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Police investigate murder of man in Abuja after ransom demand
Police investigate murder of man in Abuja after ransom demand
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has launched an investigation into the killing of one Emmanuel Chigbo after his wife allegedly received a ransom demand through her bank account.
Sources who confirmed the incident said the case was reported to Maitama Division on Sept. 27 by the victim’s wife, Mrs Cecilia Emmanuel Chizoba, of Mararaba, Nasarawa State.
The sources explained that Cecilia reported receiving a credit alert of ₦14,000 in her Zenith Bank account at about 3:00 a.m. on Sept. 27.
“At about 4:00 a.m., she received a call from a mobile number 08145641103, instructing her to return the money through Opay.
“She heard her husband’s voice in the background, with the caller threatening to kill him if the money was not returned.
“She pleaded that she was not using a mobile app but later refunded the money at about 7:00 a.m. through a POS transaction.
“By noon, she received another call from her husband’s phone, informing her that he was dead and that she should proceed to Lobito Crescent, Wuse II, where she later found his lifeless body by the roadside,” the sources said.
The sources said police operatives were immediately deployed to the scene, where photographs were taken, and the body evacuated to Maitama District Hospital, where the deceased was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
The sources added that the corpse had been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy, while operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) had taken over the case for discreet investigation.
The sources assured that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.
Police investigate murder of man in Abuja after ransom demand
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
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