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Nigeria: Riot in Sokoto, Churches and Business destroyed over arrests of killers of Deborah Samuel
Nigeria: Riot in Sokoto, Churches and Business destroyed over arrests of killers of Deborah Samuel
By: James Bwala
Riot has erupted in Sokoto state, northwest Nigeria despite curfew imposed by the government over the killing of Deborah Samuel, a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, for Alleged blasphemy.
The unrest according to residents on Saturday was following the arrest of suspected killers of Deborah Samuel on Thursday.
The attackers of Saturday riot allegedly led by some clerics specifically, targeted the Catholic Church and ECWA churches and destroyed them.
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It could be recalled that there was tension in Sokoto in the early hours of Saturday, when the news broke out that three students were arrested in connection with the stoning and burning of the female student.
Protesters said to be fanatic Muslims came out in large numbers on Saturday and urged security operatives to release the suspects.
They were on the street chanting protest songs, claiming that Deborah Samuel was lynched and burnt for allegedly insulting Prophet Mohammed.
“Some churches on Ahmad Bello way were also not spared.
“A Catholic church and a building of the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, were destroyed by the protesters.” Said Mr. Amos Dauda
NEWSng also learnt that the protesting Muslims also looted shops and business centres belonging to the non-indigenes, particularly from the South East.
It was said that some of the businesses were also touched and in some cases destroyed completely.
“Combat aircrafts were seen hovering over Sokoto releasing teargas to disperse the protesters.” He added.
The gruesome killing of the female student was widely condemned across the world, including some Islamic Clerics
Nigeria: Riot in Sokoto, Churches and Business destroyed over arrests of killers of Deborah Samuel
Troops Intercept 11 Jerrycans of Suspected Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted 11 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, suspected to be smuggled to terrorist elements in Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the seizure was made at about 12:27 p.m. on June 26 by troops of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion during a strangulation operation along the Maiha–Maiha Gari Road.
The sources said the smugglers abandoned the products and fled on sighting the troops, escaping into nearby bushes before they could be apprehended.
A total of 11 jerrycans containing Premium Motor Spirit were recovered from the scene.
The recovered petroleum products have been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Military sources said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts by Operation Hadin Kai to disrupt the supply of logistics to terrorist groups operating in the North-East by denying them access to essential commodities, including fuel.
The sources added that troops have continued to sustain intelligence-driven strangulation operations across the theatre to block terrorist supply routes and dismantle their support networks.
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Troops Neutralise 2 Terrorists, Recover Rifles, Ammunition in Kebbi Operations
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have neutralised 2 suspected terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and motorcycles during separate offensive operations in Kebbi State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 2 established contact with terrorists at Sabarumawa on Friday during an offensive operation.
During the encounter, the troops nutrialised two terrorists and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 143 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, nine AK-47 magazines and one motorcycle.
Military sources said the operations formed part of the sustained offensive campaign aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and denying criminal elements freedom of action across the North-West.
The sources added that troops have continued to maintain aggressive offensive operations across the theatre to sustain pressure on the fleeing terrorists and consolidate recent operational gains.
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Troops Arrest Four Suspected Drug Peddlers, Recover Cannabis in Plateau Raid
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested four suspected illicit drug peddlers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 10:30 p.m. on June 25 at the Congo Russia area of Jos North as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and curb drug-related activities in the state.
During the raid, troops arrested four suspects identified as Isah Mohammed, 20; Nura Kabil, 19; Hamisu Rabiu, 21; and Yakubu Mohammed, 35.
The troops also recovered quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa from the suspects during the operation.
Sources said the suspects have been profiled and are currently in custody for further necessary action, while investigations are ongoing to uncover other members of the illicit drug network.
The operation forms part of sustained security efforts by Operation Enduring Peace to rid Plateau State of criminal elements and deny drug traffickers safe havens within the state.
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