Troops Rescue Security Personnel, Recover Arms After Mob Attack in Oyo

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 2 Division Garrison have intervened in a mob attack at Ojurin Mammy Market in Lagalu Local Government Area of Oyo State, rescuing three police personnel and a civilian driver who were assaulted by unknown individuals.

Military sources said the incident occurred at about 6:46 p.m. on June 18, when the victims were attacked by a mob who mistook them for armed robbers while they were dressed in plain clothes.

The victims were later identified as personnel attached to the Violent Crimes and Response Unit Annex, Iyana Church, Alakia, Ibadan.

Troops who responded swiftly to the distress situation succeeded in rescuing the victims from the mob and restoring order in the area.

The civilian driver involved in the incident reportedly sustained varying degrees of injury and was evacuated to the 2 Division Medical Services and Hospital for treatment.

During the operation, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one riot gun, and 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.

Authorities said the situation had been brought under control, while efforts were ongoing to prevent further escalation and ensure public safety in the area.

Troops Rescue Security Personnel, Recover Arms After Mob Attack in Oyo

Troops, NDLEA Raid Cannabis Camp in Edo, Arrest Suspect

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 4 Brigade, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have conducted a successful raid operation at Ebora Camp in Illushi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.

Security sources said the joint operation, carried out at about 8:30 a.m. on June 19, led to the arrest of one suspect in possession of 10 bags of cannabis sativa weighing about 300 kilogrammes each.

The operatives also discovered and destroyed a large cannabis farm within the general area during the operation.

According to the sources, the suspect and the recovered exhibits were handed over to the NDLEA command in Irrua for further investigation and prosecution.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb illicit drug cultivation and trafficking in the region.

Troops, NDLEA Raid Cannabis Camp in Edo, Arrest Suspect

Three Soldiers Injured in Road Accident Along Abuja-Koton Karfe Highway

By: Zagazola Makama

Three soldiers sustained minor injuries following a road traffic accident involving a military vehicle and a Dangote truck along the Jamata–Koton Karfe–Abuja road in Koton Karfe Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Military sources disclosed that the incident occurred on June 17 when troops of the 12 Brigade deployed at the Pipeline area of Agboja were involved in the accident while carrying out their duties.

According to the sources, the collision resulted in minor injuries to three soldiers, who were immediately evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.

The military vehicle involved in the accident was subsequently recovered and moved to the Patrol Base in Gegu for further action and assessment.

The sources added that the injured personnel were responding well to treatment, while relevant authorities had commenced necessary procedures to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.

No loss of life was recorded in the incident.

Three Soldiers Injured in Road Accident Along Abuja-Koton Karfe Highway