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NSCDC Dismantles Illegal Local Refineries in Abia

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NSCDC Dismantles Illegal Local Refineries in Abia

By: Michael Mike

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) in strategic surveillance and tactical operations has clamped down on illegal bunkers sabotaging the nation’s economy through their alleged involvement in illegal dealings in Petroleum products in Obiapu forest, Ukwa West, Abia State, the spokesman of NSCDC, Babawale Afolabi has said.

In a statement on Tuesday, Babawale said while responding to the Corps’ Correspondents in an interview the CG SIS Commander, Deputy Commandant Appolos Dandaura had told journalists that the four suspects were notorious Syndicate that specializes in operating and controlling multiple artisanal oil refineries in a thick forest at Ukwa West in Abia State.

He further hinted that the four Suspects were caught in possession of stolen crude oil, locally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and some Instruments used in perpetrating the untoward act.

He noted that the Squad went ahead to dismantle and destroy several illegal connection points connected to oil pipelines where the crude oil was being siphoned.

He disclosed that: “The following suspects were arrested at the crime scene:
Oluchi Ibuh, a female adult of 39 years from Anambra State; Michael Isaac (M) aged 31 years who hails from Edo State, Chioma Osioma also a female aged 32 years from Imo State and Ebere Chike another female of 32 years from Anambra State.

“The exhibits sighted at the crime scene are Galvanized pipes for trucking and pumping stolen crude, Heavy duty Industrial Hoses used for stealing and siphoning crude oil, very large quantities of stolen crude oil stored in fabricated tanks, local cooking pots, Pit Reservoirs, calibrated plastic surface tanks and many cellophane bags used for packaging and conveyance. Amongst are Unquantifiable litres of illegally refined AGO, Metal buckets and Shovels”.

He said the Suspects are assisting us in the Investigation after which they would be charged to a Court of competent jurisdiction.

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Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons

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Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:10 a.m. on April 3 along Effangha Spring Road in Ikom.

The sources disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was apprehended during the coordinated raid.

According to the sources, troops recovered one revolver pistol, one sword, two laptops, four mobile phones, one digital camera, one wristwatch, three identity cards, and a sack of garri allegedly used to conceal the weapon.

The suspect and recovered items have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Security authorities said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence and illegal arms circulation in the South-South region.

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Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised

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Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised

By: Zagazola Makama

Unknown gunmen have killed a village head and his wife in Tunga Waja community, Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:50 p.m. on April 2, when the assailants attacked the residence of the village head and opened fire on him, his wife and their son.

The sources disclosed that the village head died on the spot, while his wife and son sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated to a medical facility in Tingno for treatment.

According to the sources, the wife later died at the hospital, while the son is currently receiving treatment.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

The incident has heightened concerns among residents, as security agencies intensify efforts to restore calm and prevent further attacks in the area.

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Three soldiers injured in road accident during pursuit of bandits in Kaduna

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Three soldiers injured in road accident during pursuit of bandits in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Three soldiers have sustained injuries following a road traffic accident during an encounter with suspected armed bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on April 2, when troops of 2 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base Dogon Dawa were returning from an administrative patrol.

The sources explained that the troops reportedly sighted a group of armed bandits attempting to block the road at Ngede Allah and engaged them, forcing the criminals to flee.

During the pursuit, however, three soldiers fell off a military gun truck and sustained varying degrees of injuries, including fractures to the hand and leg.

The injured personnel were immediately evacuated to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna, where they are currently receiving treatment and responding positively.

Security operations in the area have continued as troops maintain pressure on criminal elements within the axis.

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