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Seven Cameroonians arrested over alleged involvement in banditry near border community in Benue
Seven Cameroonians arrested over alleged involvement in banditry near border community in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Benue have arrested seven foreign nationals suspected of involvement in local criminal activities in Imande-Agbatse, a border community between Nigeria and Cameroon.
Zagazola learnt that the suspects, all Cameroonians, were intercepted by youths of the community in the early hours of Monday and later handed over to security forces.
The arrested suspects were identified as Titakung Cyril Gadinga, Nuvi Clifford Babila, Foyabo Godwin Nuvi T, Doh Collins Dobgima, Basil Smith, Dama Kenneth Babila, and Dingana Emmanuel.
The youths who apprehended them accused the men of engaging in banditry and aiding criminal networks operating along the border axis.
They are currently in the custody of the State Police Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), where they are undergoing profiling and investigation.
Security sources say Benue remains relatively calm, even as investigations continue to determine the level of involvement of the suspects in cross-border criminal activities.
Further updates are expected as inquiries progress.
Seven Cameroonians arrested over alleged involvement in banditry near border community in Benue
Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 25 Brigade, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected foreign national along the Azir–Damboa road in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:55 p.m. on Sept. 5 following a tip-off from local residents about the movement of a suspected foreigner along the route.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect reportedly identified himself as a national of the Republic of Cameroon.
He told the troops that he entered Nigeria through Taraba State and was travelling towards Niger State in search of artisanal work but lost his way.
The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation and necessary action, while authorities work to establish his identity, travel history and circumstances surrounding his presence in the area.
Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion have arrested a suspected ISWAP member who was found loitering around Papa 7 location in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 9:35 a.m. on Sept. 6 while troops were conducting picketing duties in the area.
The suspect was found with a gunshot wound and was taken into custody for questioning.
Preliminary interrogation reportedly indicated that the suspect had descended from Gava in the Mandara Mountains in search of medical attention.
Sources attributed his movement to the effects of sustained military pressure and psychological operations targeting terrorist enclaves in the area.
The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation, while security forces continue operations aimed at degrading terrorist groups and disrupting their activities in the Mandara Mountains.
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
Investigation begins as SNCO dies after shooting incident at Kuje custodial centre
By Zagazola Makama
Authorities have commenced an investigation into a shooting incident involving a senior non-commissioned officer at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:37 a.m. on Sept. 7 while the personnel was on duty at the facility.
According to the sources, the SNCO fired at his commanding officer, but the shot missed after the officer moved away.
The SNCO subsequently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and an investigation has been launched to establish what led to the shooting.
The remains of the deceased personnel were evacuated to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) for further action.
Authorities are expected to provide additional details as the investigation progresses.
Investigation begins as SNCO dies after shooting incident at Kuje custodial centre
Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
Investigation begins as SNCO dies after shooting incident at Kuje custodial centre
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