Crime
Zamfara Police Command Arrests 57 suspects who took part in the post elections violence
Zamfara Police Command Arrests 57 suspects who took part in the post elections violence
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a total of 57 suspects who took part directly or indirectly in the post elections violence that erupted following the announcement of Governorship election result in the State recently.
A release signed by Command spokesman Mohammed Shehu stated that detectives have equally recovered some of the looted and vandalised properties in connection with the mob action .
The release recalled that, Detectives led by the Commissioner of Police (CP) Kolo Yusuf had earlier arrested 40 suspects and recovered some of the looted and vandalised properties worth millions of Naira which were showcased to the press and later charged to court and remanded in custodial services.
“As a follow up to the ongoing efforts, the following suspects and exhibits were also arrested and recovered, Yusuf Magaji also known as Mai Anguwa 60 and 16 other suspects.
” Additional Exhibits recovered include 2 semi silence Generator belonging to ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Gusau,
2 Standing Refrigerator, Vandalised doors, windows, Tables, chairs, electric wires and different calibres of electronics.
” Others include sets of Cushion Chairs, 40 pieces of women wrappers, burglar proof for Windows, pillar reinforcement rods.” said the release.
SP Mohammed Shehu said that in the course of investigation, Suspects confessed to the commission of the offence and further narrated how they invaded APC Campaign offices belonging to Senator Kabiru Marafa and Senator Daniya and looted property worth millions of Naira.
He stated that effort is being made to arrest their collaborators and charge to court for prosecution accordingly.
Arrest of notorious bandit on wanted list
The State Police Command has also arrested a 25 year old bandit Suleiman Balarabe who held sway in the State terrorizing residents for a long time.
“On 29th March, 2023 at about 0330am, Police operatives while on patrol acted on intelligence information arrested the above named suspect who was already in the wanted list of the Police for Banditry, Kidnapping and other heinous crimes against the good people of Zamfara State.
“In the course of investigation, the Suspect confessed to series of attacks and kidnappings on different communities in Zamfara State where millions of Naira collected as ransom from the Relations.”
The release said that the suspect who further confessed to bearing General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) during their operations, mentioned some of his allies which the police detectives is working assiduously and discreetly to arrest.
Arrest of 2 suspects in possession of 18 rustled cows, 3 goats and 1 sheep.
The suspects includes: Umar Abdullahi 32, Sani Musa aka Dangodal 55 and Yahaya ‘aka Chairman now at large.
The release went on “On Friday 31st March, 2023 Police while on patrol acted on intelligence information, intercepted and arrested 3 Toyota Buses loaded with suspected stolen cows, sheep and goats from Dansadau to Gusau.
” On sighting the Police, the suspects attempted to abandon the vehicles and exhibits to escape, but they were rounded up and arrested by the Police operatives.
” suspects are currently undergoing discreet Investigation that will lead to the arrest of their collaborators before being charged to court for prosecution.”
Arrest Of a Notorious Member Of Sara Suka Terrorising Gusau By Snatching Handsets And Other Armed Robbery.
“On Friday 31st March, 2023 Police detectives while on patrol arrested one of the notorious members of Sara – Suka terrorising Gusau and its environ.
” in the course of investigation, the suspect Arabi Lawali confessed how he and his collaborators in crime robbed people of their belongings especially Handsets.
” investigation is ongoing with a view to arresting other suspects and charging them to court for prosecution.
” CP Kolo Yusuf while applauding the people of Zamfara State for their unalloyed support and partnership, tasked them to sustain the synergy with the Police and other security agencies for effective service delivery.” The release noted.
Zamfara Police Command Arrests 57 suspects who took part in the post elections violence
Police repel Boko Haram attack on Gujba Division in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
The Yobe State Police Command says it has successfully repelled a coordinated attack by suspected Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) elements on the Gujba Police Division in Gujba Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred late Thursday night but was promptly resisted by officers on duty at the formation.
According to the source, there was no casualty recorded among police personnel during the attack, while no arms were lost and no damage was done to patrol vehicles.
“The hoodlums were repelled promptly. There was no casualty on our personnel, no arm was lost and no patrol vehicle was damaged,” the source said.
He added that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Gujba Division was conducting a detailed assessment of the incident and would submit a comprehensive report to the command.
The source noted that Gujba and its environs remained one of the notorious flashpoints for insurgent activities in Yobe State.
As at the time of filing this report, the Yobe State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while security around the area had been reinforced to forestall further attacks.
Police repel Boko Haram attack on Gujba Division in Yobe
Troops repel terrorist infiltration attempt near Bitta, kill key fighter
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have decimated terrorists from the Mandara Mountains during an early-morning attempt to infiltrate Bitta community in Borno.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Thursday when troops, operating surveillance systems, detected the movement of the terrorists advancing toward the area.
According to the sources, the troops tactically allowed the insurgents to enter a designated killing range before unleashing coordinated defensive fire, neutralising several of the attackers, including a top terrorist fighter and his cameraman.
The sources added that follow-on precision strikes were subsequently conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, further decimating the fleeing insurgents.
Items recovered from the scene included a camcorder, AK-47 rifles, bandoliers, hand-held radios, PKT machine guns, several belts of PKT and GPMG-linked ammunition, as well as motorcycles and bicycles.
During exploitation of the area, troops reportedly traced several blood trails and discovered shallow graves, indicating additional casualties inflicted on the terrorists during the encounter.
Troops repel terrorist infiltration attempt near Bitta, kill key fighter
Eight police personnel injured in road accident in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Eight police personnel and eight other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries in a motor vehicle accident along the Rann–Maiduguri axis in Borno State.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred at about 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at Musene village in Ngala Local Government Area.
The source said the accident involved a Toyota Hilux patrol vehicle conveying police personnel escorting electoral materials and officials of the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC) from Rann to Maiduguri, and a Sharon car.
According to the source, the vehicles had a head-on collision due to poor visibility caused by heavy dust along the road.
The injured police personnel were all attached to Kal-Balge Division.
The source added that eight passengers in the Sharon car, including an immigration officer whose identity was not disclosed, also sustained injuries.
Following the incident, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ngala led a Motor Traffic Department (MTD) team to the scene, where photographs and relevant measurements were taken.
The sources said that all the injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Ngala, where they are currently receiving treatment and responding positively, the source said.
The case is under investigation.
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