Police arrest suspected foreign bandits in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

The Benue State Police Command has arrested two suspected foreign bandits in Jato-Aka area of the state.

Police sources said the suspects, identified as Franklin Penn, 32, and Ayong Louis, 33, were apprehended at about 6:00 a.m. on April 12 following credible intelligence.

According to the sources, the suspects, who claimed to be Cameroonian nationals, were found in possession of suspected criminal charms and foreign currency believed to be in French denomination.

The sources added that the suspects had no valid means of identification at the time of arrest.

They said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

The command assured that further developments would be communicated as investigations progress.

Police arrest suspected foreign bandits in Benue

Suspected ISWAP member attempts suicide in custody in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected member of ISWAP/JAS arrested in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, has reportedly attempted suicide while in custody.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. on April 13, following the suspect’s earlier arrest on April 12 by troops of 154 Task Force Battalion.

According to the sources, the suspect attempted to take his life by strangulation while in detention, but was quickly overpowered and restrained by troops on duty.

They added that the suspect was evacuated to a Level 2 Field Hospital (L2FH), where he is currently receiving medical attention and responding to treatment.

The sources noted that security measures around the detainee have been reinforced, while investigations into the case continue.

Suspected ISWAP member attempts suicide in custody in Borno

Troops uncover pipeline vandalisation, illegal crude oil storage in Delta

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops under Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have uncovered a case of pipeline vandalisation and illegal crude oil bunkering in Obazogbe community, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.

Security sources said the discovery was made at about 12:00 noon on April 12 along the NNPC/Pan Ocean pipeline following credible intelligence.

According to the sources, troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and a technical team from NNPC/Pan Ocean, mobilised to the location.

They added that the team discovered a tapping point on the pipeline as well as a dug-out storage facility containing stolen crude oil estimated at about 2,660 litres.

The sources further disclosed that the technical team repaired the vandalised section of the pipeline, while the recovered crude oil was handled in line with Operation Delta Safe directives.

They noted that efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend those behind the illegal activity.

Troops uncover pipeline vandalisation, illegal crude oil storage in Delta