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Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Ammunition in Plateau

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Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Ammunition in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered a cache of ammunition in Kabwir Community, Kanke Local Government Area.

According to a police sources, the arrest was made following credible intelligence that the suspect was lodging in a hotel. Acting on the information, a team of police officers led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kanke raided the hotel and apprehended 25-year-old Auwal Haruna, an indigene of Kaduna State.

A search of the suspect’s belongings led to the recovery of:51 rounds of 7.62x51mm ammunition,14 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, One AA ammunition, One AK-47 empty magazine and Assorted charms

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Troops neutralise terrorist, destroy camps in Zamfara offensive

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Troops neutralise terrorist, destroy camps in Zamfara offensive

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade, in conjunction with Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have neutralised a suspected terrorist and destroyed several camps during an offensive operation in Zamfara State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 4:00 a.m. on April 27 when troops conducted a fighting patrol to Dan Gajeru and Kokomba areas in Tsafe Local Government Area.

The sources disclosed that troops made contact with terrorists during the operation, leading to an exchange of fire.

According to the sources, one terrorist was neutralised, while troops recovered two locally fabricated firearms, two motorcycles, eight mobile phones, and assorted hard drugs.

The sources added that several terrorist camps were also destroyed during the operation.

They further stated that troops have continued clearance operations in the general area to consolidate gains and prevent the re-establishment of criminal hideouts.

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Troops disrupt terrorist logistics supply in Niger, recover items

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Troops disrupt terrorist logistics supply in Niger, recover items

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under 22 Brigade and Sector 1, Operation Safe Haven, have disrupted the activities of suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Niger State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 7:30 a.m. on April 26 when troops, led by the Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. N.N. Rume, conducted an offensive operation at Latan Daji in Patigi Local Government Area.

The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the suspected logistics suppliers during the operation and engaged them, forcing the suspects to abandon their items and flee the area.

Items recovered include three motorcycles, a sack containing assorted soft drinks, and half bags of rice and gari.

According to the sources, the Brigade Commander also held a meeting with village heads in the area, warning them against associating with or providing logistics support to criminal elements.

The sources added that troops have since returned to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, while surveillance and patrols have been intensified in the area.

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Troops rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

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Troops rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.

Security sources said the rescue was carried out at about 11:00 p.m. on April 26 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bilawa-Jor during a fighting patrol around Naka.

The sources disclosed that the victim was found during the operation and safely extracted by the troops.

According to preliminary investigation, the victim had gone missing during an earlier attack at Mbapa community in the same local government area.

The sources added that the rescued victim has been evacuated to Naka General Hospital for medical attention.

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