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Police arrests 2 couples with criminal intentions in Yobe
Police arrests 2 couples with criminal intentions in Yobe
By: Our Reporter
Yobe State Police Command has succeeded in the arrest of a couple, namely: Abdullahi Ibrahim, aged 25, and Khadija Ali, aged 20, who disguised as Christians and trick-rolled their unsuspecting victims by claiming to convert to Islam and robbed them of their valuables.
DSP Dungus Abdulkarim
Police Public Relations Officer( PPRO) on Thursday, in a statement said on 4th June 2023, at about 1600hrs, they approached Gudi Emirates Council in Fika LGA, saying that they were from Plateau State and intended to convert to Islam, and presented themselves as Jude Emmanuel, a Birom tribe from Farar Kasa via Barikin Ladi Jos, Plateau State with his wife Peace Sunday. They were subsequently accepted and converted to Islam and, as such, placed in the custody of the Chief Imam to accommodate them for teaching and proper guidance.
A day later, Mr Abdullahi informed the Imam that he was having bad dreams and needed debris from thunder stroke spot to collect some ash and prepare medicine for his ailments. The Imam assigned one of his sons to take him to a nearby bush for a possibly affected spot; having got a spot of thunder stroke the suspect collected some dust and left with it to their abode.
In a similar vein, on the third day, he requested to be taken to the spot to collect some dust for his Wife, and the Imam obliged and asked his son to help them get there with his motorcycle; where on the spot, the culprits robbed the Iman’s son of his motorcycle and fled.
The matter was later reported at the Fika Divisional Police headquarters, where immediate efforts commenced to trail the culprits.
On 1st July, information reached the Division that the couple was sighted in Biu LGA of Borno State perpetrating similar acts. and fortunately, on 5th July 2023 at 1400hrs, Detectives from the Division reacted and apprehended the suspects.
Meanwhile, Investigation revealed that Mr Abdullahi is indigent of Yobe State, and both are Muslim with the names: Abdullahi Ibrahim of Sabon Garin Mai Mala of Gujba LGA and Khadija Ali of Gombe State.
Information also indicated that the couple is habitual criminals leaving footprints in Azare of Bauchi State, Golam in Adamawa State, Madaci Gaya in Kano State and Biu LGA of Borno State, among other states.
They have confessed to the crimes alleged of stealing, robbery and abduction, whereas the motorcycle had been recovered in Alkeleri town of Bauchi State.
Furthermore, the investigation is currently ongoing by the affected commands as information about their arrest is circulated.
In this regard, the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, urges good members of the public to be conscious of these types of impostors. Always report visitor(s) in such disguises to the nearest police station for proper interview and documentation before the conversion to any religion or for any other purposes. This will no doubt help in protecting lives and property.
Police arrests 2 couples with criminal intentions in Yobe
Bandits abduct 30 villagers in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted 30 people during an attack on Zamfarawa village in Zugu District, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred on Oct. 7 at about 2:20 p.m., when a large number of bandits stormed the community, shooting sporadically to scare residents.
The hoodlums were said to have whisked away 30 villagers to an unknown destination.
Following the incident, security forces have intensified efforts to trace and rescue the abducted victims.
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Security forces rescue eight kidnapped passengers in Kogi, hunt for two others
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces in Kogi have rescued eight passengers who were abducted by gunmen along the Okene–Auchi highway on Monday.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about 3:48 p.m. when about 15 armed men dressed in military camouflage attacked a Toyota Hiace Hummer bus with registration number EDO UBJ 114 ZY belonging to Big Joe Ventures Ltd.
The bus, which was heading to Benin, Edo State, from Abuja, had 11 passengers on board.
During the attack, one female passenger identified as Adesuwat Bright was shot in the left shoulder, while other passengers were abducted.
Upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer mobilised his men, including Police Mobile Force operatives and local vigilantes, to the scene.
The injured victim was rushed to CUSTECH Hospital, Okene, for treatment.
The combined security team later engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel inside the bush, forcing them to abandon eight of the victims, who were rescued unhurt.
However, the kidnappers escaped with two other passengers.
The police said a manhunt and bush combing operations are ongoing to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the suspects.
Security forces rescue eight kidnapped passengers in Kogi, hunt for two others
Mob kills three suspected kidnappers in Edo
By: Zagazola Makama
Three suspected kidnappers have been killed by a mob in Emu Orakwan community, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Sources said that the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on Oct. 6, when hunters and farmers in the area sighted the suspects at Akabueze camp.
The suspects were said to be among those who allegedly murdered a woman identified as Mrs. Ogbona on Oct. 1.
It was gathered that upon receiving the information, villagers and farmers mobilised and descended on the suspects, inflicting severe injuries on them before the arrival of security operatives.
Army troops accompanied by police personnel, moved swiftly to the scene and met the suspects at the point of death.
They were immediately taken to the General Hospital, where they were confirmed dead.
Their remains have been deposited at Imiuwuguina Mortuary, while investigation into the incident is ongoing
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