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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
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Katsina State have foiled a livestock rustling attempt and recovered 22 stolen animals in Jibia Local Government Area.
Police sources said the incident occurred in the early hours of April 12 following a distress call received at about 12:45 a.m. that suspected armed bandits had rustled livestock from neighbouring Niger Republic.
According to the sources, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia swiftly mobilised a joint team comprising police, military and community watch personnel to the area.
They added that the operatives strategically blocked the escape routes of the suspects and engaged them in a gun duel.
“The superior firepower of the security team forced the bandits to abandon the rustled animals and flee into the bush,” the sources said.
The sources disclosed that all 22 sheep and goats were recovered intact during the operation.
They noted that the area has been cordoned off, while aggressive clearance operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Further developments will be communicated as investigations continue, the sources added.
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised several Boko Haram terrorists during an ambush operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:33 a.m. on April 13 when an ambush team of 202 Battalion deployed at Bravo Kilo sighted a terrorist crossing the parapet at a defensive company location.
According to the sources, the troops engaged and neutralised five of the suspect on sight.
The sources added that the operation is part of ongoing clearance and ambush missions aimed at denying terrorists freedom of movement in the North-East theatre.
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram member in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 233 Battalion have arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS member within the Damaturu Military Cantonment in Yobe State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 11:00 p.m. on April 12 between Charlie 2 and Charlie 3 areas of the cantonment in Damaturu Local Government Area.
According to the sources, troops recovered a bag containing clothes and a SIM card from the suspect.
They added that during preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed he was heading to Potiskum and identified himself as an almajiri from the 1000 Area of Maiduguri.
The sources, however, noted that his statements were incoherent, while further physical examination reportedly revealed a rifle sling mark on his shoulder, raising further suspicion.
They said the suspect is currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram member in Yobe
Police arrest suspected foreign bandits in Benue
Troops foil bandit attack, rescue 10 victims in Katsina
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
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