Crime
Police Foil Robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, Arrest Suspect
Police Foil Robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, Arrest Suspect
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has foiled a robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, arresting one suspect while others fled.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that three incident occurred on Thursday at about 7:25 p.m. when a gang of 15 armed hoodlums stormed the park, attacking and robbing commuters and traders.
A distress call alerted the police, prompting the deployment of a surveillance team to the scene.
On sighting the operatives, the robbers fled, abandoning a Golf 3 vehicle with registration number RSH 193 DB.
One suspect was apprehended but was severely beaten by an irate mob before being rescued and taken to Asokoro Hospital for treatment.
Police recovered weapons from the abandoned vehicle, which has been impounded as part of ongoing investigations.
Police Foil Robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, Arrest Suspect
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Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Dispute in Jos East, Invite Farmer and Suspected Herder for Settlement
Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Dispute in Jos East, Invite Farmer and Suspected Herder for Settlement
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have intervened in a reported farm destruction incident involving a farmer and a herder in Kerker village, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2026, when troops deployed at Zarazong responded to a report of destruction of farmland belonging to 45-year-old Mrs Emily Musa.
The alleged perpetrator was identified as 35-year-old herder, Hussaini Abubakar.
On arrival at the scene, the troops invited both parties for an amicable settlement of the dispute.
The intervention was aimed at preventing the disagreement from escalating and maintaining peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders in the community.
Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Dispute in Jos East, Invite Farmer and Suspected Herder for Settlement
Troops Raid Suspected Kidnappers’ Enclave in Kogi, Recover Ammunition and Motorcycles
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have raided a suspected kidnappers’ enclave in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, forcing the criminals to flee.
Security sources said the offensive operation was conducted at about 7:00 a.m. on November 2, 2026, by troops of Sector 3, operating from Anyigba.
The troops reportedly engaged the suspected kidnappers during the operation, compelling them to abandon their hideout and escape.
Items recovered from the enclave included 1,000 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, seven bandoliers, six motorcycles and other sundry items.
The recovered items have been taken into military custody for further action.
Security sources said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal hideouts, disrupt kidnapping networks and restore security across the area.
Troops Raid Suspected Kidnappers’ Enclave in Kogi, Recover Ammunition and Motorcycles
Troops Foil Farmers-Herders Clash in Bassa, Two Injured
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intervened to prevent a farmers-herders clash over alleged farmland encroachment in Rewienku Village, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:15 p.m. on November 3, 2026, following a report of a confrontation involving farmers and herders over alleged encroachment on farmland belonging to Mrs Esther Sunday and Mr Sunday Danjuma.
The sources said troops of Sector 3, OPEP, mobilised to the area but came under fire from suspected armed Fulani militia members reportedly hiding among rocks around Katome.
The suspected attackers reportedly fled towards Kissado community with their cattle as troops advanced and carried out further security checks in the area.
Two people, identified as a farmer, Mr John Danjuma, and a herder, Mr Ibrahim Waziri, sustained injuries during the incident.
The victims were evacuated to Enos Hospital, Miango, and 3 DMSH, respectively, for medical attention.
Troops subsequently dominated the general area to prevent further escalation and possible reprisal attacks.
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