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Suspected Robber Escapes Into River During Police Chase in Delta

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Suspected Robber Escapes Into River During Police Chase in Delta

Suspected Robber Escapes Into River During Police Chase in Delta

As Oghara Police Nab Suspected Robber, Recover Loaded Gun

Operatives of the Eagle-net special squad in Delta State on Sunday recovered a locally made cut-to-size double barrel gun and one locally made short gun from the bag of a fleeing robbery suspect.

This was contained in a press statement on Monday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, DSP Bright Edafe.

According to the statement, the security operatives sighted a male passenger carrying a mini bag who took to his heels on sighting the police.

The police image maker added that the suspect abandoned the bag and escaped into a nearby river when the police closed in on him.

He disclosed that upon searching the bag, the said guns were found, adding that efforts are on to arrest the fleeing suspect.

In another development on Sunday, police operatives attached to Oghara Police Station led by the Divisional Crime Officer, DCO Intercepted one Famous Olotu and found guns in his possession after the suspect was subjected to search.

Items recovered from him incude one locally made cut-to-size gun loaded with one live catrage.

The suspect was immediately taken into custody and investigation is ongoing, the police added..

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ari Mohammed Ali,
has assured members of the public that the command will leave no stone unturned in the fight against crime and criminality in the state.

“To this end, the CP has mandated all DPO and tactical commanders, to ensure sustainers of raids of criminal hideouts/ black spots in their area of responsibility.”

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Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

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Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

By: Zagazola Makama

In a daring rescue operation, the security forces successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims from armed bandits on April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspected armed bandits, riding motorcycles, stormed Farin Dutse in Dangani, Musawa Local Government Area, and abducted several individuals.

However, the timely response from the Division Police Officer (DPO), who mobilized a Joint APC Patrol to the scene, led to a fierce gun battle with the bandits.

In the aftermath of the engagement, six females and three males were rescued and swiftly transported to the General Hospital Musawa for medical attention.

The victims are reported to be in stable condition.

Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

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Bandit Attack on Mahuta Village, Judge Rescued in Dandume LGA

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Bandit Attack on Mahuta Village, Judge Rescued in Dandume LGA

By Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits launched an attack on Mahuta Village in Dandume Local Government Area in Katsina on April 8, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m., kidnapping six individuals, including a prominent local judge.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack was responded by joint security forces which led to a confrontation with the bandits, resulting in the successful rescue of one of the victims, Mr. Rabiu Tukur, a 49-year-old judge of the Lower Sharia Court Dandume.

Tukur was unharmed during the rescue operation, and efforts to locate and rescue the remaining five victims are ongoing.

The troops continue to pursue the bandits, with search and rescue operations intensifying in the area.

Bandit Attack on Mahuta Village, Judge Rescued in Dandume LGA

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Pastor Kidnapped in Sanga LGA Kaduna as Military, police Launch Search Efforts

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Pastor Kidnapped in Sanga LGA Kaduna as Military, police Launch Search Efforts

By: Zagazola Makama

Pastor Samson Ndah Ali, a 30-year-old pastor with the ECWA Church in Mararaba Abro, Sanga Local Government Area, in Kaduna State was abducted from his home during the early hours of April 8, 2025.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the kidnappers, believed to be armed, stormed the pastor’s residence at approximately 12:45 a.m. on the same day and forcibly took him to an undisclosed location.

A joint team of the Nigerian Army, police and the Department of State Services (DSS), have launched a coordinated effort to locate and rescue Pastor Ali, with a focus on ensuring his safe return.

Pastor Kidnapped in Sanga LGA Kaduna as Military, police Launch Search Efforts

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