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NSCDC arrests 5 alleged bridge vandals in FCT

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NSCDC arrests 5 alleged bridge vandals in FCT

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested five suspects for vandalising bridges in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

This is contained in a statement signed by NSCDC’s Director of Public Relations, Mr Olusola Odumosu, on Monday in Abuja.

Odumosu said items such as five-inches galvanised pipes (5 mm), angle irons and a hand saw used in carrying out crime were recovered from the suspects.

He said the perpetrators confessed during interrogation that they were artisans within the territory.

He said the five suspects arrested were: Abdullahi Bello, Julius Madaki and Gambo Clement, all 18 years old, while Sadie Abdullahi was 24 years and Abdulaziz Aliyu, 25 years.

“A discreet investigation into the matter has commenced and will be followed by diligent prosecution of the suspects.

“The corps is on the trail of other members of the criminal gang who are currently at large and very soon they will be arrested and brought to justice,” he said.

The spokesperson further said the corps had intensified efforts in ensuring that vandals of the nation’s critical assets were arrested and prosecuted.

He added that the corps would continue to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure the FCT was safe and devoid of criminals.

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Gunmen abduct pastor, two others on farm in Kajuru LGA

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Gunmen abduct pastor, two others on farm in Kajuru LGA

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted three persons, including a clergyman, at Bauda Village in Maro Community, Kajuru Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, Rev. Anthony Lamba, 50, of ECWA Church Bauda Village, Christiana Anthony, and Danlami Zana, were seized while working on their farm on Friday afternoon.

Security forces were immediately mobilised to the scene, but the kidnappers had already fled with the victims to an unknown destination.

Efforts had been intensified to rescue the victims unhurt, while investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Troops neutralise three terrorist kingpins in Sokoto ambush

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Troops neutralise three terrorist kingpins in Sokoto ambush

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have neutralised three notorious terrorist kingpins during a successful ambush operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State.

Zagazola Makama report that the operation was conducted on July 25 between Mallamawa and Mazau villages in the Tsamaye/Mai Lalle District of the LGA.

During the operation, the troops neutralised the terrorists identified as Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu and Ali Yar Daribiyar, and recovered three AK-47 rifles with magazines and a motorcycle.

Sources told Zagazola that the terrorists and their foot soldiers were in the area to collect ransom and illegal levies imposed on residents when they were ambushed by the troops.

The source said the operation has triggered widespread relief and jubilation among residents of Mai Lalle, Tsamaye, Rimaye and nearby communities across Sabon Birni and Goronyo LGAs.

“These terrorists have long tormented the communities with killings, kidnappings and extortion, so this success is a huge morale boost for the people,” the source added.

The troops have continued to intensify kinetic and non-kinetic efforts in synergy with other security agencies and local vigilante groups.

The military has urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to assist the troops in sustaining momentum against criminal elements.

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Two hunters killed, four injured in armed bandits’ ambush in Niger

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Two hunters killed, four injured in armed bandits’ ambush in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits suspected to be insurgents have killed two Hunters, operating under a local security outfit, and injured four others in a deadly ambush in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

Zagazola Makama was reliably informed that the incident occurred on July 24 at about 4:00 p.m. when the security team was on a routine patrol around Iburo village, located within the Galadiman-Kogo District.

The armed assailants, numbering in their dozens, opened fire on the patrol team, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.

Two members of the Hunters, identified as Jafaru Baba Ali and Baba Ustaz, both male, died in the attack, while four others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.

The injured personnel were evacuated and are currently receiving treatment at the IBB Specialist Hospital in Minna, where medical officials confirmed they are responding positively.

Security sources said the bandits also suffered casualties during the shootout but managed to retreat into the forest.

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