Burglars break into Polaris Bank in Awka, cart away money

By: Zagazola Makama

Business activities were disrupted on Thursday at the Polaris Bank branch in Amenyi, Awka, Anambra State, following a burglary in which thieves broke into the bank and stole an unspecified amount of money from the vault.

Zagazola learnt that the incident was discovered by the branch manager, Mrs. Okpara Ugoo Chiaka of No. 21 Nnosike Akabugo Street, Nodu, Awka, when she arrived at the bank at about 7:30 a.m. to commence daily operations.

On arrival, she found that the banking hall, offices, and vault had been broken into and thoroughly ransacked, with cash missing from the strong room.

The development has caused anxiety among customers and staff, as the exact amount of money stolen has not yet been disclosed.

Meanwhile, sources close to the bank said measures are being taken to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the burglary while internal investigations are ongoing.

The sources added that police were invited to investigate.

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Burglars break into Polaris Bank in Awka, cart away money

Police arrest nine suspects for NNPC pipeline vandalism in Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Taraba has arrested nine suspects for alleged vandalism of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) pipelines along Kona Mountains and Minda axis of the state.

Sources said that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 15 at about 1:10 p.m. while engaging in the act.

The sources gave the names of the suspects as: Lagne Apollos, Isa Aminu, Ahmed Aminu, Kamal Abubakar, Solomon Tanko, Simon Mathias,Victor Kanu, Dogara Patrick amd Emmanuel Apollos.

According to the sources, operatives who acted on credible intelligence stormed the scene and caught the suspects in the act.

The sources added that about 30 cut-to-size pipes used in siphoning petroleum products were recovered as exhibits.

The sources said the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations, while assuring that the command remained resolute in tackling economic sabotage in the state.

Police arrest nine suspects for NNPC pipeline vandalism in Taraba

Troops intercept massive logistics supplies for terrorists in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have intercepted a large cache of logistics supplies intended for terrorists in the North East.

The Theatre Command, in a statement on Thursday, said the breakthrough was recorded on Sept. 16 during counter-terrorism operations under Operation Desert Sanity IV.

It stated that troops, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a red 14-tyre trailer laden with suspicious consignments along the Nguru–Gashua road in Yobe at about 7:40 a.m.

“The vehicle was later moved to a secured location and carefully offloaded. On inspection at about 9:00 p.m. same day, troops discovered 700 bags of NPK 20:10:10 fertilizer used in making IEDs, 27 cartons of assorted drugs, and nine cartons of normal saline solution, all concealed beneath bundles of fabric materials,” the statement said.

It added that the consignment was billed for onward movement to Niger Republic, indicating cross-border supply networks sustaining terrorist groups.

The command also confirmed that earlier on the same day, at about 10:30 a.m., troops on the same axis intercepted two Sharon vehicles and another trailer carrying large quantities of fabrics and solar panels.

Intelligence reports suggested that the fabrics were meant for sewing uniforms for terrorist fighters.

“All drivers, motor boys, and the recovered items are in custody, pending further investigation and the arrest of identified consignees and consignors,” the statement said.

The Theatre Command reassured that troops remain vigilant and committed to cutting off all terrorist supply chains in the region, while urging members of the public to continue providing timely information to aid operations.

It added that the Military High Command had commended the troops for their impressive operational performance.

Troops intercept massive logistics supplies for terrorists in Yobe