Crime
NSCDC FCT COMMAND ARREST 11 SUSPECTS FOR VANDALISM, ILLEGAL MINING AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES.
NSCDC FCT COMMAND ARREST 11 SUSPECTS FOR VANDALISM, ILLEGAL MINING AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES.
By: Michael Mike
The NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu has reaffirmed his commitment to smoke out Vandals and other criminals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
This is in a bid to ensure peace, combat the spate of crime, and safeguard all critical assets and Infrastructures under the new FCT administration.
Parading the suspects at the FCT Command Headquarters, Wuse, zone 5, Abuja, Odumosu said 11 suspects were arrested for illegal Mining, Vandalism and Scavenging in different parts of the territory.
“Let me relay unequivocally that the protection of all Critical National Assets and Infrastructures in the FCT is not negotiable.
“As the lead agency saddled with this responsibility under the law, we will relentlessly discharge our duties without compromise.
“Based on this resolve, the Command has effected the arrest of these 11 suspects out of which 5 are suspected illegal miners, 4 suspected vandals of public assets and infrastructures and 2 suspected scavengers.
“Upon sighting our team, a lot of them took to their heels but this effort will be sustained with more reinforcement to stop their existence in that location”, Odumosu said.
The suspected illegal miners were arrested by the Mines and Steel Development unit of the Command after a tip off for engaging in illegal excavation activities which has led to the vandalism and destruction of critical infrastructures such as transmission cables, transformers and degradation of a part of Katampe Extension where they were picked up.
However, during a search operation conducted in their huts, 5 cartons of tiles were found and an item suspected to be a used explosive bottle which will be further investigated.
The suspects arrested for illegal mining activities are; Abubakar Suleman, 43yrs (M) from Kastina State, Sanusi Abubakar, 21years (M) from Kano State, Abdullahi Musa, 18yrs (M) from Kano State, Adamu Hashiru, 31years (M) from Bauchi State, and Ibrahim Abdullahi, 30years from Bauchi State.
Other Suspects arrested for Vandalism of Government Infrastructures and Scavenging are; Ayu Isimailu (M), 25years who hails from Gombe State, Micheal Joseph (M), 30years from Kaduna State, Solomon Leo (M), 40years from Kaduna State, Aliyu Shamsudeen (M), 18years from Plateau State, Kashim Mustapha (M), 45years from Oyo State and Onyeishi Monday (M) 43years from Delta State.
“We have commenced thorough investigations to unravel their level of involvement in the offences charged.
“Rest assured that those found culpable would be prosecuted and if otherwise, be set free after due diligence is observed and in accordance with the extant laws”, he explained.
Odumosu reassures of continuous collaboration with other security agencies and solicited for consistent information and actionable Intelligence from the Public in order to rid the FCT of unscrupulous elements sabotaging the efforts of the government.
NSCDC FCT COMMAND ARREST 11 SUSPECTS FOR VANDALISM, ILLEGAL MINING AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES.
Troops Recover 34 Livestock While Herder Missing in Alleged Secret killing by locals in Mangu
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have recovered 34 livestock while herder managing the livestock had gone missing in alleged suspicious secret killing in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:05 p.m. on May 19 when troops responded to reports of stray cattle grazing in Mbor village.
On arrival at the scene, the troops reportedly recovered 34 cattle found grazing on cultivated farmland without a herder present.
Sources said the intervention followed concerns that the herder managing the livestock had gone missing or was allegedly attacked in secrete assassination by locals during the dispute.
The livestock were immediately moved to a safe location to prevent further destruction of crops and to avoid escalation of tensions within the community.
Security sources said local stakeholders, including community leaders, were engaged to help trace the whereabout of owner and clarify the circumstances surrounding the missing herder.
They added that investigations were ongoing to establish the whereabouts of the herder and ensure accountability for all parties involved.
Troops Recover 34 Livestock While Herder Missing in Alleged Secret killing by locals in Mangu
Troops Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 10 Suspects in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 of Operation Safe Haven have conducted coordinated raid operations on suspected criminal hideouts in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, leading to the arrest of 10 suspects.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:00 p.m. on May 19 at Gurum and Mista-Ali communities as part of ongoing efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action within the area.
The troops reportedly stormed identified hideouts and arrested the suspects during the operation without incident.
A total of 10 suspects were taken into custody and are currently undergoing profiling and preliminary investigation.
Security sources said the raid forms part of sustained clearance operations aimed at curbing criminal activities, including banditry, kidnapping, and other related offences across Plateau State.
They added that security patrols and intelligence-driven operations would continue in vulnerable communities to restore lasting peace.
Troops Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 10 Suspects in Plateau
Troops Disrupt Illegal Mining Activities in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41 of Operation Enduring Peace have disrupted suspected illegal mining activities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the troops responded at about 7:00 p.m. on May 19 following reports of illegal mining operations between NTV and Hirpiya villages.
On arrival at the location, the suspected illegal miners reportedly fled the scene upon sighting the troops.
The troops subsequently secured the area and recovered items believed to have been used for the illegal activities, including one long pipe, one generator, and one pumping machine.
The recovered items have been taken into custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Security sources said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining and other criminal activities contributing to insecurity and environmental degradation in Plateau State.
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