Crime
Troops Arrest ISWAP Suspects, Neutralise Bandit, Recover Arms in Plateau
Troops Arrest ISWAP Suspects, Neutralise Bandit, Recover Arms in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have arrested two suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and neutralised a bandit in separate operations in Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Saturday in Jos, that the operations were conducted between April 11 and 12.
He said the suspected ISWAP members, identified as Abdulkadir Dalhatu, 25, and Ubaidu Hassan, 25, were arrested on April 11 in the Yelwa axis of Shendam Local Government Area.
According to him, the suspects, who disguised as tailors, were apprehended by troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shendam during a sting operation.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were instructed by an ISWAP commander to operate under the cover of tailoring to establish bases in Plateau and Bauchi States,”he said
He further disclosed that on the same day, troops of Sector 4 conducted a follow-up operation at the hideout of a wanted criminal in Mazat Village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
Although the suspect escaped before the troops arrived, a search of the hideout led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle with registration number 23402 and a loaded magazine buried in the compound.
In a related development, on April 12, troops of Sector 2 laid an ambush against bandits along the Pinau-Bangalala Road in Wase Local Government Area, following credible intelligence.
The troops made contact with the bandits, neutralising one, while others fled with suspected gunshot injuries. One fabricated pistol was recovered at the scene.
The sources reaffirmed OPSH’s commitment to addressing all forms of insecurity in its areas of responsibility and called on members of the public to continue providing timely and actionable information to aid ongoing military operations.
Troops Arrest ISWAP Suspects, Neutralise Bandit, Recover Arms in Plateau
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Police rescue 26 kidnapped victims in Niger during operations along Birnin-Gwari, Kagara, and Yauri axis
Police rescue 26 kidnapped victims in Niger during operations along Birnin-Gwari, Kagara, and Yauri axis
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police has rescued 26 kidnapped victims, mostly women and children, during a sustained rescue operation across Maikujeri, Kagara, and Yauri axis following a tip-off. Police sources at the Command confirmed the development to Zagazola Makama on Tuesday.
The sources said that the victims had been abducted earlier in Birnin-Gwari area of Kaduna State and were being transported by their captors towards the New-Bussa axis between July 4 and 5.
“On July 5, police patrol teams attached to Kagara Division intercepted and rescued multiple victims being moved along Maikujeri–Kagara Road towards Babanna.
Those rescued include: Tani Ali and her three children, Hajara Muhammad, Zainab Salihu and her minor child, Asabe Luka, all females from Munya and Rafi LGAs of Niger State, Zuwaira Ahmed from Basha village in Sardauna LGA, Taraba State, and her two daughters.
The sources added that on the same day, at about 9:30 p.m., another rescue operation led to the interception of a Toyota vehicle driven by one Yusuf Abdullahi of Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna State.
“Thirteen more kidnapped victims were rescued from the vehicle. The movement was being coordinated by one Salma Usman, who was meant to contact the receiver of the victims in Yauri, Kebbi State,” he said.
“The police recovered five mobile phones from the victims and took all rescued persons to Asamau Clinic for medical evaluation,”said the sources.
The police source confirmed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and reunite all the victims with their families.
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Troops neutralise militia during clearance patrol in Plateau community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 5, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have neutralised a suspected militia member during a clearance operation in Hokk community, Mushere West District of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, which took place on July 3 at about 11:45 a.m., was part of a long-range patrol covering Tulus and Hokk communities along the Plateau–Nasarawa border.
The sources said that the troops came under attack from armed militias in Hokk but successfully repelled the assailants, killing one while others fled the scene.
As of the time of filing this report, troops have continued to dominate the general area with aggressive patrols to prevent further militia activity.
Troops neutralise militia during clearance patrol in Plateau community
Security forces repel attack, reclaim villages in Bokkos LGA, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
A joint security operation has reclaimed several deserted villages in the Horop District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, following persistent attacks and occupation by suspected Fulani militias.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed that the clearance operation was launched after residents of Hokk and neighboring villages fled their homes, reporting that the attackers had taken over their communities and erected temporary shelters.
In response, a combined troops of the Nigerian Army, team of Special Intervention Squad (SIS) and Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel were deployed to the area to restore order and secure the villages.
The troops, encountered strong resistance from the armed attackers. A fierce gun battle ensued, but the attackers were eventually overpowered and forced to retreat into nearby bushes.
During the operation, several makeshift huts erected by the militias were destroyed, and two motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing assailants were recovered.
Authorities say patrols and security presence in the area have been intensified to prevent further incursions and allow displaced villagers to safely return to their homes.
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