Crime
We killed late corps member to separate her from boyfriend – Suspects
We killed late corps member to separate her from boyfriend – Suspects
The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Sunday Babaji, has said the late 26-year-old National Youth Service Corps member, Terungwa Stephanie, was allegedly killed from exposure to a corrosive substance.
The commissioner disclosed this while parading three suspects in connection to her death at the FCT Police Command on Monday in Abuja.
The suspects are Jenifer Tsembe ‘f’, 26, Monday Simon (a.k.a Black) ‘m’, 36, and Solomon Abu ‘m’, 35.
Babaji revealed that the suspects conspired to kidnap the victim in order for Jennifer to have her alleged lover, Edward Achadu, all to herself.
He said, “Our investigation revealed that the suspects criminally conspired and murdered the victim to separate her from Edward Achadu so that Jennifer Tsembe , one of the suspects and an estranged lover of Edward, could have him all to herself, especially for pecuniary benefits.
Tsembe told journalists that she only conspired to abduct Jennifer and demand ransom from Achadu, but had no intention to kill her.
She also alleged that one of the other male suspects, Solomon, initiated the plan of the abduction.
However, the other suspects confessed that Tsembe, who is friends with the deceased, had conceived the plan for the deceased to come to her house where she requested their help to tie her upon her arrival. They alleged that after they had played their part, Tsembe instructed them to go away leaving the suspect, deceased and her child behind.
Simon said after he left, Tsembe had called him to say she needed help with the body because the deceased had died. Black, however, alleged that the suspect had already bathed her with acid by the time he arrived at the scene.
The Police commissioner, thereafter, said the Command had intensified the investigation to reveal facts that could lead to further arrests of any other fleeing participant(s) in the criminal act.
He said, “The suspects will be charged to court. The command has intensified investigation to reveal facts that could lead to the arrest of any other fleeing participant(s) in the criminal act.
Terungwa Stephanie went missing after she reportedly left home with her one year plus five-month-old son on April 14, 2022, and never returned. Her son was later recovered at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church upon a call placed through to one of the paternal relatives a day after.
Bandits abduct police officer, three others on Gusau–Sokoto highway
By: Zagazola Makama
A police officer and three other persons have been abducted by suspected bandits along the Gusau–Sokoto highway in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident occurred on Friday at about 1:10 p.m. when a group of armed men blocked the highway around Gidan Kano village and forcibly took four people away.
One of the victims has been identified as PC Gaddafi Faruku, while the identities of the three others have not been disclosed. The abducted persons were reportedly taken to an unknown location by the assailants.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the abductors and secure the safe release of the victims. Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and provide any information that could help in locating those taken.
Bandits abduct police officer, three others on Gusau–Sokoto highway
Bandits kill one, abduct 10, rustle cattle in Zamfara community
By: Zagazola Makama
A deadly bandit attack has left one person dead, 10 others abducted, and several cattle rustled in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The attack occurred at about 12:40 a.m. on Monday when a large number of armed men, shooting sporadically, stormed Gidan Yawa and Lamuntani villages via Gulubba District.
During the raid, a 32-year-old man, Abdullahi Sani, was shot dead. The assailants then abducted 10 residents and rustled eight cows before fleeing to an unknown location.
Efforts are ongoing to track the fleeing suspects and secure the release of the abducted victims. Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in locating the attackers.
Bandits kill one, abduct 10, rustle cattle in Zamfara community
Gunmen attack Obajana police headquarters in Kogi, one killed, several injured
By: Zagazola Makama
Unknown gunmen on Sunday night attempted to storm the Obajana Police Divisional Headquarters in Kogi State but were repelled by combined security forces, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 10:30 p.m. when a large number of assailants sought to invade the divisional headquarters. The attackers were confronted by joint operatives comprising the Immediate Response Team (IRT), Quick Response Unit (QRU), Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), Police Mobile Force (PMF), Divisional personnel, and members of Vigilante.
During the ensuing exchange of fire, several security personnel sustained gunshot wounds. Victims included Inspector Onwaye Solomon, AP attached to QRU Lokoja, as well as Ahmadu Adamu, one Ahmadu (surname yet unknown), Muhammed Usman, and Ibrahim Mustapha, all members of the Vigilante. The injured were immediately rushed to Fisayo Hospital, Obajana, for medical attention. One of the injured, Ahmadu (surname unknown), was confirmed dead by hospital authorities.
The Area Commander, ACP Metro, and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Obajana subsequently mobilised joint security forces to carry out reprisal operations against the attackers, including bush combing, intensive surveillance, and intelligence gathering.
Police sources confirmed that the area has since been fortified and normalcy restored, while operations continue to track the fleeing assailants. Residents have been advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to security agencies.
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