Army troops neutralise 2 terrorists, recover weapons in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised two terrorists in an ambush at Shettimari general area of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, carried out under Operation Desert Sanity V, was executed by an ambush team in the early hours of Thursday.

The source said the troops, intercepted the fighters around their crossing point at about 1:20 a.m.

He said the soldiers immediately engaged the terrorists, neutralising two of them while others fled in different directions.

According to sources, the troops later conducted an immediate exploitation of the area and recovered two RPG bombs and one magazine loaded with 23 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm special ammunition.

“There was no casualty on the side of the troops. The ambush team later repositioned and continued with their task.

Army troops neutralise 2 terrorists, recover weapons in Borno

FCT police arrest suspected ammunition courier for zamfara bandits

By: Zagazola Makama

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of attempting to procure ammunition for bandits operating in Zamfara State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Ahmed Abubakar, of Gusau, Zamfara State, and currently residing at Anguwan Dodo, Gwagwalada, was arrested on Dec. 7 at about 3:30 p.m. by operatives of the Mabushi Division following credible intelligence.

Sources said that the suspect had allegedly contacted a Nigerian Army personnel, Cpl. Yusuf Mohammed, to help him procure 1,000 rounds of ammunition, which he claimed were meant for bandits in Zamfara for a monetary reward.

During preliminary investigation, Abubakar reportedly confessed that he was acting on instructions from his uncle, Ahmed Yakubu, of the same address, who is currently at large. The uncle allegedly sent him to purchase the ammunition and transport it back to Zamfara for use by bandit groups within their locality.

The police recovered ₦170,100 from the suspect, believed to be part of the funds for the illicit transaction.

The Command said the suspect is currently in custody undergoing further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down his fleeing accomplice

FCT police arrest suspected ammunition courier for zamfara bandits

Retired DCP killed in Ngor-Okpala attack as police intensify search for abducted victims

By: Zagazola Makama

The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that the victim of a gun attack along Portharcourt Road in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area has been identified as retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Kingsley Woke, aged 56.

Zagazola learnt that  DCP Woke, who last served as DC Courses at the Police Staff College, Jos, was travelling from Portharcourt to Umuahia in Abia State when he was shot in the chest by armed hoodlums on Dec. 7 at about 11:00 p.m. near Amala Autonomous Community, after Zion Ministry Church.

The deceased, who hails from Omuowu, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers State, had his personal belongings secured at the police station and later released to his sister, Mrs. Hope, who confirmed his death.

Sources said tactical teams, in collaboration with other security agencies, local vigilantes, and hunters, have intensified operations to track down the perpetrators and locate other victims who were reportedly abducted during the same attack.

Authorities assured the public that every effort is being made to apprehend the attackers and ensure the safety of residents along the Ngor Okpala corridor.

Retired DCP killed in Ngor-Okpala attack as police intensify search for abducted victims