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Troops crack down on illegal bunkering, destroy equipment in Niger Delta

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Troops crack down on illegal bunkering, destroy equipment in Niger Delta

By: Michael Mike

In a series of intensified operations against illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta, troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have dismantled over 32 illegal bunkering sites.

According to Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the operations, aimed at curbing the growing threat of oil theft, led to the destruction of 54 locally made boats and the arrest of several suspects involved in the criminal enterprise.

Key achievements from the ongoing crackdown include the recovery of over 250,000 litres of stolen oil products and the destruction of equipment used in refining and transporting stolen crude. Among these were 102 cooking drums, several dugout pits, and multiple vehicles used for conveying stolen oil.

In Rivers State, the troops’ operations focused on key areas such as Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, where illegal refining sites were dismantled, and large quantities of crude oil were confiscated. Notably, around Soku Gas Plant, a tugboat carrying over 50,000 litres of stolen AGO was intercepted, and 5 crew members were arrested.

In Bayelsa State, similar operations saw the destruction of illegal refining sites at Nembe LGA and other locations, leading to the confiscation of thousands of litres of stolen products. In Delta State, troops intercepted a truck loaded with stolen condensates, arrested suspects involved in vandalism, and destroyed illegal refining equipment at multiple sites.

The operations have also been extended to Akwa Ibom State, where two trucks transporting over 30,000 litres of stolen crude were seized.

These concerted efforts are part of ongoing military operations aimed at eradicating oil theft and restoring economic stability to the region.

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Decomposed body of kidnapped man found in mining pond in Jos South

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Decomposed body of kidnapped man found in mining pond in Jos South

By: Zagazola Makama

Decomposed body of a man earlier reported kidnapped has been discovered in a mining pond in Farin Lamba community of Jos South Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola that the discovery was made by the police at about 4 p.m. following a report by residents.

He said the Divisional Police Officer, Kaduna Vom Division, immediately mobilised a team of policemen to the scene where the corpse was identified as that of Mr. Cyril Nilanda, a resident of NITR Quarters, Vom.

Nilanda was reportedly kidnapped on Sept. 30, 2025, and had been missing since then.

Sources said the body, which was found in a decomposed state, was being prepared for evacuation and further forensic examination.

The police assured that concerted efforts were ongoing to track down those responsible for the abduction and killing of the victim.

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Man abducted after delivering ransom for kidnapped child in Kogi

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Man abducted after delivering ransom for kidnapped child in Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama

A man identified as Ocholi Cornelius Ochoni has been abducted after delivering ransom money for the release of a five-year-old girl in Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident, which occurred on Oct. 22, 2025, took place around Echukwu area of Bassa, when Ocholi went to hand over ransom money to the kidnappers to secure the release of Omaojo Philip, who had been kidnapped earlier in the week.

It was gathered that the abductors released the child unharmed after receiving the ransom but seized Ocholi immediately afterward and took him away to an unknown destination.

Efforts are ongoing by security agencies to trace the whereabouts of the victim and ensure his safe return.

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Bauchi police arrest suspect over alleged killing of singer John Zuya

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Bauchi police arrest suspect over alleged killing of singer John Zuya

By: Zagazola Makama

Police operatives in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of popular Sayawa artist, John Zuya, whose songs had earned him fans across the country, particularly among his tribesmen.

Zuya had recently traveled to Lagos, where he performed to a large crowd and reportedly earned a significant sum of money.

However, shortly after returning from the trip, he died under mysterious circumstances, sparking shock across his community.

A few days later, Yakubu Alhamdu, Deputy Chairman of Zayoda, Tafawa Balewa branch, claimed in a video shared on his Facebook platform that Zuya was allegedly killed by his friend, Emmanuel Wakili, also a Sayawa artist.

In the video, Alhamdu stated that Wakili confessed to killing Zuya out of jealousy, explaining that he captured Zuya’s soul (“Kurwa”) in a small bag and struck his head until he died. Alhamdu noted that this accounted for the blood seen on Zuya’s forehead after his death.

The incident has thrown the community into mourning, with many residents seeking justice.

Following the report, police traced and arrested Wakili, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full circumstances surrounding Zuya’s death.

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