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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
Troops recover suspected rustled cattle in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have recovered suspected rustled cattle during a night patrol in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the recovery was made on April 3 at about 10:05 p.m. following intelligence on the movement of suspected cattle rustlers along Suma Ruga Rakwok village axis.
It was gathered that troops deployed at Kanse laid an ambush along a bush path in the area.
On sighting the troops, the rustlers reportedly abandoned the cattle and fled into the surrounding bush.
The recovered livestock have been secured, while efforts are ongoing to ascertain the exact number and identify the rightful owners.
Sources added that Fulani community leaders would be contacted to facilitate proper identification and handover of the cattle.
Troops recover suspected rustled cattle in Plateau
Troops neutralise kidnapper, rescue victim in Enugu
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation UDO KA have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim during a search-and-rescue operation in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted on April 3 at about 6:05 a.m. following a distress call from the Nigeria Police, Obolo Division, based on a report by the Ezimo Community Neighbourhood Watch.
It was gathered that the troops, drawn from 82 Division Garrison and Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA, made contact with the suspected kidnappers during the operation, leading to a gun battle.
One of the suspects was neutralised, while others fled into the surrounding bush.
During exploitation of the area, the troops successfully rescued the kidnapped victim.
Items recovered at the scene included six mobile phones, a power bank, a torchlight, energy drinks, clothing and food items.
The corpse of the neutralised suspect and the rescued victim were handed over to the police for further action.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure the area remains secure.
Troops neutralise kidnapper, rescue victim in Enugu
Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa
By: Zagazola Makama
A female member of the Man O’ War has been reportedly abducted by unknown persons in Bayelsa State, with efforts underway to trace and rescue her.
Security sources said the case was reported on April 3 at about 7:00 p.m. by Daniel Lucky Deinyefa, a Man O’ War personnel and indigene of Otuan community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the victim, identified as Peremene Bright, contacted her colleague on April 2, stating that she had been abducted by unknown persons since March 26.
The sources disclosed that her mobile phone signal was tracked to a location along the Abua/Ogbia road axis.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the victim, as well as identify and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.
Further updates are expected as investigations progress.
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