Police inspector killed in ambush while on special duty in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of one of its officers, Inspector Philemon Akawu, who was attacked by suspected hoodlums while on special duty in Bokkos Local Government Area.

Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred early Wednesday morning near Yelwa Nono village, where the officer was deployed for internal security operations.

According to police sources, Akawu, was posted from the Department of Operations (DOPS) in Jos and had been assigned to Yelwa Nono for reinforcement duty due to rising security threats in the area.

The officer was said to have been ambushed and killed in a bush close to the security camp at about 7:30 a.m. while performing his duties.

Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bokkos visited the scene of the crime and coordinated the evacuation of the corpse, which was deposited at Luna Hospital mortuary for autopsy.

Police sources confirmed that investigations have been launched and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those behind the heinous act.

Police inspector killed in ambush while on special duty in Plateau

FCT police arrest 82 suspects in coordinated raids across black spots

By: Zagazola Makama

A coordinated night operation by security operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has led to the arrest of 82 suspects during simultaneous raids on identified black spots and uncompleted buildings.

Zagazola Makama reports that the operation, which took place on Saturday, July 26, around 11:40 p.m., was carried out across multiple locations including Kubwa, Gwagwa, Maitama, Iddo, Jikwoyi, Dawaki, and Dutse Alhaji.

During the raids, law enforcement personnel targeted areas notorious for criminal activities, including abandoned and uncompleted buildings that often serve as hideouts for miscreants.

A total of 82 individuals were arrested in connection with various offences. Security agents also recovered unspecified quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, along with other illicit drugs and related paraphernalia.

According to officials, the suspects are currently undergoing thorough screening and interrogation at their respective divisional headquarters. Those found culpable will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

The operation forms part of a renewed effort by authorities to rid the FCT of criminal elements and ensure the safety of residents, especially as cases of petty crimes and drug-related offences continue to rise in urban neighborhoods.

A source at the FCT Command have assured that similar raids will continue in the coming weeks.

FCT police arrest 82 suspects in coordinated raids across black spots

Cultists ambush security team, kill senior police officer in Abuja raid, 19 suspects arrested

By: Zagazola Makama

A senior security officer has been killed and several others injured following a violent clash with suspected cultists and drug dealers at Bakasi Yimitu Village, Waru area of the Federal Capital Territory.

Sources reliably informed Zagazola Makama that the clash occurred late Wednesday night during a joint operation targeting a notorious criminal enclave in the area.

The operation, based on credible intelligence, involved members of a surveillance team and a local vigilante group known as the Destiny Hunters.

According to sources, the hoodlums launched a fierce attack on the operatives, seriously injuring several, including the Second-in-Command of the Waru Outstation, identified as DSP Amos Biko, and the Commander of the Destiny Hunters, Philibus.

Three patrol vehicles were destroyed in the ambush, while a riot long-range firearm and cartridges were also carted away by the attackers.

In a retaliatory move, the assailants proceeded to vandalise the Waru Outstation, smashing glass windows and damaging six privately owned vehicles parked within the premises.

The injured officers were rushed to Shekworhishama Hospital in Kabusa, where DSP Amos was later confirmed dead. His body has since been moved to the Federal Medical Centre in Jabi.

So far, 19 suspects have been apprehended in connection with the incident. Two of the suspects, who sustained serious injuries, were taken to Asokoro General Hospital, where they were pronounced dead on arrival. Their bodies have been deposited at the hospital mortuary.

Security personnel have since brought the situation under control, and normalcy has been restored to the affected area.
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