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Police arrest six notorious bandit arms suppliers wanted by Intelligence agencies in Abuja
Police arrest six notorious bandit arms suppliers wanted by Intelligence agencies in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command operatives have arrested six notorious arms and logistics suppliers to bandits, recovering assault rifles, ammunition, and operational motorcycles.
Sources who confirmed the operation said that the arrest followed the directive of the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, to take the battle to criminals across the region.
Zagazola Makama gathered that ACP Victor O. Godfrey, who led operatives of the Scorpion Squad between Sept. 20 and Sept. 28, coordinated the operation that resulted in the arrest of the suspects wanted by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA).
The suspects are: Abdullahi Garuba, alias Alhaji Ore, 40, from Otkpata, Doma LGA of Nasarawa State; Yusuf Inuwa, alias Alhaji Dabunda, 59, from Nasarawa State; David Kaika, alias Baba, 29, from Odenigida village, Nasarawa State; Baba Imaji, female, 36, from Ikpele community, Agatu LGA of Benue State; and Ibrahim Nasiru, alias Pepper, from Usha community, Agatu LGA of Benue State.
The sources said that the command recalled that on March 24, 2024, one Nuhu Aminu, 32, was arrested at Nyanya bus terminal in Abuja with 488 rounds of live 7.62 × 39mm AK-47 ammunition.
The suspect however, confessed that the consignment was given to him by Abdullahi Garuba (Alhaji Ore) for delivery to bandits in Zamfara and Katsina States.
“After months of intelligence-driven operations by security agencies, the above-mentioned suspects, who had gone into hiding, were arrested and they confessed to the crimes. Exhibits were recovered,” sources said.
The suspects allegedly supplied arms and ammunition to bandits responsible for the Yelwata massacre in Benue State, several kidnappings in the FCT, and to notorious bandit leaders including Kachallah Babangida and Kachallah Yakubu in Zamfara and Katsina States.
Kaika confessed to selling several AK-47 rifles at ₦2.6 million each and live ammunition at ₦3,600 per round, while Alhaji Ore admitted to concealing arms and ammunition in red-oil jerry cans for transport to bandit hideouts.
Recovered items include two AK-47 rifles with defaced breech numbers, one locally made pistol, 2,186 rounds of 7.62 × 39mm ammunition, two cartridges, and five operational motorcycles of different models.
Police arrest six notorious bandit arms suppliers wanted by Intelligence agencies in Abuja
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled an attempt by suspected terrorist logistics suppliers along the Ngoshe–Ashigashiya road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion, deployed at Ngoshe, laid an ambush at a known crossing point along the route at about 2:20 a.m. on April 24.
The sources said the troops made contact with suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying items to terrorist elements and engaged them with disciplined fire.
The suspects were forced to abandon the items and fled in disarray.
Items recovered during exploitation of the area include 10 pairs of women’s slippers, 28 sachets of 500g salt, 39 sachets of powdered milk, a motorcycle tube, a pair of joggers, two pieces of clothing materials measuring 10 yards each, two one-litre containers of engine oil and a black shirt.
The sources said no casualty was recorded on the side of the troops, while casualties on the part of the fleeing suspects could not be immediately ascertained.
They added that the troops returned to base at about 6:00 a.m. after completing the operation.
According to the sources, the general security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and combat efficiency remain high.
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist infiltration into Kanama town, neutralising four insurgents during a swift response operation in Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on April 22 when troops of 159 Battalion, deployed in Kanama, responded to sounds of gunfire within the town.
On arrival, the troops reportedly discovered that terrorists had infiltrated parts of the community.
The troops immediately made contact and engaged the attackers with disciplined fire, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
Subsequent exploitation of the general area led to the neutralisation of four terrorists.
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sustained injuries during the encounter and has been evacuated for medical attention.
No military equipment was lost during the operation.
Items recovered from the terrorists include two torchlight mobile phones and the sum of ₦21,000.
Security sources said the general situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high.
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
Troops Neutralise ISWAP Shura Member Abu Jirir in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised a prominent member of the ISWAP Shura Council during an operation in Yobe State.
Security sources said the development was confirmed at about 6:12 p.m. on April 22 following intelligence reports that the senior terrorist figure, identified as Abu Jarir, was eliminated by troops in the Babangida area.
According to the sources, the neutralisation is considered a significant blow to the terrorist leadership structure in the Lake Chad region.
The sources further disclosed that the overall ISWAP commander in the Lake Chad axis, identified as Ba Shuwa, reportedly dispatched a team to recover the body of the slain commander on the same day.
The search party was said to have been sighted moving on about 12 motorcycles around the Aljanna Jaule area.
Further details on the operation are expected as exploitation continues.
Troops Neutralise ISWAP Shura Member Abu Jirir in Yobe
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Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
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