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Police Rescue Pakistani Kidnap Victim in Lagos, Arrest Two Suspects
Police Rescue Pakistani Kidnap Victim in Lagos, Arrest Two Suspects
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force in has rescued a 48-year-old Pakistani national, Iftikhar Ahmed, who was allegedly kidnapped by his compatriots after being lured to Lagos under false pretenses.
Intelligence sources revealed to Zagazola Malala that Ahmed was invited to Lagos from Kano by seven Pakistani nationals under the pretext of securing a job for him as a chef.
“The victim arrived in Lagos on Feb. 28 and was received at the airport by the suspects. However, on March 1, they visited his lodge, overpowered him, tied his hands and legs, and robbed him of 2,000 dollars, three ATM cards (UBA, Access, and Unity Banks), a green card, a driver’s license, and his National Identification Number (NIN) slip,” the source said.
The kidnappers reportedly contacted Ahmed’s employer in Kano and demanded a ₦50 million ransom. The employer was said to have paid ₦1 million before the police intervened.
The sources said operatives from Ikeja Division, in collaboration with other units, stormed a location along Awolowo Way, Ikeja, following intelligence received at about 7:10 p.m. on March 5.
“The victim was rescued unhurt, and two of the suspects Roman Gull, 19, and Aftab Ahmad, 28 were arrested. Five others managed to escape,” Hundeyin stated. A Toyota Camry with registration number SGD-289-AE (Edo) was recovered from the suspects, while efforts were ongoing to track down the fleeing accomplices.
The sources said that preliminary investigations suggest the gang had been operating under the guise of assisting Pakistani nationals seeking employment in Nigeria.
“The suspects targeted their own countrymen, luring them with job offers before abducting them for ransom,” the source disclosed.
The sources assured that a discreet investigation was ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and uncover any potential accomplices.
Police Rescue Pakistani Kidnap Victim in Lagos, Arrest Two Suspects
Troops Intercept Vehicle Conveying Illegal Diesel in Bayelsa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 16 Brigade Garrison operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have intercepted a vehicle conveying about 400 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Security sources said the interception occurred at about 3:10 p.m. on May 12, 2026, along the Oruma–Kolocreek road during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the area.
According to the sources, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled upon sighting the troops approaching the area.
The vehicle and the illegally refined petroleum products were subsequently handled in accordance with operational directives guiding Operation Delta Safe activities.
The military has sustained operations across the Niger Delta to curb crude oil theft, illegal refining and related economic sabotage threatening the nation’s oil infrastructure.
Troops Intercept Vehicle Conveying Illegal Diesel in Bayelsa
Troops Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Ammunition Supply to Terrorists in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two additional suspects in Damaturu, Yobe State, over alleged involvement in the supply of ammunition to terrorists operating in the North-East.
Security sources said the arrests were made at about 12:05 p.m. on May 11, 2026, following intelligence obtained through communication intercepts linked to an earlier arrest of a repentant member of ISWAP.
The suspects were apprehended in Damaturu town, headquarters of Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that one of the suspects had been assigned to collect ammunition from the second suspect for onward delivery to a terrorist commander.
Military sources disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody while efforts are ongoing to track down the alleged terrorist commander and recover the ammunition intended for delivery.
The development is part of ongoing counterterrorism and intelligence-led operations aimed at disrupting logistics and supply networks supporting insurgent activities in the North-East.
Troops Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Ammunition Supply to Terrorists in Yobe
Troops Intercept Suspected Terrorists’ Family Member in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State have intercepted a woman suspected to be linked to members of ISWAP during a foot patrol operation.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 10:25 a.m. on May 12, 2026, while troops were conducting routine patrol activities within the area.
Items reportedly recovered from the suspect included a detergent, a washing soap, a torchlight and five seasoning cubes.
During preliminary interrogation, the woman allegedly stated that she was travelling from Gezuwa to reunite with four of her children, who are suspected to be members of the terrorist groups.
The suspect is currently in military custody pending further investigation and necessary action by security authorities.
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