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AIG ZONE 15 HEADQUARTERS EMBARKED ON A WORK VISIT TO INEC HEADQUARTERS, MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE
AIG ZONE 15 HEADQUARTERS EMBARKED ON A WORK VISIT TO INEC HEADQUARTERS, MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE
By: Our Reporter
The Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Yahaya S. Abubakar mni, psc, FCIPA, accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, CP Abdul Umar MNIM, fdc, and the Management Teams from both Zonal and State Command Headquarters, visited the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (SREC) at INEC Headquarters, Maiduguri on Tuesday, 7th February 2023.
The purpose of the visit was to interact with the REC and his Management Team and to share information on the level of preparedness of both sides for the forthcoming 2023 National Elections in the State. After fruitful deliberations, both sides gave assurances of adequate arrangements for the conduct of peaceful, fair and credible polls in the Zone.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Alh. Mohammed Magaji Ibrahim, expressed his deep appreciation to the Zonal AIG for the timely visit, acknowledging that this is the first time an AIG ever visited the Commission. He also affirmed the maximum support and cooperation the Commission is getting from the Police in the State.
During the interactive session, Heads of Departments of the Commission briefed the Police Chief and his entourage on their current activities, in readiness for the Elections, while useful suggestions/observations for strengthening the security of the electoral process were made and noted.
The REC conducted the AIG and his team on an inspection tour around INEC facilities, such as the Store, the ICT Department, as the still ongoing configuration of the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) Equipments for the Elections.
The Commissioner of Police, Borno State, CP. Abdul Umar, MNIM, fdc, gave a Vote of Thanks on behalf of the AIG and his team, in which he expressed their appreciation for the warm reception accorded the AIG and his team by the SREC.
TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST KILLERS OF REVEREND FATHER IN KADUNA
By: Samson Nantip
Troops of Sector 7 Operation SAFE HAVEN have arrested killers of a Reverend Father, Sylvester Okechukwu murdered after he was kidnapped in Tachira village in Kaura local government area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
The suspects were arrested on 25 March 2025 following a raid on the prime suspect’s hideout located at Ruga settlement in Warsa-Piti village in Lere LGA of Kaduna State. During preliminary investigation, the prime suspect, Pate Yau 33 year-old confessed to have been contracted by one Douglas Henry living in the same house with the slain priest to kidnap him.
Troops in a follow-up operation arrested Douglas Henry at Agwan Sariki Tachira in Kaura LGA of the State. The arrested suspects are in custody undergoing further interrogation.
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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
Hoodlums Invade Nigerian Army Liaison Office in FCT, One Killed
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected hoodlum was fatally injured while attempting to escape after he and two others invaded the Nigerian Army Liaison Office in Maitama, Abuja.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 8:20 p.m. when three unidentified hoodlums stormed the facility located at No. 38 Euphrates Street, Maitama. Upon sighting soldiers on duty, they attempted to flee.
One of the suspects sustained fatal injuries during the escape attempt and was rushed to Maitama District Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty. The remaining two suspects managed to escape.
The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The Maitama Division of the FCT Police Command is leading efforts to track down the fleeing suspects.
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