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IPCR Condemns Killings In Plateau, Calls For Arrests, Prosecutions Of Criminals Involved
IPCR Condemns Killings In Plateau, Calls For Arrests, Prosecutions Of Criminals Involved
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has condemned the heartless killings of people in Plateau state on Sunday.
In the latest attack in the state, several people were reportedly slaughtered in cold blood in Gashish and Ropp districts of Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas on Christmas Eve.
IPCR lamented that the coordinated attacks were carried out on a day meant to celebrate love, compassion and togetherness. And this was the day these criminals would carried out an evil act that would bring untold agony, suffering and grief to the affected communities.
IPCR, in the statement signed by its Director General, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu on Wednesday, said: “We had in our message on this yuletide celebration, urge Nigerians to keep the flag of unity high, as unity and peace are the hallmarks of a progressive nation.
“As the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, who have been preaching peace in all the fora I have attended, there’s no doubt that peaceful coexistence is the hallmark of a progressive nation.
“I have insisted that peace, unity and security have the potential to break the vicious circle of underdevelopment and that nation-building is the responsibility of all.
“Bloodletting is not an achievement, but has the potential of scaring investors away from us. Nobody invest in a country where insecurity holds sway, we should all rally round President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his Renewed Hope Agenda, so that we can have the country of our dream.”
“The Nigeria of our dream doesn’t harbour unnecessary killings, the Nigeria of our dream doesn’t harbour hatred for one another. Our dream is to have a viable nation, where citizens have sense of belonging.”
“Let us build the future of our country today and stop the actions and inactions that will put us in a bad light, where the country will be compared with terrorist nations.
“Our security agencies are doing very well, but the Institute is appealing that they put more efforts to address this challenges bedeviling the nation.”
“We condemn the killings and call for peace and conflict resolution on conflict related issues. We also call for the apprehension and prosecution of criminals involved in the killings.”
He added that: “We appreciate the Plateau state governor, Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, who promised to settle the hospital bills of all injured victims of Christmas Eve attacks at BarkinLadi and Bokkos local government areas.”
Ochogwu said: “Let’s cooperate with our military and security actors to provide physical security and safety for our citizens, as we innovate and create the right conflict resolution mechanisms to address the protracted communal conflicts. Only together we can make peace happen in our society.”
IPCR Condemns Killings In Plateau, Calls For Arrests, Prosecutions Of Criminals Involved
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Karnuwa general area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation followed intelligence provided by a local resident, Malam Muhammadu Ardo, concerning alleged cattle rustling activities within the area.
The troops reportedly mobilised to Karnuwa at about 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, where they apprehended the suspects identified as Mallam Mohammad Abatcha, 28; Mallam Mamman Bukar, 18; and Malam Modu Hassan, 30.
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while using a pickup vehicle with registration number WW 806 GZ Delta, allegedly employed in transporting stolen cattle.
The rustled cattle were recovered and immediately handed over to their rightful owners at the scene of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspects included a bow and arrow, three mobile phones, five national identity cards and the sum of N20,650.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspects admitted to repeatedly stealing and selling rustled cattle to buyers in Maiduguri.
Security sources further disclosed that investigators suspect possible links between the suspects and members of the Islamic State West Africa Province or Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad due to alleged inconsistencies observed in their statements during interrogation.
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 29 Battalion operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal refining site and recovered about 600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026, during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region.
The troops reportedly discovered the illegal refining site around Asa community, where a large cooking pot loaded with stolen crude oil was found stockpiled in sacks.
Military authorities said the recovered products and equipment were handled in accordance with operational directives guiding anti-crude oil theft operations under Operation Delta Safe.
The operation was conducted without any confrontation or security incident.
The Nigerian military has continued to intensify operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining and other forms of economic sabotage across the Niger Delta region.
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
Troops, NDLEA Raid Drug Hideout in Katsina, Arrest Suspected Supplier to Terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi at Kafur, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have raided a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 12:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026, at Huguma village following intelligence on illicit drug activities within the area.
During the raid, troops apprehended one suspect identified as a major supplier of illicit drugs and other substances to terrorists and criminal elements operating within Kafur Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
Items recovered during the operation included 146 grams of suspected cannabis and 16.5 grams of a substance identified as Exol-5.
The suspect and the recovered drugs have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and necessary legal action.
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