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Police arrests killer of Journalist in Zamfara

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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.

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Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

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Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 8 Division, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Sabon Birnin in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have traced a group of terrorists who kidnapped four farmers in Fadama village.

Security sources said that at about 10:00 a.m. on March 24, troops responded to reports of terrorist activity in the community. On arrival, they confirmed that a group of terrorists had invaded the village and abducted four local farmers.

Troops trailed the suspects along their withdrawal route but the terrorists had fled.

The troops admonished residents on the importance of timely reporting of suspicious activities to enable prompt security response and continued aggressive patrols to deny terrorists freedom of action in the area.

They also warned the residents against complicity with the terrorists.

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Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

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Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a notorious criminal terrorizing residents of Vatt Community.

Security sources said that at about 4:10 p.m. on March 24, troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, in collaboration with local residents, apprehended 40-year-old Suleiman Mohammed in Lamingo, Jos East Local Government Area.

The suspect, known for causing fear and committing crimes in the community, was handed over to the Keystone Maijuju Division for necessary legal action.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by troops of Operation Enduring Peace to maintain law and order, protect lives, and ensure the safety of residents across Plateau State.

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Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

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Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have successfully repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Pinau community, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the attack occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on March 26, when armed assailants attempted to strike the community.

Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, engaged the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to flee.

“No casualties were recorded during the encounter, and troops are currently conducting thorough exploitation of the area to ensure the safety of residents,” a security source said.

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