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Adamawa Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover Firearm in Song LGA
Adamawa Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover Firearm in Song LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command, in collaboration with local hunters, have rescued a 60-year-old kidnap victim, Babawuro Abdullahi, from his captors in Dikir Hill, Dumne, Song Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, based on credible intelligence, led to a coordinated raid on the kidnappers’ hideout. After a fierce gun battle, the victim, who had spent 17 days in captivity, was rescued unhurt. A single-barrel gun was recovered from the scene.
The suspects managed to escape with gunshot wounds, and efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend them. No casualties were recorded on the side of the operatives.
The sources said that the Anti-Kidnapping Unit is handling the case for further investigations.
Adamawa Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover Firearm in Song LGA
Gunmen Kill Fulani Man in Barkin Ladi, Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Suspected gunmen attacked Kampani village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday night, killing a resident.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the e assailants stormed the village at about 10:40 p.m., shooting sporadically.
Upon receiving a distress call, troops of Operation Safe Haven, swiftly deployed to the scene. However, the attackers fled into the bush before security forces arrived.
During a search of the area, security personnel found one Alhaji Mohammed Adams, a Fulani man, who had sustained gunshot injuries while standing in front of his house.
He was rushed to the General Hospital in Barkin Ladi, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead.
The deceased’s family declined an autopsy, and his body was released to them for burial according to Islamic rites.
Gunmen Kill Fulani Man in Barkin Ladi, Plateau
Crime
Security Operatives Arrest Four Suspects for NNPC Pipeline Vandalism, Recover Firearms in Enugu
Security Operatives Arrest Four Suspects for NNPC Pipeline Vandalism, Recover Firearms in Enugu
By Zagazola Makama
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested four suspects for alleged vandalization of public utilities and unlawful possession of firearms at Aguamede Forest, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area.
The suspects, identified as Odo Chinedu, Ejike Onunze, Fidelis Eze, and Ogenyi Tobechukwu, all from Omulor Mgbiji Eha-Amufu Village, were reportedly caught in the act of cutting galvanized NNPC pipelines when security operatives operatives stormed the scene at about 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was launched following credible intelligence on the activities of pipeline vandals in the area.
During the operation, the police recovered the following items from the suspects: Three (3) single-barrel guns, Twelve (12) live cartridges, One (1) sledgehammer, One (1) saw, A bottle containing a substance suspected to be hard drugs, Charms and two (2) cutlasses
A police have confirmed that the suspects and recovered exhibits will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further discreet investigation.
Security Operatives Arrest Four Suspects for NNPC Pipeline Vandalism, Recover Firearms in Enugu
Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Recover Motorcycle
By Zagazola Makama
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA successfully foiled a banditry attack along Inono Feeder Road, near Gidan Zuma, after a swift response by security forces forced the assailants to flee into the Saminaka Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 8:08 p.m., a large number of bandits armed with sophisticated weapons attempted to block the road, likely targeting travelers and local residents.
Upon receiving the distress call, security agencies swiftly mobilized to engage the assailants in a gun duel.
The bandits, overwhelmed by superior firepower, fled into the nearby Saminaka Forest, sustaining severe gunshot injuries in the process.
Security forces recovered one Honda motorcycle, suspected to belong to the fleeing bandits.
Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Recover Motorcycle
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