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Slain army officer shot by police inspector buried in Bauchi
Slain army officer shot by police inspector buried in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Ali Haruna of the Nigerian Army, who was shot dead by a mobile police inspector in Bauchi State, has been laid to rest amidst tears and grief.
Haruna, until his death, was the Guard Commander at a checkpoint in Futuk, Alkaleri Local Government Area, where he was shot on Aug. 25 while intercepting a truck suspected to be conveying illegally mined solid minerals.
The funeral, conducted in accordance with Islamic rites and military tradition, drew senior army officers, colleagues, family members, and community leaders who gathered to pay their last respects.
The atmosphere was solemn as fellow soldiers carried the remains of the officer, draped in the national flag, to his final resting place. Emotions ran high as mourners described him as a dedicated soldier who paid the supreme price in service to the nation.
Brig.-Gen. U.J. Simon, Commander 33 Artillery Brigade, who led officers to the burial, described Haruna as “a gallant officer whose loyalty and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
He assured that investigations were ongoing to ensure justice was served, adding that the army was working closely with the police to prevent recurrence of such incidents.
The suspect, a mobile police inspector identified as Yusuf Ibrahim, is currently in army custody, while the intercepted truck has been impounded for further investigation.
The burial also rekindled concerns over the involvement of security personnel in illegal mining operations in Bauchi and other parts of the country.
Slain army officer shot by police inspector buried in Bauchi
Police arrest officers, land grabber over deadly clash in Lagos
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested some of its officers alongside a suspected notorious land grabber, following a violent clash that left five traders dead at Owode Onirin Market in Lagos.
Sources said that on Wednesday, a distress call was received alleging that one Abiodun Ariori, identified as the Chief Executive Officer of Ariori Golden Venture Limited and a known land grabber, stormed a disputed land at Owode Onirin Market with hoodlums and some policemen.
“The policemen were later identified as Insp. Banu Bala Insp, Ahmed Abass, Cpl. Ibrahim Garba and Cpl. Ibrahim Kasimu, all attached to 58 PMF Lafia, Nasarawa State, as well as Insp. Jibrin Samaila attached to 20 PMF Ikeja, whom the suspect allegedly procured illegally,”sources said.
According to the sources, the group attempted to continue construction work on the land where shops and buildings had earlier been demolished.
“They were strongly resisted by dislodged traders and marketers, resulting in a fierce confrontation.
Consequently, five traders Adewale Onimoma, Salawudeen Mufutau, and Taiye Adeoye,sustained fatal injuries. One of the policemen, Insp. Jibrin Samaila, also sustained severe injuries,”said the sources
The sources said the arrested policemen and the suspected land grabber were now in custody, while investigation into the incident was ongoing.
Police arrest officers, land grabber over deadly clash in Lagos
Police recover arms from retired DSP after threats in Abeokuta
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Ogun have recovered firearms and other dangerous weapons from a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Adebowale Opeyemi, after allegedly threatening his wife with a gun in Abeokuta.
It was gathered the complainant, Wife of DSP Adebowale Olufunmilayo (rtd), aged 60, of Alanco Area, Osiele, reported on Aug. 27 that her husband, aged 62, habitually threatened to shoot her with his single-barrel gun during arguments.
She alleged that he frequently fired the weapon in and around their residence, raising fears among family members and neighbours about his mental state.
Relatives, who accompanied the complainant to the station, resolved to take the suspect to a psychiatric facility in Abeokuta for medical examination and treatment.
Police, armed with a search warrant, searched his residence in the presence of his wife and children and recovered one single-barrel gun, two jack knives, three cutlasses and a short iron rod.
Police recover arms from retired DSP after threats in Abeokuta
Two vigilantes killed as bandits loyal to Alhaji Baita attack Adabka community in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits suspected to be loyalists of a notorious kingpin, Alhaji Baita, have attacked Adabka community in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara, killing two vigilantes and injuring four others.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Aug. 27.
It was gathered that the assailants invaded the outskirts of Adabka community, attracting the attention of residents who mobilised local vigilantes to confront them.
“Unfortunately, the bandits overpowered the vigilantes, forcing them to retreat. Two vigilantes were shot dead while four others sustained gunshot wounds,” said the sources.
The corpses were later released to their families for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Two vigilantes killed as bandits loyal to Alhaji Baita attack Adabka community in Zamfara
Police arrest officers, land grabber over deadly clash in Lagos
Police recover arms from retired DSP after threats in Abeokuta
Two vigilantes killed as bandits loyal to Alhaji Baita attack Adabka community in Zamfara
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