Crime
Troops Rescue Kidnapped 50-Year-Old Farmer, Neutralise Kidnapper in Edo
Troops Rescue Kidnapped 50-Year-Old Farmer, Neutralise Kidnapper in Edo
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security personnel, have rescued a 50-year-old farmer kidnapped from his farm in Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
The victim, identified as Mr Lucky Egbiki, was kidnapped from his farm at Okehussan, Ubiaja, on Aug. 6.
Following a tip-off on the abduction, troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, in conjunction with Keystone, planned and executed a covert rescue operation.
According to a military source, the troops exploited negotiations over ransom payment to lure the kidnappers into a rendezvous at Onogholo, in Esan South-East LGA.
The troops subsequently engaged the kidnappers, resulting in the neutralisation of one kidnapper, while others fled the scene with possible gunshot wounds.
During the operation, the troops successfully rescued Egbiki and recovered ₦1.5 million reportedly meant for ransom payment.
The troops expended four rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition during the encounter.
The rescued victim and recovered cash were subsequently handed over to his family.
The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security forces to disrupt kidnapping networks and rescue victims across Edo State.
Troops Rescue Kidnapped 50-Year-Old Farmer, Neutralise Kidnapper in Edo
Troops Arrest Four Armed Militia, Recover Two Pistols in Jos
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested four suspected armed militia and recovered two locally fabricated pistols during an operation in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The operation followed a report at about 11:55 a.m. on Aug. 7 that criminals had snatched a mobile phone from the son of a woman identified as Ms. Angela Dominic at gunpoint in Anguwan Rukuba.
According to a military source, the troops swiftly responded to the incident and arrested two suspects at the scene.
The suspects subsequently assisted the troops in identifying and apprehending two other alleged members of the gang, bringing the total number of arrests to four.
The troops conducted searches at the residences of the suspects, during which two locally fabricated pistols were recovered.
The suspects and the recovered weapons are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation as security agencies intensify efforts to establish their involvement in other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Arrest Four Armed Militia, Recover Two Pistols in Jos
Four Houses Set Ablaze in Jos Community Amid Dispute
By Zagazola Makama
Four houses have been set ablaze by unidentified criminals at Ginzi Maza village in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 7, when troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace responded to a report of an arson attack in the community.
According to a military source, the troops, in conjunction with personnel of the Keystone, arrived at the scene and discovered four houses already set ablaze by the perpetrators, who had fled before the arrival of the security forces.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the owners of the affected houses were involved in a dispute with some Fulani men, with the matter reportedly already before the Keystone Nasarawa Gwom Division.
The security forces subsequently engaged community members and advised them to remain calm, maintain peace and refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the arson.
Four Houses Set Ablaze in Jos Community Amid Dispute
Troops Arrests Fulani Youth Leader Over Terror Attack in Kaduna Community
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 7 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a Fulani youth leader in connection with a recent terrorist attack on Naridon Community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Zakari Yahu Adamu, was apprehended at about 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Fadan Chanwe in Kauru LGA following ongoing investigations into the attack.
According to the sources, Zakari Yahu Adamu is a Fulani youth leader in the area and is being investigated over his alleged connection to the recent terrorist incident at Naridon Community.
The suspect is currently in custody, while investigators continue efforts to establish his level of involvement and identify other individuals linked to the attack.
Security sources said the arrest is part of sustained intelligence-led operations by Operation Enduring Peace to track down those responsible for violent attacks and strengthen security across affected communities in Kaduna State.
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