Troops discover 3,250 litres of suspected illegal petroleum products in Rivers

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops under Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered 3,250 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products during an anti-illegal bunkering operation in Eleme Local Government Area of River state.

Security sources said the discovery was made at about 7:00 a.m. on April 20 by troops of LCSF MST 1/2 along Refinery Road within Eleme.

The sources said the substances, suspected to be illegally refined petroleum products linked to bunkering activities, were found at the location during routine patrol operations.

According to the sources, the recovered items were handled in line with the operational directives of OPDS.

They added that ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations were being intensified across the Niger Delta region to curb economic sabotage and protect critical national assets.

Troops discover 3,250 litres of suspected illegal petroleum products in Rivers

Troops destroy terrorist hideouts, arrest 9 suspected informants in Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed suspected terrorist hideouts and arrested nine alleged informants during an offensive operation in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba state.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 11:45 a.m. on April 19 by troops of 114 Battalion (Rear) deployed at Andamin, in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members and local hunters.

During the operation, the troops stormed Jukun village where they destroyed abandoned structures believed to have been used as hideouts by terrorists.

The sources added that nine suspected terrorist informants were also arrested during the raid. The suspects were reportedly linked to a notorious terrorist kingpin identified as “Kadogo,” alleged to have been terrorising communities around Mashingin Kirya, Komodoro Garau and parts of Plateau State.

The apprehended suspects are currently in military custody for further interrogation and investigation.

Troops destroy terrorist hideouts, arrest 9 suspected informants in Taraba

Troops foil kidnap attempt in Edo, arrest five suspects, recover rifle

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 195 Battalion have foiled a kidnap incident in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, leading to the rescue of victims, arrest of suspects and recovery of a rifle.

Security sources said the troops, deployed at Auchi, responded to a distress call at about 8:00 a.m. on April 16, following reports of a kidnapping at Iyuku in Jattu.

On arrival, the troops discovered that three kidnapped victims had escaped from their captors.

One of the victims reportedly overpowered and disarmed one of the kidnappers, seizing an AK-47 rifle loaded with nine rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

The victims were subsequently reunited with their families.

Troops later combed the surrounding forest and apprehended five suspected kidnappers, while three mobile phones were also recovered during the operation.

The suspects and recovered items have been handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS) for further investigation.

Military authorities said troops would sustain ongoing operations to rid the area of criminal elements and ensure the safety of residents.

Troops foil kidnap attempt in Edo, arrest five suspects, recover rifle