Crime
Kuchikau Neighborhood Accuses NSCDC of Terrorizing Community
Kuchikau Neighborhood Accuses NSCDC of Terrorizing Community
By: Balami Lazarus
The recent demolishing of a building situated and being at Bernard Obande Neighbourhood Kuchikau phase (1) Masaka district belonging to Mrs. Blessing Ejjike has raised doubt and suspicious of the involvement of Nigerian Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officers in this matter.
It was gathered that one Alhaji Yakubu Rimi Gambo allegedly connived with some officers of NSCDC of Nasarawa State Command led by an officer named Nnjokwu Prince T. who came with armed men and a bulldozer to carry out a demolishing exercise on a property belonging to Mrs. Blessing.
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Phase 1 being a peaceful quiet neighborhood and well secured, had her officials and elders of the Neighborhood Security Watch who approached the NSCDC officials to intervene and also demanded to see the court order authorizing the demolishing of the said structure but were greeted with stiff resistance from the men of the NSCDC.
This situation later resulted in violence where some members of the neighborhood were injured.
Investigations by NEWSng reveals that Nnjokwu Prince T. ordered his men to physically assault and tear- gas the members of the community who came to intervene in the matter.
“This has resulted in a stampede causing injuries to some members of the community who came out to support their own.
“We in this neighborhood community have been highly terrorized this morning by armed squad led by 3- star NSCDC officer whose name tag reads Nnjokwu Prince T. without showing any official authority…. or offering the needed explanation to our neighborhood Chairman had his phone ceased along with those of many others.” A Community Leader in the neighbourhood told NEWSng
Further findings by NEWSng indicated that such is common and associated with the off.cers and men of the NSCDC Nasarawa Command in settling disputes as such.
According to the Community, Alhaji Yakubu Rimi Gambo is said to have been using this public security/ civil organization for his dirty deals as such called on the Command to do the needful and put a stop to such act by the officers and men it degenerated to crises in the area
Kuchikau Neighborhood Accuses NSCDC of Terrorizing Community
Troops Intercept 11 Jerrycans of Suspected Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted 11 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, suspected to be smuggled to terrorist elements in Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the seizure was made at about 12:27 p.m. on June 26 by troops of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion during a strangulation operation along the Maiha–Maiha Gari Road.
The sources said the smugglers abandoned the products and fled on sighting the troops, escaping into nearby bushes before they could be apprehended.
A total of 11 jerrycans containing Premium Motor Spirit were recovered from the scene.
The recovered petroleum products have been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Military sources said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts by Operation Hadin Kai to disrupt the supply of logistics to terrorist groups operating in the North-East by denying them access to essential commodities, including fuel.
The sources added that troops have continued to sustain intelligence-driven strangulation operations across the theatre to block terrorist supply routes and dismantle their support networks.
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Troops Neutralise 2 Terrorists, Recover Rifles, Ammunition in Kebbi Operations
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have neutralised 2 suspected terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and motorcycles during separate offensive operations in Kebbi State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 2 established contact with terrorists at Sabarumawa on Friday during an offensive operation.
During the encounter, the troops nutrialised two terrorists and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 143 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, nine AK-47 magazines and one motorcycle.
Military sources said the operations formed part of the sustained offensive campaign aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and denying criminal elements freedom of action across the North-West.
The sources added that troops have continued to maintain aggressive offensive operations across the theatre to sustain pressure on the fleeing terrorists and consolidate recent operational gains.
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Troops Arrest Four Suspected Drug Peddlers, Recover Cannabis in Plateau Raid
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested four suspected illicit drug peddlers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 10:30 p.m. on June 25 at the Congo Russia area of Jos North as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and curb drug-related activities in the state.
During the raid, troops arrested four suspects identified as Isah Mohammed, 20; Nura Kabil, 19; Hamisu Rabiu, 21; and Yakubu Mohammed, 35.
The troops also recovered quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa from the suspects during the operation.
Sources said the suspects have been profiled and are currently in custody for further necessary action, while investigations are ongoing to uncover other members of the illicit drug network.
The operation forms part of sustained security efforts by Operation Enduring Peace to rid Plateau State of criminal elements and deny drug traffickers safe havens within the state.
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