Crime
Kidnaper confess how he collects N20,000 for each abduction, killed over 20 persons
Kidnaper confess how he collects N20,000 for each abduction, killed over 20 persons
A 25-year-old bandit Naziru Sani, has confessed to how he got N20,000 or N30,000 after each raid led by terror kingpin, Bello Turji.
Sani has also said he have killed over 20 persons in Northwest states of Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto in separate attacks.
Sani, who hailed from Makera village in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, spoke with journalists while being paraded by the police in Katsina that he belonged to the Turji terror gang.
He said, “I belong to a gang led by Bello TUrji who is currently hiding in Jangebe forest in Zamfara. Turji commands over 200 deadly armed men. For me I’ve killed over 20 people with an AK-48 rifle in different attacks, where I earned N20,000 or N30,000.
“I was arrested early today on my way to Suleja in Niger State, leaving my family in Zamfara”, he said.
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Spokesperson for the Katsina State Police command, SP Gambo Isah, paraded Sani alongside other criminals, saying they terrorised states in the Northwest.
While parading the suspect, Isah said, police operatives apprehended him along Jabiri Quarters in the Funtua Local Government Area of Zamfara state after receiving credible information from residents.
“In the course of investigation, suspect confessed to be a terrorist-bandit under the leadership of a notorious terrorist “Bello Turji”, who has been on the commands’ wanted list.
“The suspect further stated that he has participated in many attacks on innocent communities in Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states. Investigation is ongoing”, Isah said.
The police PRO further explained that the command also arrested the trio of Bello Sani, Ma’aruf Muhammed and Sani Basiru of Dunburum village in the Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara state with 2,400 bottles of Pentazocine injections.
He noted that nemesis caught up with the hoodlums when they were accosted by a team of policemen on patrol along Bugaje community in Jibia local government area of Katsina State.
Troops recover suspected rustled cattle in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have recovered suspected rustled cattle during a night patrol in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the recovery was made on April 3 at about 10:05 p.m. following intelligence on the movement of suspected cattle rustlers along Suma Ruga Rakwok village axis.
It was gathered that troops deployed at Kanse laid an ambush along a bush path in the area.
On sighting the troops, the rustlers reportedly abandoned the cattle and fled into the surrounding bush.
The recovered livestock have been secured, while efforts are ongoing to ascertain the exact number and identify the rightful owners.
Sources added that Fulani community leaders would be contacted to facilitate proper identification and handover of the cattle.
Troops recover suspected rustled cattle in Plateau
Troops neutralise kidnapper, rescue victim in Enugu
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation UDO KA have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim during a search-and-rescue operation in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted on April 3 at about 6:05 a.m. following a distress call from the Nigeria Police, Obolo Division, based on a report by the Ezimo Community Neighbourhood Watch.
It was gathered that the troops, drawn from 82 Division Garrison and Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA, made contact with the suspected kidnappers during the operation, leading to a gun battle.
One of the suspects was neutralised, while others fled into the surrounding bush.
During exploitation of the area, the troops successfully rescued the kidnapped victim.
Items recovered at the scene included six mobile phones, a power bank, a torchlight, energy drinks, clothing and food items.
The corpse of the neutralised suspect and the rescued victim were handed over to the police for further action.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure the area remains secure.
Troops neutralise kidnapper, rescue victim in Enugu
Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa
By: Zagazola Makama
A female member of the Man O’ War has been reportedly abducted by unknown persons in Bayelsa State, with efforts underway to trace and rescue her.
Security sources said the case was reported on April 3 at about 7:00 p.m. by Daniel Lucky Deinyefa, a Man O’ War personnel and indigene of Otuan community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the victim, identified as Peremene Bright, contacted her colleague on April 2, stating that she had been abducted by unknown persons since March 26.
The sources disclosed that her mobile phone signal was tracked to a location along the Abua/Ogbia road axis.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the victim, as well as identify and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.
Further updates are expected as investigations progress.
Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa
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