Crime
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 Intercept Vehicle Conveying Suspected Explosive Materials in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Security operatives have intercepted a vehicle conveying suspected explosive materials during a stop-and-search operation in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the interception occurred at about 6:10 p.m. on June 24 at Barde village.
The sources said the vehicle, driven by one Lawal Musa, was stopped during a routine security check, during which personnel discovered a quantity of suspected explosive powder and three detonating wires concealed in the vehicle.
The suspect was immediately arrested, while the recovered materials were taken into custody for further examination.
Security sources said the suspect is undergoing preliminary investigation to ascertain the source and intended use of the suspected explosive materials, while further investigations are ongoing.
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By Zagazola Makama
Security operatives have arrested a 15-year-old herder following the destruction of a farmland in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on June 24 after a distress report was received that cattle had invaded and destroyed a farm belonging to one Benjamin Pam at Rakwok village.
The sources said security personnel from Sub-Sector 41, Gashish, responded promptly to the scene but discovered that the herders had fled with their cattle upon sighting the approaching security team.
A pursuit was immediately launched, leading to the arrest of one of the herders, identified as Muhammadu Bashir, 15.
The suspect was taken into custody and is being held while the relevant authorities commence the necessary legal and administrative procedures.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend other herders who fled the scene.
15-Year-Old Herder Arrested After Alleged Farmland Destruction in Plateau
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Criminals in Plateau Raid
By Zagazola Makama
Security operatives have arrested two suspected criminals during a cordon-and-search operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 2:35 a.m. on June 24 following reports of criminal activities at a hideout in the Great Commission Ruga general area.
The sources said the operation led to the arrest of two suspects, identified as Yusufu Ibrahim, 20, and Aliyu Ibrahim, 23.
The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation as part of ongoing investigations.
The sources added that routine patrols remain active across the Joint Operations Area under Operation Unity Haven to safeguard schools, critical infrastructure and other vulnerable locations.
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