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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
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
A violent clash between residents of Boko and Jaya villages in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara state has left at least five persons injured following a dispute at a stone mining site.
Sources said the incident occurred on April 20 at about 11:00 a.m. at the Kwanza Stone Mining Site, located between the two communities.
According to the sources, the clash began when members of both villages engaged in illegal mining activities at the site, leading to a disagreement that escalated into violence, with both sides allegedly using firearms.
The sources said the injured victims include Sha’aibu Adamu, 30; Shakiru Suleiman, 26; Kasu Boko, 27; Abdullahi Dahiru, 25; and Ibrahim Usman, 25, all from the affected communities.
They added that the exact number of persons killed could not be immediately confirmed at the time of filing the report.
A joint security team comprising troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA. police personnel and community protection guards was swiftly deployed to the area to restore order.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital in Kaura Namoda for medical treatment.
Security authorities said normalcy had since been restored in the area, while efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest those involved in the violence.
They also confirmed that investigation into the incident had commenced.
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
Security forces foil Kidnapping, flee after alarm in Gombe community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have attempted to abduct residents in Unguwan Yamma, Amada area of Akko Local Government Area of Gombe state.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 3:20 a.m. when the attackers stormed the residence of one Alhaji Muhammad Abba, who narrowly escaped the attack.
According to the sources, the assailants proceeded to a neighbouring house where they abducted a child after the mother raised alarm.
The sources said the kidnappers, however, abandoned the child and fled the scene following the commotion.
A divisional patrol team, alongside hunters and local vigilantes, was immediately mobilised to the area and is currently on the trail of the suspects.
Police authorities said investigation was ongoing, while efforts had been intensified to apprehend the fleeing attackers and prevent further incidents in the area.
Security forces foil Kidnapping, flee after alarm in Gombe community
Troops engage armed bandits in heavy gun battle during raid on suspected hideout in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have reportedly engaged armed bandits in a heavy gun battle during a clearance operation at Yankuzo area in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara state.
Security sources said the operation followed aggressive fighting patrol on armed groups into the area, believed to be a stronghold used by suspected bandit elements operating within the axis.
According to the sources, troops advanced into deep into the terrorists enclave of Ado Allero in the early hours of the day and made contact with the armed men, leading to an exchange of fire that lasted for several minutes.
Residents reported heavy gunfire during the confrontation.
Although details of casualties were still being assessed at the time of filing this report, security sources confirmed that troops maintained dominance of the general area and continued pursuit of fleeing armed elements.
Troops engage armed bandits in heavy gun battle during raid on suspected hideout in Zamfara
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
Bandits abduct two, escape with motorcycles after gun duel in Zamfara
Security forces foil Kidnapping, flee after alarm in Gombe community
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