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Two Soldiers Arrested over killing of Islamic Cleric in Yobe
Two Soldiers Arrested over killing of Islamic Cleric in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Detectives from Karasuwa Divisional Police Headquarters response to a distress call on 19th August, 2022 apprehended two soldiers in connection to the killing of Islamic cleric in Yobe state.
The soldiers with service numbers N/A 13/69/1522 Lance Corporal John Gabriel and N/A 13/70/6552 Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon were attached to 241 RECCE Battalion in Nguru, Yobe state.
A Press Release issue and signed by the Police Public Relation Officer, Yobe State Police Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim on Tuesday said one of the assailant (L/CPL John Gabriel) whose intention was to rob unsuspecting motorists of their vehicle left the barrack on the date in mufti having concealed his rifle in a camp bed for military checkpoint at Nguru at about 2200hrs on that fateful day.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Baba Goni Aisami, a prominent Islamic scholar based in Gashua was travelling alone from Kano to Gashua in a Honda Accord Car Reg. No KBT 31 AE arrived at the military checkpoint at Nguru, when L/CPL John Gabriel requested the Islamic cleric to offer him a lift to Jaji Maji which he obliged.
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“That while driving and before reaching Jaji Maji town the assailant asked him to pack so that there was an unusual noise at the rear tyres.
“That when the cleric came down while checking the tyres, the suspect brought out his rifle and killed him.
“He dragged the body and hid it in the bush.
“The suspect took possession of the vehicle with intention of taking it away but the vehicle refused to start after several attempts.
“The suspect called his accomplice L/CPL Adamu Gideon from 241 RECCE Battalion Nguru and auto-electrician from Jaji Maji to assist in starting the car.
“However, nemesis caught up with the culprit when a passerby going to his farm early in the morning sighted a corpse and a vehicle and some people then alerted the police from Jaji Maji who promptly mobilized and raced down to the scene.” The statement added.
This led to the arrest of the two Soldiers and recovery of the corpse, deceased vehicle and the rifle used in the commission of the offence.
Two Soldiers Arrested over killing of Islamic Cleric in Yobe
Troops recover suspected rustled cattle in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have recovered suspected rustled cattle during a night patrol in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the recovery was made on April 3 at about 10:05 p.m. following intelligence on the movement of suspected cattle rustlers along Suma Ruga Rakwok village axis.
It was gathered that troops deployed at Kanse laid an ambush along a bush path in the area.
On sighting the troops, the rustlers reportedly abandoned the cattle and fled into the surrounding bush.
The recovered livestock have been secured, while efforts are ongoing to ascertain the exact number and identify the rightful owners.
Sources added that Fulani community leaders would be contacted to facilitate proper identification and handover of the cattle.
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Troops neutralise kidnapper, rescue victim in Enugu
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation UDO KA have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim during a search-and-rescue operation in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted on April 3 at about 6:05 a.m. following a distress call from the Nigeria Police, Obolo Division, based on a report by the Ezimo Community Neighbourhood Watch.
It was gathered that the troops, drawn from 82 Division Garrison and Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA, made contact with the suspected kidnappers during the operation, leading to a gun battle.
One of the suspects was neutralised, while others fled into the surrounding bush.
During exploitation of the area, the troops successfully rescued the kidnapped victim.
Items recovered at the scene included six mobile phones, a power bank, a torchlight, energy drinks, clothing and food items.
The corpse of the neutralised suspect and the rescued victim were handed over to the police for further action.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure the area remains secure.
Troops neutralise kidnapper, rescue victim in Enugu
Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa
By: Zagazola Makama
A female member of the Man O’ War has been reportedly abducted by unknown persons in Bayelsa State, with efforts underway to trace and rescue her.
Security sources said the case was reported on April 3 at about 7:00 p.m. by Daniel Lucky Deinyefa, a Man O’ War personnel and indigene of Otuan community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the victim, identified as Peremene Bright, contacted her colleague on April 2, stating that she had been abducted by unknown persons since March 26.
The sources disclosed that her mobile phone signal was tracked to a location along the Abua/Ogbia road axis.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the victim, as well as identify and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.
Further updates are expected as investigations progress.
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