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Why Soldiers, Policemen Clashed Again in Adamawa
Why Soldiers, Policemen Clashed Again in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A clash was reported between the men of the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army at the Adamawa State Police Command Headquarters in Yola.
It was gathered that the fracas between the two security agencies started when a police officer shot a soldier around the Doubeli area of the state capital following an altercation between them.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, that at about 2100 hrz, there was an altercation between three soldiers on the pass from Taraba State and policemen attached to the Jimeta Division, who were on routine stop-and-search operations around Yola North.
The source said that the police allegedly stopped the vehicles of the soldiers and demanded that they step down. It soon turned into a hot argument between the soldiers and the police.
The police pointed a gun at them while one of the soldiers pulled a jack knife. One of the policemen quickly cocked his gun and shot one of the soldiers in the leg. The soldier was, however, promptly rushed to the Specialist Hospital for medical attention.
But immediately after the encounter, rumors started going around that some policemen had shot one soldier on the leg, arrested him, and took him to the State Police Command Headquarters.
Angered by the shooting and rumored arrest of their colleague, soldiers stormed the police headquarters at about 11 p.m. and attempted to force their way into the police command, which led to an exchange of fire between them and the police.
In the course of the melee, a policeman identified as Inspector Jacob Daniel was gunned down.
The incident was confirmed by the Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, through the spokesman of the Adamawa Police command, Suleiman Nguroje.
Babatola decried the constant clash between the security agencies in the state and appealed for calm “as the top management of both security agencies is doing everything legally possible to address the situation”.
But eyewitnesses at the clash told our reporters that there is an unresolved animosity and mutual suspicion between soldiers and policemen in the state.
In June 2022, one military personnel, identified as Sgt. Ibrahim Ali, was gunned down by police personnel in Adamawa, which triggered another round of military-police clashes in the state.
Why Soldiers, Policemen Clashed Again in Adamawa
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have recovered about 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Sources told Zagazola that troops of the 146 Battalion (Maritime) discovered a wooden boat anchored around the Lady B creeks, loaded with the crude oil suspected to have been illegally bunkered.
The recovered items were handled in accordance with the directives of OPDS, the statement added.
Military authorities reiterated their commitment to combating oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta, urging residents and stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies to protect national resources.
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Troops arrest suspected spy, recover weapons in Cross River
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation UDO KA have arrested a suspected spy attempting to infiltrate a military defensive position in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday at Isabang settlement while allegedly conducting reconnaissance on troops’ locations.
According to the sources, troops of the 245 Battalion intercepted the suspect during a routine security sweep, leading to his arrest.
Items recovered from the suspect include a short locally made pistol, a cutlass, a torchlight and two mobile phones.
“During preliminary investigation, the suspect admitted to being a spy allegedly sent by a criminal group to carry out reconnaissance within the community,” the source said.
He added that the suspect also provided useful intelligence, including the identity of one Christopher Emmanuel, popularly known as “Black Stone,” as a member of the group responsible for a recent attack on troops in the area.
The sources noted that troops have since intensified aggressive patrols across the Odonget general area and its environs to deter further hostile activities.
They reaffirmed the commitment of security forces to sustaining pressure on criminal elements and ensuring the safety of residents.
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Troops arrest two suspected drug peddlers in Abia raid
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation UDO KA have arrested two suspected drug peddlers during a raid in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 6:00 p.m. on March 14 by troops of the 145 Battalion (Rear) under Operation Crush, Sector 1.
According to the sources, the troops carried out a targeted raid on a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout located along Bende Road following credible intelligence about illicit drug activities in the area.
During the operation, two suspects were apprehended while in possession of substances suspected to be psychotropic drugs.
The troops recovered the exhibits at the scene and secured the area before concluding the operation.
Military authorities said the suspects and the recovered items had been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Umuahia for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security officials noted that the operation formed part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb criminal activities within the state.
They reiterated the commitment of troops to sustain intelligence-driven operations in collaboration with relevant law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents
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