Troops destroy terrorist hideouts, arrest 9 suspected informants in Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed suspected terrorist hideouts and arrested nine alleged informants during an offensive operation in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba state.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 11:45 a.m. on April 19 by troops of 114 Battalion (Rear) deployed at Andamin, in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members and local hunters.

During the operation, the troops stormed Jukun village where they destroyed abandoned structures believed to have been used as hideouts by terrorists.

The sources added that nine suspected terrorist informants were also arrested during the raid. The suspects were reportedly linked to a notorious terrorist kingpin identified as “Kadogo,” alleged to have been terrorising communities around Mashingin Kirya, Komodoro Garau and parts of Plateau State.

The apprehended suspects are currently in military custody for further interrogation and investigation.

Troops destroy terrorist hideouts, arrest 9 suspected informants in Taraba

Troops foil kidnap attempt in Edo, arrest five suspects, recover rifle

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 195 Battalion have foiled a kidnap incident in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, leading to the rescue of victims, arrest of suspects and recovery of a rifle.

Security sources said the troops, deployed at Auchi, responded to a distress call at about 8:00 a.m. on April 16, following reports of a kidnapping at Iyuku in Jattu.

On arrival, the troops discovered that three kidnapped victims had escaped from their captors.

One of the victims reportedly overpowered and disarmed one of the kidnappers, seizing an AK-47 rifle loaded with nine rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

The victims were subsequently reunited with their families.

Troops later combed the surrounding forest and apprehended five suspected kidnappers, while three mobile phones were also recovered during the operation.

The suspects and recovered items have been handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS) for further investigation.

Military authorities said troops would sustain ongoing operations to rid the area of criminal elements and ensure the safety of residents.

Troops foil kidnap attempt in Edo, arrest five suspects, recover rifle

Again, another Monarch abducted in Kwara state by suspected bandits

By: Bodunrin Kayode

Again, bandits have abducted a monarch and two others in an early Saturday morning dare devil raid on the Palace of the Oba in Olayinka community.

Disclosing the sad incident, in a release, the Coordinator of the Joint Security Watch Kwara South, Elder Olaitan Zubair condemned in strong terms the latest kidnapping incident which took place at Olayinka in Agunjin District of Ifelodun council area of Kwara State.

This latest abduction where the monarch of the community, Alhaji Saliman Aweda, and two other restaurants were abducted in the early morning raid that occurred at about 1:00 a.m. today, brings to the fore the helpless nature of the security architecture in the state and the inability of the federal agencies to handle things effectively.

Elder Zubair described the incident as disturbing and unacceptable, noting that the recurrence of such attacks including the recent attacks at Idofin Odo Ase where several people were kidnapped and schools were forced to shut down for four months has heightened fear and insecurity across Kwara South.

Zubair stated that this latest case strengthens the earlier appeal made to the Brigade Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, for full-scale military operations in the area to complement the recent gallant efforts of captain Abiola and his team, whose operations in Oke-Oyan, Owa-Kajola, Owa-Onire and surrounding communities, and rescue of Idera victims, have shown commitment to tackling the menace, despite limited resources.

“We cannot continue to watch our traditional rulers and innocent citizens fall prey to kidnappers. The time for decisive, coordinated action by all security agencies is now,” Elder Zubair declared.

He urged the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies to treat the security of Ifelodun and the entire Kwara South axis as a matter of urgent priority before the situation deteriorates further.

Again, another Monarch abducted in Kwara state by suspected bandits