Crime
Police Ban Use of Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates in Yobe
Police Ban Use of Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates in Yobe
By: Our Reporter
The Police Command in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital has announced a ban on the use of Vehicle Tinted glasses and covered number plates in order to curb with criminal activities in the state.
A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim revealed that the use of tinted glasses and covered number plates has been discovered to have aided arbitrary perpetration of crime in the state.
“Intelligence gathered revealed that, people with dubious character hide behind tinted glasses to perpetrate crime thereby concealing their identity from security operatives and good members of the public.
“Similarly, some motorists are in the habit of covering their Vehicle Number Plates or removing it completely which makes it difficult to trace their identity in event of accident, traffic violation or further information required by police in curtailing crime.” The statement said
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According to the Police, it is therefore, pertinent to note that such acts are against traffic regulations and a breach of public safety.
“Consequently, the Command wishes to notify the general public that, punitive measures will be taken against motorists who contravene the offence of unauthorized use of tinted glasses. The command therefore gives [fourteen] 14 days grace period / ultimatum for users without license to remove same or face the wrath of the law.
“These includes vendors who counsel/procure/ cause such to be fixed on motor vehicle glasses who are hereby warned to desist forthwith as the Motor Vehicle (prohibition of tinted glasses) regulations describes it as an offence.
“Furthermore, motorists in the habit of covering their number plates or drive around in vehicles without number plates are liable to be arrested and charged to court accordingly.” The statement added.
Meanwhile, The Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna G. Garba psc advise motorists to adhere to all laid down traffic regulations and avoid unauthorized use of tinted glasses and covered Number Plates to enable effective policing of the state.
The Commissioner also reiterates his commitment toward ensuring public peace and safety in the state.
Police Ban Use of Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates in Yobe
Troops Repel Terrorist Attack on Forward Operating Base in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Combat Team 5 (CT 5) have repelled a terrorist attack on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the terrorists launched the attack at about 1:00 a.m. on Friday, assaulting the base from multiple directions.
The sources said the troops maintained their defensive positions and successfully repelled the attackers after an exchange of gunfire.
During the incident, three civilians sustained gunshot wounds and were immediately evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.
The sources added that the situation has since been brought under control, while security has been reinforced in the area to prevent further attacks.
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Troops Intercept 11 Jerrycans of Suspected Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted 11 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, suspected to be smuggled to terrorist elements in Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the seizure was made at about 12:27 p.m. on June 26 by troops of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion during a strangulation operation along the Maiha–Maiha Gari Road.
The sources said the smugglers abandoned the products and fled on sighting the troops, escaping into nearby bushes before they could be apprehended.
A total of 11 jerrycans containing Premium Motor Spirit were recovered from the scene.
The recovered petroleum products have been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Military sources said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts by Operation Hadin Kai to disrupt the supply of logistics to terrorist groups operating in the North-East by denying them access to essential commodities, including fuel.
The sources added that troops have continued to sustain intelligence-driven strangulation operations across the theatre to block terrorist supply routes and dismantle their support networks.
Troops Intercept 11 Jerrycans of Suspected Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa
Troops Neutralise 2 Terrorists, Recover Rifles, Ammunition in Kebbi Operations
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have neutralised 2 suspected terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and motorcycles during separate offensive operations in Kebbi State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 2 established contact with terrorists at Sabarumawa on Friday during an offensive operation.
During the encounter, the troops nutrialised two terrorists and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 143 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, nine AK-47 magazines and one motorcycle.
Military sources said the operations formed part of the sustained offensive campaign aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and denying criminal elements freedom of action across the North-West.
The sources added that troops have continued to maintain aggressive offensive operations across the theatre to sustain pressure on the fleeing terrorists and consolidate recent operational gains.
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