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CP ZAMFARA REASSURES IMPROVED AND SUSTAINED INTERAGENCY WORKING SYNERGY TO EFFECTIVELY CURTAIL THE ACTIVITIES OF CRIMINAL ELEMENTS
CP ZAMFARA REASSURES IMPROVED AND SUSTAINED INTERAGENCY WORKING SYNERGY TO EFFECTIVELY CURTAIL THE ACTIVITIES OF CRIMINAL ELEMENTS
… Receives New Commander 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Gusau On A Courtesy Visit
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Commissioner of Police Zamfara State Police Command (CP) Kolo Yusuf has reassured the sustained and improved working synergy with all the sister security agencies to effectively curtail Banditry, Kidnapping and other heinous crime bedevilling the state for over a decade.
The CP gave the reassurance yesterday when he received the new posted Commander 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army during a courtesy visit at the Police Command Headquarters, Gusau.
The CP who commended the complementary support of the military in internal security operations said, the only solution to the prevailing security challenges is to improve and sustain the existing interagency synergy and also do away with rivalry.
The CP thanked the Brigade Commander for the timely visit and reassured him of the Command’s continuous partnership with the military and other stakeholders in its quest to restore lasting peace and security in the state.
Earlier in his remarks, the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General S. Ahmed commended the resilience of the Police in Zamfara especially during the just concluded 2023 General elections, noting that, Police being the leading agency, its role in internal security operations can not be over emphasized.
He added that, the military is only to support the Police because of its superior firepower.
The Commander further acknowledged the operational prowess of CP Kolo Yusuf, and called on him to document his working experiences for future reference.
Other sensitive security issues were extensively discussed all in a bid to stem the tide of activities of criminal elements in the state.
CP ZAMFARA REASSURES IMPROVED AND SUSTAINED INTERAGENCY WORKING SYNERGY TO EFFECTIVELY CURTAIL THE ACTIVITIES OF CRIMINAL ELEMENTS
Army troops repel bandits in Katsina, rescue teenage girl with gunshot wound
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the police repelled a bandit attack on Soro Daya village in Kankia Local Government Area.
Zagazola learn that the incident occurred at about 1:15 a.m. on Sept. 19 when suspected bandits invaded the village.
The troops were promptly mobilized to the scene. On reaching Soro Daya junction, the team was confronted by the hoodlums, leading to a heavy gun duel.
“The bandits damaged the front tyre and side glasses of a police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol vehicle before retreating into the forest.
“One female victim, Nabiha Mani, aged 15, was rescued with a gunshot wound on her thigh. She was rushed to the Comprehensive Health Centre in Matazu for treatment and later referred to the Orthopaedic Hospital, Katsina, for further medical attention,” said the sources.
Army troops repel bandits in Katsina, rescue teenage girl with gunshot wound
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed militia in Plateau State after he attempted to disarm a soldier during an operation.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 5 during a follow-up operation to a hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
A day earlier, on Sept. 4, troops had arrested the militia at Kaskra with an AK-47 rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to involvement in several criminal activities within Barkin Ladi and volunteered to lead troops to the hideout of his cohorts to recover weapons.
Sources said that while the search was ongoing at the hideout, the militia made a desperate attempt to snatch a soldier’s rifle in order to escape.
“He was swiftly overpowered and neutralised by the troops in the process,” one of the sources said.
The remains of the deceased suspect were deposited at a hospital morgue, while follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and recover more weapons.
The sources reaffirmed military’s commitment to sustain the momentum against armed militias and other criminal elements in Plateau, stressing that no effort would be spared in restoring peace and stability across the Joint Operations Area.
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
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By: Zagazola Makama
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Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
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