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NSCDC Smashes Local Gun Producing Group in Abuja
NSCDC Smashes Local Gun Producing Group in Abuja
By: Michael Mike
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have smashed the production of local rifles and pistols by some unscrupulous elements in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In a statement on Wednesday, the NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, said that the criminal attempt was foiled through a tip-off and the NSCDC Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation who were under Surveillance and Monitoring ( DII-SM) swung into action and apprehended the suspects.
He said: @Acting on a top off that a group of individuals were manufacturing Semi-automatic Rifles and Pistols at Moshood Abiola National Stadium area in Abuja; the DII-SM acted based on credible intelligence and the seven suspects were caught in the act”.
The names of the Suspects, he gave as: Amos Iyawo (M) aged 29 years, Jonah Mannaseh (M) aged 27years, Ezekiel Nannim (M) 20years, Naifa Pando (F) 26years, Euphemia Peter (M) 26years, Faith Gadang (F) and Philemon Karam (F) 26years.
He noted that: “From the confessional statements volunteered by the suspects, we gathered that Amos Iyawo is the leader of the team and that he recruited others to participate as manufacturers of the Rifles.
“He further intimated to us that none of the Rifles or Pistols have been sold out as the production just commenced”.
He said during interrogations, the suspect confessed that he found the locally made pistol while on operations with the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) at Durumi in Abuja”.
Babawale said the DII-SM recovered five already fabricated Rifles,1 Pisto, 1 unfinished Rifle, 7 empty Cartridges, 2 boots, rods, welding machine, filling machine,2 Searchlight, 3 pliers, Shovel, Cutlass and Axes, Hunters ID card and belt from the suspects and all exhibits with the suspects would be handed over to the Nigerian Police for further investigation and possible prosecution because the Nigerian Police has the prosecutorial mandate in cases of Proliferation of small arms and ammunition, illegal possession of arms and ammunition and unauthorized production of same.
The spokesman said: “Let me at this point intimate to the public that the Security Agencies across the nation are strongly in scientific collaborations to salvage the country from the hands of criminal-minded persons”.
“The NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni, OFR has also given a marching order to all Zonal Commanders, State Commandants and heads of formations on the need for prompt Intelligence Gathering which remains the bedrock of any Security organization”.
“Dr Audi hinted that the eagle eyes of the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad and CG’s Mining Marshall newly commissioned by the Honourable Minister of Interior Dr Tunji Olubunmi-Ojo would be all out to frustrate and combat all acts of Crude oil theft, illegal dealings in Petroleum products, illegal mining, Vandalism of Public Utilities amongst others across the nation at large”
“He also urged the public to continue to have confidence in the Corps and other Security agencies by giving actionable intelligence and credible information that would lead to the arrests of those sabotaging the efforts of the Federal Government in actualizing the Renewed Hope agenda”.
NSCDC Smashes Local Gun Producing Group in Abuja
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By Zagazola Makama
Two children who were abducted by kidnappers were rescued, following a coordinated operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies.
The operation also resulted in the killing of two suspected kidnappers, while several others sustained fatal injuries and fled with gunshot wounds during the encounter.
Zagazola learnt that security forces are continuing clearance operations to track down the remaining members of the kidnapping gang and ensure they are brought to justice.
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By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 73 Battalion (Motorised), Operation HADIN KAI, have apprehended a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) who surrendered to troops in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was arrested at about 6:47 p.m. on July 14 at the Cashew Plantation area during routine security operations.
According to the sources, the suspect confessed during preliminary interrogation that he was an ISWAP member from Warabe, Pulka, in Gwoza Local Government Area and had voluntarily approached the troops to surrender.
The suspect further disclosed that he had dumped his AK-47 rifle in a river before making contact with the troops.
He also allegedly admitted to participating in three separate attacks on Delwa alongside other members of the terrorist group.
Items recovered from the suspect included one bicycle, one cutlass, one bicycle repair solution, one bicycle pump, one spoon, and ₦6,500 in cash.
Military sources said the suspect is in custody and is undergoing further investigation to obtain intelligence that could support ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
The arrest is part of sustained efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to encourage the surrender of insurgents while dismantling terrorist networks operating across the North-East.
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By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN have rescued three kidnapped victims during separate operations in Wase and Bassa Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the first operation was conducted at about 9:50 a.m. on July 15 when troops of Sector 2, while on an offensive operation, rescued two kidnapped victims at Dogon Ruwa village in Wase LGA.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims had been abducted on March 15, 2026, at Kamna Village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State before they were eventually rescued in Plateau State after about four months in captivity.
The rescued victims were subsequently handed over to the Madaki of Dogon Ruwa Village for further necessary action and reunification with their families.
In a separate operation conducted earlier at about 4:00 a.m. on the same day, troops of Sector 3, in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters, responded to reports of the abduction of a resident from his home at Kissayip Village in Bassa Local Government Area.
The joint security team successfully rescued the victim and evacuated him to the Danjuma Ogar Medical Centre in Jebbu Bassa for medical attention.
Military sources said the operations form part of sustained efforts by Operation SAFE HAVEN to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes across Plateau State and adjoining areas.
They added that troops have continued offensive and confidence-building operations aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of action and enhancing security across the Joint Operations Area.
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