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Troops, Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers in Edo
Troops, Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers in Edo
By; Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), have arrested two suspected kidnappers in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources told Zagazola that the suspects were apprehended at about 2:00 p.m. on June 22 during a routine patrol by troops of the 195 Battalion in collaboration with the police at Ososo Community.
The sources said the arrest followed an alarm raised by Mrs Success Sikiru, who identified the suspects and alleged that they had kidnapped her, her husband and their child along the Egbetua–Okpella Road on May 11, 2026.
According to the sources, troops immediately pursued and apprehended the two suspects.
Items recovered from the suspects included one power bank, two mobile phones, N70,410 in cash and other personal effects.
The suspects and the recovered items were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Troops, Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers in Edo
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Troops intercept suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers, recover food, veterinary supplies in Borno
Troops intercept suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers, recover food, veterinary supplies in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics suppliers and recovered food items, veterinary medicines and other supplies in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday during a farm protection patrol by troops of the 19 Battalion (Motorised) in conjunction with the 25 Brigade Garrison.
According to the sources, the troops sighted two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers ahead of Kauji Road in Damboa LGA.
The suspects reportedly fled on sighting the troops, abandoning their bicycles and the items they were conveying.
The troops pursued the fleeing suspects but were unable to make contact as they escaped into the surrounding area.
Items recovered at the scene included two bicycles, five cartons of energy drinks, one carton of milk, one carton of soft drinks, two cartons of veterinary medicines and one blue canopy.
The recovered items have been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops intercept suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers, recover food, veterinary supplies in Borno
Man Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Gombe, Police Begin Investigation
By Zagazola Makama
The Gombe State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a young man who was found hanging inside his room in Akko Local Government Area of the state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident was reported at about 3:00 p.m. on July 13 by Bulus Kefas, a resident of Kaniyal Quarters.
According to the report, the deceased, identified as Gerson Bulus Kefas, was discovered at about 2:20 p.m. hanging from the ceiling of his room at the family residence.
Police operatives visited and documented the scene before evacuating the victim to the Specialist Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed him dead. His body has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary pending further investigation.
Sources said a handwritten note, believed to have been authored by the deceased, was recovered at the scene and has been taken into police custody as part of the ongoing investigation.
The police said efforts are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Man Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Gombe, Police Begin Investigation
Gunmen Abduct Businessman in Bauchi Community as Police Launch Rescue Operation
By Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a 40-year-old man from his residence in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, prompting a joint search operation by security agencies and local vigilantes.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident was reported at about 12:30 p.m. on July 13 by Jauro Ubale Muhammad, a resident of Yoye via Bara Village.
According to the sources, at about 3:40 a.m. on the same day, four unidentified armed men stormed the residence of Alhaji Gide Mai Yara, 40, in Bara Village and abducted him to an unknown destination.
Following the report, police patrol teams from Kirfi Division, in collaboration with local hunters and vigilante members, were immediately mobilised to the area.
Security operatives have since intensified efforts to trace the kidnappers, rescue the victim unharmed and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.
The Bauchi State Police Command said investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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