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YOBE: ARREST OF NOTORIOUS GANG LEADER

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YOBE: ARREST OF NOTORIOUS GANG LEADER

By: Our Reporter

Yobe State Police Command in its continued efforts to get rid of bandits and criminal hoodlums in the state succeeded in the arrest of yet another kidnapping syndicate that masterminded a series of kidnapping incidents in part of Damagum, kolere and some parts of Tarmuwa and Dapchi LGAs.

On 25th, September 2023 at about 1700hrs detectives from the Crack Squad responded to a distress call that a gang of bandits were seen servicing Arms and Ammunition in preparation to attack unsuspecting innocent civilians. One Mohammed Wada 35 years old of Kanda Village via Kolere Fune LGA was arrested in possession of deadly weapons: a Pump Action Gun, Two fabricated pistols and some Ammunitions of 12 bore 2.75 in the course of a raid carried out along Kyari Ngaruhu forest in Kolere.

The Suspect confessed to having organised and perpetrated many kidnapping incidents in those areas where he cited two incidents of which N2.5ml( Two Million And Five Hundred Thousand Naira ) and N5ml (Five Million Naira) were received as ransom from their Victims.
The investigation has commenced as efforts are emplaced to arrest other syndicate members.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmad, commended the efforts of the command personnel for the successes recorded so far and urged them not to relent until no single bandit is left anywhere in the state.

He further appeals for more support by availing the command of credible information about criminal elements’ hideouts.

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One killed in post-reconciliation clash in Kano

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One killed in post-reconciliation clash in Kano

By: Zagazola Makama

The Kano State Police Command has arrested several suspects following a clash between rival groups of armed thugs in Kano that left one person dead.

According to sources, the incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on March 17 in Jaen Unguwar Lalle quarters after a failed reconciliation meeting. A distress call from a resident prompted the Divisional patrol team to swiftly respond.

Police said the patrol engaged the thugs, restored order, and arrested the ringleaders, identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, 22, of Sabuwar Madina quarters, and Abubakar Bello, also known as Babuji, 18, of Unguwar Lalle quarters.

Three of the thugs sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital. One, Aliyu Abdullahi, 22, of Unguwar Lalle, who suffered a neck injury, was pronounced dead, while the others are receiving treatment.

Further police raids on suspected hideouts led to the arrest of eight additional suspects. Items recovered include a cutlass, a sword, and charms.

Sources from the Kano State Police Command said investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be communicated.

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Troops arrest suspect as rival Sara-Suka factions clash in Jos

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Troops arrest suspect as rival Sara-Suka factions clash in Jos

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Safe Haven have arrested a suspect following a clash between rival factions of the Sara-Suka group in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:00 a.m. on March 16 at Zololo Junction, where the rival groups engaged in a violent confrontation.

Troops of Sector 1 swiftly responded to the distress call and apprehended one suspect, while others fled on sighting the security personnel.

The suspect is currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.

Troops have continued to maintain presence in the area to prevent further breakdown of law and order.

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One killed as customs officers allegedly shoot driver in Osogbo

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One killed as customs officers allegedly shoot driver in Osogbo

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected murder involving customs officers occurred on March 15 in Dada Estate, Osogbo, Osun State, leaving one person dead.

Sources said the incident took place at about 10:00 a.m. when some officers attached to the Nigeria Customs Service, Osun Command, dressed in mufti, were intercepting an unregistered vehicle locally referred to as Tokunbo.

According to the sources, one of the officers allegedly shot at the driver of a Toyota Highlander, who later died. The name and address of the deceased are yet to be confirmed.

Two customs officers, Superintendent Kolawole Suuti and Superintendent Danjuma Samuel, were involved in the operation. One officer was apprehended, while the other was rescued from an angry mob.

At the scene, authorities recovered the private Toyota car used by the customs officers, the deceased’s Toyota Camry, a Beretta pistol (breech number 125024) with 11 rounds of 9mm live ammunition, and one expended shell.

The vehicles and recovered items have been taken to the state headquarters, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Residents have been urged to remain calm as authorities probe the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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