Crime
Bandits abduct journalist in Adamawa
Bandits abduct journalist in Adamawa
By: Bodunrin Kayode
A broadcast journalist Usman Sahabi has been abducted by a group of bandits inside Yola, the state capital.
Usman a staff of the Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation on secondment as the Chief of Staff to the Speaker House of Assembly, was kidnapped from his “Wuro Chekke” home at after 1 am on Friday and dragged to some unknown destination.
Impeccable sources close to the Nigerian union of journalists (NUJ) revealed that about five bandits were spotted in the dark firing in the air before entering Usman’s home to abduct him to an unknown destination in the wee hours of Friday.
Responding to the matter however, chair of the NUJ, Ishaka Dedan told this reporter that the police are on top of the Situation adding that details of some security situations are not revealed but his colleagues will soon be freed.
Spokesman of the Adamawa police command Suleiman Nguroje, who spoke to newsmen about their colleague assured that all operational assets have been deployed to ensure the safe rescue and return of the journalist.
He assured further that the police was determined to bring him back unharmed adding that family members and the public should remain calm for the security network in the state to conclude it’s task.
Bandits abduct journalist in Adamawa
Crime
Troops rescue injured herder, foil attack by Berom Militia in Plateau
Troops rescue injured herder, foil attack by Berom Militia in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation OPEP have foiled an attack by Berom Militia and rescued an injured herder in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 12:22 p.m. on April 12 at Rasa village, where gunmen suspected to be Militia from Berom Community reportedly attacked a herder.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 4 OPEP deployed at Bisichi responded promptly to the distress call and forced the attackers to abandon their mission and flee.
They added that the troops rescued the victim, who sustained gunshot wounds during the attack.
“The injured herder was evacuated to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for medical attention,” the sources said.
They noted that troops have intensified patrols in the area to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of residents.
Troops rescue injured herder, foil attack by Berom Militia in Plateau
Crime
Police arrest suspected foreign bandits in Benue
Police arrest suspected foreign bandits in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
The Benue State Police Command has arrested two suspected foreign bandits in Jato-Aka area of the state.
Police sources said the suspects, identified as Franklin Penn, 32, and Ayong Louis, 33, were apprehended at about 6:00 a.m. on April 12 following credible intelligence.
According to the sources, the suspects, who claimed to be Cameroonian nationals, were found in possession of suspected criminal charms and foreign currency believed to be in French denomination.
The sources added that the suspects had no valid means of identification at the time of arrest.
They said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
The command assured that further developments would be communicated as investigations progress.
Police arrest suspected foreign bandits in Benue
Crime
Suspected ISWAP member attempts suicide in custody in Borno
Suspected ISWAP member attempts suicide in custody in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected member of ISWAP/JAS arrested in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, has reportedly attempted suicide while in custody.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. on April 13, following the suspect’s earlier arrest on April 12 by troops of 154 Task Force Battalion.
According to the sources, the suspect attempted to take his life by strangulation while in detention, but was quickly overpowered and restrained by troops on duty.
They added that the suspect was evacuated to a Level 2 Field Hospital (L2FH), where he is currently receiving medical attention and responding to treatment.
The sources noted that security measures around the detainee have been reinforced, while investigations into the case continue.
Suspected ISWAP member attempts suicide in custody in Borno
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