Crime

Police arrests 2 couples with criminal intentions in Yobe

Published

3 years ago

July 13, 2023

Ochuwa Ibrahim

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

Crime

Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Kaga in Borno

Published

19 hours ago

February 28, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Kaga in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Mainok Market, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources told Zagazola that the suspect, identified as Bukar Hassan, 30, was apprehended at about 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 following credible intelligence.

The operation was carried out by troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).

Items recovered from the suspect included one mobile phone, a knife and the sum of N100,000.

Sources said preliminary investigation was ongoing to determine the suspect’s alleged involvement in providing logistics support to Boko Haram terrorists.

Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Kaga in Borno

Crime

Confusion in ISWAP camp after senior Commander killed by own IED in Borno

Published

4 days ago

February 25, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Confusion in ISWAP camp after senior Commander killed by own IED in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Confusion has reportedly engulfed a factional camp of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) following the death of a senior Commander who was allegedly killed by an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by his own group.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, which occurred on Feb. 24, triggered internal discord and heightened tensions within the insurgent ranks operating in parts of the Lake Chad Basin.

According to the sources, a fighter identified as a unit intelligence member (UIM) sought clarification from a senior Commander, Amir Musa, over the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two members of the group.

The UIM reportedly demanded explanations over the killing of one Abu Nazir, said to have been eliminated by fellow ISWAP elements, as well as the death of a senior Commander, Abu Kasim.

Abu Kasim was said to have died after an IED planted by his faction detonated along a route where he was operating. The explosion reportedly occurred amid clashes between ISWAP and rival Boko Haram elements.

Further accounts indicated that Abu Nazir’s death followed an encounter with Boko Haram fighters believed to have been responsible for the earlier killing of Abu Kasim, compounding tensions and suspicion within the camp.

Sources said the development suggested possible cases of friendly fire, operational lapses and a breakdown in coordination among the insurgents.

The incident is believed to reflect persistent hostilities between ISWAP and the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), commonly referred to as Boko Haram, despite both groups tracing their origins to the same insurgent movement.

Sources say such internal rifts has further weaken the operational cohesion of the factions, even as security forces sustain pressure on terrorist enclaves across the region.

Confusion in ISWAP camp after senior Commander killed by own IED in Borno

Crime

Troops neutralise 15 terrorists, destroy logistics hub in Gujba in Yobe

Published

6 days ago

February 23, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops neutralise 15 terrorists, destroy logistics hub in Gujba in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 2 under Operation DESERT SANITY V have neutralised 15 terrorists and destroyed a suspected logistics base during a precision operation around Lamusheri Village in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe state.

Military sources told Zagazola that the early morning operation on Feb. 22 followed weeks of intelligence gathering supported by satellite imagery and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance air platforms, which identified the location as a terrorist attack launch point and logistics hub.

According to the sources, troops, alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, came under fire while approaching the target but tactically outflanked the insurgents and cut off their escape routes.

During the ensuing firefight, 15 terrorists were neutralised, while several others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.

Security personnel also discovered extensive defensive structures at the site and destroyed all identified life-support facilities used by the group.

In addition, five tricycles and two vehicles allegedly used for attacks and logistics were destroyed and set ablaze with their contents.

Recovered items included a cache of arms and ammunition, as well as two bandoliers and carmel pouches.

The military said two personnel sustained gunshot wounds during the operation but were in stable condition, adding that the general security situation in the area remained calm but unpredictable, while troop morale and combat efficiency remained high.

Troops neutralise 15 terrorists, destroy logistics hub in Gujba in Yobe