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KACRAN Condemns School Kidnappings
KACRAN Condemns School Kidnappings
…Appeals for Immediate Release of Students
By: Michael Mike
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has condemned the recent tragic kidnapping of secondary school students in Kebbi and Niger States.
The group in a statement signed by its National President, Khalil Bello named Ted that the issue has become a major national concern, highlighted by the decision of President Bola Tinubu to cancel his scheduled trip to South Africa for the G20 Economic Summit to focus on the crisis at home.
Bello said: “The most regrettable aspect of this deeply disturbing incident is that it targets innocent secondary school students. These are children who have left their parents for the first time to attend boarding school, pursuing an education that is vital for the future development of their states, Nigeria, and the world.
“Furthermore, we must consider the lasting emotional and psychological trauma being inflicted upon these young victims. The suffering of their parents and relatives, who are enduring days of uncertainty, hunger, and heartbreak, is a grave humanitarian crisis that threatens their health and overall well-being.”
He addd that: “The Federal Government’s subsequent directive to close over 40 Federal secondary schools across the country, along with closures ordered by the Niger and Katsina State governments, represents a significant educational setback. This is particularly alarming for the Northern region, which is already struggling with a high rate of out-of-school children. KACRAN is profoundly concerned that the perpetrators of this unholy act are now turning their unlawful attacks on vulnerable children who deserve the highest levels of protection.
“The aforementioned incident, which prevented our visionary President from attending the G20 meeting—an event of crucial importance to Nigeria’s global image—is a painful economic and reputational loss for the nation. KACRAN highly appreciates the serious concern and sympathy Mr. President has demonstrated towards the victims and their families.
“At this juncture, KACRAN reiterates its strong condemnation of all acts of violence in the country, especially the unacceptable kidnapping of innocent students. We passionately appeal to the kidnappers to fear the Almighty God and contemplate the day of judgment. As an act of clemency, sympathy for the victims and their families, and for the restoration of our national pride, we urge them to kindly and immediately release these poor students and return them safely to their parents. Nothing is gained from the suffering of small children and their poor families.”
KACRAN called on all Nigerians, regardless of tribe, religion, political affiliation, or region, to reject all forms of violence. “We must embrace one another as one beloved family and unite to firmly develop an indivisible Nigeria, ensuring that our children and grandchildren inherit a better country.
“Finally, while once more commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his government’s sincerity and total commitment to securing the immediate release of these students, we respectfully request him, as a caring father to all, to accept and urgently implement KACRAN’s comprehensive proposal on how to easily resolve insecurity problems in the North-West and North-Central regions within six months.”
KACRAN Condemns School Kidnappings
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Karnuwa general area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation followed intelligence provided by a local resident, Malam Muhammadu Ardo, concerning alleged cattle rustling activities within the area.
The troops reportedly mobilised to Karnuwa at about 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, where they apprehended the suspects identified as Mallam Mohammad Abatcha, 28; Mallam Mamman Bukar, 18; and Malam Modu Hassan, 30.
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while using a pickup vehicle with registration number WW 806 GZ Delta, allegedly employed in transporting stolen cattle.
The rustled cattle were recovered and immediately handed over to their rightful owners at the scene of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspects included a bow and arrow, three mobile phones, five national identity cards and the sum of N20,650.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspects admitted to repeatedly stealing and selling rustled cattle to buyers in Maiduguri.
Security sources further disclosed that investigators suspect possible links between the suspects and members of the Islamic State West Africa Province or Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad due to alleged inconsistencies observed in their statements during interrogation.
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 29 Battalion operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal refining site and recovered about 600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026, during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region.
The troops reportedly discovered the illegal refining site around Asa community, where a large cooking pot loaded with stolen crude oil was found stockpiled in sacks.
Military authorities said the recovered products and equipment were handled in accordance with operational directives guiding anti-crude oil theft operations under Operation Delta Safe.
The operation was conducted without any confrontation or security incident.
The Nigerian military has continued to intensify operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining and other forms of economic sabotage across the Niger Delta region.
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
Troops, NDLEA Raid Drug Hideout in Katsina, Arrest Suspected Supplier to Terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi at Kafur, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have raided a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 12:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026, at Huguma village following intelligence on illicit drug activities within the area.
During the raid, troops apprehended one suspect identified as a major supplier of illicit drugs and other substances to terrorists and criminal elements operating within Kafur Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
Items recovered during the operation included 146 grams of suspected cannabis and 16.5 grams of a substance identified as Exol-5.
The suspect and the recovered drugs have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and necessary legal action.
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