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CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina psc, assures Plateau residents of their safety.
CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina psc, assures Plateau residents of their safety.
By: Bodunrin Kayode
In a bidlto encourage citizen involvement in policing our communities, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbemiga Emmanuel Adesina, psc has carried out a series of community engagements/stakeholders meetings in the past few months which have started yielding the desired result in the state.
Consequent upon this, the Command has received a credible intelligence from a good and peace loving citizen of the State which has resulted in the arrest of a suspected bandit and the recovery of firearms on 11/07/2024.
According to the report, a suspected bandit with bullet wounds was seen receiving treatment within a locality in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Upon receipt of this report, the DPO Bassa division and his team under the instruction of the Commissioner of Police immediately mobilized and raced to the scene, identified the house and carried out a raid of the house. During the operation, one Isma’il Isa, a 36 year old male from Kissayhip ‘B’ Methodists, was arrested and the following exhibits were recovered from his possession; one AK-47 rifle with Breach No. 5509100, loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.
In another development, the Plateau State Police Command received an intelligence report from Bukier Village Bokkos Local Government Area, reporting that on 11/07/2024 at about 1:00pm, some cattle rearers were returning to their tents with their cattle when a number of unidentified hoodlums attacked them and carted away their cattle numbering over one hundred (100).
Upon receipt of this information, our gallant operatives from Bokkos Division led by the Divisional Police Officer swiftly raced to the scene and engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel, Due to our superior fire power, one of the hoodlums was neutralized, while others escaped with severe bullet wounds. The cattle were successfully recovered and the corpse was deposited at Luna Hospital morgue.
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbemiga Emmanuel Adesina, psc, wishes to assure all citizens of Plateau State that the Command under his watch will continue to do everything within the ambits of its constitutional powers to ensure that all residents of Plateau State are safe. He further pledges his commitment to sustaining the peace currently being enjoyed on the Plateau.
CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina psc, assures Plateau residents of their safety.
New CP assures residents of enhanced security in Yobe
By Yahaya Wakili
The new Yobe state Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado psc, fdc, has assured the state residents of enhanced security measures before, during, and after the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr in the state.
This was contained in a press release issue and signed by SP Dungus Abdulkarim, MNIPPR, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Yobe State Command, emphasizing that security is a collective responsibility.
“To ensure a safe and peaceful Sallah celebration, the command has mobilized officers to conduct visible patrols across the state, covering major routes, residential areas, praying grounds, recreational centers, and critical infrastructure,” the statement added.
The command warns motorists to avoid reckless driving and overspeeding, which can lead to accidents and security challenges. He also cautions youths against engaging in any activities that may disrupt the peace or compromise security in playgrounds and recreational centers.
CP Ado urged citizens to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or security formation for immediate response.
“By working together, we can ensure a joyous and secure Eid-el-Fitr celebration for all.”
New CP assures residents of enhanced security in Yobe
Sokoto: Armed Bandits Repelled; Stray Bullet Kills Villager
By: Zagazola Makama
A group of approximately 90 armed bandits, riding on motorcycles, attempted to attack Tozai village in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State on March 31, 2025.
The bandits were confronted by a combined team of Military and Police forces, which engaged them in a gunfight, forcing the assailants to retreat.
Unfortunately, during the exchange of fire, a stray bullet from the bandits struck 35-year-old Sule Ummaru, a resident of Tozai village, who was attempting to escape the scene. He was rushed to General Hospital Isa but later succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.
Security forces have continued patrols in the area to ensure further safety and deter any future attacks.
Sokoto: Armed Bandits Repelled; Stray Bullet Kills Villager
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Armed Men Go on Rampage in Edo, Attack National Park Security Post and Destroy Property Following Hunter’s Death
Armed Men Go on Rampage in Edo, Attack National Park Security Post and Destroy Property Following Hunter’s Death
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men reportedly went on a rampage in Edo State, attacking a security post at the National Party and destroying several properties in retaliation for the death of a local hunter, Timi Jimoh.
The body of the deceased hunter, Jimoh, was found with a single barrel gun nearby and signs of violence and burns on his body.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 31, 2025, when a group of armed individuals, believed to be Ijaw youths from Inikorogha, launched a violent attack on a security post near Okomu National Park.
The group, armed with dangerous weapons, destroyed various properties, including houses, mattresses, doors, windows, plantain crops, and a water tank. This act of destruction came in response to the death of Jimoh, who was found dead on March 29, 2025, with visible signs of violence on his body.
The security outfit was targeted by the attackers in a bid for revenge. Despite the chaos, the armed group fled the scene before law enforcement could intervene.
A Police sources said that the authorities have yet to determine the full circumstances surrounding his death, and investigations are ongoing.
According to him, the property destruction has been documented and investigations are underway to track down those responsible.
Armed Men Go on Rampage in Edo, Attack National Park Security Post and Destroy Property Following Hunter’s Death
New CP assures residents of enhanced security in Yobe
Sokoto: Armed Bandits Repelled; Stray Bullet Kills Villager
Armed Men Go on Rampage in Edo, Attack National Park Security Post and Destroy Property Following Hunter’s Death
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