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One policeman killed as troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Magumeri

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One policeman killed as troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Magumeri

By: Zagazola Makama 

Atleast one policeman killed while  repelling attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the North Eastern Magumeri, Borno State.

It was gathered that the insurgents sneaked into a police formation at about 2 a.m. on one hilux truck and a motorcycle. They dropped their vehicle and sneaked on foot to avoid any sound that will alert the troops.

A Police source, told Zagazola Makama, a Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst that the terrorists attacked the police formation in two different directions resulting to the death of a Police  Sergeant. 

The sources said that the policemen swiftly engaged the terrorists in a gunbattle which lasted for about 30 minutes, forcing the terrorists to withdraw.

He said that they carted away with one police vehicle belonging to the Crack Operatives.

“The personnels were able to deflate the tyres of the vehicle before they took it away,  he said, noting that reinforcement team were currently chasing the fleeing terrorists,”he said.

The Borno Police Commisioner, Abdu Umar, comfirmed the attack.

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Police Recover Rifle, Ammunition, Arrest Four in Plateau Raid

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Police Recover Rifle, Ammunition, Arrest Four in Plateau Raid

By: Zagazola Makama

The Plateau State Police has arrested four suspects and recovered a locally fabricated rifle, live ammunition, and other exhibits following a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Jos South Local Government Area.

Police sources said that the operation was carried out on April 10 at about 8:30 a.m. by a Tactical Team acting on credible intelligence.

The raid was conducted at the residence of one Luka Ovey in the Dong Kassa area, leading to the arrest of Henry Patrick (31), James Chorbe (28), and Fredrick Peter (19).

Recovered from the scene were one locally fabricated rifle, three live rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, three spent shells, substances suspected to be cannabis, and charms.

The police sources said further investigation led to the arrest of Luka Ovey (28) in the early hours of the same day.

“All suspects are currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and recover additional weapons,”said the sources.

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Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid

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Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid

By: Zagazola Makama

The Benue Police has arrested 22 suspected cultists and criminals during a targeted raid on flashpoints and criminal hideouts in the Wadata axis of Makurdi.

Sources said that the operation, which is part of the command’s renewed effort to rid the area of cult activities and related crimes, began on April 9 at about 10:30 p.m. and lasted until 3:10 a.m. the following day.

The raid covered several suspected cultist abodes and black spots within the area.

Police sources said the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing investigation.

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14-Year-Old House Help Arrested for Alleged Murder of Employer in Lagos

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14-Year-Old House Help Arrested for Alleged Murder of Employer in Lagos

By: Zagazola Makama

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 14-year-old girl, Dorcas Adebisi, for allegedly stabbing her employer, Modupe Lawson, to death during an altercation at their residence in Oworonshoki.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on April 9 at about 4:00 p.m., and was reported to the Oworonshoki Police Division by the deceased’s brother, Abayomi Samuel Aina, around 5:00 p.m. the same day.

The sources said Police operatives who visited the scene at No. 13 Ayoola Street, Oworonshoki, found the victim lying in a pool of blood. Photographs were taken and the body was evacuated to the Mainland General Hospital Morgue in Yaba for autopsy.

The suspect was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody.

The police said investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.

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