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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 rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Police, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and other security agencies, have rescued six victims abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa.
Source who confirmed the rescue to Zagazola Makama said the victims were kidnapped on Aug. 22, following an attack on a Fulani settlement at Shuwa-Yinagu junction in Madagali.
“On Aug. 30, at about 5:20 p.m., as a result of sustained and continuous onslaught and combing of the Sambisa fringes by the combined team of troops of OPHK, Police, CJTF and other security agencies, the six abducted victims were rescued unhurt,” the source said.
According to the sources, those rescued include: Bakari Joda, Abdullahi Jugal, Saleh Abba Iya, Mallam Gunyal, Buba Daye, and Adama Isah.
The sources further said the victims were taken to Gulak Cottage Hospital for medical examination, later debriefed, and reunited with their families.
The source reiterated that troops of Operation Hadin Kai remain resolute in ongoing clearance operations to flush out insurgents and restore peace across the North-East.
Troops rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the Police have repelled an attempted banditry attack in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 9:15 a.m. when suspected armed bandits launched an attack on a military patrol team behind the Faskari Local Government Secretariat, situated on the outskirts of the town.
“A heavy gun duel ensued which lasted for nearly an hour, forcing the bandits, who initially mobilised in large numbers, to retreat. Their mission was completely foiled with several casualties on their side,”the source said.
The source, however, confirmed that a naval rating, an Ordinary Seaman, was fatally shot during the exchange and died from his injuries.
The sources said that the area had been cleared, normalcy restored, and efforts intensified to track down the fleeing assailants had been lunched.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA rescue 17 kidnapped girls in Sokoto, two farmers killed
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with police and local vigilantes, have rescued 17 kidnapped girls in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue followed a coordinated response to an attack by armed bandits on Aug. 31.
The source said the bandits, in large numbers, invaded Bargaja village and abducted girls who had gone to fetch firewood in the forest.
“In the process, the criminals shot and killed two farmers who were working on their farms before security forces mobilised to the scene.
“Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, supported by police tactical teams and vigilantes, engaged the bandits in a heavy gun battle which lasted for hours.
“The joint forces successfully rescued the 17 kidnapped girls, while the bandits retreated towards the Niger Republic border,” the source said.
According to the sources , the rescued girls were handed over to Isa Local Government authorities, while aggressive patrols have been intensified in the area to forestall further attacks.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA rescue 17 kidnapped girls in Sokoto, two farmers killed
Troops rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA rescue 17 kidnapped girls in Sokoto, two farmers killed
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