Troops Arrest Three Suspected Drug Peddlers in Jos Raid

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1,Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested three suspected drug peddlers during a raid on a notorious hideout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Military sources said the operation was conducted at about 6:00 a.m. on June 29 at the Congo-Russia area following sustained efforts to curb illicit drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

According to the sources, the troops arrested three suspects identified as Abubakar Abdulrahman, 23; Muhammadu Abubakar, 28; and Awal Ali, 33.

The sources said quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa and other illicit drugs were recovered from the suspects during the operation.

The arrested suspects have been profiled and are undergoing further investigation, while appropriate legal action will follow.

The military said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and deny drug traffickers safe havens within Plateau State.

Troops Arrest Three Suspected Drug Peddlers in Jos Raid

Court Grants Sowore N200m Bail
*Lists fresh conditions

By: Zagazola Makama

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, granted bail to online publisher and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.
Aside a N200 million bail with two sureties, one of them must be a traditional ruler in Sowore’s community in
Ese-Odo Local Government Area in Ondo State.

The second surety, the court ruled, must have landed property within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Also, Sowore is to surrender his international passport to the court’s deputy registrar for safekeeping. The court held that both sureties must be verified by counsel to the prosecution, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN.

Following Sowore’s absence in court, the judge, on June 16, 2026, revoked the bail he granted Sowore on “self-recognition” last December. Thereafter, he issued a bench warrant for the politician’s arrest after he failed to appear in court for his trial on allegations bordering on cybercrime and criminal defamation.

Last Tuesday, Justice Umar ordered that Sowore be kept in the Kuje Correctional Centre until his motion for a stay of the execution of the order for the revocation of his bail and bench warrant is determined.

Justice Umar dismissed Sowore’s other application that the judge be withdrawn from further presiding over his trial on the ground of alleged bias.

The Department of State Services (DSS) is prosecuting Sowore over alleged criminal defamation arising from claims that he referred to President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal” in posts made on his official X and Facebook accounts.

The defendant’s lawyer, R. O.

Adakole, however, appealed to the judge that Sowore be released to him to enable him get his passport from the US embassy in Lagos.

Justice Umar Mohammed adjourned to July 6, 2026, for continuing of hearing.

Court Grants Sowore N200m Bail
*Lists fresh conditions

Troops Rescue Farmer Shot by Suspected Armed Herders in Plateau, Recover Abandoned Cattle

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued a farmer who was shot by suspected armed herders during an attack in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on June 29 around Jebbu Miango community, where the assailants attacked a farmer identified as Mr. Lambat.

The sources said troops swiftly responded to a distress call and engaged the attackers, forcing them to flee the area before they could inflict further harm.

During the intervention, the troops rescued the victim, who had sustained gunshot wounds, and evacuated him to ENOS Hospital in Miango for urgent medical treatment.

The troops also recovered a herd of cattle abandoned by the fleeing suspects. The animals were moved to a secure location pending identification of their rightful owners and further necessary action by the relevant authorities.

Security sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks in the area.

Troops Rescue Farmer Shot by Suspected Armed Herders in Plateau, Recover Abandoned Cattle