Troops neutralise bandits, recover arms in Pleateau ambush

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shendam in Plateau State have neutralised three suspected bandits and recovered arms and ammunition during a successful ambush operation between Teng and Kayarda villages in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, carried out around 2:00 p.m. on May 27, was based on actionable intelligence to preempt a planned attack by the bandits.

“Troops acting on credible intelligence laid an ambush along the route linking Teng and Kayarda villages. During the operation, they engaged the suspected bandits in a firefight, neutralised three of them, and recovered four AK-47 rifles, four magazines, and 56 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition,” the source said.

The source added that the operation was part of proactive measures under Operation Lafiyan Jama’a to maintain stability and deter further threats in the area.

Zagazola reports that the military has intensified coordinated operations across Plateau State in response to recent security threats and to protect vulnerable rural communities from attacks by armed groups.

Troops neutralise bandits, recover arms in Pleateau ambush

Police officer killed by stray bullet during patrol in Adamawa

A Police Sources at the Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police inspector who was killed by a stray bullet during a patrol operation along Song–Gombi Road in Song Local Government Area of the state.

The sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. on May 25 during a routine patrol and stop-and-search operation conducted by operatives attached to the Safer Highway Patrol team.

According to him, the officers intercepted a tricycle passenger carrying a Dane gun and dressed in plain clothes. Upon questioning, the individual failed to provide a satisfactory explanation of his identity or authority to carry the weapon.

This led to an altercation, during which members of the Hunters and Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) reportedly mobilized to the scene and began firing shots into the air.

Tragically, Inspector Musa Kampani, was struck by a stray pellet during the chaos.

The Divisional Police Officer in Song promptly led a team to the scene. The injured officer was rushed to Cottage Hospital, Song, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. His remains have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

The Hunters/Civilian JTF Commander, Adamu Zubairu, has been arrested in connection with the incident, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects.

The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has commenced a full investigation into the matter.

Police officer killed by stray bullet during patrol in Adamawa

Police repel attack, destroy bandits’ hideouts in Benue

By; Zagazola Makama

The Benue State Police Command says its Tactical Teams have repelled a suspected bandit attack on Yelwata Settlement in the early hours of Sunday, destroying multiple hideouts in the process.

Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 12:22 a.m., prompting a swift response by security operatives who traced the attackers’ footmarks to a stream known as Ushongo.

According to the sources, the armed assailants, who had set up camp near the stream, opened fire on the advancing tactical team. However, the operatives held their ground and pushed forward, forcing the hoodlums to flee across the river into an unknown location.

During a subsequent operation, the security team combed the forest area using smoke canisters and successfully destroyed seven hideouts believed to have been used by the fleeing bandits.

The sources said the affected areas remain under close surveillance, with further operations ongoing to track down the suspects.

Police repel attack, destroy bandits’ hideouts in Benue