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Attack On Police Formation: IGP Kayode Visits Adamawa Police Command,Commends the Resilience of Personnel
Attack On Police Formation: IGP Kayode Visits Adamawa Police Command,Commends the Resilience of Personnel
By: Our Reporter
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Edbetokun has commended the Adamawa State Police Command for exercising restrain, so professionalism and civil in handling the recent clash between police and military officers in Adamawa State.
The conflict which erupted in the recent days between Military and Police Personnel resulted in the invasion of the State Police Command by military officers,an action widely condemned within and outside security and Government circles.
Edbetoku who earlier paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Adamawa State,Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the Government House, Yola as part of his working visit also expressed satisfaction on the Swift response of the Governor in handling the situation.
He appreciates Governor Fintiri for the support being rendered to the Police in carrying out security operations in the state in addition to commending him for providing dividends of democracry to the people.
He described the clash which led to the killing of one Police Officer as unfortunate, assuring that the situation is being investigated and justice will he done at the end of the investigation.
The IGP assured adequate support to the Police Command in Adamawa and the State Government to maintaining security and peace to enable the Fintiri led administration perform more better to the people.
Governor Fintiri while commending IGP Egbetokun for bringing changes in the Nigerian Police Force , Fintiri also praised him for improving the welfare of the personnel, saying the country has gotten the right man in the right place.
Governor Fintiri appealed for the establishment of Police Mobile Training Collegel in Mbamba Yola as part of the commitment to boost security of lives and property in Adamawa and Nigeria.
He noted with concern the recent clash between Police and Military officers in Yola, and assured that as the Chief Security Officer of the State, such incident will never repeat itself.
The Governor appreciated the visit by the IGP, and assured his administration’s commitment to continue to support the Nigerian Police and all other security agencies for improved security in the state.
Attack On Police Formation: IGP Kayode Visits Adamawa Police Command,Commends the Resilience of Personnel
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
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