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NSCDC Impounds Stolen Crude Oil in Abia
NSCDC Impounds Stolen Crude Oil in Abia
By: Michael Mike
Operatives of the Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested five suspects and impounded about 20,000 litres of crude oil siphoned from already vandalized pipeline along Umielechi/izam community in Abia State.
A statement on Monday by the National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale said the feat was achieved by the Commandant General Special Intelligence Squad while acting on the directive of the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi who declared zero tolerance for vandalism and crude oil theft while decorating the CG SIS Commander with his new rank recently, charging him that “to who much is given a lot is expected.”
Babawale said the Commander of the CG Special Intelligence Squad; Commandant Appolos Dandaura had hinted that his men arrested five suspects and impounded about 20,000 litres of crude oil which was earlier siphoned from already vandalized pipeline along Umielechi/Izam community in Abia State.
He said Appolos narrated that the CG SIS acted based on credible intelligence and chased the suspects who almost escaped using their motorcycles in Obuzor Asa axis, Ukwa West local government area of Abia State.
The Commandant said: “We proceeded acting on the Intelligence at our disposal and in a midnight raid we arrested the five suspects with stolen crude oil carefully packed in cellophane bags”
He disclosed that those suspects who were caught red handed are : Danniel Augustine, 20 years; Moses Friday, 23 years; Igboshe Musua, 42 years; Sadiq Yunusa, 28 years m; and Dozie Ugo, 33 years; while items recovered as exhibits are about 20,000 litres of already siphoned crude oil, two Dalong Super Wolf Motorcycles, Qlink 150-ES Electric start Motorcycle and a Nasara Super D-S 150 Motorcycle.
Appolos, while reaffirming his commitment to the directive of the CG, said the Corps is resolved to keep fighting vandals and oil thieves relentlessly as the Corps is poised to protect all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in the nation.
NSCDC Impounds Stolen Crude Oil in Abia
Father kills 18-year-old daughter in kano
By: Zagazola Makama
A 60-year-old man, Adamu Mohammed, has allegedly killed his 18-year-old daughter, Zainab Adamu, during a domestic altercation at their residence in Dawakin Dakata Quarters, Kano.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the tragic incident reportedly occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Monday, when the father struck the young girl with a hard object, leaving her unconscious. A concerned resident raised an alarm about two hours later, leading to swift action by members of the community.
The sources said that the scene was promptly visited by the police. The unconscious victim was rushed to Sir Sunusi Specialist Hospital, where she was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
The remains of the deceased have been released to her family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Police sources said that the suspect has been taken into custody while investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the act.
Community sources described the incident as deeply shocking and called for increased awareness and intervention to address the rising cases of domestic violence, particularly those involving family members.
Father kills 18-year-old daughter in kano
Police foil kidnapping attempt in katsina, rescue three women and baby
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police in Katsina has foiled a kidnapping attempt in Mazare village, Sabuwa Local Government Area, rescuing three women and a baby girl unhurt during a gun battle with suspected bandits.
It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 12:21 a.m. on June 17 when armed men suspected to be bandits stormed the village and attempted to abduct residents.
Police sources said that upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Sabuwa mobilized and led a team of officers in Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol vehicles to the scene, where they engaged the assailants in a fierce gun duel.
“During the confrontation, the operatives successfully rescued three women and an infant girl who were taken by the bandits. Two residents Saidu Isa, and Saidu Wa’alam, sustained injuries during the attack and were rushed to Haske Private Hospital, Sabuwa, for medical attention.
The sources efforts are being sustained to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects and restore calm to the affected community.
Police foil kidnapping attempt in katsina, rescue three women and baby
Security forces rescue four abducted illegal miners in Zamfara, others still in captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast four abducted youths were rescued following a swift joint operation involving the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, police personnel, members of the Civilian Protection Group (CPG), and local hunters.
Zagazola Makama was informed that the incident occurred on June 17, when eight boys from Alasanawa village in Moriki District, Zurmi Local Government Area, were reportedly abducted by armed bandits while engaging in illegal mining activities in Alawa bush, near the notorious Hawan Bakwai black spot.
The operatives engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, successfully rescuing four of the abducted boys while efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the remaining four victims still held in captivity.
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