Crime
FCT Police Arrest Seven Suspects, Recover Locally Made Pistol in Jikwoyi
FCT Police Arrest Seven Suspects, Recover Locally Made Pistol in Jikwoyi
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has arrested seven suspects and recovered a locally made pistol following a raid in Phase 4, Unguwar Fulani, Jikwoyi, intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama
The sources said that acting on actionable intelligence regarding an unusual gathering of youths in the area, The Police swiftly mobilized a patrol team in collaboration with local vigilantes and conducted a raid on March 7, 2025, at about 10:30 a.m.
During the operation, a locally made pistol, one cartridge, an AK-47 rifle ammunition, a spring, pliers, and rings suspected to be voodoo items were recovered from the suspects.
The source confirmed that the arrested individuals were undergoing interrogation, while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) had taken over the investigation.
In another operation, the FCT Police Command recovered a Lexus 460 SUV (2010 model), ash in color, Reg. No. KWL 403 CM, stolen at gunpoint from a motorist in River Park Estate, Abuja.
According to sources, Morgan Tom West, a resident of Paul Odilli Crescent, Cluster One, River Park Estate, reported that while he had stopped along the expressway to receive a call, four armed hoodlums attacked him and snatched his vehicle at gunpoint on March 6, 2025, at about 8:39 p.m.
Upon receiving the report, police personnel at entry and exit points across the FCT were immediately placed on high alert. Less than an hour later, at about 9:46 p.m., the stolen vehicle was intercepted by Supol Bwari after a gun duel with the suspects.
“The hoodlums managed to escape into the bush, but the vehicle was successfully recovered,” said the sources.
The River Park Division is conducting further investigations, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects.
FCT Police Arrest Seven Suspects, Recover Locally Made Pistol in Jikwoyi
Elderly Man Abducted by kidnappers n in Sabon Gari, Zaria
By Zagazola Makama
In a disturbing incident early this morning, an elderly man was kidnapped from his residence in Hayin Ojo, Sabon Gari, Zaria.
Police sources said the attack occurred at approximately 0130hrs when a group of armed men invaded the area, firing sporadically, and abducted Alhaji Saidu Mai Gold, aged 65.
The source said that the victim’s relative, reported the incident to the Sabon Gari Police Division around 0800hrs. In response, the Division’s Patrol Team was swiftly mobilized to the scene.
Efforts are currently ongoing to locate and rescue the victim.
Elderly Man Abducted by kidnappers n in Sabon Gari, Zaria
Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested in Lere LGA, Kauru
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Lere LGA have successfully apprehended two suspected bandits following a tip-off from local hunters.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, identified as Sani Liman, 23, of Unguwan Fa Raminkura, and Murtala Magaji, alias Seto, 25, of Dambata Galadimawa Village in Kauru LGA, were arrested on April 15, 2025, at approximately 1330hrs.
The sources said Police personnel from Saminaka acted swiftly and arrested the suspects
Preliminary investigation has indicated that the two men may be linked to recent kidnapping activities in the region.
Police sources said that they are currently in police custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested in Lere LGA, Kauru
Nine Killed in Otukpo Attack, Manhunt for Suspects Underway
By: Zagazola Makama
No fewer than nine persons have been confirmed dead following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Otobi District of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, which occurred at about 1900hrs on Monday, was reportedly carried out by about 40 armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, who invaded the community and opened fire on residents.
The sources disclosed that several others sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack and were evacuated to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Otukpo for treatment.
Security forces have commenced a manhunt for the assailants, with bush combing operations ongoing in nearby areas to track down the perpetrators and prevent further violence.
Nine Killed in Otukpo Attack, Manhunt for Suspects Underway
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