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Police arrests killer of Journalist in Zamfara
Police arrests killer of Journalist in Zamfara
By: Our Reporter
A 35-year-old suspect, Mansur Haruna, has been arrested in connection with the gruesome murder of a veteran journalist, Comrade Hamisu Danjibga, who was working with the Voice of Nigeria (VON) in Zamfara state.
According to the Zamfara Police Command, at the time of his arrest, the suspect was found in possession of the deceased’s mobile phone.
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Gusau on Friday.
Danjibga was reported missing two Saturdays ago in circumstances liken to a case of abduction by marauding bandits in the North West state.
Reports indicated that Danjibga’s remains were found in a soak away behind his house in the Yelwa Samaru area in Gusau, the state capital after an extensive search by friends and family members.
The statement issued by the Police Command said; “On 20th September 2023 at about 1430 hrs, information was received from the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ibrahim Musa, that one of his members, a reporter of the Voice of Nigeria, Hausa section, was missing since Sunday 16th September 2023”.
“Before his report, none of the family members of the deceased nor members of the union made any official report to any of the Police Stations.”
“However, on the same date, at about 1533hrs, the information further revealed that his decomposed corpse was seen in the soak away of the) house of the deceased.”
The statement further stated that; “On receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer of Tudun wada Division mobilised the team of detectives to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Hamisu Damjibga’s gruesome murder
The move resulted in the arrest of one Mansur Haruna ‘M,’ age 35, of the same address, with a Gionee keypad phone suspected to belong to the deceased.
“The case is under investigation and further development will be communicated accordingly”.
The Command Spokesperson explained that the suspect would be appearing in court to face conspiracy and culpable homicide charges after an investigation on the issue had been completed.
Police arrests killer of Journalist in Zamfara
Troops Intercept Vehicle Conveying Illegal Diesel in Bayelsa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 16 Brigade Garrison operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have intercepted a vehicle conveying about 400 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Security sources said the interception occurred at about 3:10 p.m. on May 12, 2026, along the Oruma–Kolocreek road during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the area.
According to the sources, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled upon sighting the troops approaching the area.
The vehicle and the illegally refined petroleum products were subsequently handled in accordance with operational directives guiding Operation Delta Safe activities.
The military has sustained operations across the Niger Delta to curb crude oil theft, illegal refining and related economic sabotage threatening the nation’s oil infrastructure.
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By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two additional suspects in Damaturu, Yobe State, over alleged involvement in the supply of ammunition to terrorists operating in the North-East.
Security sources said the arrests were made at about 12:05 p.m. on May 11, 2026, following intelligence obtained through communication intercepts linked to an earlier arrest of a repentant member of ISWAP.
The suspects were apprehended in Damaturu town, headquarters of Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that one of the suspects had been assigned to collect ammunition from the second suspect for onward delivery to a terrorist commander.
Military sources disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody while efforts are ongoing to track down the alleged terrorist commander and recover the ammunition intended for delivery.
The development is part of ongoing counterterrorism and intelligence-led operations aimed at disrupting logistics and supply networks supporting insurgent activities in the North-East.
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By: Zagazola Makama
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Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 10:25 a.m. on May 12, 2026, while troops were conducting routine patrol activities within the area.
Items reportedly recovered from the suspect included a detergent, a washing soap, a torchlight and five seasoning cubes.
During preliminary interrogation, the woman allegedly stated that she was travelling from Gezuwa to reunite with four of her children, who are suspected to be members of the terrorist groups.
The suspect is currently in military custody pending further investigation and necessary action by security authorities.
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