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
Crime
Troops foil banditry attack in Katsina, recover rustled cattle

Troops foil banditry attack in Katsina, recover rustled cattle
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives have foiled a banditry and cattle rustling operation in Lambun Kyauta village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, recovering a large herd of stolen cattle.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the attack occurred late on July 29 at about 10:30 p.m. when suspected armed bandits stormed the residence of a local herder, Alhaji Rabi’u, and rustled his livestock.
A team of security operatives were immediately dispatched to the scene. The operatives intercepted the attackers, leading to a fierce gun battle that forced the bandits to abandon the stolen cattle and flee into the bush.
The team later encountered a group of hunters during a follow-up search, resulting in another exchange of gunfire. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded.
Security has since been reinforced in the area, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and prevent further incursions.
Troops foil banditry attack in Katsina, recover rustled cattle
Crime
Gunmen abduct pastor, two others on farm in Kajuru LGA

Gunmen abduct pastor, two others on farm in Kajuru LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted three persons, including a clergyman, at Bauda Village in Maro Community, Kajuru Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, Rev. Anthony Lamba, 50, of ECWA Church Bauda Village, Christiana Anthony, and Danlami Zana, were seized while working on their farm on Friday afternoon.
Security forces were immediately mobilised to the scene, but the kidnappers had already fled with the victims to an unknown destination.
Efforts had been intensified to rescue the victims unhurt, while investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Crime
Troops neutralise three terrorist kingpins in Sokoto ambush

Troops neutralise three terrorist kingpins in Sokoto ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have neutralised three notorious terrorist kingpins during a successful ambush operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State.
Zagazola Makama report that the operation was conducted on July 25 between Mallamawa and Mazau villages in the Tsamaye/Mai Lalle District of the LGA.
During the operation, the troops neutralised the terrorists identified as Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu and Ali Yar Daribiyar, and recovered three AK-47 rifles with magazines and a motorcycle.

Sources told Zagazola that the terrorists and their foot soldiers were in the area to collect ransom and illegal levies imposed on residents when they were ambushed by the troops.
The source said the operation has triggered widespread relief and jubilation among residents of Mai Lalle, Tsamaye, Rimaye and nearby communities across Sabon Birni and Goronyo LGAs.
“These terrorists have long tormented the communities with killings, kidnappings and extortion, so this success is a huge morale boost for the people,” the source added.
The troops have continued to intensify kinetic and non-kinetic efforts in synergy with other security agencies and local vigilante groups.
The military has urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to assist the troops in sustaining momentum against criminal elements.
Troops neutralise three terrorist kingpins in Sokoto ambush
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