Troops rescue injured herder, foil attack by Berom Militia in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops under Operation OPEP have foiled an attack by Berom Militia and rescued an injured herder in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 12:22 p.m. on April 12 at Rasa village, where gunmen suspected to be Militia from Berom Community reportedly attacked a herder.

According to the sources, troops of Sector 4 OPEP deployed at Bisichi responded promptly to the distress call and forced the attackers to abandon their mission and flee.

They added that the troops rescued the victim, who sustained gunshot wounds during the attack.

“The injured herder was evacuated to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for medical attention,” the sources said.

They noted that troops have intensified patrols in the area to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of residents.

Troops rescue injured herder, foil attack by Berom Militia in Plateau

Police arrest suspected foreign bandits in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

The Benue State Police Command has arrested two suspected foreign bandits in Jato-Aka area of the state.

Police sources said the suspects, identified as Franklin Penn, 32, and Ayong Louis, 33, were apprehended at about 6:00 a.m. on April 12 following credible intelligence.

According to the sources, the suspects, who claimed to be Cameroonian nationals, were found in possession of suspected criminal charms and foreign currency believed to be in French denomination.

The sources added that the suspects had no valid means of identification at the time of arrest.

They said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

The command assured that further developments would be communicated as investigations progress.

Police arrest suspected foreign bandits in Benue

Suspected ISWAP member attempts suicide in custody in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected member of ISWAP/JAS arrested in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, has reportedly attempted suicide while in custody.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. on April 13, following the suspect’s earlier arrest on April 12 by troops of 154 Task Force Battalion.

According to the sources, the suspect attempted to take his life by strangulation while in detention, but was quickly overpowered and restrained by troops on duty.

They added that the suspect was evacuated to a Level 2 Field Hospital (L2FH), where he is currently receiving medical attention and responding to treatment.

The sources noted that security measures around the detainee have been reinforced, while investigations into the case continue.

Suspected ISWAP member attempts suicide in custody in Borno