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Bandits: Zamfara government Orders Citizens to Buy Guns for self-defence
Bandits: Zamfara government Orders Citizens to Buy Guns for self-defence
By: James Bwala
The government of Zamfara state, in northwest Nigeria has ordered it’s citizens to obtain license from the Police and buy guns to defend themselves from the activities of bandits in the state.
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Zamfara state government said this was informed following increase in the activities of bandits in various parts of the state and the government commitment to ensure adequate security and protection of lives and property of the citizenry in the state, particularly during this rainy season.
A statement from Ibrahim Magaji Dosara, Commissioner for Information Zamfara State said government has resolved to take further measures to deal with the recent escalating attacks, kidnapping and the criminal levies being enforced on our innocent communities.
“This act of terrorism has been a source of worry and concern to the people and government of the state. Therefore, in order to deal decisively with the situation in our respective communities, government has no option than to take measures to ensure self defence.
“Government has henceforth, directed individuals to prepare and obtain guns to defend themselves against the bandits, as government has directed the state commissioner of police to issue license to all those who qualify and are wishing to obtain such guns to defend themselves.
“Government is ready to facilitate people, especially our farmers to secure basic weapons for defending themselves. Government has already concluded arrangement to distribute 500 forms to each of the 19 Emirates in the state for those willing to obtain guns to defend themselves.
“People must apply from the Commissioner of Police, license to own guns and such other basic weapons to be used in defending themselves.” The statement said.
Bandits: Zamfara government Orders Citizens to Buy Guns for self-defence
Police Recover Rifle, Ammunition, Arrest Four in Plateau Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
The Plateau State Police has arrested four suspects and recovered a locally fabricated rifle, live ammunition, and other exhibits following a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Jos South Local Government Area.
Police sources said that the operation was carried out on April 10 at about 8:30 a.m. by a Tactical Team acting on credible intelligence.
The raid was conducted at the residence of one Luka Ovey in the Dong Kassa area, leading to the arrest of Henry Patrick (31), James Chorbe (28), and Fredrick Peter (19).
Recovered from the scene were one locally fabricated rifle, three live rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, three spent shells, substances suspected to be cannabis, and charms.
The police sources said further investigation led to the arrest of Luka Ovey (28) in the early hours of the same day.
“All suspects are currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and recover additional weapons,”said the sources.
Police Recover Rifle, Ammunition, Arrest Four in Plateau Raid
Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
The Benue Police has arrested 22 suspected cultists and criminals during a targeted raid on flashpoints and criminal hideouts in the Wadata axis of Makurdi.
Sources said that the operation, which is part of the command’s renewed effort to rid the area of cult activities and related crimes, began on April 9 at about 10:30 p.m. and lasted until 3:10 a.m. the following day.
The raid covered several suspected cultist abodes and black spots within the area.
Police sources said the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing investigation.
Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid
14-Year-Old House Help Arrested for Alleged Murder of Employer in Lagos
By: Zagazola Makama
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 14-year-old girl, Dorcas Adebisi, for allegedly stabbing her employer, Modupe Lawson, to death during an altercation at their residence in Oworonshoki.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on April 9 at about 4:00 p.m., and was reported to the Oworonshoki Police Division by the deceased’s brother, Abayomi Samuel Aina, around 5:00 p.m. the same day.
The sources said Police operatives who visited the scene at No. 13 Ayoola Street, Oworonshoki, found the victim lying in a pool of blood. Photographs were taken and the body was evacuated to the Mainland General Hospital Morgue in Yaba for autopsy.
The suspect was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody.
The police said investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
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