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NSCDC Foils Kidnap of Customs Officer, His Wife, Others in Nasarawa
NSCDC Foils Kidnap of Customs Officer, His Wife, Others in Nasarawa
By: Michael Mike
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has thwarted the kidnapping of an officer of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), his wife, and others at the Bukan-Ari area along Kurikyo Road in Lafia, Nassarawa State.
A statement by the spokesman of the NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale said in adherence to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General’s marching order, the CG’s Special Intelligence Squad, in an aggressive gun duel against a notorious kidnap gang, has thwarted the kidnapping of an officer of the Nigerian Customs Service, his wife, and others at the Bukan-Ari area along Kurikyo Road in Lafia, Nassarawa State.
Babawale said the NSCDC Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, upon receiving an intelligence report concerning incessant kidnapping activities in Lafia metropolis and its environs, ordered the CG’s Special Intelligence Squad to launch an aggressive onslaught against the criminal elements terrorizing the area.
Speaking on the operation, the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Boss, Commandant Apollo Dandaura said, “In a 5-hour intelligence-based coordinated operation, his men alongside the Nassarawa State Commandant foiled a kidnap attempt on two residents of the Bukan-Ari area along Kurikyo Road in the Lafia metropolis.”
He said. “Let me reiterate that the Commandant General of the NSCDC has zero tolerance for all acts of economic sabotage, vandalism, and threats against lives and property of the civil populace, and we are committed to fighting head-on any group or syndicate terrorizing the peace of innocent citizens.
“The success made in this operation hinged on the use of modern technology in gathering intelligence and other credible intelligence available about the notorious gang terrorizing the peace of Lafia metropolis and some parts of the state. They met their Waterloo while in an attempt to kidnap a Customs officer; the wife and one other person (name withheld)”.
“The CG’s Special Intelligence Squad engaged the kidnappers and subdued them due to superior and intense firing power which resulted into the arrest of 2 kidnappers, the other 2 were neutralized while 1 escaped with severe injuries from gunshots and made away with an Ak-47 Rifle”.
“The following items were recovered as exhibits at the scene of the crime: one (1) AK-47 assault rifle, 1 magazine, 40 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, 5 different types of mobile phones, and 2 knives. a cash sum of ₦7,500 and some substances suspected to be charms
The suspects arrested are Hassan Ibrahim, aged 23 years, male, from Azare Local Government of Bauchi State, and Ibrahim Hudu, aged 30 years. Fulani, Male, while one driver, Mata, and one Yahaya Abubakar were the 2 killed during the exchange of gunfire.
The CG’s SIS Commandant further noted that the suspects arrested are currently cooperating in the ongoing investigation and have confessed to their different levels of involvement in the series of kidnappings carried out earlier, noting that efforts are on top gear to apprehend the fleeing suspect and other members of the syndicate.
He said the NSCDC will not relent in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of people and their properties in Nassarawa State and across the nation, urging the public to report strange movements in their vicinities to the nearest security agencies.
NSCDC Foils Kidnap of Customs Officer, His Wife, Others in Nasarawa
Insurgents ambush troops during clearance operation in Borno
By: Bodunrin Kayode
About six solders two civilian joint task force (Cjtf) and three vigilante hunters lost their lives yesterday after an ambush in Konduga council area.
The insurgents are suspected to have ambushed the military convoy killing the Commander of 202 Tank Battalion Lt col Paiko and some soldiers while advancing into a clearance operation.
The attack which took place along Kashimri community in
Konduga council area of Borno state equally saw the demise of three vigilante members in the reinforcement convoy of the Commander.
An impeccable source stated that at least 11 people, including the commander of the Nigerian Army troops, were killed after the Boko Haram insurgents mounted the ambush at about midday on Friday.
Our source reported that they sighted ISWAP elements gathering in the general area and reported to Konduga forward military base for immediate action.
But Konduga for tactical reasons reached out to 202 Bama for reinforcement which was gladly volunteered and they hit the road running down to embark on the clearance operation before driving into the ambush.
The remains of the commander Bama has since been ferried to Maiduguri, while the Commander Konduga and other wounded troops were rushed to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) for advance treatment.
Residents hinted that there was restriction of movement at Konduga Bama main road at about the time of the ambush till the end of the siege.
Our source added that that the clearance operation was a success as the insurgents suffered significant casualties during the exchange of gunfire between own troops and enemy.
The Nigerian Army was yet to issue an official statement on the incident as at the time of filing this report.
Insurgents ?ambush troops during clearance operation in Borno
Bandits abduct five worshippers, injure one in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted five worshippers and injured one person during an early morning attack on Maradawa village in Rijiya District, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola learnt that the attack occurred at about 5:45 a.m. on Thursday while residents were observing the Subhi (dawn) prayers.
The hoodlums reportedly opened fire on the worshippers, wounding one person before abducting five others to an unknown destination.
Troops later visited the scene, and the injured victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The troops have been deployed to the area and is currently on the trail of the attackers to rescue the victims and restore normalcy.
Bandits abduct five worshippers, injure one in Zamfara
Bandits abduct 11 children from farm in Bungudu, Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted 11 children while working on a family farm in Ruwan Kaiwa village, Kekun Waje District of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
Zagazola gathered that the attack occurred at about 11 a.m. on Thursday when the hoodlums, armed with dangerous weapons, stormed the farm belonging to one Nasiru Oli and whisked away his 11 children to an unknown destination.
Security forces have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, while efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims safely.
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