Crime
Police arrest four over alleged murder in Delta
Police arrest four over alleged murder in Delta
Police in Delta State said they have arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of two men in the state.
The police, who gave the name of one victim as Uguru Dominic, 29, said the murdered occurred in Sapele, Delta State, on 16 November.
A tenant in Mr Dominic’s compound called in the police when he discovered his corpse alongside another corpse, said to be that of a male friend to the late Dominic, inside a bathroom.
A 27-year-old suspect, Ogadinma Francis, otherwise known as Gentle, was later arrested by with Dominic’s Toyota Corolla car, apparently stolen after the murder, according to the spokesperson of the police in Delta, Bright Edafe.
“Suspect confessed that he did a filling job for the deceased and after working for him, he refused to pay him the agreed amount,” Mr Edafe, a deputy superintendent of police, said in a statement on Sunday.
The police, through Mr Francis, arrested the other three suspects – Goodnews Abaje, 30, Obunwa Kasim, 25, and Bright Osifo, 23. All the four suspects are male.
“They stated that the initial plan was to rob the victim. They tied them up till about 4:30 a.m. and then forced him to transfer N36, 000 to one of the suspects’ (bank) account. They further stated that they decided to kill both of them because they felt the victims recognised them and will report them to the police.
“The Commissioner of Police Delta State, Muhammed Ali FCIA, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further Investigation,” Mr Edafe said.
Police arrest four over alleged murder in Delta
Army troops neutralise 11 terrorists, recover weapons in Sabon Birni ambush in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army, conducting Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised 11 terrorists during a precision ambush in Kurawa Village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources reliably informed Zagazola Makama that the operation was executed at about 0645 hours, on Sunday following credible human intelligence on the movement of a terrorist group attempting to cross towards Tara village in the same council area.
The coordinated strike was carried out by the 8 Division Garrison Strike Team leading to the successful interception of the terrorists along their crossing route.
According to the sources, the troops recovered eight AK-47 rifles after the encounter, while a follow-up exploitation operation to further clear the area is currently underway.
The ambush, described as “swift, surgical and professionally executed”, is one of the latest gains recorded under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the ongoing theatre-wide offensive aimed at dismantling terrorist and bandit networks across Sokoto, Zamfara and neighbouring corridors.
Military authorities said more details would be provided after the ongoing exploitation and assessment of the battlefield.
Zagazola reports that 8 Division has in recent months intensified both kinetic and intelligence-driven operations, leading to the degradation of several criminal enclaves and improved security across the region.
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Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road
By: Zagazola Makama
Seven suspected bandits were arrested along the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo State during stop-and-search operations, security sources confirmed.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, all Fulani youths, were intercepted after being offloaded from a truck at about 1800 hours on 2 December 2025. A search revealed pictures of assault rifles, including AK-47s, on their mobile phones.
Upon interrogation, the suspects claimed to have travelled from Adamawa State. Investigations are ongoing for the possible recovery of actual firearms and to determine their involvement in criminal activities.
Security agencies have urged members of the public to report any suspicious movements to help prevent criminal acts in the area.
Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road
Army troops rescued Kidnapped Reverend in Miango, arms recovered
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian army Troops have successfully rescued a kidnapped clergyman, Reverend Ephraim Yakubu, in Miango axis of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim was abducted in front of his residence at Agingi Village along the Rukuba Road on 3 December 2025.
Troops on a clearance patrol around the high grounds in the Miango axis engaged the kidnappers on 4 December at about 0740 hours, forcing them to flee.
Reverend Yakubu was found tied under a rock in the area and sustained injuries during captivity.
Security personnel also recovered one fabricated rifle with a magazine containing eight rounds of 9mm ammunition from the scene.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the 3 Military Specialist Hospital (3 DMSH) for medical attention.
Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing kidnappers.
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