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NAPTIP nabs suspected human trafficker in Anambra, rescues victim

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NAPTIP nabs suspected human trafficker in Anambra, rescues victim

NAPTIP nabs suspected human trafficker in Anambra, rescues victim

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP), Anambra Command, on Wednesday arrested one suspected trafficker in person.

Mrs Judith-Chukwu Ibadin, Commander of NAPTIP, stated this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka.

Ibadin, who did not disclose the name of the suspect, said the trafficker was arrested in collaboration with officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service while attempting to process International Passport for his victim.

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She said the female victim who was lured from Edo state was Dubai bound but was rescued in the operation.

The Commander said the suspect operates with a syndicate based in Edo state and Dubai.

According to Ibadin, NAPTIP, in collaboration with Nigeria Immigration Service, Anambra Command, arrested the suspected human trafficker on May 11 and rescued the female victim.

“The suspect who resides in Onitsha, Anambra, in conjunction with his syndicates, lured the victim from Edo state to Anambra.

“The suspect was arrested at the immigration office while he was trying to procure a Nigerian international passport for the victim to be trafficked to Dubai with,” she stated.

Ibadin said the victim had been taken to a safe home by NAPTIP and that the case is under investigation.

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Troops neutralise terrorist, destroy camps in Zamfara offensive

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Troops neutralise terrorist, destroy camps in Zamfara offensive

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade, in conjunction with Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have neutralised a suspected terrorist and destroyed several camps during an offensive operation in Zamfara State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 4:00 a.m. on April 27 when troops conducted a fighting patrol to Dan Gajeru and Kokomba areas in Tsafe Local Government Area.

The sources disclosed that troops made contact with terrorists during the operation, leading to an exchange of fire.

According to the sources, one terrorist was neutralised, while troops recovered two locally fabricated firearms, two motorcycles, eight mobile phones, and assorted hard drugs.

The sources added that several terrorist camps were also destroyed during the operation.

They further stated that troops have continued clearance operations in the general area to consolidate gains and prevent the re-establishment of criminal hideouts.

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Troops disrupt terrorist logistics supply in Niger, recover items

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Troops disrupt terrorist logistics supply in Niger, recover items

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under 22 Brigade and Sector 1, Operation Safe Haven, have disrupted the activities of suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Niger State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 7:30 a.m. on April 26 when troops, led by the Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. N.N. Rume, conducted an offensive operation at Latan Daji in Patigi Local Government Area.

The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the suspected logistics suppliers during the operation and engaged them, forcing the suspects to abandon their items and flee the area.

Items recovered include three motorcycles, a sack containing assorted soft drinks, and half bags of rice and gari.

According to the sources, the Brigade Commander also held a meeting with village heads in the area, warning them against associating with or providing logistics support to criminal elements.

The sources added that troops have since returned to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, while surveillance and patrols have been intensified in the area.

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Troops rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

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Troops rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.

Security sources said the rescue was carried out at about 11:00 p.m. on April 26 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bilawa-Jor during a fighting patrol around Naka.

The sources disclosed that the victim was found during the operation and safely extracted by the troops.

According to preliminary investigation, the victim had gone missing during an earlier attack at Mbapa community in the same local government area.

The sources added that the rescued victim has been evacuated to Naka General Hospital for medical attention.

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