Crime
NSCDC Arrests Two Rail Track Vandals
NSCDC Arrests Two Rail Track Vandals
By: Michael Mike
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested intercepted some unscrupulous and disgruntled elements who conspired and vandalized Rail tracks around Southern Kaduna at Kanfancha axis, in Jama’a local government area of Kaduna State, arresting two vandals.
A statement on Tuesday by the spokesman of NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale said the arrest was in line with the NSCDC Commandant General’s directive on zero tolerance towards the nefarious activities of vandals destroying railway infrastructure and other government’s critical national assets.
He disclosed that the CG’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) acting on credible intelligence intercepted some unscrupulous and disgruntled elements who conspired and vandalized Rail tracks around Southern Kaduna at Kanfancha axis, in Jama’a local government area of the State.
He said the suspected vandals stormed the location with an empty truck to load the already vandalized rail track iron concealed inside a sugarcane plot around Kwoi- Kagarko- Tafa-Jere road in Kaduna State, noting that with the prompt intervention of the CG’s SIS, they ran out of luck as they were swooped on after the saboteurs were trailed to a location where they were eventually intercepted and rounded up.
Two suspects, Rachard Istifanus (M) 31, who provided escort for the vandals and Usman Yusuf (M) 44, who drove the truck were arrested immediately.
Babawale said the Intelligence Operatives also impounded an unmarked container body long trailer truck containing and laden with vandalized rail track and slippers.
He however said a suspect simply identified as Peter from Kanfancha said to be the owner of the vandalized materials is currently at large.
Meanwhile, the Commandant General has ordered full-scale investigations into the incident while the two suspects have been taken into custody for further investigation and may be charged to court soon.
NSCDC Arrests Two Rail Track Vandals
Troops destroy illegal mining sites in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Savannah Shield have destroyed illegal mining sites during a fighting patrol in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
A military source said the operation was carried out at about 3:45 p.m. on March 27 by troops of 22 Brigade, Sector 1, in conjunction with personnel of 221 Battalion.
The source disclosed that the troops conducted the patrol to Daban Woko area following intelligence on illegal mining activities in the locality.
“On arrival, troops discovered illegal mining sites, which were subsequently destroyed and set ablaze,” the source said.
He added that the illegal miners fled the area on sighting the troops.
According to the source, the operation was completed successfully without any incident.
The source reaffirmed the commitment of the military to clamp down on illegal mining and other criminal activities undermining economic and environmental security.
Troops destroy illegal mining sites in Niger
Troops foil kidnap attempt, repel gunmen in Sokoto community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled a kidnap attempt and repelled suspected terrorists in Gesa village, Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
A military source said the troops of 248 Reconnaissance Battalion, deployed at Forward Operating Base Sauna, responded to a distress call at about 10:30 a.m. on March 27.
The source disclosed that on arrival, troops discovered that two armed men on a motorcycle had stormed the village, firing sporadically in an attempt to abduct a nurse who was in the community for a medical outreach.
“On sighting the troops, the terrorists fled the scene, abandoning their mission,” the source said.
He added that troops subsequently dominated the general area to forestall further attacks.
The source also said the troops warned residents on the need to provide timely and credible information to security agencies for prompt response.
Troops foil kidnap attempt, repel gunmen in Sokoto community
Troops arrest suspected cult members, recover locally made pistol in Ebonyi state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation UDO KA have arrested three suspected cult members and recovered a locally made pistol during a swift response to a distress call at the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo in Ebonyi State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:25 p.m. on March 25 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Ikwo, following reports from the Chief Security Officer of the university about gunshots suspected to be linked to cult activities around the campus.
The sources said troops moved immediately to the scene, where they apprehended three suspects found in possession of knives and scissors.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspects allegedly disclosed that another accomplice was in possession of an illegal firearm.
Acting on the information, troops proceeded to the suspect’s accommodation; however, he was said to have fled before their arrival.
A subsequent search of the room led to the recovery of one locally made pistol, concealed inside a handbag placed in the suspect’s wardrobe.
The sources added that efforts are ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspect, while the three arrested individuals remain in custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
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