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Police Arrest high profile Suspect Linked to Murder of Army General in Abuja
Police Arrest high profile Suspect Linked to Murder of Army General in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has arrested a key suspect linked to the murder of Brigadier General Uwen Harold Udokwere, who was assassinated at his residence in Lokogoma, Abuja, on January 23, 2024.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, Alkasim Mohammed, 18, was apprehended alongside his accomplice, Suleiman Abdullahi, 22, during a coordinated operation by the Scorpion Squad at Durumi Phase 2, Abuja.
The sources said that the police recovered a Beretta pistol with breach No. 58866, along with eleven (11) rounds of 9mm live ammunition.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being part of a notorious gang responsible for multiple high-profile crimes in the FCT, including: The murder of Brigadier General Udokwere, a retired senior military officer who was fatally attacked in his home in Lokogoma by armed robbers after gaining access through the fence and shot him.
“The suspects admitted to the March 7, 2024, murder of Alhaji Auwal Abdullahi, a Bureau De Change operator at Room 303, Rita Lori Hotel, Garki. The same pistol recovered from the suspects was allegedly used to rob a POS operator, Miss Mercy Alo, of ₦700,000 at her shop in Jabi. The gang also shot a customer, Daniel Inalegwu, in the lower thigh before fleeing,”said the sources.
The source added that Intelligence reports indicate that the gang was involved in multiple home invasions, carjackings, and abductions within Abuja and neighboring states.
He said that efforts were ongoing to track down other members of the criminal syndicate, whilie emphasizing that the police were intensifying operations to rid Abuja of violent crime.
“We have strong leads on the remaining gang members, and we are working to recover more weapons they have hidden. This arrest is a major breakthrough in tackling high-profile criminal activities in the FCT,” the sources said.
According to him, the suspects are currently in police custody and will face prosecution upon the conclusion of investigations.
Police Arrest high profile Suspect Linked to Murder of Army General in Abuja
Gunmen kill four, injure three in bokkos, plateau state
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast four person were killed while three others injured following an attack by suspected armed hoodlums on Jean Tangur 2 village in Tangur District, Bokkos Local Government Area of the state.
Zagazola Makama gathered from sources that the incident occurred on Wednesday night, June 19, at about 10:40 p.m.
The sources said the attackers stormed the community and opened fire on residents, killing four women on the spot.
The deceased were identified as Rachael Ayuba, Cecilia John, Naomi Siman, and Esther Ezra while three other individuals sustained bullet wounds during the attack, all of whom are currently receiving treatment at the Cottage Hospital in Bokkos.
Combined troops comprising the military, police personnel, and local vigilantes were promptly deployed to the scene.
Efforts were being made to track down the attackers.
Gunmen kill four, injure three in bokkos, plateau state
Bandit ambush police in Kankara, killed Inspector and injured another officer
By: Zagazola Makama
At least one police officer killed and another injured following an ambush on its Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol team by suspected armed bandits in Kankara Local Government Area in Katsina.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on June 19 at about 12:30 p.m. near Government Science Secondary School along the Kankara–Kafi Road, during a farm clearance operation by the police.
According to a Police sources, he bandits suddenly opened fire on the patrol team, leading to a gun duel.
“As a result of the exchange, Inspector Yahaya Bello, was fatally wounded and later confirmed dead at the General Hospital Kankara by a medical doctor.
Another officer, ASP Sani Suleiman, attached to 27 PMF Katsina, sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital, where he is reported to be responding positively.
Bandit ambush police in Kankara, killed Inspector and injured another officer
Father kills 18-year-old daughter in kano
By: Zagazola Makama
A 60-year-old man, Adamu Mohammed, has allegedly killed his 18-year-old daughter, Zainab Adamu, during a domestic altercation at their residence in Dawakin Dakata Quarters, Kano.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the tragic incident reportedly occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Monday, when the father struck the young girl with a hard object, leaving her unconscious. A concerned resident raised an alarm about two hours later, leading to swift action by members of the community.
The sources said that the scene was promptly visited by the police. The unconscious victim was rushed to Sir Sunusi Specialist Hospital, where she was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
The remains of the deceased have been released to her family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Police sources said that the suspect has been taken into custody while investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the act.
Community sources described the incident as deeply shocking and called for increased awareness and intervention to address the rising cases of domestic violence, particularly those involving family members.
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