Transborder criminal financier arrested, apprehended in Kano with ₦15.28 million recovered

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Police Operatives of the Scorpion Squad have arrested a suspected transborder criminal financier, Alhaji Jazuli Adamu, 40, in Fagge Local Government Area, Kano State, following actionable digital intelligence and confessions from previously arrested armed robbery suspects.

Zagazola Makama gathered that Jazuli Adamu was identified as the financial facilitator for Alhaji Abdulkarim Ibrahim (a.k.a. Gabeida) from Niger Republic, who allegedly armed criminal youths to carry out car-snatching operations targeting SUVs and Hilux vehicles across Nigeria.

It was gathered that funds from the robbery operations were reportedly transferred to Jazuli Adamu’s account for disbursement to the armed robbers, while the stolen vehicles were transported to Niger Republic.

Upon arrest, the police recovered ₦15,280,000 (fifteen million, two hundred and eighty thousand naira) from Jazuli Adamu, which was transferred to him by Alhaji Karim for distribution to the criminals.

Investigators noted that Jazuli operates a mini Bureau de Change (BDC) in Kano, and preliminary checks of his digital communications revealed transaction records and payment receipts amounting to billions of naira between him and Abdulkarim Ibrahim.

The sources said that suspects who had received payment for stolen vehicles via Jazuli are currently in custody undergoing interrogation, while investigations into the syndicate remain ongoing.

Transborder criminal financier arrested, apprehended in Kano with ₦15.28 million recovered

Two injured after stray bullet from custom officer hits passengers in Oyo/Osun border

By: Zagazola Makama

Two passengers were injured on November 27 after being struck by a stray bullet fired by a custom officer while traveling along the Oyo/Osun border.

Eyewitnesses said Aderoju Jamiu and his brother, Amuda Kabir, were returning from Ago-Are Market in Okaka town in a Toyota pickup vehicle loaded with cattle when the custom officer on routine duty fired his AK-47 at the vehicle.

The bullet penetrated the windscreen and struck two Fulani passengers in the back of the vehicle, identified as Musa Sule and Idris Lawal.

The injured were rushed to the General Hospital in Okaka, where they are receiving treatment and responding to care.

The officer involved has been identified, disarmed, and taken into custody as investigations continue.

Two injured after stray bullet from custom officer hits passengers in Oyo/Osun border

Troops neutralise Lakurawa bandit, recover motorcycles in Kebbi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the police and other auxiliaries have neutralised a suspected member of the notorious Lakurawa bandit faction during an engagement in Malam Yaro village, Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5:26 a.m. on Tuesday when armed bandits attempted a surprise incursion into the community.

The attackers were said to have advanced toward the village with the intent to intimidate residents and reassert their presence along the Kebbi border corridor.

The troops were immediately deployed to the area, where they established contact with the armed group.

“During the fierce exchange of fire, one of the bandits was neutralised while several others fled with gunshot wounds along the western axis,” the source said.

Zagazola learnt that two operational motorcycles belonging to the fleeing assailants were recovered at the scene.

Troops neutralise Lakurawa bandit, recover motorcycles in Kebbi