Police arrest 18 ESN suspects, recover arms and ammunition in Imo

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Imo has arrested 18 suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), including male and female accomplices, and recovered arms, ammunition and other exhibits in Oguta Local Government Area of the state.

Zagazola learnt that the arrests followed the routine dislodgement of terrorist camps in Umuaka, Njaba LGA, and Ezioha, Mbaitoli LGA, on Sept. 17, which forced fleeing kingpins into hiding in Agwa, Oguta LGA.

Sources said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit trailed the suspects to Obudi and Ubah communities in Agwa, where 18 suspects were arrested.

They were identified as Okeabia Onyiyechi, 38; Ndukwe Ebube, 19; Mmadubueze Promise, 20; Raphael Echefu, 19; Ibaku Chigemezu, 19; Chika Augustine, 22; Ibuku Pascal, 22; Mbojisochukwu Odueze, 18; Obioma Emenyionu, 21; Christopher Ugonna, 28; Ozioma Onwatugws, 17; Mathew Chibuenyi, 16; Orusakwe Favour, 19; Uzochi Nkiruka, 45; Uzochi Adaeze, 20; Akubuome Chialuka, 20; Ibuaku Caroline, 50; and Godwin Okechukwu Uzochi, 22, all from Oguta LGA and its environs.

Items recovered from the suspects included one AK-47 rifle, three AK-47 magazines, one pump action gun, 90 rounds of live cartridges, two Biafra flags, and various criminal charms.

The sources added that two suspects sustained gunshot injuries during the raid and are undergoing treatment at the Police Clinic.

The sources noted that some of the arrested suspects confessed to several killings within the state, while others were identified in viral videos with terrorist commanders.

“The command is intensifying efforts to track down other fleeing terrorist kingpins, many of whom escaped with bullet wounds during the encounter,”the sources said.

Police arrest 18 ESN suspects, recover arms and ammunition in Imo

Borno: Suspected robbers injure hunter in Gubio attack

By: Zagazola Makama

A Grasshopper’s hunter sustained serious injuries after he was attacked by suspected armed robbers at Jatori village in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.

Sources said the attack occurred on Sept. 16, 2025, at about 10:30 p.m., when Dauda Modu Tela, 35, and his colleague, Bulama Adam, 20, were returning from a hunting expedition. They were accosted by three unknown men armed with machetes, bow and arrow.

“During the encounter, Dauda Modu Tela attempted to flee but was shot with an arrow on the neck, sustaining serious injuries,” the sources said.

Security sources immediately visited the scene, documented the incident, and ensured the victim received medical attention at PHCC Gubio before he was referred to University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital for further treatment.

The sources said that efforts are being intensified to apprehend the culprits in collaboration with members of the community,” the statement added.

Borno: Suspected robbers injure hunter in Gubio attack

Two die, 12 injured in Katsina road accident

By: Zagazola Makama

Two persons have been confirmed dead and 12 others injured in a road accident in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Sources said the accident occurred on Sept. 17 at about 8:45 p.m. in Jikamshi village when a Mitsubishi Canter, with registration number TSF-243-XF, loaded with sugarcane, lost control and rammed into a public gathering.

“The driver of the vehicle, who is currently at large, lost control and collided with a public gathering, leading to multiple casualties,” the sources said.

The sources said police operatives from Musawa Division immediately moved to the scene, secured the area, and evacuated the victims to the General Hospital, Musawa.

According to the sources, two of the victims, Mustapha Umar, 38, and Mani Salisu, 34, were confirmed dead by a medical doctor, while 12 others were admitted for treatment.

It added that some victims who sustained minor injuries were treated and discharged, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing driver.

Two die, 12 injured in Katsina road accident