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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.
One Rescued, Bandit Killed as troops Repel Attack in Zamfara
By Zagazola Makama
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued one kidnapped victim and neutralised a suspected armed bandit following an attack on Dankabali Village in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:00 a.m. on April 30 when about 20 armed bandits on 10 motorcycles invaded the community in Kagara District and abducted four residents.
The sources disclosed that the abducted persons were identified as Ladan Mani Sarkin Diya, Halima Mani, Rabiatu Muhammad, and Karima Muhammad.
According to the sources, the troops under Operation Fansar Yamma and the police joint tactical team was mobilised immediately after receiving the distress call and commenced search-and-rescue operations.
They added that during a combing operation in a nearby forest, the joint forces made contact with the bandits, leading to an exchange of fire in which one bandit was neutralised.
The sources further said one of the abducted victims, Ladan Mani Sarkin Diya, was successfully rescued unharmed, taken to the General Hospital in Talata Mafara for medical examination, and later reunited with his family.
They noted that ongoing operations are aimed at rescuing the remaining three victims and apprehending the fleeing suspects.
Security presence has since been reinforced in the Dankabali axis, while surveillance and patrols have been intensified to prevent further attacks.
One Rescued, Bandit Killed as troops Repel Attack in Zamfara
Troops Foil Bandits’ Attack, Recover 27 Rustled Animals in Sokoto
By Zagazola Makama
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled an attempted attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits and recovered 27 rustled animals in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on May 1 when a large number of armed bandits invaded Gumki and Zeringo-Gande villages, firing sporadically and rustling domestic animals.
The sources disclosed that upon receiving the distress the troops swiftly mobilised and blocked routes leading to the bandits’ camp in Zamori forest.
According to the sources, the troops engaged the attackers in a gun duel, overpowering them and forcing their retreat toward the Niger Republic border.
They added that all 27 rustled animals were successfully recovered and would be returned to their rightful owners.
The sources further confirmed that no casualties or injuries were recorded among security personnel during the operation.
Security presence has since been reinforced in the area, with continuous patrols to prevent further incursions.
Troops Foil Bandits’ Attack, Recover 27 Rustled Animals in Sokoto
Teenager Dies After Fight with Neighbour in Yobe Community
By Zagazola Makama
A 14-year-old boy, Musa Umar, has died following a violent altercation with a neighbour in Jama’are village via Fika in Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred on April 30 at about 10:00 p.m. when Musa engaged in a fight with another minor, Adamu Yusuf, 12, during which he was struck on the head with a stick.
The sources disclosed that the injured boy was initially rushed to Gadaka General Hospital for treatment before being referred to Fika General Hospital due to the severity of his condition.
According to the sources, Musa died on the way to the referral hospital and was later certified dead by a medical doctor.
They added that the body was documented and released to the family for burial following necessary procedures.
The sources further said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspect, while investigations have commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Teenager Dies After Fight with Neighbour in Yobe Community
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