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FCT Police arrest two notorious armed robbers in Kurudu
FCT Police arrest two notorious armed robbers in Kurudu
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two notorious armed robbery suspects terrorising Kurudu and its environs.
The suspects, identified as Hassan Adamu and Auwal Mohammed, both aged 25, were arrested on May 8 at about 2:00 p.m. during a targeted raid by operatives of the Scorpion Squad.
Police sources said that the suspects were linked to multiple violent robbery incidents in the area.
“One of the suspects confessed to a specific robbery at Angwan Hausawa, Kurudu, where a male victim, identified as Mohammed, was stabbed and later died from the injuries sustained during the attack.
Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives stormed a criminal hideout in Kurudu where the suspects were apprehended. A sharp dagger, reportedly intended for use against police operatives, was recovered during the search.
The suspects also revealed the identities of other members of their gang who remain at large and are believed to be armed.
The police sources said a manhunt is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and recover additional weapons.
FCT Police arrest two notorious armed robbers in Kurudu
Troops Intercept Suspect with Firearm, Cash in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Forest Yakin (OPFY) have apprehended a suspected criminal in possession of a locally fabricated firearm and other items at a checkpoint in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources said the arrest occurred at about 12:00 p.m. on April 26 at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Sabon Birni, where troops were conducting routine stop-and-search operations.
The suspect, who was intercepted while passing through the checkpoint, was found with a locally made pistol, a cutlass, one mobile phone, and a sum of N154,800.
The sources added that the suspect and the recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
They reaffirmed that troops remain vigilant and committed to ongoing efforts aimed at curbing criminal activities and enhancing security across the area.
Troops Intercept Suspect with Firearm, Cash in Kaduna
Troops recover additional weapon, ammunition after Kukareta attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered additional arms and ammunition during follow-up clearance operations after a recent terrorist attack on Kukareta in Yobe State.
Security sources said the troops conducted a sweep of the general area of contact at about 8:00 a.m. as part of ongoing exploitation operations aimed at tracking fleeing insurgents.
During the search, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with registration number 178910, one magazine and five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, believed to have been abandoned by the terrorists while escaping from the scene.
The sources said the recovered items had been secured, adding that no further enemy contact was made during the operation.
They added that troops would continue follow-up exploitation operations in the area, noting that the general security situation remains fluid but under control, with troops maintaining high morale and operational effectiveness.
Troops recover additional weapon, ammunition after Kukareta attack in Yobe
Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 1 Division Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a civilian in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred in the early hours of April 26 at about 3:00 a.m., when troops on night patrol at Sanga responded to reports of sporadic gunshots along Ungwan Mohammadu village road.
The sources said the troops swiftly moved to the scene and made contact with suspected kidnappers, engaging them in a firefight that forced the criminals to flee.
According to the sources, one civilian who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident was rescued by the troops.
The victim was immediately evacuated to Confidence Hospital in Fadan Karshi for medical attention and is currently receiving treatment.
The sources added that troops have intensified patrols and are conducting follow-up operations to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks in the area.
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