Crime

Pregnant victim of ‘Train attack’ gives birth in terrorists’ den

Published

4 years ago

April 28, 2022

Pregnant victim of ‘Train attack’ gives birth in terrorists’ den

A female captive said to be eight months pregnant when she was kidnapped in the ill-fated Abuja-Kaduna bound train, was reported to have delivered in the terrorists’ enclave.
Sources said she was among the two pregnant women among the kidnapped train passengers.

It was reported that she gave birth at the weekend.
“The woman who was reportedly eight months pregnant at the time of the attack, gave birth safely after the terrorists were said to have invited medical personnel to attend to her.

”The state of health of the baby is, however, unknown. She gave birth with the aid of doctors brought in by the terrorists,” the source said.

However, the spokesman of the families of the victims, Dr Abdulfatai Jimoh, has said the federal government was yet to reach out to the families, adding that they were currently in the dark about the whole development.

He said it was now 30 days after the victims were kidnapped and taken away, after the train attack by terrorists, an incident that has continued to traumatize them.

“We are in the dark and worried over the development, especially as the terrorists prefer to negotiate with the government.

”The situation is still the same. There is no communication from them. The last time they called as I said was our relations that we spoke to. We have not spoken with them at all.

“From what they said, it was the government they want to talk to, so that’s why they have not called us. But assuming there is an option, we would have explored the option.

“They are not calling anybody and we can’t stretch them. It’s only the government that can talk to them.

“Our relatives are in captivity for 30 days today. So, you can imagine the condition they are in. They said it’s the government they want to talk to,” he said.

Dr Jimoh asked the terrorists to reach out to the families if there was an option for negotiation of the release of their loved ones.

”We don’t have the power to force them to release our relatives. If negotiation is the only thing they want, we will discuss it with them. We understand the government is discussing with them and we want to believe that the government is talking to them. We just want the whole process to come to an end successfully and quickly.

“Just like you asked if there’s an option to negotiate with the bandits, you know, for now, it’s not an option. I mean, talking with the bandits. We don’t have that option yet but, of course, if there is an option and it’s the only option that we have, we will discuss it with them.

“For now, we don’t have that option because we can’t reach them and they can’t reach us. It’s not the preferred option. If it is the option they have that can solve our problem, fine.

We are appealing to the bandits to release our relations unhurt as they are innocent of what transpired between them and the government.

”We plead with them to release our relatives because these are innocent people and they don’t know what the terrorists want from the government.

”We don’t even know what’s happening between them. So, we are pleading with them to release our relatives. That’s just what we can say,” he said.

Crime

Troops arrest suspected cult members, recover locally made pistol in Ebonyi state

Published

16 hours ago

March 27, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops arrest suspected cult members, recover locally made pistol in Ebonyi state

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation UDO KA have arrested three suspected cult members and recovered a locally made pistol during a swift response to a distress call at the Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo in Ebonyi State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:25 p.m. on March 25 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Ikwo, following reports from the Chief Security Officer of the university about gunshots suspected to be linked to cult activities around the campus.

The sources said troops moved immediately to the scene, where they apprehended three suspects found in possession of knives and scissors.

During preliminary interrogation, the suspects allegedly disclosed that another accomplice was in possession of an illegal firearm.

Acting on the information, troops proceeded to the suspect’s accommodation; however, he was said to have fled before their arrival.

A subsequent search of the room led to the recovery of one locally made pistol, concealed inside a handbag placed in the suspect’s wardrobe.

The sources added that efforts are ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspect, while the three arrested individuals remain in custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Troops arrest suspected cult members, recover locally made pistol in Ebonyi state

Crime

Troops neutralise terrorist, recover arms in ambush near Nigeria–Cameroon border

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1 day ago

March 27, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops neutralise terrorist, recover arms in ambush near Nigeria–Cameroon border

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist and recovered arms and logistics during an ambush operation along the Nigeria–Cameroon border axis.

Security sources said the ambush was conducted by troops of 3 Battalion (Mechanised), 24 Task Force Brigade, following ongoing operations across the Madari–Segeme axis in Cameroon.

The sources disclosed that at about 11:40 p.m. on March 24, the ambush team made contact with fleeing terrorists along the Abari axis, leading to the neutralisation of one insurgent.

Items recovered from the scene included one M-19 assault rifle, assorted rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, two mobile phones, one GSM battery, two Airtel SIM cards, five sachets of mebendazole tablets, a tactical gear bag, and one motorcycle.

According to the sources, the operation forms part of sustained efforts to track and eliminate fleeing terrorist elements along border corridors.

Troops neutralise terrorist, recover arms in ambush near Nigeria–Cameroon border

Crime

Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Borno

Published

1 day ago

March 27, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the arrest followed credible intelligence on the movement of a suspect conveying items believed to be meant for terrorists.

The sources disclosed that at about 6:00 p.m. on March 25, troops of 233 Tank Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Yobe State Hunters Group, intercepted the suspect, identified as Modu Sharif, 23, while moving from Damaturu to Kadau village near Goniri axis.

Items recovered from the suspect included 11 brake liners, four carburetors, one bunch of springs, 17 spark plugs, one crankshaft, three packets of oil seals, 18 cable wires, and eight clutch handles, all suspected to be motorcycle spare parts.

According to the sources, the suspect confessed during preliminary interrogation that he was sent by Boko Haram elements to deliver the items.

The suspect is currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other collaborators and dismantle the logistics network supporting terrorist activities in the region.

Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Borno