Troops Foil Protest Over Election Result Dispute in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops under Sector 7 of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled a protest by youths in Madakiya community of Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State over alleged delays in the announcement of election results.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:10 p.m. on May 20 following reports that youths had gathered to protest the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) handling of the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary election results.

Troops, alongside other security agencies, were promptly deployed to the area to prevent escalation and restore order.

On arrival, the situation was brought under control as security personnel engaged the agitated youths and appealed for calm.

The protesters were subsequently addressed and dispersed peacefully without any violence or destruction of property.

Security sources said troops maintained a visible presence in the area afterwards to deter further unrest and ensure continued peace in the community.

Troops Foil Protest Over Election Result Dispute in Kaduna

Troops Rescue Suspect from Mob Action Over Alleged Attempted Rape in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1 of Operation Enduring Peace intervened to rescue a suspect from mob attack following an alleged attempted sexual assault in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on May 20 after reports that a student of Government Secondary School (GSS) Bassa was allegedly accosted by one Abdulazeez Sani, 25, at a hotel in Agyingi area of Bassa LGA.

The suspect was reportedly overpowered by angry youths who attempted to lynch him before the arrival of troops.

Security sources said troops swiftly intervened, rescued the suspect from mob action, and restored calm in the area.

The suspect was subsequently handed over to Keystone Division in Bassa for further investigation and necessary action.

Authorities said the intervention helped prevent escalation of violence and maintained order within the community.

Troops Rescue Suspect from Mob Action Over Alleged Attempted Rape in Plateau

Troops Disrupt Illegal Mining Activity, Fire Warning Shots in Ebonyi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation UDO KA have disrupted illegal mining activities during a night patrol in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, leading to the arrest of four suspects.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on May 19 when troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Ivo intercepted individuals engaged in unauthorized mining activities within the general area.

The troops reportedly apprehended four suspects and recovered a mini truck, sapper cables, and a vehicle battery believed to have been used for the illegal operations.

However, tension reportedly rose while the suspects and recovered items were being conveyed to the base, as some youths from Iheteu community allegedly obstructed the troops and attempted to resist the operation by throwing stones in support of the suspects.

In response, the troops fired two warning shots into the air to disperse the crowd and restore order.

Security sources said calm was later restored and the situation brought under control without further escalation.

The suspects remain in custody for profiling and further investigation, while the recovered items have been secured for additional action.

Authorities said operations against illegal mining and other criminal activities would continue across affected communities in Ebonyi State.

Troops Disrupt Illegal Mining Activity, Fire Warning Shots in Ebonyi