Crime
Kidnappers Storm Gombe community, Abduct Two Persons
Kidnappers Storm Gombe community, Abduct Two Persons
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Two residents, a man and a woman have allegedly been abducted from Dukku council area in Gombe State.
The abduction done in a commando style at about midnight yesterday sent panic into the spines of residents of Dukku even as the kidnappers shot their way into the area and went away with the two persons.
A source told newsmen that the captors did not face any resistance from the community while operating on Saturday even as they raided the village shooting into the air to scare residents and stealing their private properties.
The source revealed that the wife of his neighbor Amina Aliyu and his brother, Mustapha Shabewa, were the victims abducted by the suspected bandits and were yet to be recovered by security agents.
Spokesman of the Gombe State Police Command, Mahid Abubakar confirmed the incident on Sunday to newsmen adding that the abduction of two persons happened at the Shabewa Community of Dukku council area
Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police Oqua Etim has directed the Operational Unit of Dukku Division and Anti Kidnapping squad of the command to go after the kidnappers and ensure the victims are rescued unhurt.
Kidnappers Storm Gombe community, Abduct Two Persons
Troops launch manhunt after 43-year-old man abducted in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have launched a manhunt for suspected kidnappers following the abduction of a 43-year-old man, Mr Philip Azarachi, at his residence in Agingi village, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 8:43 p.m. on Sept. 24, when troops responded to a report of the abduction.
Following the report, the troops immediately laid an ambush and manned possible escape routes used by the criminals in an effort to intercept them.
However, no contact was established with the kidnappers.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to track the abductors and secure the safe rescue of the victim.
Troops have also intensified surveillance and patrols within the area as part of measures to prevent the kidnappers from escaping with the victim.
Troops launch manhunt after 43-year-old man abducted in Plateau
Troops intercept female ISWAP family member fleeing terrorist enclave in Gwoza
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted a female family member of an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist along the Gwoza–Limankara road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the woman was intercepted at about 4:51 p.m. on Sept. 24, 2026, by troops of 192 Battalion (Motorised) operating in the area.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the woman escaped from a terrorist enclave in Chikide, located within the Mandara Mountains, before being intercepted by the troops.
She is currently in military custody for further investigation and screening to establish her identity, circumstances surrounding her escape and any information that could assist ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the area.
Troops intercept female ISWAP family member fleeing terrorist enclave in Gwoza
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator, recover ₦296,000 in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist collaborator at Geidam Market in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, by troops of 159 Task Force Battalion, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Forest Guards.
The suspect was arrested following security operations at the market, during which the troops recovered one mobile phone and the sum of ₦296,000 in cash.
The suspect and the recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Security sources said the investigation would help determine the suspect’s alleged links with ISWAP and establish the source and intended use of the recovered funds.
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator, recover ₦296,000 in Yobe
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