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Five Vigilante Members Beat Man to Death over a Woman in Niger
Five Vigilante Members Beat Man to Death over a Woman in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Five members of a vigilante group in Niger State have been implicated in the death of one Muhammad Omaba, who was attacked over a personal dispute.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on April 17, 2025, at around 1700hrs, a complaint was received regarding the death of Omaba, a resident of Cuderegi Village in Lemu Gbako Local Government Area.
The suspects, identified as Alhaji Yikangi, Modu Alhaji Idris, Danjuma Yikangi, Worongi Yikangi, and Mai Tawhidi all members of a local vigilante group reportedly attacked Omaba around 0100hrs that day.
The assault occurred after an argument about Fatima Suleiman, a woman from the same village.
During the altercation, Omaba was beaten to the point of coma. He was immediately rushed to the General Hospital Lemu, but he was confirmed dead upon arrival.
The police have launched efforts to arrest the suspects who are currently at large. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to bring those responsible for the killing to justice.
Five Vigilante Members Beat Man to Death over a Woman in Niger
Troops arrest suspect with 75 live cartridges in Awka, Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 5 Operation UDO KA have arrested a suspected criminal in Awka, Anambra State, and recovered 75 live cartridges in his possession.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:00 a.m. on April 5, 2026, during a routine operation in the state capital.
The suspect was allegedly found with the ammunition concealed in his bag at the time of arrest.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect claimed he received the cartridges from a friend, while efforts are ongoing to identify and track the source of the consignment.
Authorities said the suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue.
Troops arrest suspect with 75 live cartridges in Awka, Anambra
Troops uncover illegal crude oil storage facility in Ahoada West forest in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation DELTA SAFE, have uncovered an illegal crude oil storage site in the Orashi National Forest in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 9:00 a.m. on April 4, 2026, during an anti-illegal bunkering operation conducted by troops deployed at Aminigboko, alongside personnel of 103 Battalion and 16 Brigade Garrison.
During the operation, troops reportedly found two long galvanized pipes estimated at about 500 metres each, two hoses approximately 50 metres long, and a large reservoir containing stolen crude oil estimated at about 15,000 litres.
The recovered items were handled in line with the directives of Operation DELTA SAFE. Authorities said efforts are ongoing to identify and dismantle other illegal bunkering networks in the area.
Troops uncover illegal crude oil storage facility in Ahoada West forest in Rivers
Troops and Tantita operatives arrest 2 suspected oil bunkerers, recover AGO in Delta
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, in collaboration with Tantita Security Services operatives, have arrested two suspected illegal oil bunkerers in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 9:25 a.m. on April 4, 2026, around the Transpalodec Hotel junction in Kwale, following intelligence on their alleged activities.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects had been on the watchlist of suspected bunkerers operating within the Kwale axis and were under surveillance prior to their arrest.
Items recovered from them included about 60 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), 32 sacks, and four mobile phones.
The suspects and recovered items were handed over to the Nigerian Police, Kwale Division, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Troops and Tantita operatives arrest 2 suspected oil bunkerers, recover AGO in Delta
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