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NCoS Dismisses Two Personnel, Sanctioned 35 Others for Misconduct
NCoS Dismisses Two Personnel, Sanctioned 35 Others for Misconduct
By: Michael Mike
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed two personnel and sanctioned 35 others for misconducts ranging from trafficking in contrabands, unauthorized absence from duty, stealing, negligence of duty, criminal conspiracy, as well as aiding and abetting.
According to a statement signed by the spokesman of the NCoS, Abubakar Umar said ‘tis was part of efforts to ensure discipline of its personnel and entrench international correctional best practices.
He noted that the offences constitute threats to security of correctional facilities, and can jeopardize public safety and national security.
The spokesman said the Controller General of Corrections, Haliru Nababa has clarified that the Service will continue to reward diligence and exceptional performances, while it will not hesitate to punish erring personnel according to the provisions of extant laws.
He said the Controller General maintained that the Service will leave no stone unturned to ensure that ‘bad eggs’ are flushed out of the system.
He assures that the Service will continue to perform its statutory mandates with integrity and ethical standards in line with international best practices.
NCoS Dismisses Two Personnel, Sanctioned 35 Others for Misconduct
FCT Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Village Head’s Kidnapping, Intensify Rescue Efforts
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF), FCT Command has arrested five suspects linked to the kidnapping of the Village Head of Dagachi Hamlet, Yuda Garba, and five others in Ungwan Pawa Dnako Village along Igu Road.
It was gathered that at about 6:30 AM on March 11, 2025, 15 armed hoodlums had invaded the village earlier that night, abducting the victims.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that a joint team of police officers, hunters, and vigilantes were immediately dispatched to the scene, where they conducted a thorough search of the surrounding bushes.
The sources said that preliminary investigations revealed that the villagers had recently sold their farmlands, and there were reports of suspicious individuals, believed to be Fulani settlers, arriving in the area.
As a result of the ongoing operation, five suspects identified as Abdullahi Idris, Tambaya Idris, Haruna Tukur, Umar U. Haruna, and Nasiru Haruna have been arrested in connection with the crime.
Meanwhile, efforts are being intensified to rescue the kidnapped victims and track down the fleeing suspects.
FCT Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Village Head’s Kidnapping, Intensify Rescue Efforts
Troops Neutralize 2 Kidnappers, Recover Ammunition in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation Safe Haven have neutralized two notorious kidnappers and recovered ammunition in Kuru and Turu, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, conducted as part of Operation Lafiyan Jama’a, targeted criminal elements hiding in the area.
During the raid, troops engaged the criminals in a firefight, forcing them to retreat toward high ground. Two suspects, identified as Aminu Shuaibu and Yusuf, were captured. A search of their possession revealed 18 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition and nine rounds of 5.56 x 45mm ammunition.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspects had participated in the March 9 kidnapping of a woman in Rantya, Jos South LGA. They also admitted to possessing weapons at their hideout and offered to lead troops to recover them.
However, while being escorted to the location, the suspects attempted to disarm a soldier and were neutralized. Troops also recovered several cows suspected to have been rustled by the criminals.
The animals have been moved to a secured location for safekeeping until their rightful owners are identified.
Troops Neutralize 2 Kidnappers, Recover Ammunition in Plateau
Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects
Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation Safe Haven have rescued two kidnapped victims in the outskirts of Josho Village, Daffo District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday following credible intelligence on the location of the victims.
Upon sighting the troops, the kidnappers abandoned their captives and fled into the bush. A search of their hideout led to the rescue of two female victims, identified as 11-year-old Nanbam Adamu and Dorcas Wantu, both from Mbor Village in Mushere District, Bokkos LGA.
The victims were debriefed and handed over to their uncle, Mr. Caleb Mantau, to reunite them with their families.
Meanwhile, troops have launched a follow-up operation to track down and neutralize the fleeing kidnappers.
Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects
FCT Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Village Head’s Kidnapping, Intensify Rescue Efforts
Troops Neutralize 2 Kidnappers, Recover Ammunition in Plateau
Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects
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