Troops Arrest Wanted Suspect, Recover AK-47 Rifle in Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a wanted criminal and recovered an AK-47 rifle with ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Adamawa State.

Sources said that the suspect, Umar Sani, 27, was apprehended by troops of the 232 Battalion (Tactical) in collaboration with local hunters in Gombi Local Government Area.

According to the sources, preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect had concealed an AK-47 rifle in his hometown of Kwashan, Toungo Local Government Area.

Acting on the information, troops deployed a patrol team to the community, where they recovered the assault rifle along with 28 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and two AK-47 magazines.

The sources said the suspect and the recovered weapon had been taken into military custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.

They noted that the arrest was part of ongoing intelligence-driven operations by Operation HADIN KAI to disrupt criminal and terrorist networks operating within the North-East and adjoining areas.

Troops Arrest Wanted Suspect, Recover AK-47 Rifle in Adamawa

Troops Recover 80 Rustled Cattle in Kogi, Hunt Suspects Over Killing of Two Herders

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and local vigilantes, have recovered 80 rustled cattle following an attack that claimed the lives of two herders in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Sunday when suspected hunters from Omi/Ogar community allegedly killed the two herders and rustled about 100 cattle belonging to them.

Acting on a distress report at about 9:30 a.m., troops of the 12 Brigade deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Egbe, alongside other security agencies and vigilantes, launched an offensive operation to the affected area.

The operation led to the recovery of 80 of the stolen cattle, while efforts are ongoing to trace and recover the remaining animals.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the attack was allegedly carried out by hunters from Ogar community, reportedly led by a suspect identified simply as Mr. Sunday.

However, attempts by security operatives to arrest the suspects were unsuccessful as most of the male residents had reportedly fled the community before the arrival of the joint security team.

Security agencies have intensified efforts, in collaboration with local authorities, to apprehend those responsible for the attack and ensure they are brought to justice.

Sources said the security situation in the area has remained calm, with troops maintaining surveillance and monitoring developments to forestall any breakdown of law and order.

Troops Recover 80 Rustled Cattle in Kogi, Hunt Suspects Over Killing of Two Herders

Insurance Employee Kidnapped from ECWA Staff Quarters in Jos

By Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have abducted an employee of an insurance company from the ECWA Staff Quarters in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday when unidentified armed men stormed the residential area and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.

Following the report, troops of Sector 1 of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPEP) were immediately deployed to the scene.

On arrival, the troops confirmed the abduction and launched a search-and-rescue operation across the general area in an effort to locate the victim and apprehend the kidnappers.

However, no contact was made with the fleeing suspects during the initial operation.

Security forces have since intensified efforts to track down the kidnappers and secure the safe rescue of the victim, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Insurance Employee Kidnapped from ECWA Staff Quarters in Jos