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NSCDC Parades Four Streetlight Vandals in Abuja
NSCDC Parades Four Streetlight Vandals in Abuja
By: Michael Mike
Four suspected vandals of streetlights have been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Parading the suspects at the FCT Command of the NSCDC on Friday, the FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, said they were caught in the act.
He said: “Today, we have four suspects in connection with vandalism of streetlight poles at different locations in the city centre.
‘This arrest is the latest in a series of successful operations against vandals, marking another remarkable milestone in the Command’s ongoing efforts to combat vandalism in the Federal Capital Territory.”
Odumosu while stating that the exhibits recovered from them include one medium size traffic light pole and two gigantic traffic light poles, said the suspects are Japheth Adams, male 21 years and his accomplice Friday Ojo, male 51 years from. He said they were both arrested by my his men around 0100 hrs on Wednesday around Eden Garden in Utako area of the Federal Capital Territory, vandalizing medium street light poles.
He added that Ibrahim Aliyu, male, 19 years and Hassan Abdullahi; 23 years were caught in the act of vandalizing gigantic street light poles along Moshood Abiola stadium, National Hospital junction around 2:00 am on Thursday.
Odumosu said the suspects are currently undergoing investigation, assuring that due diligence will be followed in ensuring that justice is served.
The Commandant, while warning vandals in the capital city to desist from their unpatriotic acts, said his men would continue to conduct 24-hour surveillance and patrol of the metropolis and the surrounding suburbs.
He therefore solicited the cooperation of residents of the FCT to furnish the Corps with credible intelligence and information.
NSCDC Parades Four Streetlight Vandals in Abuja
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
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