disrupted the activities of suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Niger State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 7:30 a.m. on April 26 when troops, led by the Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. N.N. Rume, conducted an offensive operation at Latan Daji in Patigi Local Government Area.

The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the suspected logistics suppliers during the operation and engaged them, forcing the suspects to abandon their items and flee the area.

Items recovered include three motorcycles, a sack containing assorted soft drinks, and half bags of rice and gari.

According to the sources, the Brigade Commander also held a meeting with village heads in the area, warning them against associating with or providing logistics support to criminal elements.

The sources added that troops have since returned to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, while surveillance and patrols have been intensified in the area.

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Troops rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

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Troops rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.

Security sources said the rescue was carried out at about 11:00 p.m. on April 26 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bilawa-Jor during a fighting patrol around Naka.

The sources disclosed that the victim was found during the operation and safely extracted by the troops.

According to preliminary investigation, the victim had gone missing during an earlier attack at Mbapa community in the same local government area.

The sources added that the rescued victim has been evacuated to Naka General Hospital for medical attention.

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