Crime
Security Operatives Arrest Four Suspects for NNPC Pipeline Vandalism, Recover Firearms in Enugu
Security Operatives Arrest Four Suspects for NNPC Pipeline Vandalism, Recover Firearms in Enugu
By Zagazola Makama
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested four suspects for alleged vandalization of public utilities and unlawful possession of firearms at Aguamede Forest, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area.
The suspects, identified as Odo Chinedu, Ejike Onunze, Fidelis Eze, and Ogenyi Tobechukwu, all from Omulor Mgbiji Eha-Amufu Village, were reportedly caught in the act of cutting galvanized NNPC pipelines when security operatives operatives stormed the scene at about 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was launched following credible intelligence on the activities of pipeline vandals in the area.
During the operation, the police recovered the following items from the suspects: Three (3) single-barrel guns, Twelve (12) live cartridges, One (1) sledgehammer, One (1) saw, A bottle containing a substance suspected to be hard drugs, Charms and two (2) cutlasses
A police have confirmed that the suspects and recovered exhibits will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further discreet investigation.
Security Operatives Arrest Four Suspects for NNPC Pipeline Vandalism, Recover Firearms in Enugu
Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa
By: Zagazola Makama
A female member of the Man O’ War has been reportedly abducted by unknown persons in Bayelsa State, with efforts underway to trace and rescue her.
Security sources said the case was reported on April 3 at about 7:00 p.m. by Daniel Lucky Deinyefa, a Man O’ War personnel and indigene of Otuan community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the victim, identified as Peremene Bright, contacted her colleague on April 2, stating that she had been abducted by unknown persons since March 26.
The sources disclosed that her mobile phone signal was tracked to a location along the Abua/Ogbia road axis.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the victim, as well as identify and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.
Further updates are expected as investigations progress.
Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa
Troops intercept suspected Boko Haram logistics convoy conveying 13 persons in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Bravo Company, 159 Battalion, have intercepted a suspected Boko Haram logistics convoy in Kanama area of Borno State.
Security sources said the interception occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on April 2 at a checkpoint while troops were conducting routine stop-and-search operations.
According to the sources, the troops stopped a Toyota pickup vehicle conveying 12 males and one female en route to Dekwa.
During a search of the vehicle, two adult males were found to have sustained gunshot wounds.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the injured suspects were members of a terrorist logistics support network who had reportedly been ambushed earlier by troops on April 1 along the Usmadi axis while transporting supplies to a terrorist camp in Dekwa.
The sources added that eight torchlight mobile phones were recovered from the suspects for further investigation.
All suspects and the vehicle are currently in custody and will be handed over to Headquarters for further action.
Troops intercept suspected Boko Haram logistics convoy conveying 13 persons in Borno
Troops, CJTF arrest three suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 29 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested three suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers at Benisheikh in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the suspects, identified as Abdul Kolo, Modu Masa and Atom Baaji, were apprehended at about 3:00 p.m. on April 3 following credible human intelligence.
According to the sources, the suspects confessed during preliminary interrogation that the items in their possession were given to them by Boko Haram members to sell on their behalf.
Items recovered from the suspects include 20 goats, two mobile phones, a knife and the sum of ₦139,780.
The sources said the suspects and recovered items had been handed over to the Headquarters of 29 Task Force Brigade for further investigation and necessary action.
The operation is part of ongoing efforts under Operation Hadin Kai to dismantle terrorist logistics networks and disrupt supply chains sustaining insurgent activities in the North-East.
Troops, CJTF arrest three suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno
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