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Court remands man for allegedly insulting, intimidating police officer on duty

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Court remands man for allegedly insulting, intimidating police officer on duty

Court remands man for allegedly insulting, intimidating police officer on duty

A Karu Upper Area Court, Abuja on Monday remanded a 36-year-old man, Hedges Samuel, in prison for allegedly insulting and intimidating a police officer discharging her duties.

The judge, Ishaq Hassan, ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison until Nov. 17, to determine bail conditions.

The defendant, who resides at Phase 2 Extension, Jikwoyi, Abuja was arraigned for intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace and criminal intimidation, refusing to answer public question and signing statement.
He, however, denied commiting the crime.

The prosecutor, Olarewaju Osho, told the court that Insp. Rose Ugwuanyi, a police officer attached Jikwoyi Divisional Police Headquarters, reported the matter at the Jikwoyi police station on Nov. 1.

“The complainant alleged that was asked by her superior officer to investigate a case of cheating reported against the defendant.

“While the complainant was performing the duty, the defendant started raining insults on her, saying she was stupid and that he had heard how everyone brought to the station feared her (officer).

“The defendant went further to threaten the officer, that he would deal with her, saying that as soon as he is out of the station, the officer will pay with her life.

“The defendant also told the complainant in the presence of other police officers and civilians, that he will not fear the officer as everyone did, rather that the officer has met “her match, which is him,” Osho told the court.

The prosecutor said that when the defendant was being interrogated concerning his utterances, he intentionally refused to make a statement.

He added that during police investigation, the defendant was seen hitting his chest before the IPO investigating the case.

The offence contravened sections 397, 142 and 143 of the Penal Code

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Troops Intercept Smuggled Fuel, Recover 23 Jerrycans in Adamawa

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Troops Intercept Smuggled Fuel, Recover 23 Jerrycans in Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted a large quantity of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during a night patrol in Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 8:10 p.m. on April 21 by troops of 23 Brigade Special Battalion at Humbutudi village.

The troops reportedly intercepted 23 jerrycans, each containing 25 litres of PMS, suspected to be destined for terrorist elements operating within the North-East.

On sighting the troops, the smugglers abandoned the consignment and fled the area.

The recovered items are currently in military custody for further action.

The sources said the interception forms part of ongoing strangulation operations aimed at disrupting logistics supply chains to terrorist groups within the theatre of operations.

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Troops Arrest Suspected Assailant, Recover Arms in Kaduna Operation

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Troops Arrest Suspected Assailant, Recover Arms in Kaduna Operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected assailant and recovered firearms following an attack on forest guards and hunters in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out on April 23 at about 9:35 a.m. by troops of Sector 7 of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), who responded to reports of attackers withdrawing towards Jaginde Forest after the incident at Gidan Waya.

The troops reportedly pursued the fleeing suspects towards Ungwan Maruwa, during which one suspect abandoned his motorcycle and escaped upon sighting the advancing troops.

A search of the area led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one AK-49 rifle, and a motorcycle, among other items.

The sources added that a follow-on operation conducted in Gidan Waya resulted in the arrest of a suspect identified as Ahmed Musa, who is believed to be linked to the attack on forest guards and hunters.

The arrested suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the fleeing syndicate.

Security authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and enhancing safety in Kaduna State.

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Terrorists Kill Butchers’ Association Leader in Katsina, Troops Launch Pursuit

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Terrorists Kill Butchers’ Association Leader in Katsina, Troops Launch Pursuit

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected terrorists have killed the leader of the Butchers Association of Nigeria, Ruwan Godiya branch, in an attack on the outskirts of Ruwan Godiya village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security sources said troops of Sector 2 under Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded to the incident at about 1:25 p.m. on April 21 after receiving reports of terrorist activity in the area.

On arrival, the troops discovered that Sa’adu Amadu, identified as the leader of the local butchers’ association, had been shot dead in his compound by a suspected terrorist kingpin known as Dogo Musa.

The attackers were said to have fled the scene immediately after the killing.

Troops reportedly pursued the suspected assailants along their withdrawal route, but no contact was established.

The sources added that search operations and patrols have been intensified in the general area to track down the perpetrators and prevent further attacks.

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