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Troops Arrest 8 Cameroonian Rebels Fuel Suppliers
Troops Arrest 8 Cameroonian Rebels Fuel Suppliers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Jalingo, Taraba State have arrested eight persons suspected to be supplying fuel to the Ambazonia rebels of Cameroon Republic unleashing terror on parts of the neighboring Francophone country.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that those arrested are: Jafaru Adamu, 32; Auwal Haruna, 34; Umar Dahiru (no age stated); Mubaraka Abdullahi, 20; Saidu Musa, 26; Bashiru Ibrahim, 18; Danlami Yahuza, 19; and Abubakar Abdullahi 19.
They were arrested by the troops on Friday, May 24 at the Nigeria/Cameroon border Kurmi market on their way to Obong in Cameroon Republic through Kurmin Baisa road, Takum LGA, Taraba State in three J5 vehicles carrying 605 Jerry cans containing 40 litres of fuel each, at the cost of N800 per litre, totalling 24, 200 litres, with a total cost of N19, 360,000.00.
On interrogation, they confessed to the crime of smuggling and selling fuel to the Ambazinia rebels who have been banned from entering Nigeria for direct purchase of fuel legally.
During preliminary investigation, they revealed the names of other members of their syndicate as: Alhaji Abdulmumin; Rabilu Zubairu; Sule Abong; and Mark Akawu, the chairman of the syndicate.
The arrested suspects are in the custody of the 6 Brigade for discreet investigations and necessary action.
Troops Arrest 8 Cameroonian Rebels Fuel Suppliers
Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation Enduring Peace operating in Plateau State, have arrested a suspected security impersonator during a patrol in Jos South Local Government Area.
Security sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday at Latya community during a routine patrol operation.
Items recovered from the suspect included a Keystone identification card bearing the ldetails “AP/No 190470 SP Aodona Lorpuu,” an NSCDC identification tag, a vehicle plate number and other personal effects.
The sources said the suspect was unable to provide satisfactory explanations regarding the recovered items during preliminary questioning.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits were subsequently handed over to Keystone B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and necessary action.
Security agencies have continued to warn against impersonation of military and security personnel, describing the act as a threat to public safety and national security.
Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau
Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace have intercepted 197 cattle after suspected herders allegedly blocked a major road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the troops responded at about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday following reports that herders and their cattle had obstructed the Tasheek–Makera road axis.l
The sources said that upon arrival at the scene, the herders abandoned the cattle and fled into nearby areas.
Troops subsequently recovered a total of 197 cattle and moved them to a safe location pending further necessary action.
Security officials said the swift intervention prevented possible disruption of movement and tension within the community.
They added that efforts were ongoing to identify and trace the owners of the cattle, while warning against acts capable of causing public disorder or undermining peaceful coexistence in the area.
Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau
Troops Foil Attempted Motorcycle Snatching In Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 81, Operation Enduring Peace have foiled an attempted motorcycle snatching incident in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 10 a.m. on Sunday near Community Secondary School, Doss, when a suspected criminal allegedly attempted to snatch a motorcycle from a commercial rider identified as Rabiu Abubakar.
The sources said troops stationed at Gyambwas swiftly responded to distress information and mobilised to the scene.
On arrival, the troops discovered that the commercial rider had resisted the attacker and fled the area for safety.
However, a passenger abandoned at the scene by the fleeing rider sustained injuries during the incident.
The suspect reportedly escaped on sighting the troops before he could be apprehended.
The injured passenger was rescued by the troops and taken to a hospital for medical attention.
The troops said efforts were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspect.
Troops Foil Attempted Motorcycle Snatching In Plateau
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