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Breaking: Rogue Soldier Kills An International Staff, Injure UN Pilot in Borno
Breaking: Rogue Soldier Kills An International Staff, Injure UN Pilot in Borno
By: James Bwala
Reports reaching NEWSng reveals that, a soldier working in the frontline operations in Damboa local government area of Borno state in Northeast Nigeria have killed a humanitarian worker and also injured a helicopter pilot before he was said to have been brought down by other colleagues to prevent further disaster on the humanitarian operations in the deep field.
The incident according to sources raises serious crises among the humanitarian workers in Damboa local government as the lady killed was said to be an Expertriate from Ethiopia and the injured Pilot, a UN staff working with UNHAS and lifting humanitarian staff from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital to deep field for humanitarian assistance.
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Although there was no evidence of any engagement that may have resulted in the action taken by the soldier, reports simply put that he was depressed having been fighting for a while in the frontline operations.
Investigation carried out by NEWSng revealed that the lady, an International staff from Ethiopia was working with a French organization, Medicine de Mondene (MDM). According to findings, she was stabbed four time by the soldier, who afterwards turn on the pilot and injured him also.
“She was not a UN staff but the Pilot is. We could not fetch reasons for the action rather than put that the soldier was depressed. For now, I cannot tell you their names as we are yet to complete our investigation on the matter. This is rather sad but we hope that the Nigerian authority will do sometime to stop aggressiveness against humanitarian workers by some men in uniform and to take a step in ensuring the need is done for soldiers in such conditions.” A source said
The incident which happened at about 3:00pm put that the soldier stab the international staff after he had exhausted bullet firing at the humanitarian helicopter that wounded the UN Pilot.
” It was after he had exhausted his bullet that he turns on the international staff with jack knife and stabbed her four times to sniffout life in her.” Another source told NEWSng
As at the time of this report, there are no official statement from either the military or the humanitarian operations.
Breaking: Rogue Soldier Kills An International Staff, Injure UN Pilot in Borno
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
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.
Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau
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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