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Police constable arrested over attempt to transport pistol, Indian hemp to NYSC camp in Jos

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Police constable arrested over attempt to transport pistol, Indian hemp to NYSC camp in Jos

By: Zagazola Makama

The Benue State Police Command has arrested a serving police constable in connection with an intercepted consignment containing a locally made pistol, gunpowder, suspected Indian hemp, and other items allegedly intended for delivery to a corps member at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Jos, Plateau State.

Zagazola Makama gathered from a Police sources that the incident occurred on June 21 at about 2:30 p.m. following a distress call from a security personnel.

According to a police sources, a yet-to-be-identified young man had brought two sacks containing tubers of yam, suspected Indian hemp, a locally made pistol, and gunpowder to the park for shipment to one Gedor Justice, an Idoma indigene said to be serving at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Jos.

However, when Justice noticed there was trouble with the delivery, he allegedly contacted his friend, Police Constable Ageli George, attached to the X-Squad unit in Makurdi, to intervene and ensure the items were sent successfully.

Before PC George could arrive at the park, the sender, sensing danger, fled the premises and has since gone into hiding.

The police sources confirmed that the constable, along with the recovered locally made pistol and other exhibits, is currently in custody. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced a thorough investigation into the matter.

The sources said efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the fleeing suspect, as well as establish the full circumstances surrounding the attempted shipment.

The police sources said that the command reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on misconduct and criminal collaboration by any serving officer, promising that justice would be served.

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Abuja–kaduna train derails with perssengers onboard, casualties feared

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Abuja–kaduna train derails with perssengers onboard, casualties feared

By: Zagazola Makama

A train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna on Tuesday derailed after reportedly missing a point, Zagazola reports.

Details of the incident are still sketchy, and the number of fatalities or casualties could not be immediately ascertained.

Emergency responders and security agencies are said to be moving to the scene, while officials are yet to issue an official statement on the development.

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Man kills rival over alleged affair with wife in Adamawa

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Man kills rival over alleged affair with wife in Adamawa

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The Police in Adamawa have launched a manhunt for a suspect alleged to have killed a villager over a dispute involving his wife in Demsa Local Government Area of the state.

Sources said the incident occurred in Wuro Bakumbo village, where one Hamman Shomo allegedly attacked Hammadu Shagari with a knife following a quarrel.

It said the quarrel, which took place on Sunday, stemmed from Shomo’s suspicion that Shagari was having an affair with his wife, identified as 20-year-old Rabi Alim.

According to sources, Shagari initially escaped into the bush after the attack, but his lifeless body was discovered the next day, (Monday) lying in a pool of blood with deep cuts on his back.

The sources said the scene was visited by police, documented, and the corpse evacuated to General Hospital, Numan, for autopsy.

The sources said that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect, while the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had been detailed to carry out discreet investigation.

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Gunmen kill vigilante, abduct man, wife and child in katsina

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Gunmen kill vigilante, abduct man, wife and child in katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed men have killed a vigilante and abducted three members of a family in Katsina metropolis, the Police Command has confirmed.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at Filin Canada Quarters, behind Steel Rolling Mill.

The sources explained that the assailants broke into the residence of one Anas Ahmadu, and abducted him, his wife Halimatu, and their daughter, Jidda.

According to the sources, a vigilante member attached to the area, Abdullahi Muhammad, 25, was shot by the attackers while attempting to resist the abduction.

He was rushed to the General Hospital, Katsina, where he was confirmed dead.

Security operatives have been directed to intensify efforts to track down the perpetrators, rescue the victims and restore normalcy in the area.

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