Crime
Kidnaper confess how he collects N20,000 for each abduction, killed over 20 persons
Kidnaper confess how he collects N20,000 for each abduction, killed over 20 persons
A 25-year-old bandit Naziru Sani, has confessed to how he got N20,000 or N30,000 after each raid led by terror kingpin, Bello Turji.
Sani has also said he have killed over 20 persons in Northwest states of Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto in separate attacks.
Sani, who hailed from Makera village in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, spoke with journalists while being paraded by the police in Katsina that he belonged to the Turji terror gang.
He said, “I belong to a gang led by Bello TUrji who is currently hiding in Jangebe forest in Zamfara. Turji commands over 200 deadly armed men. For me I’ve killed over 20 people with an AK-48 rifle in different attacks, where I earned N20,000 or N30,000.
“I was arrested early today on my way to Suleja in Niger State, leaving my family in Zamfara”, he said.
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Spokesperson for the Katsina State Police command, SP Gambo Isah, paraded Sani alongside other criminals, saying they terrorised states in the Northwest.
While parading the suspect, Isah said, police operatives apprehended him along Jabiri Quarters in the Funtua Local Government Area of Zamfara state after receiving credible information from residents.
“In the course of investigation, suspect confessed to be a terrorist-bandit under the leadership of a notorious terrorist “Bello Turji”, who has been on the commands’ wanted list.
“The suspect further stated that he has participated in many attacks on innocent communities in Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states. Investigation is ongoing”, Isah said.
The police PRO further explained that the command also arrested the trio of Bello Sani, Ma’aruf Muhammed and Sani Basiru of Dunburum village in the Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara state with 2,400 bottles of Pentazocine injections.
He noted that nemesis caught up with the hoodlums when they were accosted by a team of policemen on patrol along Bugaje community in Jibia local government area of Katsina State.
Troops Raid Suspected Kidnappers’ Enclave in Kogi, Recover Ammunition and Motorcycles
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have raided a suspected kidnappers’ enclave in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, forcing the criminals to flee.
Security sources said the offensive operation was conducted at about 7:00 a.m. on November 2, 2026, by troops of Sector 3, operating from Anyigba.
The troops reportedly engaged the suspected kidnappers during the operation, compelling them to abandon their hideout and escape.
Items recovered from the enclave included 1,000 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, seven bandoliers, six motorcycles and other sundry items.
The recovered items have been taken into military custody for further action.
Security sources said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal hideouts, disrupt kidnapping networks and restore security across the area.
Troops Raid Suspected Kidnappers’ Enclave in Kogi, Recover Ammunition and Motorcycles
Troops Foil Farmers-Herders Clash in Bassa, Two Injured
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intervened to prevent a farmers-herders clash over alleged farmland encroachment in Rewienku Village, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:15 p.m. on November 3, 2026, following a report of a confrontation involving farmers and herders over alleged encroachment on farmland belonging to Mrs Esther Sunday and Mr Sunday Danjuma.
The sources said troops of Sector 3, OPEP, mobilised to the area but came under fire from suspected armed Fulani militia members reportedly hiding among rocks around Katome.
The suspected attackers reportedly fled towards Kissado community with their cattle as troops advanced and carried out further security checks in the area.
Two people, identified as a farmer, Mr John Danjuma, and a herder, Mr Ibrahim Waziri, sustained injuries during the incident.
The victims were evacuated to Enos Hospital, Miango, and 3 DMSH, respectively, for medical attention.
Troops subsequently dominated the general area to prevent further escalation and possible reprisal attacks.
Troops Foil Farmers-Herders Clash in Bassa, Two Injured
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim After Gun Battle in Jos North
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have rescued a kidnapped victim, identified as Mr Courage Ujah, after confronting his abductors at Maza Hills in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the rescue operation took place at about 5:20 p.m. on November 3, 2026, following a report of Ujah’s abduction on November 1.
The sources said troops of Sector 1 and Sub-Sector 12, while conducting search-and-rescue operations, established contact with the kidnappers at Maza Hills.
The kidnappers reportedly abandoned the victim and fled into the surrounding bush after being overwhelmed by the troops’ superior firepower.
The soldiers subsequently rescued Ujah and reunited him with his parents at Gwash Village in Jos North LGA.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim After Gun Battle in Jos North
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