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NSCDC Clampdown on Vandals of Critical Infrastructures in Abuja, Arrest 15 Suspects

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NSCDC Clampdown on Vandals of Critical Infrastructures in Abuja, Arrest 15 Suspects

By: Michael Mike

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested 15 suspected vandals, scavengers and miscreants who have allegedly made critical infrastructure within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja their targeted business.

, operatives of the Nigeria security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command in a scaled-up routine night operations within the territory arrested fifteen (15) suspected vandals, scavengers and miscreants who made critical infrastructure within the FCT their targeted business.

Parading the suspects at the FCT Command Headquarters, the FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu said the clampdown was part of the ongoing efforts to combat crime and criminal activities within the Federal Capital Territory.

He revealed that the suspects were caught in different parts of the territory in the wee hours of the night committing various forms of crimes ranging from vandalism of public property, stealing, snatching of bags, phones and attacking innocent citizens under the guise of scavenging.

Odumosu said items recovered from the suspects are; burglary irons, one Lexus ES 330 vehicle used in conveying stolen items, vandalised transmission cables, climbing belt, hammer, screw driver, three measuring tapes, four spanners, compass, helmet, three reflective jackets, hacksaw, sets of ladies earrings, bags, one cart and one pumping machine.

Odumosu said that the apprehended suspects will be prosecuted according to their offences and in accordance with the law to make them accountable for their actions and to serve as a deterrent to others.

He added that upon interrogation, one of the suspects caught vandalizing telecommunication cables at Wuse Zone 4 area of the FCT, identified himself as an engineer carrying out maintenance work for a supposed registered engineering company.

Odumosu said he was however unable to provide satisfactory responses, documents or permit to ascertain his claim to undertake the job. His two other accomplices are at large but efforts are ongoing to capture the fleeing suspects.

He noted that the FCT would not tolerate activities such as these which had led to significant degradation of critical assets and public utilities thereby causing potential risks to public safety.

He said: “The act of vandalism is not only a crime but it also inhibits effective functioning of critical infrastructure.

“Critical infrastructures are vital to the survival of our nation, and any encumbrance on them poses great risk to our security, safety and other essential services.”

He explained that the Corps’ efforts is also aimed towards enforcing the ban against scavenging activities within the city centre where major critical national assets and infrastructure are installed.

He said: “We are resolute in enforcing this ban, safeguarding public infrastructure in the FCT and this effort would be sustained till we achieve sanity in the territory.

“These criminals and their partners now specialize in the vandalism, theft and illegal sales of vandalized public infrastructure business chain.

“We are going to take more robust measures to address this menace in the FCT once and for all,” he said.

Odumosu warned that the NSCDC will not tolerate any criminal activities that will jeopardise government efforts in providing security and other social amenities in the FCT.

He further warned persons with criminal intents to relocate from Abuja or desist from engaging in illegal and unproductive ventures as violators would be made to face severe consequences.

While appreciating the support and cooperation of the general public, the Commandant encouraged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities around critical installations to the Corps for appropriate action.

He added that the protection of residents and critical infrastructure was of paramount importance to the Corps.

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Troops intercept massive logistics supplies for terrorists in Yobe

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Troops intercept massive logistics supplies for terrorists in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have intercepted a large cache of logistics supplies intended for terrorists in the North East.

The Theatre Command, in a statement on Thursday, said the breakthrough was recorded on Sept. 16 during counter-terrorism operations under Operation Desert Sanity IV.

It stated that troops, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a red 14-tyre trailer laden with suspicious consignments along the Nguru–Gashua road in Yobe at about 7:40 a.m.

“The vehicle was later moved to a secured location and carefully offloaded. On inspection at about 9:00 p.m. same day, troops discovered 700 bags of NPK 20:10:10 fertilizer used in making IEDs, 27 cartons of assorted drugs, and nine cartons of normal saline solution, all concealed beneath bundles of fabric materials,” the statement said.

It added that the consignment was billed for onward movement to Niger Republic, indicating cross-border supply networks sustaining terrorist groups.

The command also confirmed that earlier on the same day, at about 10:30 a.m., troops on the same axis intercepted two Sharon vehicles and another trailer carrying large quantities of fabrics and solar panels.

Intelligence reports suggested that the fabrics were meant for sewing uniforms for terrorist fighters.

“All drivers, motor boys, and the recovered items are in custody, pending further investigation and the arrest of identified consignees and consignors,” the statement said.

The Theatre Command reassured that troops remain vigilant and committed to cutting off all terrorist supply chains in the region, while urging members of the public to continue providing timely information to aid operations.

It added that the Military High Command had commended the troops for their impressive operational performance.

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Another Bandits group release three women in Katsina in peace deal promises

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Another Bandits group release three women in Katsina in peace deal promises

By: Zagazola Makama

Another group of repentant bandits has released three women in Katsina State as part of the ongoing peace process in the state.

The women, whose names were not immediately disclosed, were said to have been held by a notorious bandit leader, Kacalla Zailani, who controls the Maigora axis.

Community sources told Zagazola on Wednesday that Zailani freed the captives voluntarily without collecting ransom.

“He handed over the women to the mediators as a gesture of goodwill to consolidate the peace deal,” one of the sources said.

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Troops kill three Boko Haram terrorists in Borno Ambush

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Troops kill three Boko Haram terrorists in Borno Ambush

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI have killed three Boko Haram terrorists during an ambush in Borno State.

Zagazola gathered that the encounter occurred on Monday evening at Umbo Gen area, during Operation Desert Sanity IV.

According to the sources, troops in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and hunters engaged the insurgents with heavy fire, forcing them to flee in disarray.

“Three terrorists were neutralised in the operation. Troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle and an Itel mobile phone,” the source said.

The sources added that no casualty was recorded on the side of the troops, and general security within the area remains calm but unpredictable.

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