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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 Foil Bandit Attack in Dabai Town, Kebbi
By: Zagazola Makama
A swift response by the Nigerian troops in Kebbi has foiled a bandit attack on Dabai Town, forcing the assailants to flee after a gun battle with security operatives.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred around 2 a.m. when suspected bandits attempted to invade the town.
“Security forces were immediately dispatched to intercept the assailants and engaged them in a fierce exchange of gunfire,” the source said. “Overwhelmed by superior firepower, the bandits abandoned their mission and escaped.”
While no casualties were reported, security operatives have intensified patrols in the area to prevent further attacks.
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Police Foil Robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, Arrest Suspect
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has foiled a robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, arresting one suspect while others fled.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that three incident occurred on Thursday at about 7:25 p.m. when a gang of 15 armed hoodlums stormed the park, attacking and robbing commuters and traders.
A distress call alerted the police, prompting the deployment of a surveillance team to the scene.
On sighting the operatives, the robbers fled, abandoning a Golf 3 vehicle with registration number RSH 193 DB.
One suspect was apprehended but was severely beaten by an irate mob before being rescued and taken to Asokoro Hospital for treatment.
Police recovered weapons from the abandoned vehicle, which has been impounded as part of ongoing investigations.
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Three suspects arrested over robbery in Abuja, as police sergeant stabbed
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has arrested three suspects linked to a robbery incident in Mpape that left a police officer injured.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that on March 11, 2025, at about 3:30 p.m., four robbers on a motorcycle attacked and dispossessed Michael Adewunmi of his Redmi cell phone,and other valuables at Mashafa Village, Mpape.
A police officer, Sergeant Ibritam Inyenetin, attempted to intervene but was stabbed by the robbers.
He was later treated and discharged from Jarel Hospital, Mpape.
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