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
Gunmen abduct pastor, two others on farm in Kajuru LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted three persons, including a clergyman, at Bauda Village in Maro Community, Kajuru Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, Rev. Anthony Lamba, 50, of ECWA Church Bauda Village, Christiana Anthony, and Danlami Zana, were seized while working on their farm on Friday afternoon.
Security forces were immediately mobilised to the scene, but the kidnappers had already fled with the victims to an unknown destination.
Efforts had been intensified to rescue the victims unhurt, while investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Troops neutralise three terrorist kingpins in Sokoto ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have neutralised three notorious terrorist kingpins during a successful ambush operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State.
Zagazola Makama report that the operation was conducted on July 25 between Mallamawa and Mazau villages in the Tsamaye/Mai Lalle District of the LGA.
During the operation, the troops neutralised the terrorists identified as Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu and Ali Yar Daribiyar, and recovered three AK-47 rifles with magazines and a motorcycle.
Sources told Zagazola that the terrorists and their foot soldiers were in the area to collect ransom and illegal levies imposed on residents when they were ambushed by the troops.
The source said the operation has triggered widespread relief and jubilation among residents of Mai Lalle, Tsamaye, Rimaye and nearby communities across Sabon Birni and Goronyo LGAs.
“These terrorists have long tormented the communities with killings, kidnappings and extortion, so this success is a huge morale boost for the people,” the source added.
The troops have continued to intensify kinetic and non-kinetic efforts in synergy with other security agencies and local vigilante groups.
The military has urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to assist the troops in sustaining momentum against criminal elements.
Troops neutralise three terrorist kingpins in Sokoto ambush
Two hunters killed, four injured in armed bandits’ ambush in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits suspected to be insurgents have killed two Hunters, operating under a local security outfit, and injured four others in a deadly ambush in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed that the incident occurred on July 24 at about 4:00 p.m. when the security team was on a routine patrol around Iburo village, located within the Galadiman-Kogo District.
The armed assailants, numbering in their dozens, opened fire on the patrol team, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.
Two members of the Hunters, identified as Jafaru Baba Ali and Baba Ustaz, both male, died in the attack, while four others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.
The injured personnel were evacuated and are currently receiving treatment at the IBB Specialist Hospital in Minna, where medical officials confirmed they are responding positively.
Security sources said the bandits also suffered casualties during the shootout but managed to retreat into the forest.
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