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Kano Police Arrest 4 Suspected Bandits, Recover Arms and Cash
Kano Police Arrest 4 Suspected Bandits, Recover Arms and Cash
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force in Kano has apprehended four individuals suspected of banditry and recovered a cache of weapons and cash, according to intelligence sources.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that three Police, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a targeted operation on March 6, 2025, at approximately 1600 hours.
The sources said that the Operation led by the Officer-in-Charge of Jarkuka Outpost, Mariri Division, resulted in the arrest of the following suspects: Shukurana Salihu, 25, from Katsina State, Rabi’u Dahiru, 35, from Katsina State, Ya’u Idris, 30, from Katsina State and Muktar Sani, from Yandodo Hotoro Quarters, Kano State
The suspects were found in possession of: Three locally made revolver pistols, two cutlasses, twelve live ammunition of various calibres, three cartridges, four knives, four mobile phones, twenty-four pellets and a vigilante group identity card
The sources explained that the Command has intensified its efforts to combat criminal activities in the region, noting that in a related development, the Command recently arrested three suspected car thieves and recovered two stolen vehicles.
According to the sources, Investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon completion.
Kano Police Arrest 4 Suspected Bandits, Recover Arms and Cash
Troops Neutralize Terrorists Kingpin Yusuf Gwamna, other in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have neutralized a notorious bandit kingpin, Yusuf Gwamna, during a fierce encounter in the Dutsin-Ma area of Katsina State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Monday that several other terrorists were also eliminated in the operation.
Gwamna had long been a high-profile criminal, responsible for multiple attacks, kidnappings, and other violent crimes across Katsina and neighboring states.
His reign of terror had instilled fear among local communities, making his elimination a major victory in the fight against banditry.
Troops Neutralize Terrorists Kingpin Yusuf Gwamna, other in Katsina
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai Repel ISWAP Attack on Local Security Outpost in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a local vigilante outpost in Sabon Gari, Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of Sunday.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the terrorists launched the attack around 1:20 a.m., targeting local vigilantes near the Sambisa Forest border with Borno State.
During the assault, the insurgents killed one vigilante member and attempted to overrun the security post, but the troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) manned by troops of the 114 Battalion swiftly intervened and engaged the terrorists, forcing them to flee under heavy military fire.
It was gathered that several terrorists were wounded as traces of flood was found in their withdrawal routes.
The troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in coordination with local forces, defended the ground and prevented further casualties and damage.
Security sources confirmed that no military personnel were harmed.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai Repel ISWAP Attack on Local Security Outpost in Adamawa
Teenager Arrested for Alleged Rape of Student in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
A 19-year-old man, Awal Ahmadu, has been arrested by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly raping a 12-year-old student in the Tafa Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 7, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM. Ahmadu, identified as a resident of New Bwari Village, is accused of raping a JSS III student (name witheld) of Government Day Secondary School New Bwari.
The alleged rape took place in a nearby bush during school hours. Upon receiving the information, security personnel were dispatched to the scene and apprehended Ahmadu while the victim was taken to Umar Musa Yar’Adua Memorial Hospital in Sabon-Wuse for a medical examination.
Teenager Arrested for Alleged Rape of Student in Niger State
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