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NSCDC Arrests Father at the Point of Selling 8 Years Old Son for N20 million
NSCDC Arrests Father at the Point of Selling 8 Years Old Son for N20 million
By: Michael Mike
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested in Abuja one Chinana Tali at the point of selling his eight year old son, Ushafa Tali for N20 million.
Speaking during the parade of the suspect in Abuja the NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu said that the child trafficking suspect was arrested after being lured to Abuja from Benue.
He said the arrest of Chinana who was with his son, followed an intelligence tip-off of his quest to get the highest bidder to sell off Ushafa to.
Odumosu said: “We booked an appointment with the suspect at a garden where we had one of our men pose as a buyer while we had our men surround them.
“He came all the way from Benue to sell his supposed child to a buyer without caring about what might befall the child afterwards.
“To arrest his accomplice, we had to send transport fare to him after he was being deceived that the deal had been settled.”
He said that the father who was initially offered N12 million refused and insisted that the boy who he referred to as a “He-goat” during his conversation on phone be bought at the rate of N20 million.
“He also offered to sell his girl child whom he referred to as a She-goat for N15 million, if he didn’t get a buyer for the boy.
“We are not sure of the paternity yet but more will be uncovered during further investigation as he claimed that the mother, his wife, had no idea of the transaction.”
The Commandant said that the Corps was dedicated to ensure the protection of lives and property and will continue to take drastic measures in ensuring that crimes were nip in the bud.
He however warned persons who may have such evil intentions as that of Tali and his accomplices to desist as child trafficking was a serious offence.
Odumosu said he would be handing over the father, son and one accomplice to representatives of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Chinana while being interrogated said that he is a father of six children and had decided to sell one of his children to help raise money to take care of his large family.
He said: “It is because of hardship and no money so I needed to find a way to train my other children.”
NAPTIP Senior Intelligence Assistant, Mrs Chinyere Oseafiama, who was on hand to take possession of the father and son and the other suspect assured that the case will be thoroughly investigated for appropriately actions.
“We are happy for what the NSCDC has done and we are assuring that NAPTIP will do the needful and get back to the public with a positive report regarding the case,” Oseafiama said.
The Commandant also said a young man was recently arrested after being caught vandalising armored cables along Idu Railway Line in the territory.
He said that, the suspect had in his possession a hoe used in digging out the cables and a saw which he used in cutting the dug out cables.
“The suspect will be arraigned and prosecuted according to the law to serve as a deterrent to other vandals,” Odumosu said.
NSCDC Arrests Father at the Point of Selling 8 Years Old Son for N20 million
Nigerian troops neutralise armed bandit, recover AK-47 in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised an armed bandit and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an operation in Turare Forest.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the operation, conducted in collaboration with other security agencies, was based on credible intelligence received about the presence of bandits in the forest.
“The operation, which took place at about 3:00 a.m., on Monday led to the killing of an armed bandit. One AK-47 rifle was recovered from the suspect,” he said.
The sources added that patrol and monitoring activities in the area have been intensified and would be sustained to prevent further criminal activities.
Nigerian troops neutralise armed bandit, recover AK-47 in Katsina
Troops neutralise 2 terrorists, recover weapons in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have neutralised two terrorists and recovered weapons in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the operation which took place on Sept 16, was part of intensified efforts to deny terrorists freedom of action across the state.
The source said the operation was conducted on Monday following credible intelligence of a planned attack on Chanchanji community by elements suspected to be of the Bojo group.
According to the source, the troops swiftly deployed to the area and encountered the terrorists along Demeva–Chanchanji road.
“The troops engaged them in a firefight, neutralising one terrorist, while others fled the scene.
“In a follow-up operation, the troops pursued the fleeing terrorists to the Demeva–Gbudu axis in Chanchanji, which was identified as their intended crossing point to Ananum community in Donga Local Government Area.
“During another heavy exchange of fire, the troops neutralised one more terrorist,” the source said.
Items recovered during the operations include one G3 rifle, 16 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a motorcycle.
The source added that the general security situation in the area remained calm, while troops maintained aggressive patrols to reassure residents of their safety.
Troops neutralise 2 terrorists, recover weapons in Taraba
Gumi warns against provoking terrorists amid peace talks
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has cautioned against provoking armed groups in Katsina State after a peace deal was struck between terrorists and residents of Faskari Local Government Area.
The comments come amid recent peace meeting held on Sunday in Faskari between residents, local traditional leaders, and a wanted bandit kingpin, Ado Alero, alongside dozens of armed herders.
Recall that a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, earlier declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters, had reportedly accepted a peace deal in Katsina State.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, in a post on his X handle on Sunday disclosed that Garwa turned up in Hayin Gada community, Faskari Local Government Area, presenting himself as an advocate of dialogue.
In a Facebook post on Monday, Gumi warned that any attempt to attack the armed groups could reignite violence in the state.
“Some people who don’t want peace, will provoke them again by attacking them. It’s very important to educate them that they are used by capitalising on their ignorance and zeal to vengeance,” Gumi wrote.
Gumi warns against provoking terrorists amid peace talks
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