Troops Recover 80 Rustled Cattle in Kogi, Hunt Suspects Over Killing of Two Herders

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and local vigilantes, have recovered 80 rustled cattle following an attack that claimed the lives of two herders in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Sunday when suspected hunters from Omi/Ogar community allegedly killed the two herders and rustled about 100 cattle belonging to them.

Acting on a distress report at about 9:30 a.m., troops of the 12 Brigade deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Egbe, alongside other security agencies and vigilantes, launched an offensive operation to the affected area.

The operation led to the recovery of 80 of the stolen cattle, while efforts are ongoing to trace and recover the remaining animals.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the attack was allegedly carried out by hunters from Ogar community, reportedly led by a suspect identified simply as Mr. Sunday.

However, attempts by security operatives to arrest the suspects were unsuccessful as most of the male residents had reportedly fled the community before the arrival of the joint security team.

Security agencies have intensified efforts, in collaboration with local authorities, to apprehend those responsible for the attack and ensure they are brought to justice.

Sources said the security situation in the area has remained calm, with troops maintaining surveillance and monitoring developments to forestall any breakdown of law and order.

Troops Recover 80 Rustled Cattle in Kogi, Hunt Suspects Over Killing of Two Herders

Insurance Employee Kidnapped from ECWA Staff Quarters in Jos

By Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have abducted an employee of an insurance company from the ECWA Staff Quarters in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday when unidentified armed men stormed the residential area and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.

Following the report, troops of Sector 1 of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPEP) were immediately deployed to the scene.

On arrival, the troops confirmed the abduction and launched a search-and-rescue operation across the general area in an effort to locate the victim and apprehend the kidnappers.

However, no contact was made with the fleeing suspects during the initial operation.

Security forces have since intensified efforts to track down the kidnappers and secure the safe rescue of the victim, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Insurance Employee Kidnapped from ECWA Staff Quarters in Jos

Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist Informant, Recover Motorcycle, Cash in Kebbi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected terrorist informant and logistics supplier during a routine patrol in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Sources said that the suspect was apprehended at about 12:14 p.m. on Saturday in Kangiwa while troops of the 8 Division were conducting a patrol along the Falde–Gedere road.

The sources said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect was allegedly involved in providing information and logistics support to terrorist elements operating in the area.

Items recovered from the suspect included one motorcycle, one mobile phone and the sum of N69,000, believed to be connected with his activities.

According to the sources, the suspect has been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

The arrest, they said, forms part of ongoing efforts by security forces to dismantle terrorist support networks and disrupt the movement and logistics of criminal elements operating in parts of the North-West.

Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist Informant, Recover Motorcycle, Cash in Kebbi