Troops foil motorcycle snatching attempt by local criminals in Plateau, rescue injured rider

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace have foiled an attempted motorcycle snatching and rescued an injured rider in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 8:05 p.m. on July 15 while troops of Sub-Sector 81, Gyambwas, were on routine patrol along the Chanso–Gebrel road.

According to the sources, the troops responded after hearing the screams of a distressed individual and immediately moved to the scene.

On arrival, the troops sighted two suspects fleeing into the surrounding area, abandoning the victim and his motorcycle.

The victim, identified as Aron Irimiya, 28, sustained machete cuts during the attack.

He told the troops that the fleeing suspects had attempted to dispossess him of his motorcycle before they were forced to flee by the arrival of the security personnel.

The troops evacuated the injured victim to a Primary Health Centre, where he is receiving medical treatment.

Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects, while security patrols have been intensified in the area to deter further criminal activities.

The operation forms part of Operation Enduring Peace continued efforts to combat violent crimes and improve security across Plateau State.

Troops foil motorcycle snatching attempt by local criminals in Plateau, rescue injured rider

Troops intercept suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers, recover food, veterinary supplies in Borno

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics suppliers and recovered food items, veterinary medicines and other supplies in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday during a farm protection patrol by troops of the 19 Battalion (Motorised) in conjunction with the 25 Brigade Garrison.

According to the sources, the troops sighted two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers ahead of Kauji Road in Damboa LGA.

The suspects reportedly fled on sighting the troops, abandoning their bicycles and the items they were conveying.

The troops pursued the fleeing suspects but were unable to make contact as they escaped into the surrounding area.

Items recovered at the scene included two bicycles, five cartons of energy drinks, one carton of milk, one carton of soft drinks, two cartons of veterinary medicines and one blue canopy.

The recovered items have been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

Troops intercept suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers, recover food, veterinary supplies in Borno

Man Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Gombe, Police Begin Investigation

By Zagazola Makama

The Gombe State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a young man who was found hanging inside his room in Akko Local Government Area of the state.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident was reported at about 3:00 p.m. on July 13 by Bulus Kefas, a resident of Kaniyal Quarters.

According to the report, the deceased, identified as Gerson Bulus Kefas, was discovered at about 2:20 p.m. hanging from the ceiling of his room at the family residence.

Police operatives visited and documented the scene before evacuating the victim to the Specialist Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed him dead. His body has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary pending further investigation.

Sources said a handwritten note, believed to have been authored by the deceased, was recovered at the scene and has been taken into police custody as part of the ongoing investigation.

The police said efforts are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Man Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Gombe, Police Begin Investigation