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Police Rescue Two as Gunmen Attack Passengers in Kogi
Police Rescue Two as Gunmen Attack Passengers in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
The Kogi State Police Command has rescued two persons after suspected kidnappers attacked a commercial vehicle along Eteh Road in Olamaboro Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the security personnel were alerted after hearing gunshots on Sunday and rushed to the scene, where they saw armed men forcing passengers from an ash-colored Sharon car (Reg No. AJK 207 LG) into the bush.
The operatives engaged the gunmen in a shootout, forcing them to flee. While combing the area, two individuals were rescued. The victims claimed to be military personnel serving in Kaduna State but refused to disclose their identities.
The rescued individuals stated that all passengers scattered in different directions during the exchange of fire and that they managed to evade capture using their military training.
The number of passengers kidnapped remains unknown, but security operatives have intensified bush combing operations to locate other victims and apprehend the assailants
Police Rescue Two as Gunmen Attack Passengers in Kogi
Boko Haram terrorists kill 3 Civilian JTF members in adamawa village
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Kulda community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and setting several homes ablaze.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the assault occurred at about 6:25 p.m. on Friday, May 16.
The terrorists stormed the village located on the fringe of the Sambisa Forest and bordering Borno State catching the local security volunteers during a routine patrol.
Security forces visited the scene. Upon arrival, they recovered the bodies of three slain CJTF operatives.
Boko Haram terrorists kill 3 Civilian JTF members in adamawa village
Borno police recover AK-47 rifle during operation to retrieve rustled sheep in Konduga
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered an AK-47 rifle following a joint operation to retrieve rustled domestic animals in Konduga.
Zagazola Makama, gathered that the teams comprising Army, police tactical units, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters recovered the rifle from the bush during efforts to recover stolen sheep.
This development follows earlier reports on acts of terrorism, theft of domestic animals, culpable homicide, and causing grievous hurt in the area.
Borno police recover AK-47 rifle during operation to retrieve rustled sheep in Konduga
kidnap victim rescued in jigawa, five suspects killed, five arrested
By: Zagazola Makama
The Jigawa State Police Command said it has rescued an 80-year-old woman kidnapped in Kano State, neutralized five suspected kidnappers, and arrested five others in a coordinated operation in Garki Local Government Area.
The rescue operation followed intelligence and technical analysis led by the Commissioner of Police, Jigawa Command, CP A. T. Abdullahi.
The operation was carried out on May 16 at about 1:30 a.m. after the police received information that a group of about 12 armed criminals riding five motorcycles had kidnapped one Hajiya Hajara, 80, from Minjibir LGA of Kano State.
Acting on the intelligence, a joint team of police operatives from Gagarawa, Gumel, Garki, Sule-Tankarkar Divisions, supported by Fulani vigilantes and forest hunters under the leadership of ACP Bala Umar, Area Commander Gumel, launched a raid on criminal hideouts.
The hideouts included Wadi Fulani Settlement, GGW Tagwayen Fage, Wusada Fulani Settlement, and Katoro Fulani Camp all in Garki LGA.
“During the raid, a fierce gun duel ensued, which led to the neutralization of five suspects, while five others, including the alleged kingpin, Yahaya (35), of Katoro Fulani Camp, were arrested with gunshot injuries to their legs,” he said.
The kidnapped victim, Hajiya Hajara, was rescued unhurt.
Items recovered during the operation included two AK-47 rifles, one fabricated LAR rifle with 14 rounds of live ammunition, two motorcycles, and two handsets.
All recovered items, corpses, and arrested suspects were taken to Gumel General Hospital for treatment and autopsy.
Sources from the command confirmed that no ransom was paid and no casualties were recorded among the security operatives.
kidnap victim rescued in jigawa, five suspects killed, five arrested
Boko Haram terrorists kill 3 Civilian JTF members in adamawa village
Borno police recover AK-47 rifle during operation to retrieve rustled sheep in Konduga
kidnap victim rescued in jigawa, five suspects killed, five arrested
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