Crime
Police Arrest Fake Soldier for ‘One Chance’ Robbery in Abuja
Police Arrest Fake Soldier for ‘One Chance’ Robbery in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF), FCT Command has arrested a suspected “One Chance” robber who allegedly posed as a military officer to dispossess a female passenger of her valuables in Abuja.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Alfa John, a resident of Ado by Science School, Nasarawa State, was apprehended after a victim reported the incident to the police.
The sources said that the incident occurred on February 25, 2025, at about 11:00 p.m. when she boarded a commercial Toyota Corolla (ash in color, Reg. No. LKJ 467 TW) at Wuse 2, heading to Gwarinpa.
“Instead of taking her to her destination, the driver diverted to a secluded area along Dawaki, where he allegedly threatened to kill her before robbing her of an iPhone 12 Pro Max. After the robbery, the suspect falsely claimed to be a military officer before abandoning the victim and speeding off,”said the sources.
However, further investigations revealed that the stolen phone was later sold to one Nasir Abdullahi, a resident of AYA Mosque, Abuja.
Police operatives tracked down and arrested the suspect, recovering the phone along with a Motorola Walkie-Talkie in his possession.
Confirming the arrest, a senior police officer said the suspect was in custody and undergoing interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), while further investigations were ongoing.
“The arrest is part of the police’s intensified efforts to crack down on ‘One Chance’ robbery syndicates operating in the FCT. We urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to security agencies,” the officer stated.
Police Arrest Fake Soldier for ‘One Chance’ Robbery in Abuja
Bandits Kill One, Injure Village Head in Katsina Highway Attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits ambushed motorists along Kwanar Danya-Safana-Runka Road in Katsina State, killing one person and injuring a village head before fleeing into the bush after a gun battle with security forces.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, which occurred at about 6:10 p.m. on Saturday. The assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons, blocked the highway and opened fire on passing vehicles.
One of the victims, identified as Malam Ibrahim Dutsinma, also known as “3-3,” was shot in the chest, while Murtala Muhammad, the Village Head of Runka, sustained a gunshot graze to the head.
Security forces were immediately deployed to the scene, engaging the bandits in a firefight, forcing them to retreat into the surrounding bush.
The injured victims were rushed to the Community Health Centre in Runka and later transferred to the General Hospital in Dutsinma, where Malam Ibrahim was confirmed dead.
Security operatives have intensified efforts to track down the fleeing bandits, while patrols have been reinforced along the affected route to prevent further attacks.
Bandits Kill One, Injure Village Head in Katsina Highway Attack
Crime
Police Discover Bodies of Abducted Victims including a Police Officer in Abia, Intensify Search for Missing VIP
Police Discover Bodies of Abducted Victims including a Police Officer in Abia, Intensify Search for Missing VIP
By: Zagazola Makama
The Abia State Police Command has discovered the bodies of three victims, including a police officer, following a brutal attack and abduction incident in Azumini Ndoki, Ukwa East Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims were among those kidnapped on March 4, when armed men in a Toyota Sienna ambushed a convoy escorting businessman Chief Obasi Lawson.
The assailants opened fire, killing the driver and another occupant before making away with the businessman and a police officer attached to his security detail.
Following days of intense search efforts, police operatives recovered two corpses on March 8, later identified as the driver and a civilian passenger.
Further investigations led to the discovery of the remains of ASP Tanko Natip in a nearby bush. His body was photographed and evacuated to Okeikpe Mortuary in Ukwa West for preservation.
The fate of Chief Lawson remains unknown, as tactical teams, assisted by tracking technology, continue their search for the missing businessman.
Security has been reinforced in the area, with additional tactical teams deployed to prevent further attacks and track the movements of the suspected kidnappers.
Police Discover Bodies of Abducted Victims including a Police Officer in Abia, Intensify Search for Missing VIP
Police Arrest Five Notorious Kidnap Gang, Recover Arms in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force in Rivers State have arrested a gang of suspected kidnappers responsible for a series of abductions and killings in Rukpokwu, Igwuruta, Omagwa, and Etche areas of the state.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), acting on actionable intelligence, carried out a coordinated operation that lasted for eight hours, leading to the arrest of five suspects.
The suspects, identified as Mohammedu Bello, 30, from Padiki LGA of Kwara State; Suleman Umar, 26, from Hadeja LGA of Jigawa State; Bello Amadu, 35, from Keffi-Hausa LGA of Jigawa State; Adamu Musa, 30, from Hadeja LGA of Jigawa State; and Abubakar Mohammed, 22, from Azare LGA of Bauchi State, were arrested at different locations within Rukpokwu.
The sources said that the suspects have confessed to numerous kidnapping operations, including the killing of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Amiesimaka Stadium.
During the operation, security operatives recovered two AK-47 rifles, six AK-47 magazines, sixty-six rounds of live ammunition, three locally made pistols, ten live cartridges, several mobile phones, and multiple SIM cards believed to have been used in their criminal activities.
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