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Fire explosion rock shops, houses as petrol tanker explodes in Onitsha
Fire explosion rock shops, houses as petrol tanker explodes in Onitsha
A fire explosion rocked Onitsha, Anambra State on Friday when a petrol tanker laden with the premium motor spirit sparked fire at the popular Upper Iweka junction of the commercial city.
The report gathered that the incident occurred around 8:30am in front of the Relief market, left many shops and buildings around the scene burnt.
According to an eyewitness, who said the incident was caused by the articulated truck which broke down at the bad portion of the busy Onitsha-Owerri expressway.
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However, newsmen who visited the area gatherd that the fire caused serious traffic along the highway, as Fire service men both from Anambra and Delta states battled the raging fire.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident.
He said: “Information reveals that the cause of the fire is as a result of a tanker carrying fuel by Obodoukwu junction along Onitsha river Owerri road fell.
“The situation is under control and is closely monitored. The Police and fire service are currently on ground there.”
Fire explosion rock shops, houses as petrol tanker explodes in Onitsha
Troops Arrest Five Suspected Drug Peddlers in Adamawa
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested five suspected drug peddlers during a night patrol in Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 4:30 a.m. on May 3 during a routine patrol within the Mubi general area.
The sources disclosed that the arrest was made around the Fillin Ball area by troops of the 232 Battalion (Tactical).
According to the sources, the suspects were identified as Mohammed Usman, 28; Abubakar Ali, 26; Sani Usman, 28; Mohammed Kabiru Ahmed, 29; and Okasha Mohammed, 25.
They added that one of the suspects was found in possession of two live rounds of ammunition at the time of arrest.
The sources further said the suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Troops Arrest Five Suspected Drug Peddlers in Adamawa
Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Adamawa, Search Ongoing for Others
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued two kidnapped victims during a search-and-rescue operation in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Security sources said the operation was launched at about 4:32 a.m. on May 3 following a distress call on a kidnapping incident in the Korpallama general area.
The sources disclosed that troops of B Company, 144 Battalion, deployed in Gulak, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), mobilised to the location and conducted a search operation.
According to the sources, two victims—Barnabas Apagu, 12, and Ruth Apagu, 10—were successfully rescued during the operation.
They added that two other victims, identified as Rahila Apagu, 21, and Ijandri Apagu, 19, are still unaccounted for.
The sources further said efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the remaining victims, while security operations in the area have been intensified.
Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Adamawa, Search Ongoing for Others
Military Air Interdiction Destroys Terrorist Stronghold in Marte Axis
By Zagazola Makama
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai have successful execution of an air interdiction mission targeting a террорист stronghold in the Tumbuns general area of Borno State.
Sources disclosed that the operation was carried out in the early hours of May 1 at about 5:35 a.m. by coordinated air assets with additional support from military drones platforms for battle damage assessment.
According to the source, the mission followed credible intelligence indicating significant terrorist activity around the Metele and Dogon Chukwu axis, including the presence of fortified structures and extensive trench systems.
The sources further revealed that confirmatory intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) conducted a day earlier identified an island location with prominent structures believed to serve as storage facilities, as well as multiple defensive trenches.
“During the mission, over 20 insurgents were observed within the targeted structures. All identified targets were subsequently engaged in successive passes using precision-guided munitions,” the sources said.
He noted that the strikes resulted in the neutralisation of several terrorists elements and the destruction of their logistics bases and operational infrastructure.
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